Well, not a story of triumph tonight.
Tried to do my first spatchcock chicken. Got it all split and seasoned, and set up the grill with a charcoal basket that I started on the Performer. Once the white smoke stopped, I put on the grate and started the chicken indirect.
Things seemed great, temps came up, skin got nice and dark, and used the thermapen and it was pretty good.
But went a little deeper under the wing and things were still too cool. I tried to move over the coals, but didn't have much heat left. Had to pull it, split it, and finish inside.
Very sad.
I think I need more coals going at once, just so it will keep going. Maybe use a rail and not the basket. But still, bummed that it didn't turn out.
All in all, a learning experience I suppose.