Chicken on Weber?

Dave98 · 03-04-2009, 11:47 AM

Hi All, I need some advice. I am using a Good-One smoker. I have been smoking chicken on the top shelf. This allows the chicken juice to drop on what ever is under it. So, I have decided that I need to change how I cook chicken. One of my friends mentioned a WSM (Webber Bullet). After pricing one,

I wondered if it would be possible to cook competition chicken on a Webber kettle grill?

Any thoughts?

Alexa RnQ · 03-04-2009, 12:40 PM

Which WSM did you price, the new 22.5" or the old 18.5"?
We currently run four of the 18.5" WSMs, we just don't see the need for the high-volume capacity of the new big-boy units for competition.

That being said, a Weber kettle is a terrifically versatile piece of equipment, and there's no reason it couldn't cook just about anything you want. Our old OTG has been hauled to comps on occasion!

rweller · 03-04-2009, 12:42 PM

A lot of people around here use weber kettles for Comp. chicken. Works great.

Big George's BBQ · 03-04-2009, 12:47 PM

I love my webber kettle for chicken both direct and indirect heat

paydabill · 03-04-2009, 01:10 PM

I use my weber kettle for competition chicken - has done me alright - can not complain.

bigabyte · 03-04-2009, 01:13 PM

It's definitiely possible.

Jeff_in_KC · 03-04-2009, 01:13 PM

I have cooked chicken at comps offset on a Weber kettle for four years now and have five or six first place finishes to show for it. I suppose you could try it but what's the point?

Just beware... there are those who will tell you that you're just grilling the chicken but if you're offset and have a good amount of soaked wood chips on your coals, there'll be more smoke in that kettle than most any smoker is holding when you pull the lid off!

Smoke & Beers · 03-04-2009, 01:29 PM

I haven't done any comp. cooking with my Weber grill, but I wouldn't hesitate one bit to do a Spatchcock chicken on it...

KC_Bobby · 03-04-2009, 01:41 PM

Jeff, what soaked wood chips would be advised? While were at it, what rub and sauces?

Just Pulin' Pork · 03-04-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Bobby

Jeff, what soaked wood chips would be advised? While were at it, what rub and sauces?

What temp?

Jeff_in_KC · 03-04-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Bobby

Jeff, what soaked wood chips would be advised? While were at it, what rub and sauces?

I have few secrets - I mix in a pan of water three handfuls of cherry and one handful...... damn! I'm having one of those over 40 forgetful moments! What was I saying? I use Schick Shaving Cream for sauce. It's really similar to the Alabama White Sauce.

Jeff_in_KC · 03-04-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Just Pulin' Pork

What temp?

I always take my chicken to 220 internal... I don't want any juices running down a judge's chin and burning him or making a big mess!

musicmanryann · 03-04-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_in_KC

I have cooked chicken at comps offset on a Weber kettle for four years now and have five or six first place finishes to show for it. I suppose you could try it but what's the point?

Just beware... there are those who will tell you that you're just grilling the chicken but if you're offset and have a good amount of soaked wood chips on your coals, there'll be more smoke in that kettle than most any smoker is holding when you pull the lid off!

Agreed. We have used and will continue to use our Weber Kettle for comp chix. While we haven't had the success of Jeff, we still feel the kettle is a good choice.

Dr_KY · 03-04-2009, 03:34 PM

We won in chicken with the Weber.

Meat Burner · 03-04-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr_KY

We won in chicken with the Weber.

Same here at a last comp last year.

03-04-2009, 11:47 AM	#1
Dave98 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 10-10-08 Location: Overland Pork, Kansas	Chicken on Weber? Hi All, I need some advice. I am using a Good-One smoker. I have been smoking chicken on the top shelf. This allows the chicken juice to drop on what ever is under it. So, I have decided that I need to change how I cook chicken. One of my friends mentioned a WSM (Webber Bullet). After pricing one, I wondered if it would be possible to cook competition chicken on a Webber kettle grill? Any thoughts?

03-04-2009, 12:40 PM	#2
Alexa RnQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-12-07 Location: the Ninth Ring of Hell, cleverly disguised as Phoenix	Which WSM did you price, the new 22.5" or the old 18.5"? We currently run four of the 18.5" WSMs, we just don't see the need for the high-volume capacity of the new big-boy units for competition. That being said, a Weber kettle is a terrifically versatile piece of equipment, and there's no reason it couldn't cook just about anything you want. Our old OTG has been hauled to comps on occasion! __________________ . Don't practice until you get it right; practice until you can't get it wrong. Don't overthink or undercook. [url=http://www.rhythmnque.com]Rhythm 'n QUE[/url]

03-04-2009, 01:10 PM	#5
paydabill is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-21-07 Location: Moberly, Mo	I use my weber kettle for competition chicken - has done me alright - can not complain. __________________ Paydabill Lit & Loaded BBQ I remember a day when I hated pellets - 2 pellet cookers latter! CBJ - love judging KCBS - member for 4 years MOFO Chapter Super fast - BLUE Thermopen

03-04-2009, 01:13 PM	#6
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS	It's definitiely possible. __________________ Asshattatron Farkanaut, CGCFO Chief Galactic Crockpot Foil Officer *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Are you MOINK Certified?* *Sole recipient of the Silverfinger and fingerlickin Awards!* Don't forget about the Throwdown Thingies! The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club Duh.

03-04-2009, 01:29 PM	#8
Smoke & Beers is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-10-08 Location: Ellis Co. KS	I haven't done any comp. cooking with my Weber grill, but I wouldn't hesitate one bit to do a Spatchcock chicken on it... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shawn aka: [B]BUBBA's QUE CREW Competition Team[/B] Blue Weber Performer w/SS top & gas assist Weber One Touch Gold & a Weber 22 1/2" Silver Traeger Jr 2 UDS's Born 9-19-08 & 3-6-09 Weber Smokey Joe Platinum [COLOR=red][COLOR=black]Super Fast[/COLOR][B] RED THERMAPEN[/B][/COLOR] "If you got them by the MOINK balls, their hearts and minds will follow" -John Wayne

03-04-2009, 12:42 PM	#3
rweller Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-01-08 Location: Beardstown, Illinois	A lot of people around here use weber kettles for Comp. chicken. Works great.

03-04-2009, 12:47 PM	#4
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	I love my webber kettle for chicken both direct and indirect heat

03-04-2009, 01:13 PM	#7
Jeff_in_KC somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-04-05 Location: Pleasant Hill, MO	I have cooked chicken at comps offset on a Weber kettle for four years now and have five or six first place finishes to show for it. I suppose you could try it but what's the point? Just beware... there are those who will tell you that you're just grilling the chicken but if you're offset and have a good amount of soaked wood chips on your coals, there'll be more smoke in that kettle than most any smoker is holding when you pull the lid off!

03-04-2009, 01:41 PM	#9
KC_Bobby Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: Olathe KS	Jeff, what soaked wood chips would be advised? While were at it, what rub and sauces? __________________ Boondoggle BBQ Country Smokers 450 Weber Smokey Mountain 18" Proud KCBS Member & Certified Judge

03-04-2009, 03:34 PM	#14
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England	We won in chicken with the Weber. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

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