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FORUM SPONSORS => Pit Barrel Cooker Co. => Topic started by: MikeC01 on September 12, 2015, 09:04:49 PM

Title: I'm SO stupid
Post by: MikeC01 on September 12, 2015, 09:04:49 PM

I admit.  I am a complete moron.  I've owned my PBC for over a year and despite everyone saying what a great job it does with chicken I've wasted my time with baby backs, beef back ribs, short ribs, brisket, and pork butts.  Today, I finally made a whole chicken on my PBC and it was absolutely the best chicken I've ever eaten anywhere.  It was moist, it was juicy, it was flavorful, and the skin was crisp.

I also never liked the PBC all purpose rub . . . until I tried it on chicken.  Plus, I discovered my vent was never set at the factory before shipping and was completely closed which would explain why my coals always went out during long cooks.  UGH!

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/mike_cohen/20150912_181842.jpg)

Title: Re: I'm SO stupid
Post by: hikerman on September 12, 2015, 09:20:26 PM

Mike that bird looks good in there! Sounds like you are on the road to "recovery"! Lol
Any issues....this is the place to ask questions. We are all here to learn from one another and to help each other! 8)

Title: Re: I'm SO stupid
Post by: Chief Mac on September 12, 2015, 09:22:49 PM

Looks like and sounds like you met with success. Keep on Cookin  :)
CM

Title: Re: I'm SO stupid
Post by: Smokin Don on September 12, 2015, 11:29:24 PM

Glad you finally recovered!! We all have a little stupid once in a while! Don

Title: Re: I'm SO stupid
Post by: smokeasaurus on September 13, 2015, 12:15:02 AM

It is good to know I am not the only moron around here...but I bet I am the only stupid loser  ;) ;D :D

The PBC is my main chicken cooker...in fact, that is the only thing I cook in the PBC these days.......

Your chicken looks great. I like Noah's rubs....but they are pretty salty....a little goes a long ways..

Title: Re: I'm SO stupid
Post by: sliding_billy on September 13, 2015, 08:32:59 AM

The first step...

Title: Re: I'm SO stupid
Post by: muebe on September 13, 2015, 10:23:04 AM

The PBC is by far the best chicken cooker IMHO.

Great looking suspended halves!

Title: Re: I'm SO stupid
Post by: drholly on September 13, 2015, 06:23:42 PM

Those ARE nice looking chicken halves. Good for you!

Title: Re: I'm SO stupid
Post by: Smokerjunky on September 14, 2015, 11:02:24 AM

That bird looks fantastic!

Title: Re: I'm SO stupid
Post by: akruckus on September 15, 2015, 04:14:56 AM

Looking really good.  It is my go to chicken cooker, looking forward to seeing more chicken cooks!

Title: Re: I'm SO stupid
Post by: Big Dawg on September 15, 2015, 12:27:57 PM

Quote from: MikeC01 on September 12, 2015, 09:04:49 PM

I admit.  I am a complete moron.  I've owned my PBC for over a year and despite everyone saying what a great job it does with chicken I've wasted my time with baby backs, beef back ribs, short ribs, brisket, and pork butts.  Today, I finally made a whole chicken on my PBC and it was absolutely the best chicken I've ever eaten anywhere.  It was moist, it was juicy, it was flavorful, and the skin was crisp.

I also never liked the PBC all purpose rub . . . until I tried it on chicken.  Plus, I discovered my vent was never set at the factory before shipping and was completely closed which would explain why my coals always went out during long cooks.  UGH!

Yeah, I absolutely HATE wasting my time on ribs, briskets, and butts ! ! !





BD

Title: Re: I'm SO stupid
Post by: amshepar on September 16, 2015, 02:47:44 PM

I actually did my first whole chicken too last week and it turned out amazing.  I did not use the all purpose rub.  I used the Savor Spices Mo Rockin Chicken and added a touch of salt.  I agree that it was the best chicken I've ever made.  Parts of it were so moist it seemed like the chicken was almost boiled. 

The PBC rubs are too heavy on the salt for me, but it would certainly help retain the moisture.  Glad you enjoyed your cook.