Whole smoked chicken

[normanaj]

Haven't done one in some time,actually haven't done much of anything in the smoker lately. I picked up a 6lb organic for a $1.89/lb yesterday.Its a nice day and figured why not?

Brined over night in 50/50 mixture Ocean Spray Cranberry 100% and water,just enough to cover the bird in a stock pot,1/4 cup salt dissolved in with the liquid.Pulled it out this morning patted dry and onto the stand and then back into the fridge to fully dry.Pulled back out a couple of hours later and dusted with about a mason jar lids worth of saltless Jeff's rub with 1/4tsp of habenero powder added and then back into fridge until smoke time.

I'll be smoking in the MES at 275 with a full 6" tube of apple and char/hickory dust and then a quick shot under the broiler to crisp up.

I have a pre-smoke pic for now and will post the results afterward.

 

[Cody_Mack]

I have had little luck getting the skin crisp when smoking first. But I don't think I've it at 275 either; probably 225-250

 

[normanaj]

I have had little luck getting the skin crisp when smoking first. But I don't think I've it at 275 either; probably 225-250

It gets somewhat crispy at 275 if really dry when going in but even then not like you'd get at 350+.I just throw it under the broiler or on the grill to give it that extra shot.Turkey skin is a whole other deal,at 275 it'll be rubber no matter what.

 

[kilo charlie]

The cranberry thing is new to me but sounds interesting... in for the results!

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Looks and sounds like a great start.

 

[normanaj]

The cranberry thing is new to me but sounds interesting... in for the results!

I usually like to use the Cranberry/Blackberry but it has been very scarce.It adds a little hint of sweetness.

 

[normanaj]

Into the smoker it goes.

 

[chopsaw]

Gonna be good . Reminds me I have one in Pop's brine .
I'll be watching .

 

[tbern]

sounds delicious, definitely following along!

 

[sawhorseray]

Birds lookin' pretty good there, like he's ready to do a little dance step! RAY

 

[TripleLindy]

Hard to beat whole chicken. Enjoy the cook!

 

[normanaj]

Ok.This was not just good it was great according to Jane.

The veggies are nothing more than fresh asparagus par boiled then mixed with fresh minced garlic and pepper and then a brief kiss with the Ninja.Local taters cut into fries and into the Ninja.

The chicken was truly cooked perfectly.The skin was super thin so after just a few moments under the broiler it slid off and I ate like a potato chip.

 

[tbern]

Looks so good, great looking meal!! Nice job!!

 

[Cody_Mack]

Ok.This was not just good it was great according to Jane.

The veggies are nothing more than fresh asparagus par boiled then mixed with fresh minced garlic and pepper and then a brief kiss with the Ninja.Local taters cut into fries and into the Ninja.

The chicken was truly cooked perfectly.The skin was super thin so after just a few moments under the broiler it slid off and I ate like a potato chip.

How long in the smoker at 275?

 

[gmc2003]

Fantastic looking bird Norm. Job well done

Point for sure
Chris

 

[chopsaw]

WOW ! Nice work Norm . When the skins splits like that it's perfect .
Great color bud .

 

[DRKsmoking]

Looks great from here Norm, and nice colour on the skin

David

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

That bird is just beautiful!
Nice job Norman.

Stu

 

[normanaj]

How long in the smoker at 275?

Right at 3 hours.

 

[normanaj]

Haven't cooked and posted a cook in a long time.I appreciate the looks and likes everyone.

Been dealing with a lot of BS these days and it was nice to make some time and do a full smoke and enjoy the weather and pile on a few beers.