Beer Can Chicken makes outdoor
cooking fun -- and delicious
 In
Texas, they call it Borracho Chicken. In Arizona, they call
it Beer Butt Chicken. In Louisiana, they call
it Dancing Chicken.
I just call it Delicious.
Regardless of where you are or what
you call it, the results are the same: juicy and full of flavor!
If you haven't introduced
your
family and friends to this delicious party feast, now is the
time. It's virtually impossible to make a mistake. The chickens
are juicy
every time. Just follow these simple guidelines.
The secret
to delicious beer can chicken is the liquid. You can select
any flavor of your favorite canned soda, juice or
beer.
First, drink out 1/3 of the can. Leaving a full can result
in boil-over, a big mess. Drinking out more than half may
cause the can to collapse
in on itself, potential for another messy disaster. Second,
place
the can in the grill holders, which prevents the can and
chicken from tipping over and making a mess.
Cut away the tail and
any excess fat from the chicken. Rub the outside of the bird
with your favorite seasonings. A
nice paprika-based
seasoning will really brown the bird up while cooking.
I love large chunks of ground spices; they add great texture
to
the
look of the poultry
as it cooks. The spices will also add flavor through the
skin and gently penetrate into the meat. In fact, go ahead
and drop
a teaspoon
of spice right into your can of beer.
Place the chicken
over the can holder and place on the patio grill -- or on
a lipped cookie sheet in the kitchen
oven at 350 degrees.
With the
lid closed, grill on medium heat until internal temperature
of the chicken reaches 170 degrees F (usually about an
hour). Watch
your friends' faces glow as they see you pull out these
delicious chickens. And then listen to them rant and
rave about the
taste once they bite in.
| FAST & EASY |
Marinate, Season
and Rub |
Place over Favorite
Beverage Can |
Cook to 170° F |
Beer Can Chicken works by infusing
moisture from the can of liquid directly into the cavity of
the poultry.
As the
can
of beer or
soda heats up, steam is created. That steam penetrates
deep into the meat, taking along tidbits of flavor
from the liquid
and
seasonings. The dry outside heat in the grill roasts
from the outside in. The
two combine to create the most perfect poultry ever.
So,
all you need is a grill and the right can holder. The Roost
is a single-can holder, complete with handles
to
easily allow
you to carry the chicken to and from the grill. The
unit is manufactured from heavy-duty wire with a
nickel-plated coating,
making cleanup
a breeze: just toss the Roost in the dishwasher.
The Twiins are perfect for those who like to entertain.
With
the same
quality
benefits of the Roost, the Twiins allow for you to
prepare one or two chickens at a time. These Twiins
are sure
to be invited
to all of your parties.
In fact, Camp Chef's new
Keg Roaster does the work of both the grill and the holders.
This unique item
allows
cooks
to prepare
up to 3 chickens or 1 turkey with juicy beer can
flavor. Also, with the Keg Roaster, you can add
wood chips
around the base
to smoke-cook your chicken and turkey. The unit
is shaped like a beer
keg, complete with tap handles and a lid thermometer.
The patented design makes this system a true party
pleaser. It's like cooking
in a keg!
Beer Can Chicken is great for any tailgate
party, camping outing or party on the patio. It's easy
to impress
once you have the
right tools and know-how to prepare this juicy
feast.
The only problem I foresee with preparing
beer can chickens is the large crowd that is sure
to gather
once they smell
the poultry
on the grill.
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