The Beer Can Chicken Experience

Last night, I decided to make beer can chicken for the first time. Don't ask me how I did it, but somehow it was a complete success! I had a few issues here and there, but the end result was an incredibly moist and deliciously spiced chicken. This will definitely become a new BBQ standard of mine, and everyone in attendance last night agreed that it was well worth the time and effort.

Here are the birds, gizzards removed, rinsed, and seasoned generously with a spicy chicken rub. I decided to take the easy route and just use a store bought rub. I'm a busy man, I don't have time to mix ingredients!

I did, however, have the time to place the chickens in hilarious poses for the camera. With the cans... in place, the birds are now ready for the grill!

Unfortunately, the grill was too small and I could not put the cover on properly. I had to rest the cover on top of the birds, leaving a small amount of space between the cover and the grill. I was afraid that this would result in the birds cooking unevenly, but luckily it didn't make a difference. In all the blogs I've read about beer can chicken, most people complained that they had a hard time balancing the chickens on the grill. I didn't have any problem at all, but I suppose it all depends on the size of the birds and how good you are with your hands. That's right.

Here's me, more posing for the camera and not really checking the chicken.

Here is the end result. Don't ask me why, but I love this picture. Once I took the chicken off the grill and into the house, the smell was amazing! I have never cooked a full chicken before, especially on a grill, and it was definitely a fun time. Just make sure you measure the grill before you buy your chickens. Or don't, because apparently it doesn't really matter.