Smoked chicken

[mmckinney331]

Nice bird! Looking to do my first this week.

I have a couple of questions for anyone who cares to give their input.

If you have the time, is keeping the chicken whole preferred or is spatchcock the way to go?

Do you prefer to smoke the entire 3ish hours or only for part of the some time?

Thanks for all the help/info in advance.

-Matt

 

[clifish]

Nice bird! Looking to do my first this week.

I have a couple of questions for anyone who cares to give their input.

If you have the time, is keeping the chicken whole preferred or is spatchcock the way to go?

Do you prefer to smoke the entire 3ish hours or only for part of the some time?

Thanks for all the help/info in advance.

-Matt

I usually like to do it whole on the rotisserie. I do believe when done on the grate spatchcock is the way to go.

I like to smoke the entire time, brineing the bird for 24 hours will help keep it moist and tasty. I am sure others will chime in with more in depth ideas.

 

[fxsales1959]

A week was too long without a smoke.
Did up a chicken tonight. Absolutely mouth watering.

Cornbread and pork n beans as a side with Arrington Vineyards Raspberry wine.
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yessir... love whole smoked bird. especially when pulled for brunswick stew.