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Spatchcocked my first chicken #13894131 06/12/19 Joined: Apr 2019 Posts: 4,811 Ontario, Canada W Wannabebwana OP Campfire Tracker OP Wannabebwana Campfire Tracker W Joined: Apr 2019 Posts: 4,811 Ontario, Canada then cooked on my new (to me) Vision Kamado grill. Started off direct heat at 375F but quickly realized that it was over-cooking, so slipped my bbq stone underneath and it finished perfectly. Awesome smoke flavour. Served with a tomato/basil/feta salad and some fresh green beans.

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken Wannabebwana #13894264 06/12/19 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,088 South Carolina MadMooner Campfire Ranger MadMooner Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,088 South Carolina Only way to fly if cooking a whole bird. Looks great. Think I’ll do one this weekend Roadside style. https://www.bigoven.com/recipe/roadside-chicken/174135 Last edited by MadMooner; 06/12/19. “Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die.”

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken MadMooner #13894311 06/12/19 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington Originally Posted by MadMooner Only way to fly if cooking a whole bird. Looks great. Think I’ll do one this weekend Roadside style. https://www.bigoven.com/recipe/roadside-chicken/174135 Exactly, won't do a turkey or chicken without spatchcock.... Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken Wannabebwana #13894421 06/12/19 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,088 South Carolina MadMooner Campfire Ranger MadMooner Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,088 South Carolina That roadside style bird has become my new favorite. Bet I’ve grilled 50 pounds of thighs that way in the last year! Guessing a whole bird will turn out just as good! “Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die.”

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken Wannabebwana #13894582 06/12/19 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 24,128 PNW R ribka Campfire Ranger ribka Campfire Ranger R Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 24,128 PNW I spatchcock all my birds Chicken, turkey , quail pheasant, dove Olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh garlic salt and pepper. Marinate over nite Jerked seasoning works great so does middle eastern spices https://www.amazon.com/MOROCCAN-SEA...mp;ref=&adgrpid=68636265986&th=1 Hot grill

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken Wannabebwana #13894634 06/12/19 Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,243 North Central Idaho FieldGrade Campfire Ranger FieldGrade Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,243 North Central Idaho Those sure look good. It would take me a week to eat a whole chicken but I'm tempted to spatch me a cock on my little Weber anyway.

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken MadMooner #13894706 06/12/19 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington Originally Posted by MadMooner That roadside style bird has become my new favorite. Bet I’ve grilled 50 pounds of thighs that way in the last year! Guessing a whole bird will turn out just as good! They do, even my thanksgiving birds are split.... Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken Wannabebwana #13894709 06/12/19 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington Originally Posted by Wannabebwana then cooked on my new (to me) Vision Kamado grill. Started off direct heat at 375F but quickly realized that it was over-cooking, so slipped my bbq stone underneath and it finished perfectly. Awesome smoke flavour. Served with a tomato/basil/feta salad and some fresh green beans. Fuuck, that did turn out gorgeous.... Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken Wannabebwana #13894926 06/12/19 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else Fine looking bird. I'll have to try it on my new drum.

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken Wannabebwana #13895215 06/12/19 Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 19,578 Central Valley NorKal FatCity67 Campfire Ranger FatCity67 Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 19,578 Central Valley NorKal Sexy little thang. "Maybe we're all happy." "Go to the sporting goods store. From the files, obtain form 4473. These will contain descriptions of weapons and lists of private ownership."

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken Wannabebwana #13895307 06/12/19 Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,232 Henderson, NV NVhntr Campfire Outfitter NVhntr Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,232 Henderson, NV Got my mouth watering. Just hit the freezer to thaw out a whole bird to do this. Let's Go Brandon! FJB

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken Wannabebwana #13895453 06/12/19 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,666 S sse Campfire Ranger sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,666 love it

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken Wannabebwana #13895471 06/12/19 Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,088 South Carolina MadMooner Campfire Ranger MadMooner Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,088 South Carolina I need some new poultry shears. Old set has had it. Decent for a 4# chicken, anything bigger and they flex and fold. Anybody with a favorite? “Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die.”

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken Wannabebwana #13895617 06/12/19 Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,232 Henderson, NV NVhntr Campfire Outfitter NVhntr Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,232 Henderson, NV OXO Good Grips Let's Go Brandon! FJB

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken Wannabebwana #13897248 06/13/19 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,157 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,157 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Beauty! If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken MadMooner #13904145 06/16/19 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,666 S sse Campfire Ranger sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,666 Originally Posted by MadMooner I need some new poultry shears. Old set has had it. Decent for a 4# chicken, anything bigger and they flex and fold. Anybody with a favorite? while back i followed the advice of america's test kitchen, but i think their site is pw protected now. mine are kershaw, just don't go commie and you should be fine

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken Wannabebwana #13904389 06/16/19 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,157 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,157 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Do you folks cut on each side of the spine? I usually just cut one side with a knife. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken Wannabebwana #13904414 06/16/19 Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,270 Montana J Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna J Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,270 Montana Aint nobody got time for that! I am MAGA.

