Baja Chicken (.... and some pork chops)

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jirodriguez

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So I picked up the rub at Costco called Baja Rub, it is really tastey and has a lot of nice flavors, and I figured it would make awesome chicken.

Brined two whole chickens in a brine of:

1/4 C Salt

1/3 C Baja Rub

1 C Valentina's Extra Hot hot sauce

1 C Cider Vinegar

1 Quart chicken broth

1 Quart water

Then I butterflied the chickens and doused them with more of the Baja Rub. The pork chops were brined in a mix of buttermilk and tony chacharos creole seasoning.

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Fired up the WSM to 225° with a mix of mesquite and hickory (mostly mesquite). Chicken on the bottom and pork up top.

Here are the chops approx. 1 1/2 hrs. into the smoke.

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Chops came off after 2 hrs., had to sample a little piece.... and show of the slight smoke ring!

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Chicken come off at 2 1/2 hrs. and then got tossed under the broiler in the oven for 4-5 min. to crisp up the skin.... mmmmm!

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TIME FOR DINNER!!

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(I think I need a bigger plate!
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Excellent looking meal you put together there Johnny!

                                      
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Thanks all for the nice comments!
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So how was the rub after the smoke
Terry - the rub was awesome. It really is a great rub, it has lime, chili, cilantro, and a ton of other great seasonings. If you find it in your local Costco I highly recomend it.
 
 
Looks real good, Johnny !!!!!

Just found it !!!!

Quit hiding these smokes !!!!!

Thanks,

Bear
 
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Great looking smoke Johnny. Man I was just a Costco yesterday and dropped $350 and it is just Mrs Scar and me.
 
Looks real good, Johnny !!!!!

Just found it !!!!

Quit hiding these smokes !!!!!

Thanks,

Bear
They are called glasses Bear.... help old eyes see better
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 or in my case help me see at all! LOL
 


Great looking smoke Johnny. Man I was just a Costco yesterday and dropped $350 and it is just Mrs Scar and me.
Yeah.... it sneaks up on you really fast if you aren't paying attention. I do that at Costco and Cash & Carry, can never get out of either one of those stores for under $100.
 
 
They are called glasses Bear.... help old eyes see better
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 or in my case help me see at all! LOL
 
Nope,

You often post your Awesome Smokes when it's past my bed time.

However, you posted this one while I didn't have electric, and this lousy iMac doesn't work worth a darn without electric!!!

Bear
 
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