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Beer can chicken on the egg

Powak
Powak Posts: 1,412
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I'm thinking about trying a beer can chicken on the egg again. First time didn't come out so great. I'm used
to cooking these on the Webber and they always come out super on there but I don't see why the egg can't nail it too. First time I did it, I ran the egg about 350-375 with platesetter in, plate setter level. I'm enticing the idea of doing it raised, no platesetter. Any thoughts on beer can chickens? Egg temp and finish temp of meat? I don't bloody veins even if the breasts are at 165°.
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  • Meeeshigan22
    Meeeshigan22 Posts: 308
    First thing I cooked on the egg was beer can chicken, was always a favorite on the old grill. Ever since I discovered spatchcock chicken on here it's all I've done. Cooks faster, more evenly, and every bit as juicy and flavorful.

    375 raised direct or indirect, both are good.
    Highland, MI

    L BGE, Primo, and a KJ Jr
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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    I do mine direct at about 400* raised on an adjustable rig. Usually pull when the thigh hits 170*
    ~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan  - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    I have found that doing both spatchcock and beer can at 400 raised indirect to be the best for me.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • Powak
    Powak Posts: 1,412
    saluki2007 said:
    I have found that doing both spatchcock and beer can at 400 raised indirect to be the best for me.
    I gotta try that. I want my crispy skin too. Weber would get crispy skin even if the damn lid was practically balancing on top of the chicken.
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  • Powak
    Powak Posts: 1,412
    Do you need a hacksaw to do spatchcock?
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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    Powak said:
    Do you need a hacksaw to do spatchcock?
    Kitchen shears work great
    ~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan  - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • yljkt
    yljkt Posts: 799
    Powak said:
    Do you need a hacksaw to do spatchcock?
    A good pair of kitchen scissors [like the ones in a knife set] will cut the back bone out easily. 
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  • avibug
    avibug Posts: 172
    Re beer can chicken, I did two last weekend.  Raised indirect around 400. Came out great.  Worth reading the amazingribs.com article on this.  I've read it and still make chicken this way sometimes, but I stopped wasting beer and now just fill soda or beer cans with water.  
    Re spatchcock, +1 for good shears rather than using a knife.  
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    New York Chicago
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  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
    Plenty of people swear by it, I know a guy with 0 eggcessories who cooks this and loves it, 
    dial in your process and you will be fine.
    Seattle, WA
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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,232
    Meeeshigan22 said:
    First thing I cooked on the egg was beer can chicken, was always a favorite on the old grill. Ever since I discovered spatchcock chicken on here it's all I've done. Cooks faster, more evenly, and every bit as juicy and flavorful.

    375 raised direct or indirect, both are good.
    I can't believe this but I actually agree with @Meeeshigan22. Beer can is more of a production and a messier clean-up. Spatch is where it's at. 

    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    THEBuckeye said:
    Meeeshigan22 said:
    First thing I cooked on the egg was beer can chicken, was always a favorite on the old grill. Ever since I discovered spatchcock chicken on here it's all I've done. Cooks faster, more evenly, and every bit as juicy and flavorful.

    375 raised direct or indirect, both are good.
    I can't believe this but I actually agree with @Meeeshigan22. Beer can is more of a production and a messier clean-up. Spatch is where it's at. 

    I have two nephews that are OSU grads and I'm pretty sure they would shun you for this unforgivable action (or worse). I hope for your sake no other Buckeyes have come across this blasphemy.
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  • tgs2401
    tgs2401 Posts: 424
    I've tried it both ways and thought it tasted great either way. The beer can chicken sure presents better than the mutilated spatchcock chicken :)
    One large BGE in Louisville, KY.
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  • Gunnar
    Gunnar Posts: 2,307

    There's always options.....you could separate the white from the dark....

    LBGE      Katy (Houston) TX
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,228
    Gunnar said:

    There's always options.....you could separate the white from the dark....

    That's a transverse halfcock.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,232
    edited June 2016
    pgprescott said:
    THEBuckeye said:
    Meeeshigan22 said:
    First thing I cooked on the egg was beer can chicken, was always a favorite on the old grill. Ever since I discovered spatchcock chicken on here it's all I've done. Cooks faster, more evenly, and every bit as juicy and flavorful.

    375 raised direct or indirect, both are good.
    I can't believe this but I actually agree with @Meeeshigan22. Beer can is more of a production and a messier clean-up. Spatch is where it's at. 

    I have two nephews that are OSU grads and I'm pretty sure they would shun you for this unforgivable action (or worse). I hope for your sake no other Buckeyes have come across this blasphemy.
    @pgprescott , DId you see the Urban Women's Football Clinic video? He pulled a couple women up on stage w/ him because they were wearing blue. After verbally assaulting them he ordered them to drop and do push-ups. He then yelled at them some more than gave them both hugs. It was classic. 
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • GrillSgt
    GrillSgt Posts: 2,507
    Sorry but I need some help. First timer and I haven't figured out how to post a new topic. 

    Butterflied and bricked for me. 
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  • Spooner
    Spooner Posts: 12

    @GrillSg At the top of the page under the Search window click the Green Button that is labeled New Discussion. It starts a new topic.

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  • dougcrann
    dougcrann Posts: 1,129
    Just don't leave the beer can in the Egg during damp weather...I did....almost puked when I saw all the mold...
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    THEBuckeye said:
    pgprescott said:
    THEBuckeye said:
    Meeeshigan22 said:
    First thing I cooked on the egg was beer can chicken, was always a favorite on the old grill. Ever since I discovered spatchcock chicken on here it's all I've done. Cooks faster, more evenly, and every bit as juicy and flavorful.

    375 raised direct or indirect, both are good.
    I can't believe this but I actually agree with @Meeeshigan22. Beer can is more of a production and a messier clean-up. Spatch is where it's at. 

    I have two nephews that are OSU grads and I'm pretty sure they would shun you for this unforgivable action (or worse). I hope for your sake no other Buckeyes have come across this blasphemy.
    @pgprescott , DId you see the Urban Women's Football Clinic video? He pulled a couple women up on stage w/ him because they were wearing blue. After verbally assaulting them he ordered them to drop and do push-ups. He then yelled at them some more than gave them both hugs. It was classic. 
    I did not, but I'm a little surprised he gave them hugs. My nephews would have told them to get their a** back in line and do better next time. You guys (Buckeye fans) have a small issue with over zealous behavior. It borders on religion! 

    Sounds quite funny!
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  • cheeaa
    cheeaa Posts: 364
    I used to.like beer can chicken too. Then I did spatch and liked it way better. Now I do spatch direct and it's the best way to do chicken. Hands down. Try it and save the beer for u.  =)
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  • Powak
    Powak Posts: 1,412
    I gotta get some big ole meat scissors.
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  • Meeeshigan22
    Meeeshigan22 Posts: 308
    Powak said:
    I gotta get some big ole meat scissors.
    These work really well.

    https://www.amazon.com/J-A-Henckels-International-Kitchen-Shears/dp/B00023C6K2
    Highland, MI

    L BGE, Primo, and a KJ Jr
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