Trapper John
Well-Known Member
I can't remember what the brine consisted of entirely. I know it had apple juice, salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, orange peels, thyme, and cloves. The 6 chicken halves brined in that for about 8 hours and were then smoked for 4 hours with apple wood. I finished them off in the oven to crisp up the skin.
Best yard bird I've ever had.
In the brine before covering with a plate to submerge.
Smoker at work.
Done.
Best yard bird I've ever had.
In the brine before covering with a plate to submerge.
Smoker at work.
Done.