Backyard BBQ Chicken with Texas Monthly Top 50 Joint Bar-A-BBQ

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar and preservatives.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content, while thighs are often less expensive.

Season the back side of the chicken quarters with a healthy level of 16 mesh black pepper.

Season the front side of the chicken quarters with salt and voodoo rub.

Let the chicken sit for 5-10 minutes to absorb the seasoning.

Preheat the smoker to a temperature between 275°F to 300°F.

Place the chicken quarters in the smoker and smoke for 1 to 1.5 hours until the internal temperature reaches about 155°F.

Remove the chicken from the smoker and prepare the grill (Yakuri) for searing.

Place the chicken skin side down on the grill to get a nice sear.

Brush barbecue sauce on the chicken while it's on the grill.

Move the chicken back to the smoker to let the sauce glaze set up and get tacky.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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