Whole Chickens w/Qview

[pineywoods]

So there was a discussion awhile ago about adding apple to rubs well today I tried it. I didn't brine these birds as I normally do but I did mix some powdered apple into Jeff's rub. Out of the 5 people that ate the chicken all said they could taste the apple flavor and liked it. I didn't go for overpowering apple I used 2 1/2 TBS in with the other ingredients. I will try adding it to the brine next time. I used the GOSM at about 325 degrees with apple chips (I can't get apple chunks here)

 

[forluvofsmoke]

Lookin' good, Jerry! The dried apple in the rub has gotta have a nice flavor. Great idea for a sweeter taste.

Thanks for sharing!

Eric

 

[isutroutbum]

Nice!!!! Man that looks good! At 325, what internal temp do you pull at? Just curious 'cause that skin looks lip-smackin' good!!!!!

Best,
Trout

 

[slanted88]

I'm thinkin in the brine is a good idea! Yeah Man! Nice bird's!

 

[cajunsmoke13]

Nice job PINEY...they look great.

 

[rickw]

Them birds are makin me hungry, nice job.

 

[mikey]

Those are some kick azz yardbirds, Jerry. The skin looks nice and cripsy. Just out of curiousity, do you think that the 5 diners were tasting the apple powder initially or was it more of the apple smoke from the chips, or a combination of both?

 

[irishteabear]

Those look really good Jerry. The skin looks awesome.

 

[pineywoods]

The birds were smoked to 170 internal. I normally use the apple chips and apple juice so we are used to that taste but this had even more apple flavor

 

[mballi3011]

Those look like some really tastey birds. Can you use apple chunks in a GOSM ???I have always used chips. If I bring you some chunks will let me have some chicken?

 

[pineywoods]

You bring apple chunks or splits and I'll give ya the chickens. I've got to figure out a way to get a load of splits for the Lang but finding chunks for the GOSM would be great too

 

[rivet]

Those are some outstanding looking birds, Piney. You did a fantastic job on them and the apple rub/smoke sounds perfect. Congratulations!

 

[ronp]

Sweet looking birds Jerry.

 

[ronsymington]

Help! I'm in England and its going to be sunny tomorrow so I've got by Brinkmann smoker out of the garage. I've got a 2kg (5lb?) chicken to cook - but cant find the recipe book. How long do I cook it for and at what temperature? I dont have a meat thermometer and the shops are shut now. And whats this 'brining' thing?

 

[div]

Nice lookin watermelon ya got there !