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[Unique Name]

I'm gonna try a couple spatched chickens on the WSM.
Question...
If they both will fit, should I put them both on the top rack/bottom rack?
Or one on each?
Thank you for any and all replies, info, warnings, etc...

 

[gmc2003]

Top rack, if they both will fit. It's usually hotter then the bottom rack by 10* or 15*.

Chris

 

[Unique Name]

Top rack, if they both will fit. It's usually hotter then the bottom rack by 10* or 15*.

Chris

Ok...
So I squeezed them on the top.
Temp dropped HARD!
Was at 315ish, now stuck low 260s...
Hmmm...

 

[gmc2003]

Let it recover/stabilize, then start opening up the bottom vents until your about 10* from your desired temp. 325* plus is a good temp for poultry. You should get a good crispy skin at 325* - plus chicken takes on smoke rather quickly. Nothing tastes worse then over-smoked poultry - trust me on that.

Chris

 

[Unique Name]

Ok.
We did it!
Letting them rest before pulling for tacos...

 

[Preacher Man]

Nice looking birds. Love me some pulled chicken tacos!

 

[Hawging It]

Great job! Looks tasty!!