First whole chicken

[glt14]

Doing my first whole chicken today (newbe) in a masterbuilt 30 electric smoker. any advice on temps, cooking time, chips. \

Thanks for the help

 

[scarbelly]

If you have the time it would be good to brine the bird for at least an hour here is a link for a great brine

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/tips-slaughterhouse-recipes-for-poultry

Here is Shooter Ricks Rub recipe that is a staple in our house

[color= rgb(70, 70, 70)]3/4 cup raw sugar[/color]
[color= rgb(70, 70, 70)]¼ cup sea salt[/color]
[color= rgb(70, 70, 70)]1tbs red pepper flakes[/color]
[color= rgb(70, 70, 70)]1tbs garlic powder[/color]
[color= rgb(70, 70, 70)]1tbs onion powder[/color]
[color= rgb(70, 70, 70)]1tbs Hungarian Paprika[/color]
[color= rgb(70, 70, 70)]2 tsp all spice[/color]
[color= rgb(70, 70, 70)]1 tsp black pepper course[/color]
[color= rgb(70, 70, 70)]1 tsp oregano[/color]
[color= rgb(70, 70, 70)]1 tsp thyme[/color]
[color= rgb(70, 70, 70)]1 tsp Wasabi powder[/color]
[color= rgb(70, 70, 70)]1 tsp cumin[/color]

Coat the chicken well and smoke at 275 until the bird hits 165 in the breast

 

[glt14]

Thanks for the help, started soaking it in the brine this am, had found the brine on this site just getting ready to start smoking it soon, Thanks again glt

 

[johnnie walker]

GLT14,

to SMF. I hope you took some pictures of that yard bird and are going to post them? We all enjoy seeing some good Qveiw!