WHOLE SMOKED CHICKEN
Brine Ingredients: 1 CUP BROWN SUGAR 1/2 CUP KOSHER SALT 1 Gallon Water Ingredients for CHIcken: Your Choice Rub 1 TSP GARLIC, MINCED 1 (3-5 lb) chicken 1 Lemon 1 Medium YEllow ONION 3 Whole Garlic Cloves 4-5 Sprigs of THyme To brine the chicken, dissolve the kosher salt and brown sugar in 1 gallon of water. Once dissolved, place the chicken in the brine and refrigerate overnight. Make sure chicken is fully submerged weighing it down if necessary. When ready to cook, start the smoker grill on smoke with the lid open until fire is established (4-5 minutes). Set the temperature to 225 degrees F and preheat, lid closed 10-15 minutes. While the grill is preheating, remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry. Rub with the minced garlic and Favorite Rub. Next, stuff the cavity with lemon, onion, garlic and thyme. Tie the legs together. Place chicken directly on the grill grate and smoke for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until an instant r...