OK boys and girls today was my first foray into real BBQ. Two spat
chcock chickens. I injected them with Italian seasoning. Started up my masterbuilt 30 inch gas, filled my water tray and added two pieces of mesquite. Kept temp at 268 to 272 for 2 3/4hrs. Internal temp was 168. Wanted to crisp the skin on my grill but decided to see how they tasted as is. Chicken was moist and tender BUT not much of smoke taste. This is the picture of mesquite after cooking. Should I raise the temp until I get smoke and then lower? Also I now have a small cast iron pan for the wood any thoughts greatly appreciated.
Joe
Joe