Beer Can Chicken

[J Moodie]

Hi guys,
Using the WSM to smoke beer can chicken.
Noticed the recipe on this page says 4 hours low and slow.
If I am doing high heat, how much of a time difference am I looking at. I will go by temp for doneness, just don't want to open up until it should be getting close.
How long should I brine? Birds are about 2-3 lbs each.

 

[Bob Sample]

What temperature are you talking about? 325 will cook them in 11/4-2hrs depending on the size. If I brine chicken I usually do it for 2-4 hours but others brine it much longer, I find if its in the brine to long it changes the texture of the meat to much. After brining rinse it, pat dry and then let it air dry in the fridge for a few hours, you'll get a crispier skin.