Got my new kettle set up and decided to break it in with some Cornell chicken. This is a favorite around here in the summer time, and the only way I'll do chicken on the grill. Been cooking it on a gasser for years, but this is only my second attempt on charcoal. Definitely still working on getting it dialed in. I used the applewood Kingsford briquettes. Definitely give a better taste than boring old propane.
Didn't get a picture of how I had it set up for most of the cook. I had the baskets on either side with the chicken lined up between them. Once I got them pretty much done and seared the skin, I rearranged everything to get some good high heat on the broccoli.
Ran it around 325 for an hour and a half. That applewood charcoal put of a nice smelling smoke. In the past, I've used lump with apple chunks. I wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
The broccoli was grilled with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a hefty bit of minced garlic. I'm not sure exactly what the wife did to the sweet potatoes, but I know there was balsamic involved.
All together, I'm definitely happy with the new kettle. I still haven't decided if it was worth it to upgrade to the premium, but its not going anywhere.
Didn't get a picture of how I had it set up for most of the cook. I had the baskets on either side with the chicken lined up between them. Once I got them pretty much done and seared the skin, I rearranged everything to get some good high heat on the broccoli.
Ran it around 325 for an hour and a half. That applewood charcoal put of a nice smelling smoke. In the past, I've used lump with apple chunks. I wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
The broccoli was grilled with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a hefty bit of minced garlic. I'm not sure exactly what the wife did to the sweet potatoes, but I know there was balsamic involved.
All together, I'm definitely happy with the new kettle. I still haven't decided if it was worth it to upgrade to the premium, but its not going anywhere.
