Newbie to smoking

[garyl]

Hello forum.  I love BBQ and finally decided to take the plunge and try it myself.  I just bought the smokin-it #1 and I'm looking forward to learning from all of you.  My wife wants a whole chicken for the first smoke, so I'm trying to figure out how to prepare it.  I live in Mesa AZ.  Thanks for this great forum.

Gary

 

[s2k9k]

Hi Gary! 

to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 40,000 members and over 800,000 posts so you should be able to find almost anything you want to know. Remember the search bar at the top can be your best friend for finding answers fast!

Would you do us a favor and update your profile to include your location, Thanks!

You might want to check out Jeff's Free 5 day E-course it will teach you all the basics and a whole lot more!

 

[pakrguru]

Hi Gary,

I'm new here as well....but I can tell you that a brine is almost a must for poultry.  Plenty of salt, some apple juice (or other fruit juice), some aromatics, maybe some chicken stock, or water.  Brine for 1-2 days, then smoke.  I'm sure there are some help pages on here for it.  I do this with turkeys for Thanksgiving (roasted, not smoked), and I've converted my fair share of non-believers over the years.  Good luck!

 

[scarbelly]

Hello Gary and 

to SMF - glad to see you here

Here is some great info for you on brines and  chicken 

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/search.php?search=Brining+chicken

 

[schmedleyp]

Welcome to the Forum!  Howed it turn out?