i have made a lot of chicken parts and even whole chickens, but never a beer can chicken. was talking about it with my sister and i am wanting to try it out. BUTT (ha, i knew you all would just love that!!!) i dont have a can holder.
can i really just stick the chicken on a can and set it on the grill?
also, what is a good size to use. i have a larger family so usually do larger chickens, but i could look for two smaller sized ones if they need to run small to stay on there.
don't bother, putting a can of beer up the chickens ass doesn't do anything for flavor or moisture - it's just presentation
:)
That's a fact! You will be much happier butterflying them. You can also split them in half.
Here's a write up on beer can chickens.
www.nakedwhiz.com/beercanchicken.htm
Here's a write up on spatchcocking. (butterflying)
www.nakedwhiz.com/spatch.htm
i'm a big fan of spatchcocking!
well i'll be! glad i asked because i was already worrying about the whole thing tipping over and stuff. i like spatchcocking... plus i like saying it!
Quote from: Cookingmama on August 17, 2012, 08:36:46 PM
i like spatchcocking... plus i like saying it!
So does Larry! ;D
Weather it works or not I have made some pretty fabulous Beer can chickens...It's just really indirect whole chickens....
Brian
Troy is 100% correct, BCC is nothing other than a gimmick. If you want to buy a BCC chicken stand and never use the can, that is the perfect way to go. I do love saying and spatchcocking chicken, IMO it's the best way to cook a whole chicken. And it sounds HAWT!
AmazingRibs.com did a fantastic article on BCC chicken, it's a long read but worth it.
Spatchcock, spatchcock, spatchcock......
Yah but Famous Dave is doing bcc now, it's even on a billboard, so it must be good...right ::)
Spatchcocking is the way to go. I have done BCC and spatchcocking, both turn out great. But spatchcocking cooks faster.
BCC is a gimmick...I have done it.. Huge PITA and a waste of a good BEER.
Save the hassle and cook it whole or butterfly it. AKA Spatchcock.
The next whole chicken I cook is going on a rotisserie.. I just like hearing the motor run. 8)