- Sep 15, 2012
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It was a beautiful day up here, and after running some errands with the wife. We thought BBQ'd chicken would make for the perfect ending. So into the local grocer we went, and found a nice 6+ pounder that fit the bill. Not wanting to spatch or beer can it. I thought what a great time to try the spinner again. I've had it for about a year I think and have only used it once before. If my memory serves me it wasn't a very successful first attempt either.
The Beer-pole was asked to serve two purposes this day. First and most important. Hold my beer, and second. Provide juice for the spinner. It was more than willing and did an outstanding job at both tasks.
I went with one basket and the kettle lided. The chicken was sprinkled with Italian seasoning and stuffed with two halves of a lemon. Unfortunately my trussing wasn't up to par and one of the lemon halves fell out. Oh well.
After about an hour and a half. The bird is taking on some good color.
... and she's done and off the spinner. I'm not totally sure how long it took. As my wife's brother showed up for a visit and I can't remember what time I started spinning the bird. Best guess would be about 3.5 to 4 hrs.
The wings and legs pulled off easy, and the breast sliced nicely. It did lack some flavor in the white meat. I really need to start injecting these, and it was a little over-done. Possible the carryover. As I let it sit covered for a good 45 minutes while the BIL was leaving.
All in all we thought it turned out great especially for a second attempt. Also it was a whole lot better then that ones we get from the grocers'. They're usually a little on the mushy side.
Sorry no plated shots. Nothing to exciting there. We had a bag of Green Giant microwave peas along side the bird.
Thanks for taking the spin with me.
Chris
The Beer-pole was asked to serve two purposes this day. First and most important. Hold my beer, and second. Provide juice for the spinner. It was more than willing and did an outstanding job at both tasks.
I went with one basket and the kettle lided. The chicken was sprinkled with Italian seasoning and stuffed with two halves of a lemon. Unfortunately my trussing wasn't up to par and one of the lemon halves fell out. Oh well.
After about an hour and a half. The bird is taking on some good color.
... and she's done and off the spinner. I'm not totally sure how long it took. As my wife's brother showed up for a visit and I can't remember what time I started spinning the bird. Best guess would be about 3.5 to 4 hrs.
The wings and legs pulled off easy, and the breast sliced nicely. It did lack some flavor in the white meat. I really need to start injecting these, and it was a little over-done. Possible the carryover. As I let it sit covered for a good 45 minutes while the BIL was leaving.
All in all we thought it turned out great especially for a second attempt. Also it was a whole lot better then that ones we get from the grocers'. They're usually a little on the mushy side.
Sorry no plated shots. Nothing to exciting there. We had a bag of Green Giant microwave peas along side the bird.
Thanks for taking the spin with me.
Chris
