Hi from Cedar Springs MI

[ggski]

I have been smoking in a Bradley electric smoker going on 2 years now. Been lurking around this site for a couple of months now. Thought it was time I registered.

 

[phillet]

welcome to the forums. alot of great people and info here for ya!

 

[lcruzen]

Welcome from Hell, Michigan.

 

[richoso1]

Glad you've decided to come out of the closet and into the limelight of the SMF. It's all good my friend.

 

[blue]

Welcome from Warren, MI

 

[jaso]

welcome to the smf can't wait to see a qview

 

[caveman]

Welcome to the SMF forum GGSki. Enjoy your stay & have some fun.

 

[mballi3011]

First off welcome Ski to SMF. You'll like it here cause there are abunch of good folks here that would just love to help you out with just about anything to do with smoking. We really like to have newbies here because they can bring in a new propective to how things are done. There's nothing like a new set of eyes to give and new way to make things that little differant to make things alittle better. So I hope you know about the Qview here.
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ad.php?t=58920
Here's a link to photobucket it's free and easy to download pictures. Then if your really new to smoking Look up the E-course.
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...play.php?f=127
It's also free and it will give you the basics of smoking. So after all of that you just need to go grab something to smoke and if you have any question just post them here and we will answer it quickly so you don't have any mishaps with your smoke.
Welcome To Your New Addiction

 

[hannibal]

Welcome from Monroe, MI

 

[treegje]

Welcome to the SMF, We are glad to have you onboard

 

[etcher1]

Welcome to the SMF forum, You came to the right place. Good people and good info.

 

[meateater]

Welcome to the SMF. Glad to have you here. Lots of good folks, great recipes and knowledge. Looking forward to your first qview.

 

[cheech]

Welcome aboard. Drove through your town this afternoon. Glad to have you on board.

 

[cowgirl]

Welcome to the forum GGSki!

 

[ggski]

Now that I have properly introduced myself, I am looking for suggestions on a whole chicken smoke. We have a friendly throw-down scheduled in a couple of weeks at the local pub. I am looking for a sure fire way to win this thing. I was thinking beer can but am undecided on the flavoring method. Whether to brine, baste, rub or inject, any info would be greatly appreciated!

 

[marty catka]

Welcome aboard GGski from the Greater Metropolitan Detroit Area Smokers.

As far as your smoked chicken throwdown, use the holder (if you have one) for the beer can, but skip the beer. It is better used to cool down the cook. By standing the bird on the holder, you get the heat and the smoke up in the cavity for a better smoke/cook. Or you can spatchcock it, cut out the backbone and lay the whole bird flat to cook. You can brine it for a few hours, I like mine simple, salt, sugar and garlic powder, but the details can be yours.

Just a few suggestions.