How to Brine and Smoke a Whole Chicken

Method

1. 1

   Add water and salt to a large bowl or deep pan. Mix until salt is dissolved.

2. 2

   Add peppercorns, rosemary, garlic and lemon peel.

3. 3

   Carefully lower chicken into water.

4. 4

   Cover and refrigerate 2 hours- 4 hours.

5. 5

   Prepare grill with hickory grilling wood for a medium-hot fire.

6. 6

   Smoke chicken over indirect heat 300-350 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes - 1 1/2 hours until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

7. 7

   Remove from grill and allow to rest 10 minutes before carving and serving.