Cheater Super Pollo

• 6 pounds chicken leg/thigh quarters and breast quarters, trimmed of excess skin and fat
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup bottled smoke
• 1/4 cup Cheater Chili Dry Rub (page 45)

1. To brine the chicken, Place it in an extra-large 2-gallon sealable plastic bag set in a large bowl.
2. POUR the salt and sugar into a 1-quart plastic bottle with a tight-fitting lid.
3. Add 3 cups of cold water.
4. Cover tightly and shake vigorously to dissolve the salt and sugar.
5. POUR the brine over the chicken and add 5 cups of cold water and the bottled smoke.
6. Seal the bag and blend by gently massaging the bag.
7. REFRIGERATE the chicken for 1 hour.
8. Drain and rinse, discarding the brine.
9. Pat dry.
10. HEAT the oven to 325F.
11. Place the chicken on a large rimmed baking sheet and rub on all sides with the dry rub.
12. Cook for 1 1/2 hours or until fork-tender.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cheater-super-pollo-391312 (may not work)