Smoked Chicken

Ingredients

For the Brine:

• 4 quarts warm water
• 1 cup kosher slat
• 1 lemon, cut into quarters
• 1/4 cup peppercorns

For the Chicken

• 1 whole chicken, about 5 pounds
• 1/2 cup Mustard BBQ Sauce

Instructions

1. Using a large stock pot, add water and kosher salt and mix until salt is dissolved. Add in lemon and peppercorns.
2. Submerse chicken in brine, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour and up to 6 hours.
3. Drain chicken well and pat dry with paper towels. 
4. Spread Mustard BBQ Sauce under the skin and all over the outside of the chicken. 
5. Prepare a grill or smoker to a 300° fire. 
6. Place chicken over indirect heat and cook 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours until internal temperature in thickest part of chicken reaches 165°. 
7. Remove chicken from grill and allow to rest 15 minutes before slicing