Comments on: Beer Can Chicken

By: Penny Metzger

Penny Metzger — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:53:35 +0000

I have made beer can chicken many times and if you eat it while carving there is nothing better! Your problem lies in the rub, or lack thereof. There are many versions (Thai, cola, etc.) you probably ought to experience the basic first. Steven Raichlen has a great basic recipe for a rub and you can make dipping sauces also but I don’t think they are necessary. With his permission;
1/4 c kosher salt
1/4 c dark brown pepper
1/4 c sweet paprika
2 TBL freshly ground pepper

Mix and rub on the chicken before grilling
Again, best eating when carving so have everything ready and EAT!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:05:09 +0000

Hi, This does look like a lot of fun. I’ve never done a beer-can chicken but it’s been something I’ve wanted to try. I love the pictures!

I was thinking to increase the moistness you might want to try a short brine. It’s pretty amazing how juicy brined meat turns out. The leftovers are even better.

I did a quick search and found this neat website on tips for brines: http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/brining.html

By: Kristin at The Kitchen Sink

Kristin at The Kitchen Sink — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:01:17 +0000

RecipeGirl: High comedy indeed! I hope you give it a try.

Michael: I was worried about that too and thought about wrapping the cans in foil. But there were so many recipes out there that I decided to go for it. I think if we did this again, we’d buy one of the commercially available stands that emulate the can set-up.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:25:18 +0000

You’re braver than I am. I would never have had the nerve to cook chicken on a painted surface like that. It’s apparently what everyone recommends, but I just can’t do it.

That said, I have been tempted to try grilling a whole chicken, because it just seems to taste better when cooked whole.

By: RecipeGirl

RecipeGirl — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:39:53 +0000

Sounds like a fun one to do on our beach vacation. Humor for the family, mostly!

By: Kristin at The Kitchen Sink

Kristin at The Kitchen Sink — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:56:16 +0000

Ali: Ha! Be honest — you thought we had a few screws loose when you arrived and saw these chickens on the grill. But, like a trooper, you gave it a shot.

Hillary: Go for it! It’s really fun.

Tracy: Yes, I think I’d try a rub next time, rather than the scaled down Zuni recipe (just salt and pepper). Do you have a recipe for the spicy rub?

By: tracy

tracy — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:28:43 +0000

Love it! My husband bbqs one of these a couple times a year…it is really fun to do and has great flavor. We usually use a nice flavored beer like Kilkenny and a good spicy rub for the outside.

By: Hillary

Hillary — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:40:04 +0000

My boyfriend would love this! I really need to make a beer can chicken for him one of these days. Thanks.

By: Ali

Ali — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:37:01 +0000

You know you are not a redneck when you blog (and take pictures) of your beer can chicken! I for one thought the beer can chicken was delicious but that may be because I am partial to miller light. in a can.