Beer can chicken?

[Timmytree]

Anyone tried it? I spotted a recipe yesterday and decided to give it a go. Basically marinade a whole chicken in whatever you fancy, get a large tin of beer, drink half of it and push the tin into the body cavity, stand it on end and roast it. Looking brilliant! A huge pan of spuds and various vegetables Mediterranean style with masses of garlic, thyme and sage.

[Raj]

Cant put my finger on it but there is something very wrong about that picture of a bird with a can up its ····

[wastrel]

Tim, I thought you were winding us up with this until I googled it, fair play mate, apparently you can use a can of cider too, never thought I`d learn to love the name Thatcher(s) but there you go! I`ll give it a try next week, cheers pal.

[GrandadG]

Looks tasty Tim
I do hope it wasn't "Houdini" or one of your other "girls"

[james79]

Looks like a plan I'm pretty sure Weber charge a fortune for a similar contraption to use with their BBQs. One thing I really must take issue with is describing the item in the picture as a "tin of BEER" when it clearly isn't!!!!

[Sake-san]

You are quite correct James, an insult to a fine bird, only ever use Old Speckled Hen or in an emergency and with some virgin (naturally) olive oil lubrication and a firm grip up the other end Bishops Finger!
Sounds good Tim, am going to give it a go soonest.

[Timmytree]

It was bloody gorgeous!
I'm going to experiment with different stuff in the tin besides beer or lager. I reckon something infused with sweet chilli and ginger might be good, pineapple juice might be another option. I think par cooked like this then cut in half and finished on the BBQ would be winner.
The vegetables were lovely, Morgan and I ate ourselves to a standstill, not even bothered with tea or supper tonight.

[Blackbaronfish]

Just dont go putting a tin of beans in there without opening it

BBF

[gdavison]

It was bloody gorgeous!
I'm going to experiment with different stuff in the tin besides beer or lager. I reckon something infused with sweet chilli and ginger might be good, pineapple juice might be another option. I think par cooked like this then cut in half and finished on the BBQ would be winner.
The vegetables were lovely, Morgan and I ate ourselves to a standstill, not even bothered with tea or supper tonight.

good plan we do this regularly .. experiment with ciders and stouts as well .. a great way to BBQ a chicken too