You are my go to guy for using my new Austin XL. I’m using this recipe tonight. I appreciate that you do the recap to make sure I’m not missing any steps!
You nailed it. I've been looking at a ton of videos on this and found your video to be the best. I have the Pittboss Austin XL1000 as well. Doing this today for dinner.
Aloha Nick. Did the chicken breast recipe and it came out super juicy! Thank you. Question. I'm currently rounding the 1 hour at the 180 degree mark. It takes a while to get the temp up to 350. Should I cut the first hour short to get it to 350 sooner?
It depends on your preference. If you want a deeper smoke flavor the longer it's on the smoker the better. If you want crispier skin and a quicker finish then crank it up higher sooner.
Lol yeah I jacked it up alrite. Walked out and saw clouds of smoke. Able to salvage the chicken, but gotta tweak it a bit next time. I'll be back for more recipes my friend. Thank you for your video's!
Honestly Pit Boss is a lower quality smoker for sure you get what you pay for. That would happen to me sometimes. I recommend cranking it up slowly. Raise it up to 225. then 250. then 300. then 350. Sometimes you'll get lucky and It won't happen but if you bring it up like that it shouldn't smoke on you like that. I think what happens is when you raise it up so much like that it just dumps a bunch of pellets out at once and overwhelms the fire.
You could put it under a broiler for 5 minutes when it almost done cooking or whatever rub you use baking powder in your rub. It helps the skin get crispy. Also, the drier your chicken is at the time of going on the crisper it will get. So letting it air chill after being dried for a few hours doesn't hurt.
My issue with pellet smokers is the lack of smoke flavor, ive bought multiple brands and found I have to use a smoker tube to help out. I understand the pellets combust really clean vs wood but when i got my XL i was a little disappointed, it does make up for it with the set it and forget it mentally. If I want good smoke flavor I find myself turning to my vertical propane smoker. The color, smoke ring etc are all there and it smells amazing when cooking but I wish the smoke flavor had a little more punch to it
Yeah I agree. It's more of a trade off for convenience. I smoke things overnight like brisket and pork butt but for quicker cooks like chicken and stuff it's probably better to use an offset or your vertical
Hahaha yeah gotta make sure you got a plate ready to watch the videos lol! Thanks though bro! You've been steady watching all of the videos I make that's super cool man. Glad you like them!
Dark meat on the chicken does well on a smoker. Very juicy and tender. If you're getting dry chicken breast though try wet brining the breast. I did this recently on a whole chicken and everything came out super juicy! Merry Christmas to you also!
My lovely wife gave me a Pit Boss for Father's Day. I'm always searching for helpful tips and recipes. I keep referring back to your videos and not all the other guys. Nice work and easy to follow! 👍
Good job to the wife!!! And thanks so much for the feedback! Makes me so happy to hear that you like the videos. I will say though Malcolm Reed is an amazing guy to watch too. Probably one of my favorites. I love watching his videos!
@@Nicks-BBQ your smoked Mac n' Cheese is bangin! It's a new big hit at my house. Thank you! I tried the smoked corn on the cob, it's was also amazing. Covered in olive oil, smoked at 400°, turning every 10 to 15 minutes, brushing on melted butter and salt, pepper, garlic powder until the kernels started to wrinkle and color. You should definitely try it if you haven't already.
You’re incorrect about chicken having a hard time taking in smoke. It’s actually one of the only meat that doesn’t need a lot of wood, it’s like a sponge when it comes to taking in smoke
Thanks for clarification. I don't use real wood. I use pellets. I have noticed chicken has much less smoke flavor on a pellet grill than things like ribs brisket pork butts etc due to the time in smoke. Which is why I like to start at the lower temp to let it have more time in smoke.
I love butt on my Pitt boss and off. Haha Homemade carolina sauce is where it’s at.. same old bbq gets old at times but good on chick. Carolina on butt.
Cook chicken thighs without trimming them and they'll be ugly looking with extra fat on them. If you're cooking comp you always trim em. I like to cook for presentation too
@@Nicks-BBQ It drags unnecessarily in parts. You do a great job explaining and letting your personality come thru. I just feel the video could be more concise and content rich. Keep it up though man. I really enjoy the channel.
