Beer Can Chicken Recipe On A Charcoal Grill
The cooking time for this 6 12 lb whole chicken.
Beer can chicken recipe on a charcoal grill. Sep 12 2006 Cover the grill and cook the chicken until fall-off-the-bone tender 2 hours. Jun 14 2018 Position the chicken on the low-heat side of the grill using the beer can and legs to keep it sturdy. If using charcoal add 10 to 12 fresh coals per side and the remaining wood chips after 1 hour.
BEST when chicken cooks 1 12 hours - check visually after about 12 hour and rotate the chicken in a half circle to cook evenly should brown slowly and evenly. Cover and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160F at the meaty part of the leg about 45 minutes. Remove chicken and wrap in aluminum foil or butcher paper allowing to rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
ARRANGE chicken on beer can allow the two legs to form two sides of tripod so chicken is stable picture. Dec 02 2013 Place the beer can in the OLD SMOKEY BEER CAN CHICKEN HOLDER and slide the chicken over the beer can. In this easy cooking video I make a beer can or beer butt chicken on my 22 12 inch Weber Charcoal grill.
Place chicken over indirect heat using the legs and beer can to support the chicken on the grill Cover grill and allow chicken to cook undisturbed for one hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Remove from grill and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Place assembly on grill with medium heat or oven set about 350F. If youre using charcoal you may need to add more to maintain heat.
Place a small onion or potato in the neck opening to trap steam. Place the chicken at the center of the grill on top of the beer can with the chicken legs and beer can holding it up. Cook 1-2 hours until done.
