First Rotisserie Bird

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First Rotisserie Bird

I have one of those Hamilton Beach countertop ovens that has a rotisserie feature. After having it for four years, I decided to try it. The oven is pretty decent at most things, so I figured the rotisserie wouldn't be too bad. the spit that comes with it is kind of small and my bird kept falling around on it. I just had to truss it extra tight. Stuff it with a few clothes of garlic, some homegrown herbs, and some lemon wedges. Rub it with olive oil and salt and peppered it.
Came out pretty good. It seems like the meet was a little greasy though. Any reason for this? I checked it with a thermometer to see if it was done, and it was. I let it rest before pulling it. I don't know, maybe it's just as greasy as the rotisserie that I get from Sam's. I just didn't have one here to compare. Anybody else feel that way. Also, the skin didn't get as crispy as I expected it to. I guess it doesn't really get like that in rotisserie? I could always just hit it in the pan.