Okay, so after buying a new smoker (Great Outdoors Gas Smoker, model 3405BGW) and snooping around this site for a couple of days, I tried my first smoke, LOVED it, and decided I may as well register with the site.
My first smoke (and I now know to take pictures) was two fryer chickens, prepared with a simple EVOO and fresh thyme rub, and was awesome. After 5 hours of hickory smoking, my neighbor who was painting his house was the first to come strolling into my back yard to see just what the smell that was driving him nuts was all about. The chicken just poured off the bone.
I have made:
*pulled smoked chicken with mustard sauce (also found on the site)
*smoked chicken salad
*about a gallon of homemade chicken stock
*a new friend from next door
My only question so far to the group is this...I have high blood pressure, so I REALLY have to watch my salt intake. I can eat Tony C's rub like it is going out of style, but doctor says I shouldn't. Brining is also out of the question, but since my chicken was the juiciest bird I've ever had, I don't consider it a terrible loss just yet. But, I need salt free rub ideas! I subscribe to Chile Pepper Magazine, and have modified a few of their rubs, but does anyone have an awesome salt free rub idea? I like it hot, mild, whatever, just as long as it is flavorful! Thanks!
New Neighbor-Meeting Smoker in Cincinnati
My first smoke (and I now know to take pictures) was two fryer chickens, prepared with a simple EVOO and fresh thyme rub, and was awesome. After 5 hours of hickory smoking, my neighbor who was painting his house was the first to come strolling into my back yard to see just what the smell that was driving him nuts was all about. The chicken just poured off the bone.
I have made:
*pulled smoked chicken with mustard sauce (also found on the site)
*smoked chicken salad
*about a gallon of homemade chicken stock
*a new friend from next door
My only question so far to the group is this...I have high blood pressure, so I REALLY have to watch my salt intake. I can eat Tony C's rub like it is going out of style, but doctor says I shouldn't. Brining is also out of the question, but since my chicken was the juiciest bird I've ever had, I don't consider it a terrible loss just yet. But, I need salt free rub ideas! I subscribe to Chile Pepper Magazine, and have modified a few of their rubs, but does anyone have an awesome salt free rub idea? I like it hot, mild, whatever, just as long as it is flavorful! Thanks!
New Neighbor-Meeting Smoker in Cincinnati
