10 Reviews of John and Erin's Beer Butt Chicken / Beer Can

From: Audrey M

On Aug 12, 2003

Bravo! I have had so much fun this summer cooking various recipes to beer-butt chicken. This recipe was by far the best. I rubbed the spice in the both cavities, under the skin and on outside of chicken. I also placed a tablespoon of the rub inside the beer can omiting the sea salt in the beer. Misting the chicken was not only fun but such a great way to crisp up the skin. It only took 1 1/2 on my grill. I placed a large cookie sheet under the chicken to catch the drippings so that it would cause scorching to the meat while in my gas grill. The chicken needs to be 8" from the lid when cooking it on the grill. I also suggest placing an onion or potato in the neck cavity to keep the moisture in while grilling. I also purchased a beer-butt chicken holder at Walmart that keeps the chicken balanced and has a place for the beer can. I also would spray the can with nonstick cooking spray. When removing the chicken from the beer can, slowly twist but don't dip over because the beer is extremly hot. I would wear heat resistent rubber gloves. A true keeper in my house. Seved it with corn on the cob, sliced watermelon and Kozmic Blues' Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes #66315. MMmmmmm....gooood

From: GaylaV

On Jun 25, 2007

I have made a few Beer Butt Chicken recipes and this rates #1 with my family! I did not use the Chinese five spice but otherwise followed the recipe for the rub exactly. I used 2 small frying chickens and they took about 1 hour on indirect heat. I think it is the basting spray (which I applied with a brush) is what made the difference. Yum, can't wait for sandwiches!

From: sugarpea

On May 20, 2006

I made this knowing that I'm not a Chinese 5 spice powder fan but figured with only 1/2tsp it would be fine. It wasn't, but that's not the fault of the recipe. Dh enjoyed it. I made 1/2 a recipe of the spray-on basting liquid and that was just the right amount.

From: Pam D.

On Jun 27, 2004

This was my first ever "beer butt chicken" and it was wonderful. I used a special tripod that had a "plate" on the bottom for vegetables so I put some baby redskins and chopped onions on it. I cooked the whole thing over inderect heat for two hours and it was about 15 minutes too long for the chicken and 45 minutes to long for the veggies. But the flavor was to die for. I also think you can halve the amounts in the spray bottle. I had LOTS left over.

From: Bekeur

On Nov 19, 2006

Awesome tasting, we prepared this en mass this summer up at the cottage and everyone loved the flavor. We will definitely be trying this again, thanks for posting

From: Chef #186397

On May 19, 2006

This is awesome! Both my daughters (ages 8 and 10) loved it too.

From: mommyoffour

On Aug 15, 2007

This is very good. I did change it from "beer butt" to "orange soda butt" but other then that followed the recipe. We really liked the rub and then the spray put it over the top....delicious. I am having a bbq next weekend and this is going to be the main event. thank you for this delicious chicken recipe.....Stephanie

From: Nathan H

On Mar 7, 2009

Such a good recipe. The chicken was very flavourful and moist. I added a little Louisiana Hot Sauce to the spray for a little extra zing. I can't wait to make this recipe again. Thanks for posting.

From: Chef #RavenHaven

On Nov 12, 2007

Well I tried this recipe this weekend. I put the chicken in the oven and OMG what a delicious chicken it was. I was wondering how I can adopt this for turkey. This is a fantastic recipe. I used Chinese spices from a soup mix that I had because I did not have the Chinese 5 Spice Powder and it was still fantastice. Just the perfect balnce of sweet, salt and sour. The meat was so moist and tender. LLOVED IT RAVENHAVEN

From: Scrapbook Lori

On Dec 31, 2006

This was a very good recipe. The only changes we made were omitting Chinese 5 spice as we did not have it on hand, cooked chicken in oven instead of grill (too cold outside!), and we used a basting brush instead of spray. All in all, very tasty dinner! Thank you for sharing!