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VintonVa

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2nd attempt at Chicken
« on: February 28, 2016, 07:48:14 PM »
My second attempt at chicken.  Number 2 at 250 for 3 hours.  1st attempt resulted in black torched skin.
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Re: 2nd attempt at Chicken
« Reply #1 on: February 29, 2016, 08:00:44 PM »
There you go, William!  Those look great.   How'd they taste?
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Re: 2nd attempt at Chicken
« Reply #2 on: February 29, 2016, 09:30:42 PM »
Great  my son tells me that I need to smoke everything I cook from now on.
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Re: 2nd attempt at Chicken
« Reply #3 on: February 29, 2016, 09:32:49 PM »
Can't ask for better than that!! 8)
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Re: 2nd attempt at Chicken
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2016, 06:03:55 AM »
+1, looks great William!
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Re: 2nd attempt at Chicken
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2016, 11:22:58 AM »
Nice looking birds William!
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Re: 2nd attempt at Chicken
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2016, 04:09:33 PM »
Nice! I'm give it a try
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Re: 2nd attempt at Chicken
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2016, 12:32:42 PM »
Ok, I've finally had time to start my smoking experience here in Kuwait with my 2d.  First attempt at smoked salmon came out perfectly. So moist, and full of flavor.  After this I immediately started with a while chicken.  Brined it overnight, (yes, that was too long and the extremities were over salted) spiced it up, and set it at 240, with the temp probe at 165.  3 oz wood (3 chunks). And waited.  Came out black as a chimney sweeper.  Once I peeled away the slightly chewy skin, the meet was wonderful, and also very moist, cooked perfectly.

So, what did you do differently between your first attempt that you reference above, and this second attempt that made the difference?
« Last Edit: November 04, 2016, 02:10:55 PM by Moscowbni »
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Re: 2nd attempt at Chicken
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2016, 03:29:46 PM »
Stephen, the black skin is a result of one or two things. It is either too much sugar in your rub/brine or combustion of your wood if that helps you identify any necessary modifications in your next chicken smoke.
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Re: 2nd attempt at Chicken
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2016, 03:38:33 PM »
Probably combustion.  I guess next time I'll leave the chip tray in even when doing chunks.  If that doesn't work, I'll foil up the bottom of the wood chunks.  Live and learn...I hope.
Thanks for the input.
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Re: 2nd attempt at Chicken
« Reply #10 on: November 23, 2016, 07:07:55 PM »
Sorry I saw the post late.  My mistake was not foil wrapping the wood before smoking.
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Re: 2nd attempt at Chicken
« Reply #11 on: November 24, 2016, 04:39:32 AM »
Thanks William.  I'll do that next time.
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Re: 2nd attempt at Chicken
« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2016, 06:15:22 AM »
Well, I guess that I'll join the club of second time is the charm.  This time I brined two chickens for about 2 hours, (salt, brown sugar, water) seasoned with lemon pepper and garlic, and cooked at 235, with internal temp of 165.  3 wood chunks, with the bottom of the chunks covered in foil AND the chip tray inserted in the wood box.
It took about 2.5 hours, but they came out wonderful.  The skin was even good and not chewy.  Picts below.
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Re: 2nd attempt at Chicken
« Reply #13 on: December 15, 2016, 12:07:47 PM »
Great job!  Thank you for your service and Merry Christmas.
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Re: 2nd attempt at Chicken
« Reply #14 on: December 15, 2016, 07:58:19 PM »
That's interesting that you smoked them breast-side down. Most people would do breast-side up. Thoughts?
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