SMOKE BOMBS AND SMOKE BOXES

Fro those who enjoy the flavor that smoke brings to meats, there are some ways to add that flavor if you do not have a smoker.

SMOKE BOMBS - no this is not used for crowd control!  Take two pieces of aluminum foil and lay them out on top of each other.  Place wood chips that have been soaked on top. Fold the foil over the chips and seal the edges.  poke a few small holes in the top of the package and place it on the grill over a heat source like charcoal or a gas burner.  As the wood heats up and starts to burn it will smoke. This will last about 30  - 40 minutes so have another one made up if you need it. You also can place the bomb right on the coals but it will burn very quickly.

Smoke Boxes - these are commercially made metal boxes that you add wood chips to the bottom and then add the food on top. These can be used to add smoke to the entire grill but are most usually used for smaller pieces of meat,

Chicken on a Rotisserie

First let me say thank you to all the readers who sent their condolence on the death of my partner.



Rotisserie Chicken

Some tips for great chicken whether you grill it or as my friend would say twirl it on a rotisserie. 

Brine your chicken.  I use a simple brine - 1/4 cup of salt   2 cups o f water heat until the salt is dissolved and then dd other spices herbs etc and some lemons and/or limes.  add cold water ice and add the chicken. be sure that the brine covers the chicken and place it in the refrigerator over night.

When you are ready to cook cut a lemon in half and place it in the cavity of the chicken along with garlic cloves and some herbs.  Truss the chicken and put it on the spit so it is balanced.  Then just cook over medium heat until it reaches the right temp.

Let it rest for 15 minutes after you take it off the heat.  It will be moist and have great flavour.

Apolgies

My companion is in Hospice. I will be back soon,

Wes