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- Jan 3, 2014
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I've already been sold on oakridge bbq rubs but figured i would run a test with game changer. Here is a side by side comparison.
This is my 2nd time using game changer. The first go i injected half a spatchcock chicken and decided it made a positive difference. This time i did a comparison of no injection, apple juice injection, and apple juice mixed with the brine and used as directed. The goal was to see what the brine does that the juice alone doesn't as ive already concluded that injecting improved flavor and texture.
I seasoned the breast with Oakridge game bird and chicken rub.
As i side note boneless breast were crazy expensive, i think 4 beasts were $9. I broke down a pack of bone in split breast i picked up for $5 and netted 4 breast filets and 4 tenderloins. Worth the effort.
I griiled the chicken on the weber kettle. Seared both sides and then slide away from the coals and cooked them indirect. The loner on the left was injected with apple juice and game changer. The right plate was control on top and apple juice injected below. For wherever reason the brined breast took longer to cook.
Becky and I tried each individual. Comparatively the control had the least flavor and the poorest texture. Juice alone was better but we were both most satisfied with the game changer injection. Further testing shall be done comparing traditional brines to game changer but after 2 runs im sold.
Tonight's test leftovers were turned into grilled chicken salad
This is my 2nd time using game changer. The first go i injected half a spatchcock chicken and decided it made a positive difference. This time i did a comparison of no injection, apple juice injection, and apple juice mixed with the brine and used as directed. The goal was to see what the brine does that the juice alone doesn't as ive already concluded that injecting improved flavor and texture.
I seasoned the breast with Oakridge game bird and chicken rub.
As i side note boneless breast were crazy expensive, i think 4 beasts were $9. I broke down a pack of bone in split breast i picked up for $5 and netted 4 breast filets and 4 tenderloins. Worth the effort.
I griiled the chicken on the weber kettle. Seared both sides and then slide away from the coals and cooked them indirect. The loner on the left was injected with apple juice and game changer. The right plate was control on top and apple juice injected below. For wherever reason the brined breast took longer to cook.
Becky and I tried each individual. Comparatively the control had the least flavor and the poorest texture. Juice alone was better but we were both most satisfied with the game changer injection. Further testing shall be done comparing traditional brines to game changer but after 2 runs im sold.
Tonight's test leftovers were turned into grilled chicken salad