@@jacobanderson4297 Thanks for the advice. I actually have been trying to do that more in my videos. If you watch my most recent video, the jail burrito. I tried to keep it very content rich while still trying to let my personality shine. Glad you like the channel :D
You are my go to guy for using my new Austin XL. I’m using this recipe tonight. I appreciate that you do the recap to make sure I’m not missing any steps!
I appreciate that! hope you like the recipes!
Just built my Austin and ready for this smoke game , you yanks know the deal , I’m flying your flag this summer in my English garden
Smooooking 🎉🇬🇧🇺🇸
Hahaha thanks for rather love it's appreciated. Hope it turns out great for ya
Really loved this video. Gave me alot of ideas. Your chicken came out looking great. You kept it plane and simple.
Thanks Robert! I appreciate the feedback. I love to make these videos. Hope it has helped you in some way!
Dinner this weekend, thanks for the how too recipe. Look Delicious!
No problem! Hope it turns out great!
Great video. Gonna try this tonight super excited.
Hope they turned out great!
These are so delicious!! My family really enjoyed this ! Will make these again!!
Glad you guys like them! I'm a fan of then too! Chicken thighs are yummy 🤤
You nailed it. I've been looking at a ton of videos on this and found your video to be the best. I have the Pittboss Austin XL1000 as well. Doing this today for dinner.
Thanks so much for the feedback! Hope they turned out great!
Im hungry for chicken now. Ill need to get a video up soon on some thighs. They look amazing nick
I agree! Smoked chicken is wonderful. Thanks for your feedback too. Its appreciated
Aloha Nick. Did the chicken breast recipe and it came out super juicy! Thank you. Question. I'm currently rounding the 1 hour at the 180 degree mark. It takes a while to get the temp up to 350. Should I cut the first hour short to get it to 350 sooner?
It depends on your preference. If you want a deeper smoke flavor the longer it's on the smoker the better. If you want crispier skin and a quicker finish then crank it up higher sooner.
Lol yeah I jacked it up alrite. Walked out and saw clouds of smoke. Able to salvage the chicken, but gotta tweak it a bit next time. I'll be back for more recipes my friend. Thank you for your video's!
Honestly Pit Boss is a lower quality smoker for sure you get what you pay for. That would happen to me sometimes. I recommend cranking it up slowly. Raise it up to 225. then 250. then 300. then 350. Sometimes you'll get lucky and It won't happen but if you bring it up like that it shouldn't smoke on you like that. I think what happens is when you raise it up so much like that it just dumps a bunch of pellets out at once and overwhelms the fire.
Hey buddy it's been awhile. Cooking these today. Have a Merry Christmas pal.
Hey Bill! Hope they turn out great! You have a merry Christmas also!
Thanks for the recipe. You nailed it with the time and temperatures. Any advice on how to get the skin extra crispy though? Thanks!
You could put it under a broiler for 5 minutes when it almost done cooking or whatever rub you use baking powder in your rub. It helps the skin get crispy. Also, the drier your chicken is at the time of going on the crisper it will get. So letting it air chill after being dried for a few hours doesn't hurt.
@@Nicks-BBQ thanks!
It helps to run a finger between the skin and thigh to partially free the skin. you can even add some more seasoning between skin and thigh.
My issue with pellet smokers is the lack of smoke flavor, ive bought multiple brands and found I have to use a smoker tube to help out.
I understand the pellets combust really clean vs wood but when i got my XL i was a little disappointed, it does make up for it with the set it and forget it mentally. If I want good smoke flavor I find myself turning to my vertical propane smoker. The color, smoke ring etc are all there and it smells amazing when cooking but I wish the smoke flavor had a little more punch to it
Yeah I agree. It's more of a trade off for convenience. I smoke things overnight like brisket and pork butt but for quicker cooks like chicken and stuff it's probably better to use an offset or your vertical
I was smart today. I waited til I got home to watch the video. Great and entertaining video!
Hahaha yeah gotta make sure you got a plate ready to watch the videos lol! Thanks though bro! You've been steady watching all of the videos I make that's super cool man. Glad you like them!
