BEER CAN CHICKEN IN THE
CROCK-POT
 
1 (3 to 5 lb.) whole chicken
1 (12 oz.) can beer (your choice; light or dark)
chicken and poultry rub (Lawry's or make your own)
aluminum foil
olive oil
4 garlic cloves

Wash and dry chicken (remove neck and gizzard pouch). Rub olive oil on entire bird then put rub on bird.

Take your can of beer and open it with the drink spout to the top. Allow the beer to flow past that level so that when inserted sideways into the bird it will not leak into cavity (i.e. drink some beer!)

Mince garlic cloves and put into the beer can. Make some small balls with the aluminum foil (about the size of a small lime) and cover the bottom of the Crock-Pot. Insert the beer can into the bird and place on the aluminum balls (take care to ensure the can is rotated properly so the spout of the beer can is up top).

Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours 6 (do not peek as you will loose the steam that has accumulated from the beer and this will increase your cook time).

There are many variations to this as to the rubs and seasoning so have fun!

Submitted by: Anonymous

recipe reviews
Beer Can Chicken in the Crock-Pot
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 Grace (South Carolina) says:
This recipe is a classic and will not disappoint. I made it with a light beer and it was perfect! The meat came out very tender and the flavor of the beer infused into the chicken beautifully keeping everything nice and moist. I would definitely make this again.

 

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