Very rarely you can meet a person who would not like
smoked meat or chicken. On the shelves of shops and markets you can find a variety of smoked meats, and almost everyone can choose what he likes. But, unfortunately, it is not always possible to be sure of the freshness of the purchased product, and all sorts of flavoring additives do not benefit the body. Therefore, smoked
chicken, cooked at home, is more healthy and tasty.
Before you start smoking chicken, you should learn how to smoke chicken properly. There are many recipes for smoking chicken, it can be smoked in whole and in part. For smoking, you should choose a fresh product. More delicious is the meat of young hens.
How to smoke chicken, not everyone knows. You can do this in a specially purchased electric smokehouse, but it will be better and tastier than chicken in a home smokehouse. Overwhelmed with smoke, it will gain an unforgettable taste and aroma.
Those who do not know how to smoke chicken should be aware that they must be marinated first. So, take our chicken or a few carcasses. The main thing is to understand: the more product, the more marinade. We wash the carcasses and put them in a container in which they will be pickled.
Getting to the marinade. Bring the water to a boil and set it aside to cool. There should be enough water to cover our chicken, then the carcass will be well marinated on all sides. In the cooled water, add salt, ground black pepper, ground coriander, bay leaf, finely chopped or minced garlic to taste to taste. We add all seasonings depending on your addictions. For lovers of spicy, they will need more, the main thing is not to overdo it. After that, stir the marinade well to dissolve all the salt, and pour it into a container so that it completely covers the chicken carcasses.
We cover the container with a lid and leave it for a day in a cool place. For a day, the chicken is well saturated, so it will have a great taste and aroma.
After a day, before you smoke the chicken in the smokehouse, it is hung on a hook and moved to the home smokehouse, then a fire is made. The smoking fire should not be too strong so that our hens do not burn. For a bonfire, it is advisable to choose slightly damp and larger firewood so that it does not burn too much, and the chickens have the opportunity to smoke well.
Smoking chicken in a smokehouse over medium heat takes about six to seven hours. After this time, the carcass can be taken out and enjoy its aroma and taste. After you try to cook home-made smoked meat according to this recipe at least once, you will no longer have questions about how to smoke chicken.
Smoked chicken can be added to various dishes, including salads. It goes well not only with vegetables, but also with pineapples, mushrooms, prunes, nuts, as well as hard cheese. The main thing is not to overdo it so that other products do not overshadow its taste.