Beer-Can Chicken

Half the fun is the funky presentation—but the extra-juicy meat and crispy skin don’t hurt either.
Beer-Can Chicken
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OK, here it is. The master recipe for the ur-beer-can chicken, the showstopper that will dazzle your family and friends. If you’ve never made beer-can chicken before, start here, and once you’ve nailed the basic procedure, there’s no limit to its variations.

Note: Use soda or fruit juice instead of beer. Substitute the rubs to season the chicken or use your favorite commercial rub. As you can see, the possibilities are endless.

Steven Raichlen
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