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  • @NoRamyunForYou
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    47 months ago

    Anyone got any recommendations for some BBQ Chicken recipes? Any advice is also welcomed :)

    • @eagleeyedtiger
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      47 months ago

      Honestly I don’t bother making my own now that there are SO many rubs and seasonings/sauces available. Even in the supermarket or from BBQ places like Low 'N Slow: https://lownslowbbq.co.nz/

      Lots of other shops too even Bunnings/M10 usually have some in stock. Pro tip if you’re getting a NZ brand like Rum and Que, they usually sell direct on their own websites and have specials or bundles that can be cheaper

      • @NoRamyunForYou
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        47 months ago

        That’s sort of my line of thinking. Had some good results with a off-the-shelf rub for some lamb shanks last week, and will probably be looking at some sort of Peri-peri marinade/sauce/rub type thing.

        Any advice on how to cook on the BBQ?

        • @eagleeyedtiger
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          57 months ago

          Don’t underestimate brining your chicken a few hours or overnight beforehand. It can keep it very juicy and prevent the meat drying out. I’m too lazy for this step + cooking it using a probe thermometer means you can pull it out at the right point without overcooking.

          If you haven’t got one, an instant read thermometer or multiprobe thermometer you can leave in, is probably the best tool for cooking any meat that isn’t thinly cut.

          Not sure if it’s possible on a gas, but on the kettle I have a vortex (like a mini charcoal chimney) to go inside that gets it super hot and can get you nice crispy skin on chicken. Making sure the skin is dry before putting your rub on, helps with crisping it up.

          And if you like spending money, getting a rotisserie kit (if they make one for your BBQ) can be fun too.

          • @DaveOPMA
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            47 months ago

            I once had brined chicken and it was the most delicious thing ever, so much so I was determined to try it myself. This was several years ago and I’ve only just remembered because of your comment so I’ll have to grab a chicken and give it a go.

            • @eagleeyedtiger
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              47 months ago

              It works pretty well on anything lean like pork or chicken breast. You can also dry brine instead of having it in brine solution. I can’t remember if you’re meant to leave it longer when dry brining or not though, definitely give it a try!

              • @DaveOPMA
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                47 months ago

                Do you get the same juiciness dry brining or just the flavour?

                • @eagleeyedtiger
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                  47 months ago

                  It’s been awhile since I’ve done it, but I think more juiciness from wet brining. Dry might be more appropriate for fattier cuts.

                  • @NoRamyunForYou
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                    37 months ago

                    Brining seems interesting! Will do some research into it. Thank you for brining it to my attention :)

                  • @NoRamyunForYou
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                    37 months ago

                    Does the brining make it “saltier”?

                    i.e., if you have a recipe for the seasoning, would you need to adjust due to brining?