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Beer can chicken question

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edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
Is there a rule of thumb regarding how long a beer can chicken will take to cook? For example, I have a 7 pound bird. How many minutes per pound should I allow.
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  • Richard
    Richard Posts: 698
    Martini Man,
    You are probably looking at 1 1/2 hours at 350 indirect. Check juices around thigh for clear running. Sure you don't have a small turkey?

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  • Bucky Buckshot
    Bucky Buckshot Posts: 100
    Martini Man,
    I don't think there is a rule of thumb for cooking a beer can chicken, a lot would depend on the temp. of your egg etc. I would guess though about an hour and a half would be fairly close. Personally I prefer the spachcock method as it is faster and in my humble opinion, just as good. Either way I would do it indirect with a drip pan. Good luck, Bucky
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  • Darnoc
    Darnoc Posts: 2,661
    Martini Man,
    Looks like you have a roasting chicken there.I would say 1 1/2 to 2 hrs.Use your polder or instant read probe,breast 160 leg thigh 180 degrees and pull.Cook indirect.
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  • ronbeaux
    ronbeaux Posts: 988
    darnoc,
    I tried to beer butt a baking hen one time. Looked great but would actually bounch it was so tough!

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  • Darnoc
    Darnoc Posts: 2,661
    ronbeaux,
    I know the feeling.To me, fryers ore the best way to go.If you need more meat,cook two or three.I dont think a roasting chicken will ever see my Egg again.Those small guys in my book have a lot more flavor.
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  • ronbeaux
    ronbeaux Posts: 988
    darnoc,
    Ditto!
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  • Unknown
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    Martini Man,
    I have grilled many a Beer can Chicken. I think Chicken from your butcher vs. Grocery store is the best option. Also keep in mind that you can use Apple juice, Wine, O.J., or even Ginger ale for your liquid. Gives you a way to produce different flavors for one way of cooking. Just give me a beer can chicken with a jar of Bone Suckin' Sauce and you won't hear a peep out of me for an hour!
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