This weekend's chicken smoke

[richoso1]

While my chicken thighs are defrosting in the fridge, I'm preparing my brine.
Brine
1 gal. water
3/4 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon Chimayo mild chile powder
1 tablespoon sweet smoked Spanish paprika
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon lemon peel

I plan to marinade the thighs for 1 1/2 hrs. in the fridge and then put them to smoke at 275 for 1 1/2 hrs. using mesquite wood.

I'll be taking Q Views as I go along. Wish me well...

 

[desert smokin]

Good luck with your smoke. I'll be looking for your Q-view and progress reports. Got a pork butt marinating in pineapple juice myself. It will find the smoker Friday.

 

[az_redneck]

I'm in Casa Grande..What time is dinner?

 

[hillbillysmoker]

Good luck with your adventure...I'll be back for the Q view.

 

[blackhawk19]

Looking forward to the pics and taste test, you are sending me some aren't
you?

 

[deejaydebi]

Don't forget to rinse! Good luck!

 

[ron50]

Sounds yummy, looking forward to hearing of your success.