Ingredients

  • 4 to 8 ounces chicken breast and leg meat
  • 2 tablespoons 321 Spice Blend, recipe follows
  • Thousand Island dressing
  • 2 slices thick rye bread
  • 3 ounces Cabbage Salad, recipe follows
  • 1 slice Swiss
  • 3 cups granulated garlic
  • 2 cups ground black pepper
  • 1 cup salt
  • 8 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup finely minced jalapenos, with seeds
  • 2 large carrots, grated
  • 1 large red onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds, crushed

Method

  • Preheat the smoker to 165 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with the 321 Spice Blend until evenly coated on all sides.
  • Place the chicken on the smoker over indirect heat and cook for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Pull the meat off the bones, mixing the dark and white meat.
  • Spread some dressing on one side of each piece of bread.
  • Place the warm smoked chicken on the bottom piece of bread and top with the Cabbage Salad.
  • Place the cheese on top of the cabbage and then finish with the top piece of bread.
  • Place on a sandwich press until golden brown and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the garlic powder, black pepper and salt and mix until combined.
  • Yield: 6 cups
  • Add the cabbage, jalapenos, carrots, onions and bell peppers to a large bowl and toss until evenly distributed.
  • In a large saucepot set over medium heat, add the sugar, vinegar, oil, hot sauce and celery salt, and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir until well blended and the sugar dissolves.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the mustard.
  • Pour the warm dressing mixture over the cabbage salad and toss.
  • Add the celery seeds and mix well.
  • Yield: 5 pints