GARBAGE CAN DINNER 
20 sweet corn in husk
20 potatoes
20 carrots
20 onions
Cabbage, one wedge per person
Smoked sausage, 10 to 12 lbs.
2 cans beer
1 can water

Purchase a new garbage can and wash out with a bleach and water mixture. Pull husk down and remove the silk from the corn, then wrap husk around corn and stand on end in garbage can. Scrub potatoes and carrots and put on top of the corn. Next onions, cabbage and smoked sausage.

Pour 2 cans of beer and one can water over the top. Secure garbage can lid. Build a charcoal fire and place can on coals. Do not remove lid. After you notice steam coming out from under lid, cook about two hours.

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Garbage Can Dinner
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 Janet Lewis (Kentucky) says:
My dad made this almost every summer. Question. Can chicken or other meat be used?
 #183756
 Cooks.com replies:
Hi Janet,

You could use chicken, but ham or smoked sausage adds a smoky flavor that you might miss. Try adding a flavorful chicken broth and some herbs to the broth.

We recommend using an extra large pot such as a turkey fryer instead of a garbage can! :)

-- CM

 

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