First beer can chicken. Help with cooking time?

regs

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Jan 7, 2013

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Albany, IL USA

• Feb 16, 2013

• #1

I'm doing my first beer can chicken and was wondering a ballpark cooking time per pound? We have a 1 and a half year old and he becomes a bear if he eats too late. Lol. Just want to plan for a ballpark time. I know it'll be done when it's done though. Appreciate any help.

 

rschlank

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Sep 2, 2012

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Harleysville, PA

• Feb 16, 2013

• #2

You have to monitor the temp but I find that at approx 325f it takes 2.5 to 3hrs for a 4lb bird. After 2hrs tho there's no need to keep it on the smoker if you want to finish it off in the oven or on a grill.

 

regs

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Jan 7, 2013

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Albany, IL USA

• Feb 16, 2013

• #3

Thank you. It's been in 2.5 hours and its probably a half hour out. It's looking really good. Once I get used to posting in forum I'll start posting pics. It's only my 3rd smoke so far and the help is much appreciated.

 

wes w

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Jul 31, 2012

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NW North Carolina

• Feb 16, 2013

• #4

Regs your in good company here.   But like everyone says 

I usually smoke mine around 250.  I figure around 4 hours.   I've usually got other stuff going with it.  I strike a happy medium on temp.   Always put the birds on the bottom if you smoke them with other stuff.  

Wes