Just a quick thigh post

[gmc2003]

Well, we had a beautiful day yesterday. Sunny and 82*. Unfortunately I also had a bunch of yard work that needed doing. So it was a quick dinner. Not many pics, but enough that you get the idea!!!

First up, the enjoyable part of yard work - bon-fire time.

The beer pole was an essential piece of equipment this day

Out comes the 22"kettle/Vortex combo. A couple of spuds first and then some thighs hit the grate.

a beer or so later and the color is getting there.

...and it's chow time!!!

Sorry no plated shots, but we was hungry.


Chris

 

[flatbroke]

Looks killer! How long did the thighs take. I did some yesterday and pulled them off in 37 min. Crazy fast.

Yours look great.

 

[gmc2003]

Looks killer! How long did the thighs take. I did some yesterday and pulled them off in 37 min. Crazy fast. View attachment 668601Yours look great.

Thanks FB, it was quick but I think I was around 45 min. I put them on before my coals were screaming hot.

Chris

 

[flatbroke]

Thanks FB, it was quick but I think I was around 45 min. I put them on before my coals were screaming hot.

Chris

I was shocked how fast they cook.

 

[gmc2003]

I was shocked how fast they cook.

They do cook quickly. I made one mistake yesterday. I unconsciously reached over the Vortex when I went to flip the thighs. Singed some arm hair on the move. Ouch

Chris

 

[smokerjim]

They look good Chris, got to agree about the bon fire, we save all the yard stuff and pruned branches from the spring and have a huge one in the fall, bon fire and a little gun fire dont get much better that.

 

[Steve H]

Great looking yard bird Chris!

 

[uncle eddie]

Awesome looking thighs!

Does adding the chunk for smoke on the grill like you did add much smoke flavor?

 

[chopsaw]

Nice cook Chris .

 

[DougE]

Looks good, Chris. I really need to get a kettle with all the accoutrements ..... vortex, roti, all that.

 

[civilsmoker]

Man oh man those look mighty tasty!

 

[gmc2003]

They look good Chris, got to agree about the bon fire, we save all the yard stuff and pruned branches from the spring and have a huge one in the fall, bon fire and a little gun fire dont get much better that.

Thanks Jim, I usually have a couple during the summer. I did some serious pruning of our spruce and maple trees a week or so ago. So my side yard is filled with branches. The maple I cut up for use in my smoker, but the spruce will either get burned or brought to the dump.

Great looking yard bird Chris!

Appreciate it Steve, yesterday was weed whacking day. Between the heat and weed whacker I just wanted something simple.

Chris

 

[sawhorseray]

Some nice work there Chris, good job! RAY

 

[gmc2003]

Awesome looking thighs!

Does adding the chunk for smoke on the grill like you did add much smoke flavor?

Thanks Eddie, To be honest I don't really notice much of a smoke flavor, but that's probably because I've smoked cigs for about 45 years and I used apple wood.

Nice cook Chris .

Appreciate it Rich.

Chris

 

[gmc2003]

Looks good, Chris. I really need to get a kettle with all the accoutrements ..... vortex, roti, all that.

Thanks Doug, I recommend getting one. It's just so versatile.

Man oh man those look mighty tasty!

Appreciate it Civil. For something so simple and cheap. It sure hits the spot.

Chris

 

[gmc2003]

Some nice work there Chris, good job! RAY

Thanks Ray. We're using the leftovers for a chicken salad tonight.

Chris

 

[gmc2003]

jaxgatorz zwiller and normanaj

Thanks for the likes.

Chris

 

[smokin peachey]

Looks delicious GMC

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Those thighs look amazing!

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Nice cook Chris… awesome looking chicken! I can understand your unintentional move… I have done that one too! Also, my first go at a vortex cook… I did not realize how hot the handle got… dang near branded a Weber emblem in my palm! Lesson learned…

Again, nice cook and cool to see the beer pole in action!