Redneck problem solving

[Texas Jim]

We have a Chargriller Akorn Junior. The grill diameter is 14 inches. Unfortunately, the lid is not tall enough to accommodate a beer can chicken. I found a stainless steel bucket with a 12 inch height and a 13 inch top diameter. I can turn the bucket upside down over the chicken with the grill lid up.

Yeah, it's a redneck fix, but it'll work.

 

[browneyesvictim]

Unless you add a rotisserie to your Akorn, your next best option is to spatch-cock that bird. Cooks faster and more even that way anyway.

 

[chef jimmyj]

I'm tthinking that bucket is gonna need some holes for good convection. Looking forward to your adventure and result...JJ

 

[Texas Jim]

I'm tthinking that bucket is gonna need some holes for good convection. Looking forward to your adventure and result...JJ

I'm open to suggestions. Size? Number of holes? Location on upturned bucket?

 

[chef jimmyj]

One central 1" hole or 2 opposite side holes should keep air moving...JJ

 

[Texas Jim]

One central 1" hole or 2 opposite side holes should keep air moving...JJ

Got it! Thank you, Chef!

 

[Keezy]

At $35 for the bucket that’s too expensive to claim a redneck fix. What about remove the grate and suspend the chicken from a pair of metal skewers stuck through it at 90 degrees to each other, then the ends of the skewers will sit on the rim that normally holds the grate.

 

[kelbro]

Doesn't sound like your Kamado is too small, it sounds like your chicken is too big!

 

[Bongowillie]

 

[Bongowillie]

Beer can chicken holder fits Akorn jr.