John and Erin's Beer Butt Chicken / Beer Can Recipe

Name: John and Erin's Beer Butt Chicken / Beer Can
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -5 lbs chicken; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 1 tablespoon sea salt; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; 1 (12 ounce) can beer; 2 cups orange juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

4 -5 lbs chicken
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 (12 ounce) can beer
2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1
Mix dry ingredients together and rub chicken inside and out.
2
Open can of beer, pour half into a spray bottle and add orange juice, olive oil and vinegar to spray bottle.
3
Insert the can into the cavity of the chicken.
4
With the chicken resting on the can, cook for about 2 hours over medium-hot grill with grill cover on spray chicken with the basting spray while cooking.
5
When done, carefully lift the chicken off the grill and remove the can-- be careful, liquid is HOT!

317

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -5 lbs chicken, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, 1 tablespoon sea salt, and more.

Yes, John and Erin's Beer Butt Chicken / Beer Can falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

John and Erin's Beer Butt Chicken / Beer Can

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