Spatch cock chicken

[hardwater]

That skin missing was getting chomped on when the pic was being taken 

 

[bobank03]

That skin missing was getting chomped on when the pic was being taken 

Hardwater, you have inspired me! I'm gonna try my chicken like that this afternoon. I will only be able to brine a couple of hours though as I want to eat it for dinner. 

If I'm gonna throw it on the grill to crisp up the skin, should I pull the chicken of the smoker at say 160? 

 

[pc farmer]

I wouldn't even brine it.

 

[hardwater]

I prefer them brined, but they are good either way. I'd just bring the smoker temp up towards the end, I don't think there's any reason to grill.

 

[bobank03]

Well, she's in the brine. I use the raw sugar in my mix. I will leave it in the brine for about 3 hours. I'm sure it will be good, no matter 

 

[hardwater]

Pics!!!!

 

[bobank03]

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• bobank03
• Aug 27, 2013

I needed to throw it on the grill anyway as I ran a little short on coals in the ECB and when the IT was 152 the smoker was down to 218 and sinking fast so I put it on the grill at about 360 to bring it up to temps. I could have left in on a few minutes longer as the skin was still a little tough, but the stomach won the battle. I saved half to heat back up tomorrow! 

The chicken was moist with good smoke flavor. I used pecan and apple chunks. Full belly, my work here is done! Thanks for all of your inspiration, input etc. 

 

[pc farmer]

Looks very good.     

 

[hardwater]

Awesome work! Making me hungry!

 

[hambone1950]

The ECB is a chicken cooking machine. That is by far the best thing it does. That looks real good! :sausage:

 

[hardwater]

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• hardwater
• Sep 11, 2013

Doing another one tonight, giving the Weber Performer a work out this time.  

 

[hardwater]

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• hardwater
• Sep 11, 2013

 

[hardwater]

250 for 1.5 hours, raised up to 300-320 the last half hour.  The giant klondikes needed a little longer, but everything else was perfect.  The skin was crisp, best I've done myself.  Only coming off a bite at a time. 

 

[dirtsailor2003]

 

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• hardwater
• Sep 11, 2013

Looks Fantastic! Great Smoke!