Smoked Chicken

I brined  2 chickens for 1 day and then smoked them for 4 hours @ 225F. Brine recipe based on https://ifoodblogger.com/how-to/brine-chicken : The improved brine solution (for 2 chickens) 2 gal. of cold water 1.5 cup  of (kosher) salt 6 oz.  sugar (brown or white) 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into pieces 2 medium onions,…

Ribs on a pellet smoker

I bought recently a pellet smoker. I couldn’t resist: it was a floor sample, 75% off regular price! It was trucked to my house already assembled. The smoker is heavy – 180 pounds, it must be good! I am still experimenting with settings to achieve better meat smokiness. Right now, I can barely smell smoke….