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken ironbender #13904459 06/16/19 Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 19,578 Central Valley NorKal FatCity67 Campfire Ranger FatCity67 Campfire Ranger Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 19,578 Central Valley NorKal Cut one side for me then press down to snap anything else flat. Last edited by FatCity67; 06/16/19. "Maybe we're all happy." "Go to the sporting goods store. From the files, obtain form 4473. These will contain descriptions of weapons and lists of private ownership."

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken sse #13904736 06/16/19 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else 2 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 284LUVR Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,908 Time to be someplace else Originally Posted by sse followed the advice of america's test kitchen, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjVtuwpHrMA @ 1: 56

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken 284LUVR #13905381 06/16/19 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,666 S sse Campfire Ranger sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,666 Originally Posted by 284LUVR Originally Posted by sse followed the advice of america's test kitchen, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjVtuwpHrMA @ 1: 56 thanks, i think the clip i saw compared a few different sets, but i guess i'm really not sure... but did get the kershaw

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken ironbender #13905386 06/16/19 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,666 S sse Campfire Ranger sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,666 Originally Posted by ironbender Do you folks cut on each side of the spine? I usually just cut one side with a knife. no, ya cut both sides, removing the back bone completely, which i end up using for stock. The shears work for this, but i've also used a cleaver

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken Wannabebwana #13905389 06/16/19 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,666 S sse Campfire Ranger sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,666 p.s. heck, a good sharp hunting knife would work fine

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken Wannabebwana #13905433 06/16/19 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,786 Anchorage Ptarmigan Campfire Regular Ptarmigan Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,786 Anchorage I always spatchcock my birds before smoking them. They cook much more evenly. My kids like them finished with some honey with salt/pepper that I brush on. Finish it hot to crisp the skin.

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken sse #13905822 06/17/19 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,157 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,157 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Originally Posted by sse Originally Posted by ironbender Do you folks cut on each side of the spine? I usually just cut one side with a knife. no, ya cut both sides, removing the back bone completely, which i end up using for stock. The shears work for this, but i've also used a cleaver DONE IT both ways, but like cooking all the bird. We make stock with the cooked backs. Most often I dismember the bird and grill. The seasoned, cooked backs add flavor, IMO. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken Wannabebwana #13905845 06/17/19 Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 21,763 Clinging to our God and Guns Dillonbuck Campfire Ranger Dillonbuck Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 21,763 Clinging to our God and Guns Are you all taking the keel bone out? Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken ironbender #13906121 06/17/19 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,666 S sse Campfire Ranger sse Campfire Ranger S Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 18,666 Originally Posted by ironbender Originally Posted by sse Originally Posted by ironbender Do you folks cut on each side of the spine? I usually just cut one side with a knife. no, ya cut both sides, removing the back bone completely, which i end up using for stock. The shears work for this, but i've also used a cleaver DONE IT both ways, but like cooking all the bird. We make stock with the cooked backs. Most often I dismember the bird and grill. The seasoned, cooked backs add flavor, IMO. k well at least take the feathers off

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken Dillonbuck #13906229 06/17/19 Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 41,951 Huntn/Fishn Heaven-NW Ontario New_2_99s Campfire 'Bwana New_2_99s Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 41,951 Huntn/Fishn Heaven-NW Ontario No, the back bone under side of the bird. Paul. "Kids who grow up hunting, fishing & trapping, do not mug little old Ladies"

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken sse #13906651 06/17/19 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,157 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,157 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... Originally Posted by sse Originally Posted by ironbender Originally Posted by sse Originally Posted by ironbender Do you folks cut on each side of the spine? I usually just cut one side with a knife. no, ya cut both sides, removing the back bone completely, which i end up using for stock. The shears work for this, but i've also used a cleaver DONE IT both ways, but like cooking all the bird. We make stock with the cooked backs. Most often I dismember the bird and grill. The seasoned, cooked backs add flavor, IMO. k well at least take the feathers off Originally Posted by sse Originally Posted by ironbender Originally Posted by sse Originally Posted by ironbender Do you folks cut on each side of the spine? I usually just cut one side with a knife. no, ya cut both sides, removing the back bone completely, which i end up using for stock. The shears work for this, but i've also used a cleaver DONE IT both ways, but like cooking all the bird. We make stock with the cooked backs. Most often I dismember the bird and grill. The seasoned, cooked backs add flavor, IMO. k well at least take the feathers off Will do! If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Spatchcocked my first chicken New_2_99s #13907193 06/17/19 Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 21,763 Clinging to our God and Guns Dillonbuck Campfire Ranger Dillonbuck Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 21,763 Clinging to our God and Guns Originally Posted by New_2_99s No, the back bone under side of the bird. I talked the keel out also, it lets it open flatter. I also learned to cut slits by the tail, then run the legs through. That keeps everything a uniform thickness and makes a nice package. Nothing sticks out much to over cook. I usually don't bother tucking the legs in though. Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!