Rckcrwlr's Trip to the Store

[Rckcrwlr]

Well it looks like I am going to be smoking some Baby Boulders tomorrow.

I am going to try to fit 6 in my 6 rack.  I figure, why not.  No sense wasting all that great smoke.

I will post up as I go...

Keep tuned in...

[Rckcrwlr]

Well they are all lined up ready for a rub down.  Left them partially frozen to slow down the cooking process.


Pulled the netting from the carcass so not to have it cook into the bird.


Decided on my homemade Carolina Sauce with some of my Butchers "Wing" Dust.  It is a great blend of spices for Chicken and Poultry.  It will give a great crust and just a bite of warmth.


I gave them a liberal bath and rub down with the Carolina Sauce



Added the "Dust" and gave them a full point massage


I have opted for hanging 4 and setting two on the shelf to get a comparison

[squirtthecat]

Awesome!   You'll probably want to rotate that bottom rack a few times, as the one in the back will get a little scorched.   Vent WIDE open for that load of birds!

[Rckcrwlr]

Awesome!   You'll probably want to rotate that bottom rack a few times, as the one in the back will get a little scorched.   Vent WIDE open for that load of birds!

Birds are side by side.  Vent is wide open, 260 for 3 hours with 2 hours of hickory smoke.

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[SouthernSmoked]

Looking Good!

[KyNola]

You're going to love 'em!

[Rckcrwlr]

Do I need to be concerned with IT?

I'm coming up on 4 hours and IT is sitting at 130.

Cabinet temp is 200.

[squirtthecat]

You'll want them all to read around 165° before you pull them out.

That's quite a load of cold bird, so it will take some time...

[FLBentRider]

I'm thinking at least a couple more hours.

What was the total weight of those?

[Rckcrwlr]

I'm thinking at least a couple more hours.

What was the total weight of those?

18 lbs

[Rckcrwlr]

I still have to get in the mindset of Low and Slow...

[FLBentRider]

I'm thinking at least a couple more hours.

What was the total weight of those?

18 lbs

So think of it as a Big whole bird with a lot of surface area.

[FLBentRider]

I'd crank the cabinet temp to 225-250F

IMHO birds don't have the connective tissue to break down like a pork shoulder or brisket, so the 200F is a little low.

[Rckcrwlr]

I'm thinking at least a couple more hours.

What was the total weight of those?

18 lbs

So think of it as a Big whole bird with a lot of surface area.

Holy Sheeee-at.  Never thought of it that way.  My thinking was 6 - Little birds.  I am looking at several more hours then...

I'd crank the cabinet temp to 225-250F

IMHO birds don't have the connective tissue to break down like a pork shoulder or brisket, so the 200F is a little low.

Just did it.  I am hovering around 220 right now and really can't get anymore out of it.  I need to look at getting some bricks.

going to add a large water tray with hot water now...

[Rckcrwlr]

I know I am being a PITA but IT is stuck at 150.

It has not moved in over an hour.  Should I close the damper a little to get more heat?  Am I going to have turkey Jerky?

I opened and used a thermo to get a real check on the IT and it was right on.

If I am just being impatient, just tell me and I will shut up until 165 comes around.