Hello from Sonoma County, California

[HBGBBQ]

Hi everyone. My name is Jonathan and I'm looking forward to improving my skills with your tips and advice. I just took delivery of my Mak 2 Star General which is replacing my Traeger Texas Grill. Cheers!

 

[mcschlotz]

Welcome to the Forum Jonathan. You are going to love your MAK 2 Star.

Matt

 

[TentHunter]

Welcome, and congrats on the new cooker. I'm sure you're going to love it!

What is your first cook going to be? Whatever it is try and snap a few photos to share with us.

 

[Big Poppa]

lets see some chow! Welcome!

 

[HBGBBQ]

Thanks guys! So last night I decided to try a couple whole chickens for my maiden voyage. In the past I followed the Traeger recipe that called for 450 degrees for 70-90 minutes. Last night I followed the Mak recipe, 325 degrees for 2 - 2 1/2 hours. According to my temp probes, they hit 170 degrees IT in about an hour and 15 minutes. I'm not sure how that happened. I did place the chickens on the upper grate, if that had some effect on timing. I didn't believe the probes so I left them in a bit longer and just eye balled them, which worked out. I put the probes horizontally in the breasts. Any ideas on what I did wrong?

 

[scooter]

It's 20F hotter on the upper rack. You didn't do anything wrong. Welcome to PS.com Jonathan!

There will be a BBQ competition in Rohnert Park July 11th. I'll be judging it. Hope you see you there.

 

[HBGBBQ]

Thank you Scooter. I appreciate your reply. i've added July 11th to my calendar. Cheers!