Smoked a chicken

[LS Tractor Owner]

We decided to smoke a chicken while we were working outside today. Put it in at 10am, out at 3pm. So moist and tender, just fell off the bone. Had some carrots and onions in with it, corn on the cob also done in the smoker. Used applewood chips. Mmmmm, mmmm, mmmm.

 

[Beltzington]

That looks like one tasty yard bird. What temp and did you cover the pan?

 

[/pine]

Smoked a chicken
Tried that once...had trouble keeping the paper dry and was not sure which end to light...!

Seriously though it looks yummy...!

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

That looks like one tasty yard bird. What temp and did you cover the pan?

Kept it open on top, bird in the pan breast side down. Whole stick of butter melted down with 1/4 cup of honey, poured over bird. Baste about every 2 hours. Temp varied a little, but basically at 300°, never went higher than 310°, no lower than 285°. Corn was cleaned, wrapped in foil with a couple of pats of butter and sprinkled with onion salt and pepper. Corn was only in for the last 1 1/2 hours.

 

[Beltzington]

Kept it open on top, bird in the pan breast side down. Whole stick of butter melted down with 1/4 cup of honey, poured over bird. Baste about every 2 hours. Temp varied a little, but basically at 300°, never went higher than 310°, no lower than 285°. Corn was cleaned, wrapped in foil with a couple of pats of butter and sprinkled with onion salt and pepper. Corn was only in for the last 1 1/2 hours.

Thanks, I have never tried smoking the meat in a pan, makes sense it being cook in it's own juice would help keep it from drying out.

 

[RandyT]

Smoked a chicken
Tried that once...had trouble keeping the paper dry and was not sure which end to light...!

Seriously though it looks yummy...!

Was thinking about posting the same thing.

 

[tractorshopper]

Smoked 2 meatloaves yesterday for the first time ever. Was superb. Low n slow at 225 then upped to 275 after about an hour and a half. Glazed with marmalade mixed with bbq sauce the last 20 minutes or so.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Smoked 2 meatloaves yesterday for the first time ever. Was superb. Low n slow at 225 then upped to 275 after about an hour and a half. Glazed with marmalade mixed with bbq sauce the last 20 minutes or so.

That sounds really good too! I'll have to try it.

 

[tractorshopper]

 

[tractorshopper]

 

[RobertN]

I like to do smoke chicken. I prefer to spatchcock the chicken; with it laid out flat it cooks more evenly and generally quicker.

I do a rub, and drizzle with maple syrup. with the electric smoke, generally use apple chips with chicken or turkey

 

[tractorshopper]

I haven't ever laid a chicken out flat, but will try it next time. I usually inject it with creole butter and rub it good and then do the "beer can" style cook on it until it's like 180 internal for the breast. Usually is very juicy, but I don't like the rub I have. I need to find a good one. First thing I ever bought from Cabela's and didn't like, chicken rub. Go figure.

The Maple is a great idea. What rub do you use?

 

[mark02tj]

That meatloaf looks great! I may try that next time I make one!!

 

[UpstateSC_Papi]

Wow that all looks good!! I need to find someone near me with a smoker and some skills! Never smoked anything but would be interested in learning!

 

[2LaneCruzer]

I haven't ever laid a chicken out flat, but will try it next time. I usually inject it with creole butter and rub it good and then do the "beer can" style cook on it until it's like 180 internal for the breast. Usually is very juicy, but I don't like the rub I have. I need to find a good one. First thing I ever bought from Cabela's and didn't like, chicken rub. Go figure.

The Maple is a great idea. What rub do you use?

Try my rubb; it's great on chicken...there's a new one out called "Chicken ****" that's good too. I have posted my recipe elsewhere (here's a link https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/country-cookin/308607-whats-your-favorite-bbq-sauce.html ; post # 40); or if you're interested I'll send it to you.

I always put the rubb on my chicken the night before...the chicken takes up the flavors wonderfully, and it also acts like a brine and the chicken is more moist. Apply the rubb liberally and seal the chickens in a turkey brown in bag. Put in frige over night. I smoke them with chunk charcoal, using Mesquite, Blackjack Oak and either Pecan or Hickory as my smoking wood. I have gotten rave reviews for my chicken as well as the ribs.

 

[tractorshopper]

Wow that all looks good!! I need to find someone near me with a smoker and some skills! Never smoked anything but would be interested in learning!

Man, I happen to know a guy near you that likes to bbq/smoke stuff like ribs, chicken, meatloaf, etc. He used to own land right across the road from you. He's seriously thinking of smoking a brisket on Monday, but this will be a 12 hour low and slow with injections and prep work on Sunday to get ready for it.

I have the 2nd meatloaf left over in the fridge. Haven't cut into it yet if you want me to bring it by this evening for you. Made it Sunday so still fresh.

 

[tractorshopper]

Try my rubb; it's great on chicken...there's a new one out called "Chicken ****" that's good too. I have posted my recipe elsewhere (here's a link https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/country-cookin/308607-whats-your-favorite-bbq-sauce.html ; post # 40); or if you're interested I'll send it to you.

I always put the rubb on my chicken the night before...the chicken takes up the flavors wonderfully, and it also acts like a brine and the chicken is more moist. Apply the rubb liberally and seal the chickens in a turkey brown in bag. Put in frige over night. I smoke them with chunk charcoal, using Mesquite, Blackjack Oak and either Pecan or Hickory as my smoking wood. I have gotten rave reviews for my chicken as well as the ribs.

I printed your ingredient list for rub 2 and will try it out. I've never made my own before. This will be fun.

 

[UpstateSC_Papi]

Man, I happen to know a guy near you that likes to bbq/smoke stuff like ribs, chicken, meatloaf, etc. He used to own land right across the road from you. He's seriously thinking of smoking a brisket on Monday, but this will be a 12 hour low and slow with injections and prep work on Sunday to get ready for it.

I have the 2nd meatloaf left over in the fridge. Haven't cut into it yet if you want me to bring it by this evening for you. Made it Sunday so still fresh.

That guy sounds familiar! I might pop over Sunday afternoon/evening and see what it entails! We'll be at Daniel for volleyball game this evening unfortunately (for not getting the meat loaf, not for the volleyball, lol).

 

[2LaneCruzer]

I printed your ingredient list for rub 2 and will try it out. I've never made my own before. This will be fun.

It is fun. Good luck with the chickens...let us know how things turn out. It ought to come natural; you're in BBQ country!

 

[tractorshopper]

That guy sounds familiar! I might pop over Sunday afternoon/evening and see what it entails! We'll be at Daniel for volleyball game this evening unfortunately (for not getting the meat loaf, not for the volleyball, lol).

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