@@Nicks-BBQ Appreciate you bro. Can't wait for the pizza video!
Thanks! I'm posting that one Tuesday!!
The thighs look amazing. I am getting tired of dry chicken breast, so I will try thighs next. Keep smoking and Merry Christmas.
Dark meat on the chicken does well on a smoker. Very juicy and tender. If you're getting dry chicken breast though try wet brining the breast. I did this recently on a whole chicken and everything came out super juicy! Merry Christmas to you also!
Keep up the content, doing great!
Thanks so much! I love making the videos and eating the food of course lolol!
When you start the 350 cook step how long is this step? 1 hr 2 hr?
Each time you do this it will vary. I would suggest using a probe to monitor temp. It will usually be over that hour mark
I’ve started using oranges squeezed into the BBQ sauce for a really nice flavor.
I've heard of a few people that do that now I'll have to give that a try
Love the humor! That children looks DELICIOUS!
Lol thanks bro. Chicken was definitely super fire. Chicken thighs are so cheap too man probably the biggest bang for the buck
Looks great. I’ll try it tomorrow night. Thx.
Hope it turns out great for ya!
It's BBQ season!! Try smoked corn on the cob.
That's a great idea. Have any recipes for it?
No I do not. I've heard of it done before. Thinking about trying it this weekend on my Pit Boss.
My lovely wife gave me a Pit Boss for Father's Day. I'm always searching for helpful tips and recipes. I keep referring back to your videos and not all the other guys. Nice work and easy to follow! 👍
Good job to the wife!!! And thanks so much for the feedback! Makes me so happy to hear that you like the videos. I will say though Malcolm Reed is an amazing guy to watch too. Probably one of my favorites. I love watching his videos!
@@Nicks-BBQ your smoked Mac n' Cheese is bangin! It's a new big hit at my house. Thank you!
I tried the smoked corn on the cob, it's was also amazing.
Covered in olive oil, smoked at 400°, turning every 10 to 15 minutes, brushing on melted butter and salt, pepper, garlic powder until the kernels started to wrinkle and color. You should definitely try it if you haven't already.
You’re incorrect about chicken having a hard time taking in smoke. It’s actually one of the only meat that doesn’t need a lot of wood, it’s like a sponge when it comes to taking in smoke
Thanks for clarification. I don't use real wood. I use pellets. I have noticed chicken has much less smoke flavor on a pellet grill than things like ribs brisket pork butts etc due to the time in smoke. Which is why I like to start at the lower temp to let it have more time in smoke.
Awesome video im smoking some beautiful chicken thighs right now
Sweet! Hope they turn out great!!!
What p settings on smoke button
P4 is the standard. Thats what I use. I don't mess with it at all
Looks good im going try this
Hope you enjoy!
Excellent video no, I don’t know
Thank you
Enough of the rub ends up on the cutting board. I would try to smoke that to see how that turns out.
Making like a smoked bbq rub? How would you recommend storing it on the smoker?
Thanks dude
I love butt on my Pitt boss and off. Haha
Homemade carolina sauce is where it’s at.. same old bbq gets old at times but good on chick. Carolina on butt.
Currently cooking. Just put it up to 350° Gonna update shortly 😂
Hope it turned out awesome :D
recipe looks good but all the arm flailing was really distracting. less jazz hands.
Good advice thank you
You lost when you said trim the chicken.
Cook chicken thighs without trimming them and they'll be ugly looking with extra fat on them. If you're cooking comp you always trim em. I like to cook for presentation too
@@Nicks-BBQ The food has to look as good as it tastes.
Editing is your friend. Great video otherwise.
Are you saying the editing was bad? What did you not like? Just curious where I can grow.
@@Nicks-BBQ It drags unnecessarily in parts. You do a great job explaining and letting your personality come thru. I just feel the video could be more concise and content rich. Keep it up though man. I really enjoy the channel.
@@jacobanderson4297 Thanks for the advice. I actually have been trying to do that more in my videos. If you watch my most recent video, the jail burrito. I tried to keep it very content rich while still trying to let my personality shine. Glad you like the channel :D
I hate to watch folks that talk with their hands… :/
Close your eyes and it won't bother you anymore.