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
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Description
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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
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Details
- Published
- Oct 10, 2026, 8:27 PM
- Length
- 36:35 (2,195 s)
- Format
- Long-form
- Category
- People & Blogs
- Audio language
- EN
- Quality
- HD
- Captions
- No
- Made for kids
- No
- Licensed content
- Yes
- Video ID
- TgvGqlnI9Gw
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