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NEVER Grill Chicken the Same Way Again — Try These 45 Pitmaster Grill Hacks

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Published Oct 10, 2026, 8:27 PM · 5d ago

Earl Jackson
Earl Jackson
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Description

📗 Get My Complete BBQ Guides Here: https://earljacksonbbq.com/ We have all fought with grilled chicken that comes out with pale, rubbery skin or breast meat as dry as sawdust. It is one of the most frustrating things to get wrong on the grill when you are trying to feed your family. In this video, I am sharing 45 of my favorite pitmaster hacks to make sure your chicken comes out perfect every single time. I will show you how a simple trick with baking powder from your biscuit tin can give you the crispiest skin without frying a thing. We will also look at how to get a whole bird done in an hour by laying it flat on the grate. Many of these secrets came straight from Walter Toliver, the old pitmaster who taught me everything I know about tending a fire. Whether you have a big smoker out back or a little gas grill on the patio, these steps are for anyone ready to serve better barbecue this weekend. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Stop Fighting Your Chicken 01:12 – Learning From Walter Toliver 02:34 – My Pitmaster Heritage Book 03:44 – Thaw It In The Icebox 04:54 – Buying Air Chilled Birds 06:07 – Drying The Skin First 07:23 – Tuck The Wings Loose Legs 08:33 – How To Spatchcock Chicken 09:43 – Build A Rub Without Sugar 10:59 – Smart Ways To Marinade 12:11 – Avoid The Wet Brine 13:21 – Trimming The Fat Flaps 14:36 – Point Dark Meat To Fire 15:53 – Ditch The Beer Can 17:06 – Bone Side Down First 18:31 – Leaving Space On Skewers 19:51 – The Chicken Lets Go 21:08 – Stop Mopping Early 22:29 – Cook Thighs Past 165 23:51 – Using Thermometers Correctly 25:07 – Signs Of Doneness 26:26 – Resting Your Chicken Uncovered 27:45 – Keep Cooking Surfaces Clean 29:05 – Reheating Without Sogginess 30:24 – Cooking Over Hot Coals 31:50 – Setting The Butter Baste 33:12 – The Science Of Baking Powder 34:32 – What Walter Did To Birds 35:52 – My Final Pitmaster Advice #GrillHacks #ChickenGrilling #PitmasterTips #CrispyChickenSkin #SpatchcockChicken #BakingPowderChicken #BBQChicken #GrillingTips #WalterToliver #EarlJacksonBBQ
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