Father's day Rotisserie

[Neil_VT00]

Problem solved!   I just bought an 18" black kettle on CL for $25!!  It's now a dedicated rotiserer!!
(I'm glad it's a slow day at work!)

Nice work!  I think that was the most logical solution to your problem.

[Travis]

That's a good way to solve a problem


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[EricD]

Chicken came out awesome!
I woke up Saturday morning and drove about 45 minutes to pick up the 18".  I got there and see it's in pretty rough shape, more neglect than abuse though.  No rust, no dents, vents work, I bring it home.   I jump back in my truck and instantly am overpowered by wet stale basement smell. No biggie, it was a gorgeous morning, drove with windows open.
I get home and the cover went instantly in the trash, not worth trying to salvage.   The grill got a bath and she surprisingly shined up well, looks barely used now!!!!!!   Great deal so far!!!

So, I get the chicken all seasoned, tied up, spit through the bird.   Let's fire up the new kettle....used 1 full chimney split between two baskets (one in front, one in back, chicken in middle)
Had a lot of white smoke for a bit but that soon went away.  She's running a little hotter than I wanted (aiming for 300-350,  I think it was more like 400-425)
Spun the bird for total hour and 15 minutes.  Came out perfect!  Very juicy, crispy skin.   I'll never cook a chicken any other way again!!
Clean up was a breeze.....actually the Mrs. cleaned the spit and all while I was doing the yard work  so I really can't say!
Highly recommend putting a rotisserie kit at the top of your wish list!!

I have a couple pics, but can't get them to load......working on it....

[EricD]

I think I got it! 
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[EricD]

[MikeRocksTheRed]

Great job!  Roto is the way to go for chickens!  I've done beer can, whole in the basment (coal grate), spatchcock, and now roto is my go to chicken cooking style.

[Neil_VT00]

Looks good!  If you can put that counter weight on the outside of the kettle it will save you a little cleanup.

[EricD]

Thanks Neil, I thought about putting it outside but for some reason I thought closer to the bird would be better.  (I know it makes no sense, but whatever)
All future cooks it will be on the outside.   On every rotation, the lid would move a bit....took about 45 minutes to figure out it was the counter weight lifting the lid a smidge!  duh!