Bourbon and BBQ both have Southern roots and get their signature flavors from burned wood. So it isn’t surprising that adding a little bourbon to your BBQ sauce gives it a sultry, smoky flavor that pairs well with smoked meats like this whole chicken, smoked on an Oklahoma Joe’s Judge.The chicken is spatchcocked [flattened out] to allow the smoke to flow evenly over the bird, resulting in shorter cook times and more even cooking. Mop sauce is dabbed onto the meat during the cooking process so that the sauce cooks onto the chicken, creating layers of flavor.
