Quick High Plains Latin Bird Shenanigans - w/ Pr0n

ShadowDriver · 09-30-2018, 07:16 PM

I discovered a great deal on whole chicken at the local Albertsons last Thursday. Distractors kept me from forming a full plan until this morning, but...

I fired up T. Mac's Latin Wings recipe/process.

I marinated the bird in Badia Mojo and Bitter Orange for most of the day before giving it a medium covering of Tajin.

I flipped the Vortex upside down in the middle of my 22.5 Kettle. No photos of this setup, but the hot coals went around the outside with the bird on one of those goofy "beer can chicken" holders (for stability).

Here's the results:

Lovely crisp skin with moist meat beneath.

The flavor didn't penetrate the meat like in a longer marinade (duh!), but it sure worked wonders on the skin and fat!

If you haven't played with this stuff before, I'd highly recommend it.

Y'all have a great week!

Big George's BBQ · 09-30-2018, 07:21 PM

cowgirl · 09-30-2018, 07:28 PM

That's a beautiful bird, Shadow. Love the color! I've been meaning to try T.Mac's recipe, thanks for the reminder. Looks delicious!

Stingerhook · 09-30-2018, 07:36 PM

That is some fine looking bird Marc.

ronbrad62 · 09-30-2018, 07:38 PM

I can tell how moist that chicken was by the pic. I'm sure it was amazing!!

Pig_Farmer · 09-30-2018, 07:48 PM

That looks great Shadow.

IamMadMan · 09-30-2018, 08:04 PM

Awesome bird Marc, I bookmarked the process thread, thanks for sharing.

robert-r · 09-30-2018, 10:41 PM

That's a beautiful bird you cooked. Love the char.
Going to give that recipe a try.

Titch · 09-30-2018, 11:58 PM

great colour on your chook

Smoke Dawg · 10-01-2018, 04:50 AM

Good lookin bird Marc!

Smoking Piney · 10-01-2018, 06:24 AM

The bird looks great, Marc. I haven't tried my Vortex like this yet. How long was the cook time?

ShadowDriver · 10-01-2018, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoking Piney

How long was the cook time?

I temped it right at an hour. I think I could go about 70 min next time for just a little more crispy skin, but I really can't complain.

Dome temps were off the charts, but my IR gun said about 400-375 inside the upside-down Vortex.

Gringoloco · 10-01-2018, 05:12 PM

Looks Great!!

09-30-2018, 07:16 PM	#1
ShadowDriver somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 11-29-12 Location: ABQ, NM Name/Nickname : Marc	Quick High Plains Latin Bird Shenanigans - w/ Pr0n I discovered a great deal on whole chicken at the local Albertsons last Thursday. Distractors kept me from forming a full plan until this morning, but... I fired up T. Mac's Latin Wings recipe/process. I marinated the bird in Badia Mojo and Bitter Orange for most of the day before giving it a medium covering of Tajin. I flipped the Vortex upside down in the middle of my 22.5 Kettle. No photos of this setup, but the hot coals went around the outside with the bird on one of those goofy "beer can chicken" holders (for stability). Here's the results: Lovely crisp skin with moist meat beneath. The flavor didn't penetrate the meat like in a longer marinade (duh!), but it sure worked wonders on the skin and fat! If you haven't played with this stuff before, I'd highly recommend it. Y'all have a great week! __________________ [B]Hardware[/B] - Weber 22.5 Kettle (Sep '16), OK Joe Longhorn (Mar '17), UUNI 3 Pizza Oven (Jan '18 ), Blue Rhino Razor Griddle (May '19), Cajun Bandit 22.5 Roti (Aug '20), Weber 26.75 Kettle (Dec '20)

09-30-2018, 07:21 PM	#2
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	__________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party- sold Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team Proud Member of the Zero Club When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD

09-30-2018, 07:28 PM	#3
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Name/Nickname : jeanie	That's a beautiful bird, Shadow. Love the color! I've been meaning to try T.Mac's recipe, thanks for the reminder. Looks delicious! __________________ jeanie Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers (Thanks Ash :)) RIP Ash, you are missed http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/

09-30-2018, 07:36 PM	#4
Stingerhook somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: SE Florida Name/Nickname : Marty	That is some fine looking bird Marc. __________________ Marty UDS now gone, WSM 18", WSM 22" and pellet pooper in the garage for 18 months now.

09-30-2018, 07:38 PM	#5
ronbrad62 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-16-16 Location: Johns Creek, Ga. Name/Nickname : Ron	I can tell how moist that chicken was by the pic. I'm sure it was amazing!! __________________ Ron Join us for the South East Bash in Lebanon, Tn. May 4, 2024 (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...usp=drivesdk)] Bash planning thread here https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/s...d.php?t=305951

09-30-2018, 07:48 PM	#6
Pig_Farmer is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-17 Location: Abq, NM Name/Nickname : Carl	That looks great Shadow. __________________ Thanks for looking, Carl Pig Farmer's BBQ [COLOR="Silver"][COLOR="Gray"]Weber Performer[/COLOR][/COLOR], Weber kettle red, Dual Weber Kettle table gold, UDS, [COLOR="DimGray"]East Texas Smoker RK250[/COLOR], Blackstone 36, Blackstone 17, GMG Trek, LSG Large IVC Candy Apple Red W/4WD and a 6.7L Power Stroke :biggrin1:

09-30-2018, 08:04 PM	#7
IamMadMan somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-30-11 Location: Pemberton, New Jersey	Awesome bird Marc, I bookmarked the process thread, thanks for sharing.

09-30-2018, 10:41 PM	#8
robert-r is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-29-15 Location: AntHome 92025	That's a beautiful bird you cooked. Love the char. Going to give that recipe a try. __________________ 18.5/14.5 WSMs, 26.5 XL, 22.5 Performer, JJ & SJ Kettles, OKJ Highland, Genesis 330

09-30-2018, 11:58 PM	#9
Titch somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 11-17-12 Location: South East Victoria Australia Name/Nickname : Titch :-)	great colour on your chook __________________ Some people are like a Slinky-not really good for anything, but still , you can't help smiling when you shove them down the stairs.:becky:

10-01-2018, 04:50 AM	#10
Smoke Dawg Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-22-13 Location: Montana Name/Nickname : IMF	Good lookin bird Marc! __________________ A bunch of stuff to build a Fire so I can hang out and Smoke, Grill, or cook with! More stuff for Cutting, Grinding, Stuffing, Canning and so on! Double down Zero Club Champion Only Brethren to win a TD with all the votes! IMBAS Certified Moink Baller

10-01-2018, 06:24 AM	#11
Smoking Piney Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-24-15 Location: South Jersey Pine Barrens Name/Nickname : John	The bird looks great, Marc. I haven't tried my Vortex like this yet. How long was the cook time? __________________ John Assassin 24 XL BGE Weber Kettle with rotisserie and Vortex Ooni 3 Pizza Oven AMNPS

10-01-2018, 05:12 PM	#13
Gringoloco On the road to being a farker Join Date: 06-30-18 Location: Silver City, NM Name/Nickname : Allen	Looks Great!! __________________ Allen 375 Gallon RF with warming cabinet 36" x 60" in ground pit 30 gallon vertical propane smoke with Big Daddy smoke generator Sausage smoking cabinet as well