More Smoked Chicken

[mr mac]

The Better 9/10ths and I are back in Pensacola, for what we pray, is my mother-in-law's last session of chemotherapy. One thing my wife (Chey) has done is insisted on her mom doing a three day water fast (one before the session, the day of, and the day after). With water, she introduced bone broth to the water fast and it has made a huge difference in how she has been feeling after each session.

So, here I am smoking a pair of buzzards 'cause they're tasty, and for more bone broth. Just happy to do my part!

I had to set up the Weber as best I could to create an indirect heat environment.

Once the grill temp hit 200° I dropped the birds in.

Already at 300° but will back it off to about 275°.

More to follow.

 

[JLinza]

Looks good so far, and prayers for your mother in law. Hope all goes well

 

[crankybuzzard]

Hope your MIL does well for sure. We love bone broth and the flavors you get from using a smoked bird really amp it up. Nice way to help her.

When making the broth, do you ever crack the bones? Since we've started doing that it has made a big difference in the flavor. You will have to strain through cheesecloth though.

 

[mr mac]

When making the broth, do you ever crack the bones? Since we've started doing that it has made a big difference in the flavor. You will have to strain through cheesecloth ththough.

Yep, we do crack 'em because, as you pointed out, it makes a big difference! We strain through the chinois and through a nut bag before canning.

 

[crankybuzzard]

Yep, we do crack 'em because, as you pointed out, it makes a big difference! We strain through the chinois and through a nut bag before canning.

First time my bride saw mw doing that she kind of got wiggy, then she realized the difference when she made some stock a few weeks later.

 

[mr mac]

Rested and ready for the plate!

 

[SmokinEdge]

Rested and ready for the plate!View attachment 690457

Nice work. They do look delectable.

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

Birds look great. Hope everything works out for your MIL!!

 

[mr mac]

I told my MIL about the well wishes, and she is touched and thanks all of you.

 

[mr mac]

This time I thought ahead and washed/dried the birds off and the pitched them in the fridge to help make the skin less rubbery. A little longer and it would have been perfect!

 

[chopsaw]

Looks great Mac . Nice job of being there for the family .

 

[JLeonard]

Great looking birds! Warm wishes, prayers, and hugs for the MIL.

Jim