Maple and chicken

kiltedBBQer · Joined: 06 Apr 2007 Posts: 7

Hello all,

I am new to this forum and I am looking for advice about smoking chickens.

I have a bunch of seasoned maple, and I want to use it to smoke chickens.

Is this a good wood to use? Also, do you guys use only wood when you smoke or a mix of charcoal and wood?

When I get more time, I want to cook some brisket and ribs But I am experimenting right now.

Thanks in advance for the help

Darin

chef_hog · Posted: Apr 06 2007 Post subject:

The maple will be great for the chicken especially if you do a honey lime marinate and a good dry rub.

For my smokers DPP 50, DPP 70 CharGriller, and Weber's I usually start with charcoal and once it gets going add sticks. I usually use a mix of woods Apple, Wild Cherry, Maple, and Hickory. The mix will depend on what meat I'm smoking.

Steve

WBOGGS · Posted: Apr 06 2007 Post subject:

Orange is also good with chicken. Check out the woods and the recommended meats to smoke with it.

http://www.bbqrsdelight.com/flav.htm

kiltedBBQer · Joined: 06 Apr 2007 Posts: 7

Thanks for the help guys. The chicken turned out really good. everyone loved it. i only did thighs and legs this time though. The whole chicken is next week .