Beer Can Chicken

[keith156]

Hello all,

I'm new to smoking so this may seem a little amateur for all the veterans out there.  Beer can chicken is really easy to prepare and tastes great.  The base recipe I used is at the following link: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guy-fieri/big-buds-beer-can-chicken-recipe/index.html

If I recall correctly, I cooked this guy at 275 (External temp) for about 2 hours.  I added three bay leaves to the beer can along with garlic and used thick cut bacon for the wrapping.  Unfortunately I only took one picture but will add more the next time I make it. 

   

 

[jrod62]

Nice looking bird . How it taste ?

 

[keith156]

Tasted really good and made some chicken sandwiches with the leftovers.

 

[chef jimmyj]

That looks very nice...You may consider Brining the Bird next time. Brine adds moisture, tenderness and a lot of flavor. It gives some wiggle room if something goes wrong and you over cook a bit, the Bird will still be moist...JJ

Families Favorite Brine

1/2C Kosher Salt

2T Paprika

2T Gran. Garlic

2T Gran. Onion

2T Dry Thyme

2T Black Pepper

1C Vinegar (Any)

1-11/2Gal Cold Water to cover Chix

1T Red Pepper Flake Optional

Mix well and Soak the Bird for 24 Hours.

Remove the Chix, rinse if desired and pat dry with paper towels.

Place in an open container in the refrigerator overnight or up to 24 hours for the Skin to dry.

This will give a crispier skin when Smokng or Roasting...

 

[sqwib]

Looks good to me.

Beer can chicken is awesome.

Thanks for sharing

 

[savannahsmoker]

Gotta love Beer Can Chicken.  Nice job.

PS, I also recommend doing a brine first.

 

[keith156]

Thank you for the feedback as the brine will definitely be part of the recipe in the future. :yahoo:

 

[africanmeat]

Good looking bird

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[oldschoolbbq]

Good looking yardbird. Keep it up and (even though you did), send more pics next time.

 We like to drool.

Have fun and...