Herbs in the 'beercan' chicken

Haven't tried them in the smoker but on the gas grill I use a aluminum pie pan. 1/2 the beer or soda in the pan 1/2 stays in the can. I rub the outside of the birds with any cheap Italian dressing and I usually just pour garlic salt and a little onion powder into the cavity after I washed it. The garlic salt and onion powder sticks to the damp cavity. Never had a bad one or any complaints. In fact the folks back home in NH always say they miss my beer can chickens and call for the recipie. I never tell them about the Italian dressing!! SHHHHH!!! They always call back and say they were good but not as good as mine and my wifes. I laugh and say don't know why. When we go back to visit we always make a bunch and invite the friends to the in-laws when we stay.

Nice thing with the pans is meat fork in the neck, pot holder to pull out hot can and leave in the pan. Birds on a cutting board no drips no mess. A few hrs later the grease solidifies and you just throw away the cans and pans. Minimal cleanup.