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Spatchcock chicken! Quit wasting beers and try this method for cooking chicken

kwdriver
kwdriver Posts: 39
in Poultry
Hey hope you all like this video. Some of my friends keep hounding me about giving them help with their beer can chicken. I keep telling them to try this out that you end up with a far superior product. Let me know what you think. https://youtu.be/VGbJ4viJvWs
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  • pescadorzih
    pescadorzih Posts: 926
    Love doing them spatchcocked. I feel the meat has a more tender texture and is just as moist. Along with a nice crisp skin. :)
    SE PA
    XL, Lg, Mini max and OKJ offset
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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    Old news :) spatchcock rules the roost
    ~ 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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  • rockymountaineggster
    rockymountaineggster Posts: 113
    Nice! I won't go back to beer can after finding spatchcock, I have two going on in a few hours myself.
    Parker, Colorado
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  • jaydub58
    jaydub58 Posts: 2,167
    I spatchcock a minimum of twice a month.  The only way.
    John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon
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  • Cutconcrete1
    Cutconcrete1 Posts: 17
    Looks great! I've got two for tonight as well. But going to try them direct/raised at about 400 degrees. Hope mine come out that well. 
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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,678
    I've never understood the beer can chicken cooking method, to me the spatchcock method yields a superior bird.
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    Been doing spatchcock for a couple years now. I prefer to drink my beer!
                                                                
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    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • smbishop
    smbishop Posts: 3,061
    Fun video to watch.  I like to cook them raised direct, with the thighs flipped upside down and pointed toward the back of the Egg.  The Naked Whiz site has an article debunking the benefits of the beer in a beer can chicken, but their site is down right now...
    Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX.  2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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  • Marty_Huggins
    Marty_Huggins Posts: 41
    I've never heard of spatchcock chicken but seems like a lot of work for a chicken. I just do it the way Dr. BBQ does it. If it's good enough for him, it's good enough for me. Plus he's hilarious!
    Sumter. South Carolina
    Bring Your Broom, Cuz it's a mess
    Medium BGE, Weber Genesis, Weber Kettle
    2 Pugs (Muffins and Poundcakes)




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  • Jupiter Jim
    Jupiter Jim Posts: 3,351
    Yes only way to do a bird, I even cut out all the breast bones as it makes serving easier.

    I'm only hungry when I'm awake!

    Okeechobee FL. Winter

    West Jefferson NC Summer

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  • Teefus
    Teefus Posts: 1,259
    I've done plenty of beer can chicken, but now that I've discovered spatchcock I have no need to cook whole chicken any other way. It's quick, easy, and oh so tasty. I go indirect at about 375 to 400. Melt in your mouth tender in about an hour. 
    Michiana, South of the border.
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    Marty_Huggins said:
    I've never heard of spatchcock chicken but seems like a lot of work for a chicken. I just do it the way Dr. BBQ does it. If it's good enough for him, it's good enough for me. Plus he's hilarious!
    Spatchcock is the opposite of a lot of work.  Probably the fastest and easiest way to get er done 
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • Marty_Huggins
    Marty_Huggins Posts: 41
    johnnyp said:
    Marty_Huggins said:
    I've never heard of spatchcock chicken but seems like a lot of work for a chicken. I just do it the way Dr. BBQ does it. If it's good enough for him, it's good enough for me. Plus he's hilarious!
    Spatchcock is the opposite of a lot of work.  Probably the fastest and easiest way to get er done 
    well I'll have to try it then. 
    Sumter. South Carolina
    Bring Your Broom, Cuz it's a mess
    Medium BGE, Weber Genesis, Weber Kettle
    2 Pugs (Muffins and Poundcakes)




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  • Hntnhrd
    Hntnhrd Posts: 713
    I haven't tried spatchcock yet but instead of beer I use pineapple
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  • kwdriver
    kwdriver Posts: 39
    JRWhitee said:
    Been doing spatchcock for a couple years now. I prefer to drink my beer!
    I'm with you 100%. Although I'm braising some beef ribs in some choc milk stout right now. 
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  • kwdriver
    kwdriver Posts: 39

    Hntnhrd said:
    I haven't tried spatchcock yet but instead of beer I use pineapple
    Save the pineapple juice for your rum drink. Give this method a try and you'll never go back. 
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  • berndcrisp
    berndcrisp Posts: 1,166

    Let me paraphrase from a while ago:

    'The chicken insulates the beer can, thus it doesn't get hot enough to 'steam' and moisten the bird before the desired finish bird temp.'  160-180 vs. 212 or more.

    Spatchcock rules!

    Hood Stars, Wrist Crowns and Obsession Dobs!


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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,678
    berndcrisp said:

    Let me paraphrase from a while ago:

    'The chicken insulates the beer can, thus it doesn't get hot enough to 'steam' and moisten the bird before the desired finish bird temp.'  160-180 vs. 212 or more.

    Spatchcock rules!

    At the risk of overplaying my hand as an amateur scientist, I'm going to agree with you. That is my thoughts exactly. The beer never gets hot enough to generate any steam or impart any flavor to the bird. I don't know where this whole beer can chicken deal got started. It certainly looks impressive and has a ritual feel to it getting the bird ready for the grill, but I don't buy into it.
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