My first "spatchlock"

[azbohunter]

Had to try it, MES 30 with AMNPS and maple pellets, temp set at 300 on PID for 2 hours.

Very juicy, skin was crispy but a dry crispy (left in fridge overnight after Jeff's rub was applied)Would do it again for sure, appearance was picture perfect! Thanks to those who offered advise on pellets to use.

6# spatchcock.jpg

• azbohunter
• May 5, 2014

all done.jpg

• azbohunter
• May 5, 2014

 

[pc farmer]

That looks great.    Did the MES get to 300?

 

[disco]

Very tasty looking. I love that smoked chicken.

Disco

 

[azbohunter]

 
That looks great.    Did the MES get to 300?

It did, I built a PID with Auberins components and it reached it and held it over a four hour period. That was my first test after the built and I was very pleased.

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Nice spatchy ! Thumbs Up

 

[pc farmer]

It did, I built a PID with Auberins components and it reached it and held it over a four hour period. That was my first test after the built and I was very pleased.

What mes do you have. I am afraid to run mine at high temps. 150 is the highest I go with it.

 

[azbohunter]

 I have the Masterbuilt 30" Model 20070910. It had the digital controller on the top which I bypassed (removed) installed a K type thermocouple and the PID. When I wired it instead of wiring directly to the element I left the high temp cut off in the wiring loop. I am thinking it will shut power off before there would be a problem. Everything seems to be OK..

Dick

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Great looking bird! Spatching is the best method, IMHO, for cooking poultry. Gets you a nice even cook with great results!

 

[jarjarchef]

Nice looking bird.

I am curious to see how the mods work with the mes over the long haul. It would be nice to get the one at work over 260ish for chicken.