GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Well, the chicken is on the Big Green Egg, so this is kind of an in-progress recipe/report.This all started when I saw a picture of a bacon weave turkey. I wanted that turkey. But I don't cook our Thanksgiving turkey, and turkeys are pretty big for an every day meal. So I decided I would use the idea on a big roaster chicken. And we also decided to cook it on our BGE because if you've ever eaten anything off of an Egg, you know it just tastes better.This recipe and some pictures were my inspiration.http://therunawayspo...roasted-turkey/I went and got my chicken (almost 8 lbs.) and some bacon. Kroger was having a huge bacon sale, so these were the last 2 packs. That's why they're different brands. I know TJ will notice that.I began by brining the chicken. The recipe I linked to used a dry brine, but I didn't have days (should have done that Friday), so I used a wet brine for 2-3 hours.Then it was time to make the bacon herb butter to rub under and on the skin. I used rosemary and thyme with 4 pieces of bacon and a stick and a half of butter.The chicken and I became very friendly as it got a coat under and on the skin.Next it was time for the bacon weave. For some reason the recipe I was semi-following didn't wrap the legs, but why would I leave the legs naked? I was surprised that with the bacon herb butter, the weave, and wrapping the legs, I still only used 1 lb of bacon.With the weave complete, it was time to put it on the BGE. We're cooking it using indirect heat at 350 degrees. We think it will take just under 3 hours.To be continued..... BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Oh my..... :drool1: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I want to come to your house. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Whoa!!!!! I will be following this thread closely!And I'm pretty sure you could spread that herb bacon butter on tree branches and they would be delicious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Roberts 17 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 My heart just stopped for a moment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I want to come to your house.Can I come too? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I can't explain how good the deck smells! Here's an update at about 2 hours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I will pick you up on my way. :)ETA: just saw the photo. My heart is stopping too. That is a carnivores you know what dream. AC in A2......Aaron 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I can't explain how good the deck smells! Here's an update at about 2 hours.Oh dear..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Total Joker ... TJ 203 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ7Ue5emo6I Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 That looks awesome! I can't wait to see the finished product and hear the DETAILED description of the taste! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 And we're all expecting care packages! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 This is a low carber's dream! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Yum! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Well, dinner is done, and it was AMAZING! Really, the best thing we've ever made on the BGE. And if you're my FB friend, I have a lot of BGE pood forn there, so for me to say it was the best.... is really something.Here are your pictures, so you can imagine you're there....Finished product. We let is rest about 15 minutes.You can't really see how juicy it was here, but the legs and the wings just fell off when trying to carve.Here's my plate.Look at this leg! And the original recipe wanted it to be naked?!?!?!Z gave it two thumbs up! Yeah, my kid is rubbing bacon on his face... don't judge!We had my BIL and future SIL over for dinner, and everyone agreed. This was freckin awesome. I highly recommend it, even if you have to do it in the oven. But I think this one dish is worth the money for the BGE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 That looks incredible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 It really, really was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Did it taste bacon-y? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Awesome! I don't have a BGE, but my friends hubby does! I would love to see your pood forn on FB. If I can find you I am going to send you a friend request! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Can't think of a single person here would judge against rubbing bacon the face.It does look yummy. Wish I could have tried some. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 It did taste bacon-y. It was also incredibly tender.I think one of these chickens needs to come to the Stone Mountain potluck! Or, maybe I can make a turkey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 That looked like the definition of Pood Forn.I really wish i could come to Stone Mountain now!Z is a very smart young man. He has good taste! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Wow! That looks great Kelly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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