Uncle Andy's Lickin' Chicken

Our second meal of the trip happened to be Uncle Andy's Famous Split Roasters; brined, rubbed & slowly smoked over a banked fire.  This recipe has been perfected over the last year and Wow!  what a treat.  The chicken was paired with some fresh maryland produce picked that day from Uncle Andy's backyard garden.  Patty-pans, tomatoes & summer squash.  Hot Mama!

A simple brining recipe for chicken consists  of :

1 gallon water 

1 cup of kosher salt 

1/2 cup light brown sugar

In medium saucepan on medium high heat, stir sugar & salt until dissolved.  Cool & cover whole chicken with liquid.  Refrigerate for up to two days.

You can add delicious other ingredients based on the season. For example: ginger, peppercorns, maple syrup, apple cider, cinnamon, lavender.