Skin

[Hoppsa]

I have now smoked whole chickens and a whole turkey using different temperatures(usually close to 225 F) and times in the smoke. I have tried finishing them in the oven and finishing them in the Bradley. I haven't yet been happy with the skin. Every time it seems to come out tough and leathery. The meat inside is very moist and tender but I sure would like some better skin.
Any tips or ideas? Thanks.

[mikecorn.1]

In the Bradley, forget it  :(. Ive never been able to do it. In the home oven, you will probably have to go up in temp I would say to 350* or above. Hit it hot and fast. Watch that you dont burn it. Maybe even on the broil setting. Good luck.

[OU812]

I have now smoked whole chickens and a whole turkey using different temperatures(usually close to 225 F) and times in the smoke. I have tried finishing them in the oven and finishing them in the Bradley. I haven't yet been happy with the skin. Every time it seems to come out tough and leathery. The meat inside is very moist and tender but I sure would like some better skin.
Any tips or ideas? Thanks.

What was the oven temp and did ya put the bird in one of those silly oven bags?

Also did ya allow the skin to dry (over night) before ya put it in the smoker?

[muebe]

Go with the highest temp you can in the Bradley with the vent wide open. And when the bird hits 140F internal temperature move it to a 400F degree oven until it hits 165F to 170F internal temperature.

The only time I have perfect skin is when I cook the bird entirely in my Big Easy or at high temp in my pellet grill. Using the above formula should get you better skin.

[viper125]

Any one try cooking chicken in oven first at a high heat to crisp skin then adding smoke at 225 then finish in oven?

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[muebe]

Any one try cooking chicken in oven first at a high heat to crisp skin then adding smoke at 225 then finish in oven?

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Sounds like a reverse sear for chicken ;)

[Kahunas]

Go with the highest temp you can in the Bradley with the vent wide open. And when the bird hits 140F internal temperature move it to a 400F degree oven until it hits 165F to 170F internal temperature.

The only time I have perfect skin is when I cook the bird entirely in my Big Easy or at high temp in my pellet grill. Using the above formula should get you better skin.

Agreed,
The big easy is the best chicken cooker out there.

[ghost9mm]

Go with the highest temp you can in the Bradley with the vent wide open. And when the bird hits 140F internal temperature move it to a 400F degree oven until it hits 165F to 170F internal temperature.

The only time I have perfect skin is when I cook the bird entirely in my Big Easy or at high temp in my pellet grill. Using the above formula should get you better skin.

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[rosecustom]

Try smoking / cooking in the Bradley.  Fire up your bbq grill.  Do a fast sear skin side down on a lightly oiled grill.  This method will crisp the skin and mark it nicely.  I think you will be pleased with the results. BTW, It is also a good idea to brine yard birds overnight before cooking.

[viper125]

Nothing wrong with a   reverse sear for chicken! ;)