beer butt chicken

kim

Any recommendations as to which 1)roaster 2)broiler-fryer to use. I have always prefered the "look" of a roaster but I believe I have seen that most people use fryers.

Unknown

kim,[p]Fryer, and it has to do with the size of the birds... (smaller) But, I don't remember the real reason, other than they are smaller....

Gfw

<p />kim, If you look real close at the bird, you'll see my favorite... an empty beer can. That's how it got it's name and it works about pefect.

[ul][li]Beer Butt Chicken[/ul]

Car Wash Mike

kim,
A roaster would be fine. I use the same method for 6-7 lb. turkey breasts. Always tender and juicy.
If you haven't cooked one yet be carefull of the hot beer in the can or what ever you use.[p]CWM

Bordello

kim,
Your question got me to asking myself what is the difference so I have been searching. I will try to post a link to the information I found that might be of help to someone. (I did not know that chickens are graded, now I will look for the grading when I shop)
New Bob
[ul][li]about chickens[/ul]

Car Wash Mike

New Bob,
Was in the grocery biz for years been out for a few. Chickens have always been graded by missing parts. A wing, A leg, or a partial breast always got a grade of C. I think the roaster vrs. fryer is weight.
Again don't now for sure but think so.
What you cooking this weekend?
I headed for steaks on Sat. and misc. for the Chiefs on Sunday.[p]CWM

Gfw

Car Wash Mike, I've never been in the grocery business, but I've always had a hard time seeing the difference between a large "fryer" and a small "roaster"... you may definately be onto something! [p]Or, maybe when the fryers get too big, they call them roasters :~}[p]Have a great evening[p]

Car Wash Mike

Gfw,
The fine line of profitabilty is so small in the grocery biz that some people do it.
I never did , but my competitors did. I was cutting meat at the age of 13.
Again. I don't know for sure what was going on but???
Going to send you a recipe for Kabobs, your River City Jerky still is tops on my short list.
Life is good.[p]CWM

Gfw

<p />Car Wash Mike, I'll watch for the recipe. Over the last few months, Ive expanded my cooking a little. If you like oriental, try the following:[p]What to do first...
1.5 lbs butterfly pork chops cut into 1/2 inch cubes
Marinate the pork in a sealed plastic bag. The marinate is about 3+ tablespoons of Crown Royal (or equivalent). I start the marinate about noon for a 5:30pm cook.

Prepare...
1 red bell pepper - chopped
1 bunch green onions - chopped
1 small/medium yellow onion chopped
1 carrot - grated and chopped

Other ingredients...
1 20oz can of pineapple tidbits
Some corn starch
Some flour

Mix the following as the sauce...
3 tbsp tomato paste
6 tbsp red wine vinegar
4 tbsp water
1/8 cup soy sauce
the juice from the can of pineapple

Place a beaten egg in a bowl. Add the pork cubes and mix well. All the cubes should be coated with the egg. Sprinkle the coated cubes with the flour until all the cubes have a little flour coating.

I use a Wok with about 1/2 to 3/4 inch of vegetable oil heated to a point that when a pork cube is added, it bubbles. I typically make the pork in two or three batches cooking for about two minutes before removing. [p]When all the pork is cooked, drain the oil from the wok. Add the vegetables and stir fry. Add the pork cubes and the sauce followed by the pineapple. As the mixture heats use the corn starch to thicken the sauce.

Serve with rice and have fun! Makes enough for about 3-4 people.[p]All good food doesn't just come from the egg, but I still BBQ about 4 nights a week :~}[p]
Gfw

[ul][li]Gfw's BBQ[/ul]

RRP

Gordon, That recipe looks good! I've printed it out and will try it for sure. BTW folks, if you want another wonderful recipe from Gordon for those "non-BGE" nights try his killer stuffed green pepper recipe!

Bordello

Car Wash Mike,
I just put some rub on my butt, ÖÖÖ will egg it either tomorrow or Sat. chicken breast I think on Sun.
Hope you enjoy the game,
Cheers,
New Bob