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Beer-can chicken is quite popular these days. It's an easy no-brainer recipe for a slow-roasted flavorful chicken. The open can becomes a prop for the whole chicken which can be cooked on a slow-fire grill or in the oven. As the bird heats, so does the liquid in the can, creating a plume of steam into the interior of the chicken. The result is a moist and flavorful chicken. If you don't want to use beer, you can use the same method with a standard vegetable can filled with fruit juice or broth with spices. If you have the cooking space, the same method can be used for a turkey using a larger can. Beer-can chicken is a recipe that is sure to elicit conversation. Do not expect to have any leftovers!

Beer-Can Chicken Recipe

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July 6, 2007 at 5:01 pm
(1) Omar Nafal says:

It’s nothing new maybe to you guys it is…My grandmother used to do it with a bottle the old coca cola bottle the 1/2 liter to be exact! She used to use some broth, Olive Oil, and Italian herbs Man was it good!!try it!

June 16, 2008 at 9:45 pm
(2) al says:

you can use any flavor of soda as long as its regular no diet. apple cider is best,apple juice is good also. use with a bbq rub or cajun rub

December 30, 2009 at 7:35 pm
(3) unsureawary says:

Informative update I actually didn’t know that! Its good to see you updating this even during these tough economic times.
Sarah, site admin, fellow blogger.

January 10, 2010 at 8:31 am
(4) Nelienonrog says:

Great read, I learned a lot!
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