Beer Can Chicken...Direct or in-Direct heat?

Uncle Phil · April 2006

It's been a while and I forgot. How should I do tonight's chicken?[p]Phil

Jason · April 2006

Uncle Phil,
I do Chickens direct

Eggin in Peoria · April 2006

I've done indirect and they came out delicious.

Jethro · April 2006

Jason,[p]I'll throw in another vote for direct, but would be shooked if people don't do it indirect as well.[p]Regards,
Jethro

Chubby · April 2006

<p />Uncle Phil,[p]I do them direct...but with a pieplate underneath
to catch the dripping juices!![p]Soooo...I do them sort'a direct...indirectly!![p]Chubby

egginator · April 2006

Jethro,[p]I've done both. With indirect you can use a drip pan spaced up off the plate setter. In theory, this way the drippings don't burn and you get less grease smoke. This is important if you are cooking during a burn ban.
Ed

Nessmuk · April 2006

Chubby,
Looks just like the fowl I cook...indirect.[p]I make sure the Spanek holds the neck are open. This becomes a flue for heat. Thus the birds cook inside out & outide in.[p]I cook at 225 to 250 with spritz once each hour...olive oil & apple juice are my favorite fluids.[p]

Chubby · April 2006

Nessmuk,[p]I agree !![p]Sometimes I simmer garlic and lemon peel in olive oil, (shove a few sprigs of rosemary inside the Spanek) and spritz like you're suggesting!![p]Outstanding...and a no brainer!![p]Also..I think the Small is a better Chicken cooker than
the other sizes![p]With the closer proximity to the sides...you get better browing and chrispier skin!![p]Evans

WooDoggies · April 2006

Chubby,[p]Very interesting that you've observed the small is a better chicken cooker than the other sizes... makes sense.
I will have to try it out and compare... with my Gratemates, of course. Thanks for the idea, pal.[p]juan

Chubby · April 2006

WooDoggies,[p]That has been my experience so far... anyway. [p]"Capitol Idea"... on the GrateMates, noooooo wonder I like you!![p]I'll be seeing you soon my friend![p]Be safe.[p]Evans[p]PS...Thanks for the pic by the way, I have it under super..double secret lockdown!!
Password required!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WooDoggies · April 2006

Chubby,[p]Your welcome but... uhm, what pic are you talking about?

terrafirmay · April 2006

Chubby,
Hey, Evans, you're supposed to have a can of beer under the chicken - - - otherwise it's a waste of a good chicken.[p]Dick

GrillMeister · April 2006

<p />Uncle Phil,[p]I do mine direct, but use a Poultry Pal, so it's quasi direct. The drippings go into the pan below, but you can fill it with beer and spices for flavor infusion. It's a pretty slick deal.[p]Cheers,[p]GM
[ul][li]See the Poulty Pal in action at the Texas Eggfest![/ul]

Chubby · April 2006

terrafirmay,[p]Point taken...[p]But I drank it instead!![p]Evans

jake42 · April 2006

<p />Uncle Phil,
I do mine direct.

Unknown · April 2006

<p />I do mine INDIRECT, and also with the pie plate for dripping.

Porkchop · April 2006

GrillMeister,
look! it's either praying or begging for mercy!!

GrillMeister · April 2006

Porkchop,[p]I thought it was a neat pic, especially with the steam coming up from the inside.[p]I think it's begging for a quick carving. The folk at PETA (People Eating Tasty Animals) agree. LOL

markh · April 2006

Chubby,[p]What temp to you cook your chicken at? [p]No grate mates in your pic? What's going on?[p]Mark

Chubby · April 2006

markh,[p]Hey stranger!![p]Loooong time no see!!!!!!!![p]Ok..well they're in there, the pieplate is resting in the GrateMates FireRing (suspending it over the fire).[p]I usually go 375,then let it run up to 400 degrees at the end.[p]I always use the Small for chicken as I think it's the best chicken cooker in the BGE lineup![p]Evans[p]Ps...you planning on Atlanta in the Fall?

markh · April 2006

Chubby,[p]Thanks for the help. Your chicken is beautiful. I'm learning the small, which operates different than the large. It takes proportionally more charcoal and takes longer to get up to 400 or so. [p]I am very happy with the grate mates, sure glad you talked me into them [p]I hope to see you in Atlanta in the fall,[p]Mark [p]

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