Ode to the fabled beer can chicken

[HoosierKettle]

I will say that when done properly, the beer can chicken rivals any method. I hadn't done one for a couple years. Opting for spatchcock or rotisserie but beer can is less work and turns out great results. Sure I know the beer and the can have nothing to do with the results other than vertical roasting. Maybe I didn't need the can but I find a 1/3 full can of beer provides a bit of support and ballast. I don't have a beer can holder gadget. You know my aversion to accessories.

I set my fire up in a banked semi circle with bottom vent half and top open. Cooking at 400ish takes about an hour and 20 minutes. No smoke wood this time. I injected with a mix of clarified butter, chicken broth and Tony's seasoning. Hit the outside with Weber kickn chicken.

I normally face the breasts to the coals and I didn't this time. Not quite as crispy on the breast side. I will go back to breast forward.

Anyways don't write this method off it's fantastic.




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[Schaefd2]

Save me some bro!!


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[JEBIV]

Looks good to me, I always face the breasts when cooking, I like the view

[Shoestringshop]

Looks good to me, I always face the breasts when cooking, I like the view

LMAO!

[1911Ron]

Good looking chicken!  I have done Cornish game hens with a smaller can and turns out great!

[SMOKE FREAK]

Good looking chicken!  I have done Cornish game hens with a smaller can and turns out great!

X2...Great way to cook little birds...

[Nate]

This is the only method we use because it turns out the best for us.

[G-MO]

I use every method I can look up and learn but beer can is a classic! always comes out right juicy tasty.