First Spatchcock and First Pr0n

Fake Farmer · Jun 7, 2013

Followed a lot of advice from the brethren and this chicken came out beautifully! So juicy and delicious! Marinated in Italian Dressing over night. Skipped on the GrillMates Monterey Chicken Seasoning cause we were going to use some of the chicken for tacos later. Went with black pepper, coarse kosher salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. I think this combo is good on everything without painting yourself into a corner with flavor.

Did 350 indirect for about an hour and half. Hickory for smoke. About 10 minutes each side at the end over direct heat, but didn't get the crispy skin over everything like I wanted. Corn got EVOO and did one with salt, one with s&p, and one with Old Bay. Also did some asparagus. Sorry no money shot of meat opened up. Ran me about a half an hour longer than expected with the pouring rain.

Thanks for looking. Any and all suggestions welcome. Anything that will help me improve, and keep my wife asking me to grill is a bonus!

fingerlickin' · Jun 7, 2013

Nice bird! Spatchcocking is the ticket for sure. :thumb:

tarhog · Jun 7, 2013

That looks great Fake Farmer. I haven't done a beer can chicken since I learned this method. Try cutting a small slit in the fold of skin between the thigh and back and tuck the legs in to it for an even nicer presentation.

DerHusker · Jun 7, 2013

That looks real good. Are you entering the Vets vs. Noobs Throwdown with this?

Mark Warren · Jun 7, 2013

Great Job :thumb:

Fake Farmer · Jun 7, 2013

DerHusker said:
That looks real good. Are you entering the Vets vs. Noobs Throwdown with this?

Not with this. I will be entering though. Never got a plated pic, and I know I can do better:-D

Got Beef short ribs on the menu this weekend and many more fun ideas.

Mason Dixon Bowhunta · Jun 7, 2013

Looks great.

NolanB · Jun 7, 2013

Everything looks real good FF, I kinda lean towards fruit woods for poultry, try some apple next time you do this and compare.

angryfish01 · Jun 7, 2013

Nice lookin' chix ya got there.

I saw that thread as well and did one last week. It turned out great as well.

Fake Farmer · Jun 7, 2013

NolanB said:
Everything looks real good FF, I kinda lean towards fruit woods for poultry, try some apple next time you do this and compare.

Thanks NolanB. No apple available right now, but my brother is bringing me some next time he is up from VA. I see everyone using apple on here, and I'm excited to get it smokin'!

Big George's BBQ · Jun 7, 2013

Looks really good to me

Flat_Rate · Jun 7, 2013

Only way to cook whole birds, looks tasty from here :clap2:

Big M1ke · Jun 7, 2013

Looks damn good :thumb:

Fake Farmer · Jun 7, 2013

Thanks so much to all the brethren for advice and encouragement. Look forward to sharing more meals together!

93vpmod · Jun 7, 2013

Awesome lookin' bird!

chriscw81 · Jun 7, 2013

i remember when i lost my spatchcock virginity. great memory.

kds9547 · Jun 7, 2013

Nice lookin bird!

Titch · Jun 8, 2013

kick Ass looking Chook mate, I want some of that

dbq · Jun 8, 2013

NolanB said:
Everything looks real good FF, I kinda lean towards fruit woods for poultry, try some apple next time you do this and compare.

I'd skip the apple and go straight to cherry!

BobM · Jun 10, 2013

That is a great looking cook, nice job! :clap:

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