Hanging chicken

[Spinaker]

Yeah, I do not doubt that. I get very good results with the poopers I have too. I just love that magic that happens with the chicken fat hitting that live fire, vaporizing and coating the surface of the chicken on my PBC.

[Steve B]

Thanks Kathyrn.

[fzxdoc]

Steve B , here's my Chicken on the PBC "writeup", FWIW:

https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/forum/charcoal-drums-barrels-and-bullet-smokers/pit-barrel-cooker/905464-smoked-chicken-advice?p=905823#post905823

Enjoy the cook--and all your PBC cooks. They're all a lot of fun.

K.

[willxfmr]

I go 375° on my pooper with a smoke tube packed with either hickory or cherry chips. Turns out a darned good chicken.

[Steve B]

Thanks Kathryn

I plan on cooking a bird either this weekend or next. Depends on what the wife wants.
Just starting to learn the PBC. Fun times.
Love learning new cookers. I think it actually helps the mind to stay on top of its game.
But mine is probably too far gone. 🤦🏼😁

[Spinaker]

Yeah, the hanging chicken over charcoal is better than my pellet cooks for sure. IMHO. Super hot.....400 F. willxfmr

[willxfmr]

I'm going to have argue that one. My pellet pooper birds are just as good with less work. I do see however why the FGC crowd loves them for yard bird. If you don't have a pellet pooper and a smoke tube, this is a great way to make chicken.

[willxfmr]

What I got out of it was that it is more work to get results that are no better than what I can do on the pellet pooper.

[willxfmr]

I was going to, but then I realized that in fact, I did feel lucky. It didn't matter to me if the results were good, bad, or ugly.

[willxfmr]

I realized I hung it "upside down" when I went to take it off. Rookie mistake.

[fzxdoc]

Steve B , I use 1 tsp baking powder to 1 TBL rub.

Kathryn

[Steve B]

Good advice Kathryn.
How much baking powder do you use?

[Spinaker]

This is the best way to cook a bird, IMHO. Great move.

[Steve R.]

I have the same setup I use for my WSM 22". Turns out just like PBC chicken. I would never go to all that trouble (and charcoal) for one bird, though.

[RonB]

The question is did ya Hang 'em HIgh?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gscut1p4kY