I have two whole chickens that I am planning on smoking Sunday evening after church. I do have a few questions.
1. What is the best temp to cook the chicken at. My MES 30 goes up to 275. My guess was 275.
2. Should I stick the temp probe in the breast or thigh? I know there are two different temps I am looking for in there.
3. When the probe is in the breast, should it be closer to the bone or more centered in the breast. How far should I stick the probe in as well.
4. Where in the thigh should I check the temp?
5. My plan after reading some post was to cut the chicken where it can be spread in to two halves basically. Is that best or should I just sit it in there whole?
Thanks for the help and I will make sure to reward with plenty of Qview.
1. What is the best temp to cook the chicken at. My MES 30 goes up to 275. My guess was 275.
2. Should I stick the temp probe in the breast or thigh? I know there are two different temps I am looking for in there.
3. When the probe is in the breast, should it be closer to the bone or more centered in the breast. How far should I stick the probe in as well.
4. Where in the thigh should I check the temp?
5. My plan after reading some post was to cut the chicken where it can be spread in to two halves basically. Is that best or should I just sit it in there whole?
Thanks for the help and I will make sure to reward with plenty of Qview.