Smokers Paradise (for all the smokers and BBQ lovers)

Pics
Date sort Score sort
birds4kids said:
Chipotle lime rubbed, cherry smoked pork loin.
Click to expand...
Yum that looks good, how was it?
LittleLakePhil said:
I can see hard cider working real well.....
Click to expand...
Yes it was fantastic, much better than beer. Not that a beer can chicken isn't good just the flavor and tenderness of the bird seemed more pronounced with the cider. I was wondering if it was the sugar content in the cider compared to the beer.... Haven't been very inspired lately as far as smoking goes, haven't done anything new.
 
Last edited:
birds4kids said:
When I looked into the beercan chicken thing I found it quickly debunked.
Click to expand...


Debunked how? I have seen it done and the can is firmly placed in the chickens butt while the chicken cooks? I would think that proves it happens..


As far as taste, I like it not so much because of a hops taste but the moisture from the evaporating can keeps the chicken moist, IMHO..

I am going to try the apple cider thing to see if it gets an apple taste, I know I like a chicken brined in apple juice, salt and vinegar.
 
It might serve to keep you from overcooking the breast while getting the thighs the extra 15f they need, but to infuse flavor you would have to get it boiling and that much heat would overcook the breast.
It is a gimmick and if done with an actual can I would worry about chemicals from ink and liner.
 
birds4kids said:
It might serve to keep you from overcooking the breast while getting the thighs the extra 15f they need, but to infuse flavor you would have to get it boiling and that much heat would overcook the breast.
It is a gimmick and if done with an actual can I would worry about chemicals from ink and liner.
Click to expand...


That could all be, but I have done it with an actual can, as stated above, it was good. I did not die from beer can paint poisoning either.
 
birds4kids said:
It might serve to keep you from overcooking the breast while getting the thighs the extra 15f they need, but to infuse flavor you would have to get it boiling and that much heat would overcook the breast.
It is a gimmick and if done with an actual can I would worry about chemicals from ink and liner.
Click to expand...

Wow I have never heard either of those things and have made this style of chicken for at least 20 times in the last 4 years. I have never gotten ill. As far as the flavor that gets infused into the chicken it definitely varies depending on the type of beer. I also don't think the point is to have the flavor of the beer coming through the meat, but more imparting moisture to the meat while it cooks. Which it definitely does.


duluthralphie said:
That could all be, but I have done it with an actual can, as stated above, it was good.  I did not die from beer can paint poisoning either.
Click to expand...

Nothing beats a beer can chicken as far as moisture and taste if done on a smoker...I am still alive and kicking after at least 20 of these delicious meals. I am off to plan my next one, I love the crispy skin!!!!
 
Last edited:
COChix said:
Yum that looks good, how was it?
Yes it was fantastic, much better than beer. Not that a beer can chicken isn't good just the flavor and tenderness of the bird seemed more pronounced with the cider. I was wondering if it was the sugar content in the cider compared to the beer....

Haven't been very inspired lately as far as smoking goes, haven't done anything new.
Click to expand...

Yeah I don't like beer but love hard cider......I've made it with 7up before too....
 

Similar threads

B
Chicken not being able to eat, now growth on beak
2 3
Replies
21
Views
1K
Chicalina
Chicalina
FancyPantsChick
    • Sad
New to it ALL
Replies
5
Views
596
FancyPantsChick
FancyPantsChick
casportpony
    • Love
    • Like
Ended Official BYC Recipe Photo Contest #2
19 20 21
Replies
203
Views
28K
Shabby Chic-Hens
Shabby Chic-Hens

New posts New threads Active threads

Back
Top Bottom