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knifebld

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• Jun 23, 2014

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Hey all,

Had a nice and easy smoke this weekend with a couple of yard birds to make my first smoked club sandwiches. Here was my process (feel free to point out things I could of done better);

Brined two 4 lbs birds for about 18 hours using the following;

- 1 Gallon Water

- 1 Cup Kosher Salt

- 1/2 Cup Sugar

- 8 Sprigs Fresh Thyme

- 8 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary

- 8 Sprigs Fresh Parsley

- 15 Cloves of Garlic

- 1 Onion (Diced)

- 2 tbsp Coarse Black Pepper

- 2 Lemons (Quartered)

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• Jun 23, 2014

Then I butterflied them, spreaded mayonnaise over them and sprinkled on some of Jeff's rub;

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• Jun 23, 2014

Smoked them with part Apple and part Hickory at 235F and spritzed with a mix of (Apple Juice, Water, Whiskey, and Apple Cider Vinegar) every 30 minutes.

Finally pulled them off at an IT of 165F;

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• Jun 23, 2014

Turned out incredibly moist. Got all my other ingredients out to make the Clubs.....and voila!

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• Jun 23, 2014

I can honestly say this was by far the best club sandwiches that I have ever had! Family loved them!

An easy smoke, but very tasty :)

Cheers!

 

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hickorybutt

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• Jun 23, 2014

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Looks good!

 

isucyclone

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• Jun 23, 2014

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Wow, that looks amazing!  I can't wait for my tomatoes to ripen...this might have to be the first thing on the menu.  Did you use anything unique for a spread on the sandwich?

 

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• Jun 23, 2014

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Tasty looking birds and sandwee!

 

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• Jun 23, 2014

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Nice looking Chicken , Knifebld.

I like the use of Mayo . . . may I suggest using Mayo on Corn . Pull back husk , cover liberally with Mayo and replace husk . Cook as usual , peel and enjoy. No Butter needed . . .

   

Have fun and . . .

 

chef willie

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• Jun 23, 2014

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Now that's a good looking chicken. BUT, since you asked about improvements and this is just MHO, by the way, I'd lose that green s*** on the plate and substitute a nice mess of French Fries.....LMAO....Willie

 

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Chef Willie said:

Now that's a good looking chicken. BUT, since you asked about improvements and this is just MHO, by the way, I'd lose that green s*** on the plate and substitute a nice mess of French Fries.....LMAO....Willie

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+2.

Now I did just have a salad for lunch, so this may be hypocritical of me.  But nothing beats a good sandwich with a side of fries.

 

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• Jun 25, 2014

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Chef Willie said:

Now that's a good looking chicken. BUT, since you asked about improvements and this is just MHO, by the way, I'd lose that green s*** on the plate and substitute a nice mess of French Fries.....LMAO....Willie

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LMAO...I hear you loud and clear Willie, but had to compromise with the wife cause she is pushing the healthy eating for the next few months as we are booked for Jamaica in September.

 

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knifebld

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• Jun 25, 2014

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isucyclone said:

 
Wow, that looks amazing!  I can't wait for my tomatoes to ripen...this might have to be the first thing on the menu.  Did you use anything unique for a spread on the sandwich?

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See, just when I though my smoke could not be any more perfect...you go and make me think that I could have played around with some type of unique spread! Damn you! LMAO

So just used mayo as a spread...but I now have to change that up for the next time! Thanks isucyclone!!

 

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oldschoolbbq said:

 
Nice looking Chicken , Knifebld.

I like the use of Mayo . . . may I suggest using Mayo on Corn . Pull back husk , cover liberally with Mayo and replace husk . Cook as usual , peel and enjoy. No Butter needed . . .

 

Have fun and . . .

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Thanks Oldschool, that sounds great. Will definitely try this out when corn starts coming out in a month or so! Cheers!

 

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knifebld said:

 
LMAO...I hear you load and clear Willie, but had to compromise with the wife cause she is pushing the healthy eating for the next few months as we are booked for Jamaica in September.

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What is it with wives and health eating? Whats more healthy than smoked foods? I usually eat mine with a side of beer! 

 

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• Jun 25, 2014

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knifebld said:

 
See, just when I though my smoke could not be any more perfect...you go and make me think that I could have played around with some type of unique spread! Damn you! LMAO

So just used mayo as a spread...but I now have to change that up for the next time! Thanks isucyclone!!

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HAHAHA, didn't mean to ruin your smoke for you! I am just always interested in trying new spreads and looking for new recipes.  That sandwich though...great idea for a smoked chicken!

 

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• Jun 26, 2014

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Knifebld, that truly looks like a total success.  I gotta do some for the weekend, and just noticed this.  You have certainly set the standard that others need to aspire to.

Great work!!

 

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Frosty said:

 
Knifebld, that truly looks like a total success.  I gotta do some for the weekend, and just noticed this.  You have certainly set the standard that others need to aspire to.

Great work!!

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Thanks Frosty, means a lot! Cheers!

 

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• Jun 26, 2014

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Very nice that looks great!!!! 

A full smoker is a happy smoker

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Mayonaisse!  That's a darned good idea....

 

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• Jun 28, 2014

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Looks incredible Knifebld. Well done. I'm mean not well done but... well you know what I mean.

Although we're looking for internal temperature, I'm just curious how long roughly you had them on at the noted temp.

Thanks,

 

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• Jun 28, 2014

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No better sandwiches then sandwiches made from the breast of a spatched chicken.

 

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• Jun 29, 2014

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I can't believe I missed this post for 6 days!!

Those are Beautiful looking Birds & Awesome Club Sammies too!!!

This is a Great Post !!!----------

Thanks Knife!!

Bear

 

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Bearcarver said:

 
I can't believe I missed this post for 6 days!!

Those are Beautiful looking Birds & Awesome Club Sammies too!!!

This is a Great Post !!!----------

Thanks Knife!!

Bear

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LOL Thanks Bear!!