Friday, January 7, 2011

Smoked Chicken Legs

Smoked Chicken Legs
Last weekend, it was so warm that we busted out the Traeger smoker for some legs and ribs.  I like that this smoker is ready to cook with in 15 minutes, but it doesn't do well in temperatures below 40f because it is not well insulated like our ceramic smoker, The Big Green Egg.

One hour on the "smoke" setting, then three hours at 225F until the thermometer registered 170f for the chicken.  I had set the alarm at 168f so I could sauce them a couple of times.  Very moist and not too smoky (I used alderwood).