Chicken Injection

Cbass · 08-25-2012, 12:27 PM

I am looking to do 2 chickens today. I am going to rub one, but I recently got an injector and want to give that a try for the 2nd one.

Can someone share a good basic injector recipe. As much as I would like to spice it up, it is going to have to be kid friendly....

Thanks in advance

Skidder · 08-25-2012, 12:36 PM

Just do a brine. Easy to find here or anywhere on the net.

CarolinaQue · 08-25-2012, 12:40 PM

I actually like to inject strained italian dressing into the ones I cook at home. Then, I rub the strained bits all over the skin so it doesn't go to waste.

Cbass · 08-25-2012, 12:45 PM

I have brined plenty, I was just looking to try something different. I kind of like the Italian dressing idea, thanks.

Bludawg · 08-25-2012, 12:53 PM

Margarita mix

5string · 08-25-2012, 01:32 PM

Apple juice or just plain chicken stock

swamprb · 08-25-2012, 01:34 PM

Chicken noodle soup mix.

caseydog · 08-25-2012, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skidder

Just do a brine. Easy to find here or anywhere on the net.

Yes, I prefer a brine. I did a whole chicken last night, and brined it with sea salt, turbinado sugar, and fresh herbs. I stuffed the bird with herbs and onions.

I have found that brining chickens and turkeys works out better than injecting. I get a more tender and juicy bird, and the herb flavors are just right -- I can taste the herbs, but it doesn't overpower the meat.

Oh, when I brine, I don't put any rub or seasonings on the skin before cooking. I also use a rotisserie most of the time, but I've done brined turkeys without the rotisserie.

CD

JS-TX · 08-25-2012, 01:42 PM

Maybe some Lea Perrins chicken marinade thinned with some water.

yakdung · 08-25-2012, 02:30 PM

I only inject chickens with Paul Newman's Italian dressing. I coat under the skin with Cajun lemon pepper seasoning. I also inject chicken wings with the same method and refrigerate for 24hrs before smoking. Chicken skin is like a wet suit, I attack it with a needle

Good luck,

Smokeass · 08-25-2012, 02:51 PM

I've had good luck injecting with creole butter, the kind you sometimes see in the grocery store.

ssbbqguy · 08-25-2012, 06:04 PM

Look for some Stubbs injectable marinade. Solves many needs all in one easy step. Many flavors. The only time I would inject is if my brine wasn't effective enough to win a contest. Since that never happens, I rarely do it.Steve.

08-25-2012, 12:27 PM	#1
Cbass Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 01-31-10 Location: Burnsville, MN	Chicken Injection I am looking to do 2 chickens today. I am going to rub one, but I recently got an injector and want to give that a try for the 2nd one. Can someone share a good basic injector recipe. As much as I would like to spice it up, it is going to have to be kid friendly.... Thanks in advance

08-25-2012, 12:40 PM	#3
CarolinaQue is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-23-07 Location: North Berwick, ME	I actually like to inject strained italian dressing into the ones I cook at home. Then, I rub the strained bits all over the skin so it doesn't go to waste. __________________ Tim [COLOR=darkred]“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.”[/COLOR] - Mark Twain - Beautiful family - Home made trailer mounted reverse flow offset w/ vertical chamber, Weber OTG and an ECB

08-25-2012, 12:53 PM	#5
Bludawg somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx	Margarita mix __________________ I'm a Proxy Vegetarian> Cows eat grass & I eat cows.

08-25-2012, 01:32 PM	#6
5string is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-05-12 Location: Geezerville, North Carolfornia	Apple juice or just plain chicken stock __________________ PitBoss & Dishwasher, Smokin' Geezers Grill Team & Gumbo Krewe KCBS CBJ, CTC, CBBQA, ECV

08-25-2012, 01:34 PM	#7
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA	Chicken noodle soup mix. __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/Pellet Pro WSM/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Cookshack 008/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

08-25-2012, 12:36 PM	#2
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma.	Just do a brine. Easy to find here or anywhere on the net.

08-25-2012, 12:45 PM	#4
Cbass Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 01-31-10 Location: Burnsville, MN	I have brined plenty, I was just looking to try something different. I kind of like the Italian dressing idea, thanks.

08-25-2012, 01:42 PM	#9
JS-TX is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-17-10 Location: San Antonio, TX	Maybe some Lea Perrins chicken marinade thinned with some water.

08-25-2012, 02:30 PM	#10
yakdung is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-12-10 Location: Houston, Texas	I only inject chickens with Paul Newman's Italian dressing. I coat under the skin with Cajun lemon pepper seasoning. I also inject chicken wings with the same method and refrigerate for 24hrs before smoking. Chicken skin is like a wet suit, I attack it with a needle Good luck,

08-25-2012, 02:51 PM	#11
Smokeass Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-12-12 Location: Eastland Texas	I've had good luck injecting with creole butter, the kind you sometimes see in the grocery store. __________________ 16' Homemade comp trailer, [FONT=Arial Black][COLOR=red]Pitmaker BBQ Safe[/COLOR][/FONT], Homemade offset patio smoker, 22" Weber Kettle, [COLOR=magenta]Proud owner of the ugliest UDS Ever aka. Frank.[/COLOR]

08-25-2012, 06:04 PM	#12
ssbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-09-07 Location: carthage,mo.	Look for some Stubbs injectable marinade. Solves many needs all in one easy step. Many flavors. The only time I would inject is if my brine wasn't effective enough to win a contest. Since that never happens, I rarely do it.Steve.