Looking to try a beer can chicken this weekend on my woodwind and looking for advice.
Camp chef says to cook at 375 and Traeger says to cook at 425. #CoPilot
My goal is a chicken that’s juicy on the inside with crispy delicious skin. What has been the best experience for crispy skin?
Screw the can. Brining is your best bet for a shot at a juicy yard bird. If you’re smoking it, higher temp with a shorter cook time works best. Though 425 sounds a bit ridiculous. Good luck!
Mix in oil with your seasoning post marinade/brine. Spachcock indirect on the side of a hot grill. Beercan chicken is fine if you have more height than width on your grill & want to do multiple birds. Never had a dry bird with any method unless it was absurdly lean or I forget about it.
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Came apart in the end, though I dig quarters. Pretty big bird for spatchcocking I guess. Spatchcock is a method meant for smaller birds I believe. ‘Twas still yummy.
The aluminum can contains a plastic lining that is toxic with BPA’s when heated. No?
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Late to the party but temp is irrelevant. If you’re doing it right the beer and moisture will keep things nice and juicy on the inside while heat will crisp up the outside. I use
Obviously it hasn’t been cleaned and reseasoned but works great.
Plus using this you get a good amount of clean schmaltz.
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Cool tool. Weber makes a skinny stainless wire fixture if you want more sizzle.
@chinhaez For the BPA, lots of cans don’t have it anymore, but some still do. No idea on how heat reacts with it.
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For crispy skin on a beer can chicken, a cooking temperature of 425°F is typically recommended. However, cooking at 375°F for a longer time will result in a juicier inside. Experiment with both temperature settings and cooking times to see which yields the best result for your personal preference. By adjusting healthy cabbage recipes to beer-can chicken, you will create a perfect juicy taste you are looking for.
