Smoked Beer-Can Chicken

Bbq · 180 min · Chicken · gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, high-protein

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Ingredients

• 4.5 lb whole chicken
• 1 can of lager beer
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 3 chunks apple wood chunks

Method

1. Pat the chicken dry and season inside and out with a rub of brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Open the beer, pour out half, and lower the chicken cavity over the can so the bird stands upright.
3. Set the smoker to 300°F with apple wood chunks and stand the chicken on the grate.
4. Smoke until the breast reaches 160°F and the thigh reaches 175°F, about 2.5 hours.
5. Carefully lift off the can and rest the chicken 15 minutes before carving.

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