Chicken on the UDS

[ndhall]

Decided to try and cook some chicken on my UDS build. So I got me a whole chicken and cut out the backbone then left the whole breast intact with the wings tucked under and I took off the leg quarters then seasoned it all with some McCormicks montreal chicken seasoning. Never done it this way. Usually ill just spatchcock the thing. Should be interesting.

Got the UDS holding 325 right now and we are smoking with some hickory chunks.

Pic of the UDS.

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• ndhall
• May 3, 2017

Picture of chicken will have to come later.

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Good thing you didn't fire up those two big white smokers in the back ground, that's a bit much for one bird :)-

Spatchcock chicken is a heresy way to smoke chicken. Sounds like you're on the right track.

 

[ndhall]

Yea no that would be a bit overkill . i only use those when im doing 3 or more :D

 

[ndhall]

Chicken turned out pretty good. I think next time i will do it at 225-250 then crisping the skin last on a hot grill or broiler. I think i get better color from the longer cook. This way was very good though. Hickory smoke gave it plenty of flavor. Skin was crisp. And it was super juicy!

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• ndhall
• May 3, 2017

Money shot

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• ndhall
• May 3, 2017

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Add a bit of cherry. You'll get even better color if that's what you're looking for.

 

[mike5051]

You nailed that chicken! 

  Nice smoke

Mike

 

[ndhall]

Thanks Mike. Also might try that cherry idea. This was the first time using hickory , been using pecan and have grown very fond of it. Never thought of the wood type for color presentation.

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Thanks Mike. Also might try that cherry idea. This was the first time using hickory , been using pecan and have grown very fond of it. Never thought of the wood type for color presentation.

The mix of cherry and pecan is one of our favorites.

The only one we like better is cherry and kiawe.

 

[SmokinAl]

The chicken looks fantastic!

Nice job!

Point!

Al

 

[HalfSmoked]

Sorry I'm late on this post but that for sure is some great looking chicken. I have a home built barrel smoker but haven't used it in a while.

Worthy of a point 

Warren

 

[ndhall]

Thank you sir. I am definitely enjoying this cooker. this thing i can settle it in at a set temp and it just rides. Definitely a nice luxury over my stick burners.

 

[sauced]

Add a bit of cherry. You'll get even better color if that's what you're looking for.

Oh yes.....add cherry, you will love it. My favorite blend is a mix of cherry and hickory. I go heavier on the cherry with poultry and heavier on hickory with pork.