1st Smoke - Beer Can Chicken!

[M Saitta]

Yesterday afternoon I fired up the WSM 18.5" for the first time.

Threw on a ~5lb bird and cooked it at 275* for 4 hours and 15 mins. Used apple wood and sprayed with apple juice twice during the last two hours.

The chicken came out excellent, the wife loved it. Had a nice smoke flavor and the meat was still moist.

I can't wait to try some ribs this weekend!

 

[Andy Beers]

Nice lookin bird excellent color, if it tastes as good as it looks your in for a treat.

 

[Wolgast]

Perfect! I wouldent spray a bird with a waterbased liquid(becouse of the crispy skin),rather melted butter or flavoured oil. BUT when the bird looks like this i might rethink

Awesome!

 

[Bob Mann]

Nice bird, good job!

Bob

 

[Chad M. Anders]

That is one sweet looking bird!

 

[Steve Malinowski]

This is what I am going for with my first smoke today. Know I shouldn't be but a bit nervous that it turns out ok.