Dale Groetsema
TVWBB Super Fan
Well folks,
It's about time I shared something with this board as it has helped me a lot. This marinade, as simple as it is, has helped me win several trophies and cash this year. It is just part of the overall recipe, but I think starting with a good marinade is a great first step towards good chicken.
One 16 oz bottle of Newman's Italian dressing
1 "drop" of hot sauce per piece of chicken
16 thighs
pour half of dressing into each of two zip lock bags. Sprinkle 8 drops of hot sauce. I use Belinda's habanero. Mix well.
Add chicken and marinate for 8 hours on ice. Shuffle bag every 2 hours to ensure even coverage.
Take the chicken out of the marinade, let air dry for 30 minutes (or dab off excess marinade with paper towels). Apply rub, and cook in 225 degree smoker for 4 hours, starting with skin side down. Turn over pieces at two hour mark. Baste with sauce during last hour.
As I said, simple.
Dale
It's about time I shared something with this board as it has helped me a lot. This marinade, as simple as it is, has helped me win several trophies and cash this year. It is just part of the overall recipe, but I think starting with a good marinade is a great first step towards good chicken.
One 16 oz bottle of Newman's Italian dressing
1 "drop" of hot sauce per piece of chicken
16 thighs
pour half of dressing into each of two zip lock bags. Sprinkle 8 drops of hot sauce. I use Belinda's habanero. Mix well.
Add chicken and marinate for 8 hours on ice. Shuffle bag every 2 hours to ensure even coverage.
Take the chicken out of the marinade, let air dry for 30 minutes (or dab off excess marinade with paper towels). Apply rub, and cook in 225 degree smoker for 4 hours, starting with skin side down. Turn over pieces at two hour mark. Baste with sauce during last hour.
As I said, simple.
Dale