beer butt chicken

The Impaler · Post by **The Impaler** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 11:09 am

I agree. Juiciest chicken (and most flavorful) I've ever eaten!!

Funny thing, you don't have to use beer either, although it does make the title more interesting. My dad and I did the Pepsi challenge with it. Three chickens, one can each of Bud, water, and Mountain Dew. Couldn't taste the difference!

TexTuba · Post by **TexTuba** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 11:48 am

I agree. It is soooo moist. I think the only reason it's called beer can chicken is because it sounds better than just about anything else, like pepsi chicken or coke chicken.

Really whatever can of liquids you have in your fridge will work for it. Mmmm...now I want some BBQ...

Ralph

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 11:53 am

Matt G · Post by **Matt G** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 1:47 pm

I have done this quite a few times now.

To add to the experience, be sure to put a good marinade on the chicken trying to get under the skin.

Smaller chickens work best, the seem to asorb a hint of the hops a bit better than the larger ones.

Also, use a non-light (i.e. not watered down) beer. I like Bud, 'cause I can kill two birds with one stone, so to speak. (like to drink it and use it one the chicken).

Don't be afraid to cook the chickens a little longer with this method. I usually cook them until the are pretty crispy looking on the outside and then baste them with sauce and let the sauce fully carmelize.

I also use charcoal with a prepared hardwood like mesquite or hickory that has been soaked in water for about 30 minutes and throw it on the hot coals to get a nice initial smoke on the chickens.

The Yankee's 'round here think I'm crazy, but I'll put my BBQ up against theirs anyday!