First Beer Can Chicken

[sweet_magnolia]

Finally getting some time to smoke. It's really been a while....

Picked up a small chicken and thought I'd try a beer can chicken for the first time Saturday afternoon. Nothing fancy here, no brine either...just plain and simple.

Chicken was rubbed with butter and Plowboy's Yardbird Rub bought from Bubba's store.



And no fancy beer...just Budweiser.

Going in.....


A little thin blue from Bertha...


Here it is just as I was getting ready to take it off. I ran the smoker at 300 - 350 most of the time using hickory and some alder wood. The skin was just fine.



Served with fresh green beans, potatoes, and Silver Queen corn all bought that morning at the Farmer's Market. Not a good plated picture as we were running late...had a music festival to get to that was 2 hours away.



The chicken was so moist and juicy. This rub is becoming one of my favorites, although some day, I'll try making my own. I've also never brined before....before I get slammed for not doing so, I will say that I WILL try that next time

Thanks for checking out my chicken!

[wutang]

I'll take some dark meat please. Nice looking bird.

[Kingudaroad]

Looks very juicy. Glad your getting some smoke time!!

[Zeeker]

Very nice job on that bird... I'll have 1 bird and 4 beers please...

[grothe]

Great lookin bird there Becky!
Budweiser is fancy enough for me....real nice job!

[Slanted88]

Great lookin bird.....I like the simpliciy of a beer can, with a chicken on it & a cold one minding the smoke!

[roadrunr]

That is a sweet looking yardbird Becky. Skin looks just right. Guess my invite got lost in the mail huh?

[erain]

nice lookin chick on the can there Mags!!! awesome how nice and moist they are... very very nice

[Uncle-Honky]

Very nice job on that bird... I'll have 1 bird and 4 beers please...

man y'all took the words right outta my mouth! Again Becky, that is a fine looking yard bird. Great smoke and plate 'o goodies!
I also must say, way to pull up the force field, against any potential slams

[sweet_magnolia]

Thanks, everyone. I had some leftovers that I'm trying to decide what to do with now.

[Capt Dan]

Looks great, can't believe its your first. Looks to me like you are an old pro at beer butt chix!

[erain]

Thanks, everyone. I had some leftovers that I'm trying to decide what to do with now.

enchiladas..... just a thought

[Richtee]

That's a beauty bird Sweet- no where to go but better eh!

[Bbqgoddess]

Becky!
It came out perfect!!
Your skin came out looking good too! very nice job there!!

[sweet_magnolia]

Thanks again, y'all!

Looks great, can't believe its your first. Looks to me like you are an old pro at beer butt chix!

Thanks, Dan! Considering that I haven't even been smoking for a year yet, I really appreciate that!

enchiladas..... just a thought

I am thinking the same, Erain....especially after seeing Kingudaroad's enchiladas.