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FORUM SPONSORS => Pit Barrel Cooker Co. => Topic started by: viscera912 on February 13, 2015, 05:43:06 PM

Title: question about Maverick thermometer placement and when to baste chicken legs
Post by: viscera912 on February 13, 2015, 05:43:06 PM

Hello! I have been lurking here from the good ol state of Texas reading almost every post that has been put on the PBC section of this awesome forum.  Just wanted to say thank you to the folk who contribute frequently and post pics because I have learned a lot just reading and looking at how ya’ll do your meat!  So thank you!!
I purchased my PBC in Nov of last year and have done 2 briskets, 2 turkey’s, lamb loin chops, boneless leg of lamb, salmon, and whole chickens.  Of course the first cook was a split whole chicken and it was the most fantastic chicken ever!  I am quite new to the smoking and grilling world as the PBC  is my first ever purchase of a grill or smoker type unit. 

After reading and learning on this forum I have two questions. Bigg, we both have the same maverick thermometer and I noticed in one of your pics that you have the BBQ temp threaded through one of the rod hole.  I’ve seen people’s grates loaded with food and so I am wondering where do you hook the BBQ thermometer pin and or thermometer if there is no room on the grate?  I suppose a follow up question to that is, if I am hanging something and not using grate how/where do you put the BBQ temp thermometer?
Last question, I am planning on doing chicken legs for the first time tonight.  I dry brined (as per bigg’s formula) and seasoned it with PBC all purpose rub last night and left it uncovered in the fridge.  I would like to try the BBQ sauce and siracha mix that Noah and his buddy used on the wing video on the website.  I know I am supposed to drop the legs and let them cook without the basting first.  Since I’m not a pro yet with my PBC  I will be using the meat temp thermometer in one of the legs so I know when they are done as I don’t want to overcook it.  Do I need to go by time to do the first basting or go by temp?  I think from there I will be able to gauge it to baste the other side; then crack the lid the last portion of the cook.  Oh yea, and I’ll be using Kingsford blue, lighting it using Noah’s method as per video without the chimney, and no wood chunks. 

Again, I really appreciate all you good people that give their time to help further the carnivorous delight!
Jason

Title: Re: question about Maverick thermometer placement and when to baste chicken legs
Post by: TentHunteR on February 13, 2015, 09:46:32 PM

I can't help with the PBC question, but I sure can say, Welcome to the forum!

Title: Re: question about Maverick thermometer placement and when to baste chicken legs
Post by: muebe on February 13, 2015, 10:24:05 PM

Welcome from Southern California! I am sure Bigg will address your questions soon.

Title: Re: question about Maverick thermometer placement and when to baste chicken legs
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on February 14, 2015, 01:05:02 AM

Greetings from Las Vegas. ;)
(http://www.picgifs.com/graphics/d/dice/graphics-dice-647349.gif)

Title: Re: question about Maverick thermometer placement and when to baste chicken legs
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on February 14, 2015, 04:08:17 PM

Welcome Viscera.
I just let the prob hang somewhere close to the rebar after threading it through the rebar vent.

As for the chicken legs, go by internal temperature. You can baste it when you're 5 to 10 degrees shy of your desired serving temp. Keep in mind that there's always that residual heat that will cook the chicken even further after taking it off the grill.
Baste with the lid off to caramelize the sauce, watch it like a hawk.

For the dry brine, those rubs that come with the PBC got a tone of salt in them so you'll need to adjust.

Title: Re: question about Maverick thermometer placement and when to baste chicken legs
Post by: viscera912 on February 14, 2015, 07:25:15 PM

(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o754/viscera912/20150213_190737_zpsfd64c4b7.jpg)
going on right before closing the lid

(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o754/viscera912/20150213_192743_zps20091dae.jpg)
applying the sauce after first flip

(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o754/viscera912/20150213_203926_zps1e5f9a58.jpg)
finished product

(http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o754/viscera912/20150213_195715_zpsf9cf3663.jpg)
absolutely moist and delicious  ;D

Title: Re: question about Maverick thermometer placement and when to baste chicken legs
Post by: drholly on February 14, 2015, 07:34:51 PM

Sweet! Those are some excellent drummies! I could eat those all day (and night!)

Title: question about Maverick thermometer placement and when to baste chicken legs
Post by: Pappymn on February 14, 2015, 07:38:31 PM

Very nice!

Title: Re: question about Maverick thermometer placement and when to baste chicken legs
Post by: 1Bigg_ER on February 14, 2015, 08:19:08 PM

Well done. Excellent cook

Title: Re: question about Maverick thermometer placement and when to baste chicken legs
Post by: viscera912 on February 15, 2015, 09:17:41 AM

thanks everyone!!! I took these legs to church potluck and they were gone.  I suppose they turned out ok!!!  when I get a chance I'll come back and post some notes on the legs. 

Jason

Title: Re: question about Maverick thermometer placement and when to baste chicken legs
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on February 15, 2015, 10:56:19 AM

Great looking chicken legs, nicely done. ;)

Title: Re: question about Maverick thermometer placement and when to baste chicken legs
Post by: pmillen on February 15, 2015, 11:25:37 AM

Quote from: viscera912 on February 13, 2015, 05:43:06 PM

I am quite new to the smoking and grilling world as the PBC  is my first ever purchase of a grill or smoker type unit. 

Welcome to the forum, Jason, even though I think you're sandbagging.

You took those drummies to Church!  You took temptation.  Remember that gluttony is one of the seven deadly sins.   ;D

Title: Re: question about Maverick thermometer placement and when to baste chicken legs
Post by: cgseymour on February 16, 2015, 09:29:27 AM

Nice job..
I am sure you answered many a prayer with those