"dancing" Beer Can Chicken I Made It

"dancing" Beer Can Chicken

pointsevenout 11 years ago

Recipe by Sosousme: Dancing Beer Can Chicken
Well flavored, moist and tender.
Didn't use the rub spec'ed in the recipe as I have a couple dozen rubs in the pantry that I chose from. It was a Cajun rub, so should be pretty close.
My first time doing a beer butt chicken. Did it in the oven at 325F for 2 hours. Came out just like the pic. Was afraid the bird would fall over once the meat started getting tender so I propped it up with wooden skewers for extra support. And I think the butt cavity clenched up on the can. Was forever getting it out. :)
Served it with beans and cobbler.

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wynnebaer 11 years ago said:

I make beer butt chicken all the time.....I would suggest oiling the beer can before putting the chicken on for easier removal. Works for me!!

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frankieanne 11 years ago said:

I've never cooked chicken this way and have always meant to but it was always grilled and I've never been certain my grill lid was high enough. Glad you did this in the oven, pso, and reported back. I'll try in the oven now.
Nice tip about oiling the can, wynne. Thanks! I'll try that, too!

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wynnebaer 11 years ago said:

You're welcome.

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mrpiggy 11 years ago said:

What kind of beer was it Points? I know I wouldnt wanna let go a a good beer either :)
I have Wynne's Beer Butt Chicken on a short list. Although these days I havent been doing much real cooking. I hope to get to it soon tho. Ive alawys called it Drunken Chicken. Comes out so moist and is great cold

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pointsevenout 11 years ago said:

It was a very cheap 6-pack I bought about 10 years ago to use 1 beer in a recipe, because the store would not sell me a single. I've finally used the second beer. At this rate I'll be over 100 years old before I get through the 6-pack. My alcohol is for cooking.
I was worried that the beer would be too old to turn out a good result. Unfounded worry.

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mrpiggy 11 years ago said:

10 year old beer????? Im lucky if mine will go 10 days. Lordy. There should be a law against that : ) Does beer age well?

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otterpond 11 years ago said:

I love roasted chicken. My nephew and his wife got me a ceramic dish made especially for making beer-butt chicken. I use at least once a month. http://amzn.to/OIZNZr
Beer, Wine, Juice have a big day. So easy and always a crowd pleaser. I often use a cajun rub on the chicken as that is a family favorite. I keep Emerils Essence Creole Seasoning made up for just such an opportunity.

BTW it is against all the regulations in the Brewers Guild by-laws to leave a beer undrunk for 10 years.

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frankieanne 11 years ago said:

I never heard of 10 year old beer! Yipes! :-D

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lovebreezy 11 years ago said:

P7O you'll have to find a beer batter recipe to use a third can on.

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Good4U 11 years ago said:

Sorry but beer does have an expiry date!!! It has gone bad by now it won't kill you but and the only place for what is left is down the drain:( You can use a can of ginger-ale and you won't find much of a difference in this recipe. You could also use a soda can and pour wine, apple juice or chicken broth into it too!

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