Spatchcocked Bird on the Drum

[thunderdome]

Butterfly'd, injected w/ Tony Chachere's Honey BBQ, and seasoned w/ some Lowrys and Kirkland sweet mesquite.

Threw it on the drum about an hour ago. Kingsford Comp w/ some apple chunks.

Cookin @ 250. So far so good

 

[rbranstner]

Looking good there.

 

[fftwarren]

ok, school me. Is spatchcocked just butterflied basically?

 

[thunderdome]

ok, school me. Is spatchcocked just butterflied basically?

Yup. That's it. Here's a great video...prolly a wiki too somewhere on here

 

[meateater]

Looking great, I really need to try a spatchcocked bird someday.

 

[rbranstner]

I have always wanted to try one. Are there any advantages in doing them this way (cook faster, more room in smoker, taste etc.)????

 

[thunderdome]

This is my first..i was in the same boat as you all.

So far, it's cookin along the same time line/temp as a beer can chicken.

it really was quick and easy to do though

 

[thunderdome]

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I have always wanted to try one. Are there any advantages in doing them this way (cook faster, more room in smoker, taste etc.)????

One advantage I would see...for Drums...One wouldnt have to worry about a domed lid, and could even do a chicken on the bottom rack rather than an upright beer can style
 

 

[thunderdome]

 

[fftwarren]

mmmmm mmm

 

[mballi3011]

YUMMMO

 

[smoke 2 geaux]

Great looking bird.  Andy by the way, nice patio and back yard.

 

[thunderdome]

Great looking bird.  Andy by the way, nice patio and back yard.

Thanks Smoke 2 Geaux!
 

 

[matts]

That looks Goooooood

 

[fftwarren]

well you inspired me. I just put a chicken on the counter to thaw. I'll split it tonight and put it in a brine and cook it tomorrow or wednesday. got plans tomorrow so depending on what time I get back as to when I get it done

 

[otownkyle]

I've only done the Beer Can method, so I'll have to try this way and see how it goes.

 

[fftwarren]

just got done spatchcocking the bird according to the above video(all went well). Then put it in a brine to soak. just kinda threw some stuff in there that I felt would mesh well together(which is how I do most of my cooking) and so far it smells and looks really good. stand by for Qview, will post when I remove from brine and follow it until it is finished.