Spatchcocked Chickens on WSM

[pigsmoke]

Hey all,

I'm smoking a couple spatchcocked chickens on my WSM 18 on Sunday. I'm planning on injecting the birds with creole butter and smoking with cherry wood at around 275* and I have a question for all the experts here: Do I fill my water pan or leave it empty?

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

I'd leave it empty. No need if you're smoking at that temp. Just wrap it with foil to make cleanup easier. You're also going to like that creole butter. It's my go-to when I do whole birds.

 

[kruizer]

275 is going to yield a bit of a rubbery skin. Just sayin.

 

[sandyut]

I never put water in the water bowl. Just change the foil cover as needed.

 

[pigsmoke]

I'd leave it empty. No need if you're smoking at that temp. Just wrap it with foil to make cleanup easier. You're also going to like that creole butter. It's my go-to when I do whole birds.

I am making my own as I cannot find any Tony C's up here in Western Canada. Hopefully it'll be just as good.

 

[pigsmoke]

275 is going to yield a bit of a rubbery skin. Just sayin.

I'm going to finish them on my hot grill for about 20-30min. skin side down to crisp them up a bit.

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

I am making my own as I cannot find any Tony C's up here in Western Canada. Hopefully it'll be just as good.

Care to share that recipe? There have been a few times I couldn't find Tony C's around here. Can't wait to see how that chicken turns out.

 

[gmc2003]

Another vote for no water. You can also remove the water pan altogether and get the added flavor of the drippings hitting the coals. Some folks like that taste.

Chris

 

[dannylang]

Are you going to brine them?

 

[pigsmoke]

Care to share that recipe? There have been a few times I couldn't find Tony C's around here. Can't wait to see how that chicken turns out.

I’m just mixing some Cajun spice and garlic into some melted butter. Nothing fancy. I’ll post the results and measurements if it all works out lol!!

 

[pigsmoke]

Are you going to brine them?

No brine. Going to inject them with my version of creole butter.

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

I’m just mixing some Cajun spice and garlic into some melted butter. Nothing fancy. I’ll post the results and measurements if it all works out lol!!

Thanks pismoke. Hope the meal turns out great!