Question: Whole Chicken in a Backwoods

Pig Daddy · 06-13-2013, 03:25 PM

When smoking whole chicken in a backwoods, do you leave the water pan dry? I plan on cooking a few for Father's Day and, well, have not cooked chicken in my Party yet. Not sure if the extra moisture will produce rubber skin. I plan on cooking at 325*. Any tips are much appreciated.

Ron_L · 06-13-2013, 03:36 PM

I would leave it dry. You'll be fighting to get the temp up with water in the pan.

Depending on how many chickens you want to cook, consider spatchcocking them. It opens them up to more rub and smoke, and I think the skin somes out better, too.

gmag · 06-13-2013, 04:03 PM

Agreed, definitely dry.

gtr · 06-13-2013, 04:12 PM

I've cooked chix in my Chubby with no water pan or heat diffuser - just kinda like direct grilling. You gotta be careful about temps and use the higher shelves but it can work really nicely like that.

Dex · 06-13-2013, 07:20 PM

I wouldn't advise smoking a chicken in your Backwoods Smoker. In fact, I wouldn't suggest cooking anything in one... you better just let me take it off your hands for you

IamMadMan · 06-14-2013, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dex

I wouldn't advise smoking a chicken in your Backwoods Smoker. In fact, I wouldn't suggest cooking anything in one... you better just let me take it off your hands for you

LOL........ thanks for the chuckle.

billm · 06-14-2013, 07:08 AM

dry..I just cover the pan with foil

06-13-2013, 03:25 PM	#1
Pig Daddy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-15-11 Location: Glen Ellyn, Il	Question: Whole Chicken in a Backwoods When smoking whole chicken in a backwoods, do you leave the water pan dry? I plan on cooking a few for Father's Day and, well, have not cooked chicken in my Party yet. Not sure if the extra moisture will produce rubber skin. I plan on cooking at 325*. Any tips are much appreciated.

06-13-2013, 03:36 PM	#2
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	I would leave it dry. You'll be fighting to get the temp up with water in the pan. Depending on how many chickens you want to cook, consider spatchcocking them. It opens them up to more rub and smoke, and I think the skin somes out better, too. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

06-13-2013, 04:03 PM	#3
gmag Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-12-13 Location: Minnesota	Agreed, definitely dry. __________________ KCBS CBJ - KJ Classic - Gateway Drum Smoker

06-13-2013, 04:12 PM	#4
gtr somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA	I've cooked chix in my Chubby with no water pan or heat diffuser - just kinda like direct grilling. You gotta be careful about temps and use the higher shelves but it can work really nicely like that. __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Spitjack XB85, 22.5 WSM, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, WRK, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Kanka Grill, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. "Relax, it's only BBQ." - Bigmista, 2013 "Don't worry about playing a lot of notes. Just find one pretty one." - Miles Davis Avatar by my son! WTFWGALD?

06-14-2013, 07:08 AM	#7
billm is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-08-06 Location: Roselle Il Name/Nickname : Head	dry..I just cover the pan with foil __________________ Extended Backwoods Party Backwoods Chubby Alveron Cooker Weber 26.75 inch Kettle & Summit Gold gasser Cypriot Grill & Optimal Automatics Party Que http://www.headsredbbq.com

06-13-2013, 07:20 PM	#5
Dex is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-04-09 Location: Avon, IN	I wouldn't advise smoking a chicken in your Backwoods Smoker. In fact, I wouldn't suggest cooking anything in one... you better just let me take it off your hands for you