who loves beer can chicken???

[lizardz]

Love it! We call it "enema" chicken (hubby's a nurse, so comes up with lots of undelecate names for things).

 

[ruth]

It's my husband's one and only specialty. We call it "Drunken Chicken". It is so moist and delicious and so easy even he can't mess it up.

 

[PurpleChicken]

I was about to ask what beer can chicken was until I read LCR's link.

Uhhh

Just when I think I've seen it all you twisted freaks drop a bomb like this....

 

[Blisschick]

We have a holder that you put the can in and then set the chicken on top of. DH hasn't burned a bird in awhile, but yes, that's some good BBQ.

 

[ivan3]

Drinkin,' to forget,
What I won't have to recall.
My crop full of liquor
From my roost I will fall.
This sad marinatin'
Has got me all tipsy
Now, Serve that can
Up my *******
And I'll finally
Get crispy .

Is it any wonder the abuse of alcohol has reached record levels in the flock

 

[Dogginfox]

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[quadcam79]

I cant say what i actually call it...so i'll stick with beer can chicken...

love the poem though

 

[MissPrissy]

Yes, and it is even better when you brew your own beer and raise your own chicken.

Yes, MissPrissy and her husband make home made beer. So shoot me.

 

[Scrambled Egg]

OMG!! I did not think it was possible for you to surprise me Miss Prissy with something you make, since you make EVERYTHING!!, but the home brew caught me off guard, lol!!!! You go girl, my hero!!


Quadcam, that beer can chicken has looked to me for years but I've never tried making it, maybe I will since everyone is cheering about it!!...and if you want to talk about recession planning and being able to feed yourself without dependence on others, Miss Prissy is your source of excellent info....and while you are making that beer can chicken, have your gf make that egg bread.....yummy!!

 

[quadcam79]

even better...
Beer Can Chicken with Cola Barbecue Sauce
Bobby Flay style

1 (12-ounce) can beer
1 (3 1/2 to 4 pound) chicken
2 tablespoons Basic Barbecue Rub, recipe follows
2 cups Cola Barbecue Sauce, for serving, recipe follows
3 to 4 handfuls apple or hickory wood chips, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Pop the tab off the beer can. Using a church key style can opener, make a few more holes in the top of the can. Pour out half the beer into the soaking water of the wood chips. Set the can of beer aside.

Set up the grill for indirect grilling and preheat to medium. If using a charcoal grill, place a large drip pan in the center. If using a gas grill, place all the wood chips in the smoker box or in a smoker pouch and preheat the grill to high until you see smoke, then reduce the heat to medium.

Remove the packet of giblets from the body cavity of the chicken and set aside for another use. Remove and discard the fat just inside the body and neck cavities. Rinse the chicken, inside and out, under cold running water, drain, and blot dry inside and out with paper towels. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the rub inside the body and neck cavities of the chicken. Rub the bird all over on the outside with 2 teaspoons of the rub. If you have the patience, you can put some of the rub under the skin being careful not to tear it.

Spoon the remaining 2 teaspoons of rub through the holes into the beer in the can. Don't worry if it foams up, this is normal. Insert the beer can into the body cavity of the chicken and spread out the legs to form a sort of tripod. Tuck the wing tips behind the chicken's back.

When ready to cook, if using a charcoal grill, toss all the wood chips on the coals. Stand the chicken up in the center of the hot grate, over the drip pan and away from the heat. Cover the grill and cook the chicken until the skin is a dark golden brown and very crisp and the meat is cooked to an internal temperature of 180 degrees, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. If using a charcoal grill, you'll need to add 12 fresh coals per side after 1 hour.

Using tongs, carefully transfer the chicken in its upright position on the beer can to a platter and present it to your guests. Let rest 5 minutes, and then carefully remove the chicken from the beer can. Take care not to spill the hot beer or otherwise burn yourself. Quarter or carve the chicken and serve with the Cola Barbeque Sauce.

Basic Barbecue Rub:
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sweet paprika
3 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons kosher or sea salt
1 tablespoon hickory salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to blend together. Store the rub in an airtight jar away from heat or light. It will keep for at least 6 months.

Cola Barbecue Sauce:
1 cup cola (recommended: Coca-Cola)
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
3 tablespoon steak sauce (recommended: A-1 Steak Sauce)
1 teaspoon onion flakes
1 teaspoon garlic flakes
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Combine all the ingredients in a heavy non-reactive saucepan and gradually bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat slightly to obtain a gentle simmer. Simmer the sauce until reduced by 1/4, about 6 to 8 minutes. Use right away or transfer to a large jar, cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate. The sauce will keep for several months.

Cook's Note: You can also barbecue a chicken on a can of cola, lemon-lime soda, or root beer.