First post by a rookie smoker

[bigbluecue]

Hey everyone - I bought a wsm 18.5 last summer so I'm about a year in and definitely still a rook. Just put a little 6 pound chicken on with some rub and a beer can with onion and garlic. Brined it overnight. Hope it turns out.

I've checked this forum for recommendations but just joined now. Happy Memorial Day!

 

[noboundaries]

Bigblueque, welcome to SMF!  Great smoker you have there.  Lots of us WSM'ers here.  You're in good company.

Have fun!

Ray

 

[sauced]

Welcome to the forum!! 

How did your chicken turn out?

 

[submariner]

Welcome aboard and how did that chicken turn out!!!

 

[bigbluecue]

It came out really good. The brine made a huge difference. The meat was really juicy and it had a nice smoke flavor. But, I failed on the skin. It had s nice brown color but was s little rubbery. I opened the vents at the end to give it about 15 mins of higher heat but it did t crisp up the skin. Does anyone have any tricks for getting crispy skin?