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FTPBC First Cook (Lots of pictures)
That would be my Fear The Pig Barrel Cooker
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...06589010_n.jpg :becky: I decided to fire up the PBC for the first time today. I bough a couple of whole chickens that were about 5 lbs each and split them. I gave them a nice rub down with olive oil and the Pit Barrel Cooker All Purpose Seasoning that came with the PBC (it was sitting on the counter). https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...57838883_n.jpg I put the PBC hooks into the chicken halves... https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...26480124_n.jpg While the rub was rehydrating I set the PBC up on the front sidewalk (it's a nice, level spot and was free of snow). https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...05685542_n.jpg Here's a good shot of the air intake for those who have been asking... https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...13942535_n.jpg I sprayed the inside with Pam spray and set up the charcoal basket. I still have half a pallet of Rancher hardwood briquettes so I decided to be a renegade and use them :-D https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...12422367_n.jpg I put 15 or so briquettes in my Weber chimney and lit them with a Weber starter cube. I used the charcoal basket from my BWS Party to put the chimney on. https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...34451699_n.jpg For the charcoal basket I loaded it with Rancher and buried a chunk of cherry wood and put one on top. https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...66285053_n.jpg 10 minutes later the charcoal in the chimney was almost ready... https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...72964096_n.jpg A few minutes later I dumped it into the PBC on top of the unlit charcoal and wood... https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...92531025_n.jpg 20 minutes later the fire was going pretty good so I put the chicken halves in... https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...34227166_n.jpg I went in to clean up the chicken mess and came out about 30 minutes later to check on things. The PBC was smoking lightly out of the holes where the rebar rods go... https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...83325407_n.jpg I brought out my super fast, super stealthy black Thermapen and decided to check the outside temperature... https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...75383894_n.jpg I also checked the PBC temp through one of the rebar holes... https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...27881641_n.jpg More to come in a bit :-D |
Looks good so far !!
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Nice Ron! But you did not use Lighter Fluid.
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After 1 hour and 45 minutes the chicken halves are done. They were 160 in the breast and 170 in the thighs...
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...58987909_n.jpg They are incredibly juicy. I'm going to pull the meat off and use it for enchiladas tomorrow and salads during the week. the PBC all purpose rub is good, but a little on the peppery side. Since the PBC is still hot I put on a couple of naked fatties and four chicken thighs. https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...65730498_n.jpg The picture sucks since it's dark outside now. I'm also going to throw a couple of chicken breasts in for dinner. More to come :-D |
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What time should I be over tomorrow? :becky:
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That is Mighty Fine Sir!
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I'll bring the beer. Unless you prefer a great Aussie Mclaren Shiraz.
John |
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Wow, looks great, can't wait for the ending!
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Looks great
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Looks good Ron! What 'burb?
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Awesome write up!
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Thanks for the pics.
The Chicken looks great. |
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