Webers Beer Can Chicken Recipes

BEER CAN CHICKEN IN AN OVEN

Steps:

• Pre heat oven to 375.
• Wash and clean chicken inside and out.
• Place all dry ingredients on a paper plate or in a bowl. Mix all together.
• Rub dry 2/3's of the ingredients on the inside of the bird and 1/2 of the remaining on the outside.
• Open beer and drink half or set asside. Put the rest of the dry seasoning in the half a can of beer.
• Place the can right side up into the bird's butt.
• Stand the bird in a baking pan.
• Slather the bird's outside with the mayonaise.
• Place the chicken in the pre heated oven and bake for 2 hours. Reduce heat to 325 for 1/2 hour.
• Remove when nice and brown.
• Let stand for 15 minutes before carving.
• Use pan drippings to make gravy.

WEBER'S BEER CAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• To make the rub: In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients.
• Remove and discard the neck, giblets, and any excess fat from the chicken.
• Rinse the chicken, inside and out, under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Lightly spray or brush all over with the vegetable oil and season, inside and out, with the rub.
• Open the beer can and pour off half of the beer.
• Set the half-full can on a flat surface and slide the chicken over the top so the can fits inside the cavity.
• Transfer the bird to the grill, keeping the can upright.
• Carefully balance the bird on its two legs and the can.
• Grill over Indirect Medium heat until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 170°F in the breast and 180°F in the thickest part of the thigh, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours.
• Wearing barbecue mitts, carefully remove the chicken and the can from the grill, being careful not to spill the beer - it will be hot.
• Let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes before lifting it from the can.
• Discard the beer.
• Cut the chicken into serving pieces.
• Serve warm.
• Makes 4 to 6 servings.
• My note: This can be cooked in a hot oven if the weather is not amiable to outdoor cooking.