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FORUM SPONSORS => Savor Spices => Topic started by: HighOnSmoke on August 21, 2014, 09:18:02 PM

Title: Buttermilk and W.O.W. Brined Chicken
Post by: HighOnSmoke on August 21, 2014, 09:18:02 PM
I wanted to try something a little different today for my chicken. I brined the 5 legs and 4 thighs in 2 cups of buttermilk. I stirred
in 2 tablespoons of Way Out West. I brined them for 8 hours. Once out of the brine I seasoned them with just a sprinkling of
garlic pepper.
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/Michael_Coffman/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Buttermilk%20and%20WOW%20Brined%20Chicken/DSC_6572_zps86e332fc.jpg) (http://s1131.photobucket.com/user/Michael_Coffman/media/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Buttermilk%20and%20WOW%20Brined%20Chicken/DSC_6572_zps86e332fc.jpg.html)

Put onto the Performer using KBB in the Vortex and 1 chunk of cherry wood on top of the grate.
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/Michael_Coffman/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Buttermilk%20and%20WOW%20Brined%20Chicken/DSC_6574_zps77887400.jpg) (http://s1131.photobucket.com/user/Michael_Coffman/media/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Buttermilk%20and%20WOW%20Brined%20Chicken/DSC_6574_zps77887400.jpg.html)

Chicken is done!
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/Michael_Coffman/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Buttermilk%20and%20WOW%20Brined%20Chicken/DSC_6576_zps5dd53e41.jpg) (http://s1131.photobucket.com/user/Michael_Coffman/media/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Buttermilk%20and%20WOW%20Brined%20Chicken/DSC_6576_zps5dd53e41.jpg.html)

Sides for tonight are corn salad and boxed pasta salad.
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/Michael_Coffman/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Buttermilk%20and%20WOW%20Brined%20Chicken/DSC_6581_zps55543c19.jpg) (http://s1131.photobucket.com/user/Michael_Coffman/media/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Buttermilk%20and%20WOW%20Brined%20Chicken/DSC_6581_zps55543c19.jpg.html)

Recipe for the corn salad:  (Courtesy of http://thesouthernladycooks.com)

2 (16 ounce) pkgs. frozen whole kernel corn, cooked or fresh corn in summer
1 large red tomato, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
Salt to taste
Cook corn according to directions on box, drain, cool. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Refrigerate for several hours.

I made half the recipe and also added red bell pepper.

Here’s your plate!
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/Michael_Coffman/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Buttermilk%20and%20WOW%20Brined%20Chicken/DSC_6586_zps0f860b18.jpg) (http://s1131.photobucket.com/user/Michael_Coffman/media/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Buttermilk%20and%20WOW%20Brined%20Chicken/DSC_6586_zps0f860b18.jpg.html)

The chicken was fantastic! The W.O.W. added just the right amount of seasoning and the chicken taste really came through. Both
salads were great and with the corn salad you can add or subtract whatever veggie you want. Next time I make it I will probably
add some cucumber and crumbled smoked bacon.
Title: Re: Buttermilk and W.O.W. Brined Chicken
Post by: pz on August 21, 2014, 10:56:40 PM
Nice looking plate, HOS!
Title: Re: Buttermilk and W.O.W. Brined Chicken
Post by: TMB on August 21, 2014, 11:00:29 PM
Got my mouth watering ;) ;)
Title: Re: Buttermilk and W.O.W. Brined Chicken
Post by: muebe on August 21, 2014, 11:16:30 PM
That chunk of cherry wood made some great color on that chicken!
Title: Re: Buttermilk and W.O.W. Brined Chicken
Post by: CDN Smoker on August 21, 2014, 11:21:40 PM
I have yet to make any chicken part look any where near as good as yours looks :(, yours looks amazing ;D
Title: Re: Buttermilk and W.O.W. Brined Chicken
Post by: sparky on August 22, 2014, 01:39:14 AM
dude, you tear up that weber.  love the idea of the wood on top.  color looks real good.  I would like both salads plz.  2 legs w/ cold milk also. 
Title: Re: Buttermilk and W.O.W. Brined Chicken
Post by: spuds on August 22, 2014, 02:12:50 AM
Great color

(http://i1298.photobucket.com/albums/ag47/1spudster/excellent_zpsb1e6971a.jpeg) (http://s1298.photobucket.com/user/1spudster/media/excellent_zpsb1e6971a.jpeg.html)
Title: Re: Buttermilk and W.O.W. Brined Chicken
Post by: IR2dum on August 22, 2014, 02:14:22 AM
Mike, we're gonna have to start calling you HighOnWeberSmoke. Another fabulous cook. Love both those salads.
Title: Re: Buttermilk and W.O.W. Brined Chicken
Post by: sliding_billy on August 22, 2014, 05:32:07 AM
Great looking plate HOS.
Title: Re: Buttermilk and W.O.W. Brined Chicken
Post by: Scallywag on August 22, 2014, 08:25:51 AM
Chicken looks outstanding! Corn salad looks like a must try.. thanks for sharing the recipe.
Title: Re: Buttermilk and W.O.W. Brined Chicken
Post by: RAD on August 22, 2014, 08:41:56 AM
love the color of that bird
Title: Re: Buttermilk and W.O.W. Brined Chicken
Post by: deestafford on August 22, 2014, 09:27:41 AM
Looks great.  I sometimes forget to use the simple marinade of buttermilk. I find if I put some small slits in the skin of my chicken it helps the marinade penetrate the meat better.  Dee
Title: Re: Buttermilk and W.O.W. Brined Chicken
Post by: Smokin Don on August 22, 2014, 09:49:40 AM
The chicken and salads look top notch!!! Great cook!!! Don
Title: Re: Buttermilk and W.O.W. Brined Chicken
Post by: Smokerjunky on August 22, 2014, 11:14:31 AM
It all looks FANTASTIC but the color on that chicken is simply amazing!  Great cook!
Title: Buttermilk and W.O.W. Brined Chicken
Post by: Pappymn on August 22, 2014, 12:50:02 PM
Very nice! Buttermilk and chicken really are great together.

Somebody snuck a few black devils into your salad ;D
Title: Re: Buttermilk and W.O.W. Brined Chicken
Post by: drholly on August 22, 2014, 01:27:16 PM
Very nice! It all looks excellent.
Title: Re: Buttermilk and W.O.W. Brined Chicken
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on August 25, 2014, 03:33:20 PM
Great looking chicken, nice color.  ;)
Title: Re: Buttermilk and W.O.W. Brined Chicken
Post by: Sandman on August 25, 2014, 07:12:34 PM
Chicken looks great, and that corn salad got my attention!
Title: Re: Buttermilk and W.O.W. Brined Chicken
Post by: nylic76 on August 25, 2014, 07:25:52 PM
Looks fantastic.  Something else I might try.