Smoke #2 Comin' Up...

[mrwizardgi]

Trying my hand once more. The roast I did didn't turn out the greatest (I still ate it and it had better flavor than if I'd done it in the crock pot) so I'm giving this another go. Today's smoke will consist of a beer can chicken and I'm going to try my hand at a fatty. Once I'm up and running I'll try to post some qview...wish me luck!

J-

 

[babyback]

Good luck, and can't wait to see the Qview!

 

[grindstaff3]

good luck there. what seasoning are you using for your chicken?

 

[mrwizardgi]

I'm not for sure what I'm going to use. I have some generic chicken seasoning I thought about. I also thought about some lemon pepper. I'm brining it in kosher salt, cumin, parsley, garlic powder, and brown sugar. I'm not very good with spices at this point and just use what smells good. Have an idea you'd like to share (as I'm open to anything)? Thanks

J-

 

[pineywoods]

Hope all goes well and looking forward to the Qview

 

[krusher]

I like to use lemon pepper and tony cacherones creole seasoning.

good luck on the chicken,, another easy thing is to just rub it down in italian salad dressing, It will also help to crisp the skin.

 

[mrwizardgi]

Well, the chicken is on and cooking as of 1:15 central time. It's about 4.75 lbs. and the smoker is holding steady at 250 so I'm assuming about 4-5 hrs. (Cook to temp. not time). I'll throw the fatty on in a few hrs. It's a turkey w/ cheddar, pepper jack, sauteed onions and peppers, and sun dried tomato. I was thinking of rubbing it down with some ranch dressing powder (unless that is a bad idea. anyone? anyone?) and wrapping it in bacon. I'm calling it a club delux fatty. Hopefully it'll turn out. I'll be keeping an update as it goes. Peace

J-

 

[mrwizardgi]

Chicken and Fatty...we'll see...

 

[richtee]

To me, and it's all personal taste... I would not use cumin with chicken. Well, maybe grilled. Also, I tend not to use garlic, but onion.

The classic poultry spices are celery, onion, parsley, rosemary and thyme. Salt and pepper of course and a couple others such as paprika are used often.

An easy way to get a feel for spicing foods is look thru the standard recipes and pay attention to what's used. You will notice a "trend" in what is common for beef, pork, etc. Of course there is always room for additions and changes, and you'll feel more confident and be more successful as your palate and knowledge develop.

 

[meat-man]

Good luck brother

don't for get the q-view

 

[mrwizardgi]

These turned out GREAT! The cumin gave the chicken a nice ethnic flavor. The fam thought it was all delicious. Even my dad (the resident chef of the family) raved about it! Here are some pics:

Done!



Plated!



MmmmmmmMmmmm!

 

[werdwolf]

Q-view looks good.
Cumin not usual with chicken, but hey what tastes good for you. I have tried smoked chicken several times and always like the combo of lemon pepper and Cajun seasoning.

 

[mrwizardgi]

Thanks Wolf! It tasted pretty darn good as well. Good confidence booster for sure!

J-