Saucy Rossy BBQ
Chicken

Barrel-Smoked Hanging Whole Chicken

A whole chicken stuffed with garlic, onion, and lemon, hung vertically in a barrel smoker over applewood coals for crispy skin and juicy meat.

TimeLow & slow CategoryChicken Watch6:54
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Method

  1. 1Season the chicken inside and out with Frig That's Good dry rub.
  2. 2Stuff the cavity with fresh garlic, onion, and lemon for moisture and aromatics.
  3. 3Truss the bird and hang it vertically in the Bronco over live coals, adding applewood chunks for sweet, mild smoke.
  4. 4Let the heat and smoke circulate evenly around the bird until the skin is rendered and the breast hits 165°F internal.
  5. 5Rest the chicken, carve, and plate with mashed potatoes, carrots, and stuffing for the ultimate comfort food meal.

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