Bronco Pro Barrel Smoker
PBC
Pit Boss 757GD Griddle (2)
Blaz'n Grill Works Grid Iron
Weber Genesis E-310
Original Original Grilla
Smokey Joe® Charcoal Grill 14"
Fireboard 1
Thermoworks ThermoPop
Thermoworks Thermapen Mk4
Thermoworks Smoke Thermometer with gateway
2 iGrillminis - from before they were Weber.
Debated over where this question should be asked. Could be in the equipment section, but which one? Since I'm looking for advice on cooking poultry, here it is.
I have a PBC and a Bronco Pro. Both produce great chicken and turkey. But it sometimes crosses my mind that I really should own a rotisserie to use on the Weber Performer. A rotisserie is not that expensive, but is it worth finding a place to put another piece of equipment? Please convince me I have enough toys. Or that I really need another one.
I guess it depends on how much space you have available or are willing to use for another piece of equipment. The Bronco (and PBC) does a great job on poultry, but there are times I just like a rotisserie chicken with less smoke. In my case, it's the rotisserie attachment for my Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050. Just hit it with some McCormick Rotisserie Chicken seasoning and let it go. I say get it.
I do not have a spinner. While I am quite happy to acquire ridiculous amounts of BBQ equipment, it does seem like folks here comment more frequently about their spinners being less used and/or not generating results better than just hanging it or on the grates directly. So I have never pursued it further.
We gave our spinner back; not because it didn't work, but because whole chickens here are a joke: 5-8 pounds of poorly cleaned bird that won't fit on the rotisserie unit no matter what.
I have the Cajun Bandit SS rotisserie for my Weber MT Kettle. I got it because by turning it upside down, it fits the 22" WSM which I planned on getting. Then last year I got my Bronco instead of the WSM because of everyone's suggestion on the AR site. I have not used the roti since I have the Bronco. I really enjoyed the roti but I have not used it since we moved to Texas last year. If you have the storage room, why not. It does great and I loved boneless leg of lamb spun on the kettle. BTW, a pork butt spun on the roti, then sliced is very good and different than just smoked and pulled.
Last edited by Purc; September 18, 2023, 03:37 PM.
There's something about a rotisserie chicken that just hits different, not significantly better than any other method but I would argue there are more good chains producing great rotisserie chicken than grilled chicken and so therefore you should have the capability at home too... heck even our ancestors all the way back to the middle ages at least knew that meat on a turning stick over fire was great.
I’d say go ahead and get it. If not, you’ll always wonder if you’re missing out on anything. Rotisserie cooked foods are what people have said, a little different flavor profile, but nothing game changing. I’ve only done a few chickens and pork loins on mine, but they turned out great. It is a little more work doing em on the rotisserie, but still worth it IMO. Having said that, I probably haven’t used mine but once in the last year….. Go for it!
Bronco Pro Barrel Smoker
PBC
Pit Boss 757GD Griddle (2)
Blaz'n Grill Works Grid Iron
Weber Genesis E-310
Original Original Grilla
Smokey Joe® Charcoal Grill 14"
Fireboard 1
Thermoworks ThermoPop
Thermoworks Thermapen Mk4
Thermoworks Smoke Thermometer with gateway
2 iGrillminis - from before they were Weber.
When I mentioned this to my wife a while back she said to go for it. We've had various rotisseries over the years to do chicken indoors. Biggest drawback is the cleanup. Which is not the same problem when you are cooking outdoors.
I have a Weber kettle rotisserie kit. Love it! Oh. I also have the kit for my Genesis gasser too. Don’t use that one anymore. I just love the Weber charcoal cooks. Anyway, just get it. I got the kit from Only Fire. Way less expensive than the Weber branded kit. Nearly zero space required to store it. I put a couple big hooks on the wall and store the ring one those. Hooks. The rod and motor sit right above it. Easy peasy. Awesome for other things too. Pork loins, beef tenderloins, and on and on.
I love roti bird. I bought a toaster oven brand/model because it had a roti as attachment. The manual said only birds 2lbs and smaller. Perfect for me and the wife!
I couldn't even get 2 Cornish Hens on it! The breasts were always rubbing the bottom tray.
But, they were very good. Did I say I love roti birds?
I love my rotisserie, wouldn’t be without it! I use it on a Weber Genesis three burner (side to side) model. Great for chix, turkey and such. Get a “clamping basket” for chick thighs (huli huli), pork tenderloins and the like. Then get a “tumble basket” for roasting chiles, peppers, wings and such.
You won’t regret it.
Last edited by Willy; September 18, 2023, 07:58 PM.
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I think about this very question often. The one thing that nearly pushes me over the edge to getting one is every time I see a video of that chicken fat/juices dipping onto a pan of potatoes underneath.
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