Here's one, there are several other varieties out there. I think you can use seasonings of your choice, its the cooking method that makes it so good. David BEER CAN CHICKEN This odd recipe makes some of the most moist, succulent, flavorful barbecued chicken I've ever tasted. The secret: an open can of beer is inserted into the cavity of the bird, which is cooked upright on the grill. Besides being incredibly tender, the bird makes a great conversation piece. The recipe was inspired by the Bryce Boar Blazers, a barbecue team from Texas I met at the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. The proper beverage? Beer, of course. 1 large whole chicken (4 to 5 pounds) 3 tablespoons Memphis Rub* or your favorite dry barbecue rub 1 can (12 ounces) beer 1. Remove and discard the fat just inside the body cavities of the chicken. Remove the package of giblets, and set aside for another use. Rinse the chicken, inside and out, under cold running water, then drain and blot dry, inside and out, with paper towels. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the rub inside the body and neck cavities, the rub another 1 tablespoon all over the skin of the bird. If you wish, rub another 1/2 tablespoon of the mixture between the flesh and the skin. Cover and refrigerate the chicken while you preheat the grill. 2. Set up the grill for indirect grilling** placing a drip pan in the center. If using a charcoal grill, preheat it to medium. If using a gas grill, place all the wood chips in the smoker box and preheat the grill to high; then, when smoke appears, lower the heat to medium. 3. Pop the tab on the beer can. Using a "church key" style can opener, make 6 or 7 holes in the top of the can. Pour out the top inch of beer, then spoon the remaining dry rub through the holes into the beer. Holding the chicken upright, with the opening of the body cavity down, insert the beer can into the cavity. 4. When ready to cook, if using charcoal, toss half the wood chips on the coals. Oil the grill grate. Stand the chicken up in the center of the hot grate, over the drip pan. Spread out the legs to form a sort of tripod, to support the bird. 5. Cover the grill and cook the chicken until fall-off-the-bone tender, 2 hours. If using charcoal, add 10 to 12 fresh coals per side and the remaining wood chips after 1 hour. 6. Using tongs, lift the bird to a cutting board or platter, holding the metal spatula underneath the beer can for support. (Have the board or platter right next to the bird to make the move shorter. Be careful not to spill hot beer on yourself.) Let stand for 5 minutes before carving the meat off the upright carcass. (Toss the beer can out along with the carcass.) *Memphis Rub 1/4 cup paprika 1 tablespoon firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons accent (MSG; optional) 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 to 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Combine all the ingredients in a jar, twist the lid on airtight, and shake to mix. Store away from heat or light for up to six months. Makes about 1/2 cup. Enough for 4 to 6 racks of ribs. ** Indirect grilling on a Charcoal Grill: To set up you grill for indirect grilling, light the coals. When they are blazing red, use tongs to transfer them to opposite sides of the grill, arranging them in two piles. Some grills have special half-moon-shaped baskets to hold the coals at the sides; others have wire fences that hook onto the bottom gate. Let the coals burn until they are covered with a thin layer of gray ash. Set the drip pan in the center of the grill, between the mounds of coals. Place the food on the grate over the drip pan, and cover the grill. YouÂll need to add about 10 to 12 fresh briquettes to each side after an hour of cooking. If you want to add a smoke flavor, add 1 to 2 cups of presoaked wood chips, or 2 to 4 chunks, to the coals just before you start to cook, and again whenever you replenish the coals. Serves 4 to 6. The Barbecue Bible Steven Raichlen Workman Publishing

"Posted by lindac ------I have eaten a lot of chickens that were cooked by perching them on beer can, noticed no ill effects. You must remember the inside of the chicken keeps the beer can at about 220 degrees. Certainly no worse than binder clips on your bacon or dremel drilled lobster. " Let me first say that I agree with you totally. No one has dropped dead right after eating beer can chicken, and the temperature cannot go above boiling temperature as long as it is touching water. Let me also say that, I wrap alum foil on the beer can just for myself. No one has to follow my example. I do it because I will never allow my food to be cooked in contact with a non-food grade finish, especially not to children. The part that's in contact with water may be lower than boiling point, but the part that's not in contact will reach 350 to 450 degrees in an oven. How long would it take to wrap alum foil on a beer can? 5 seconds? BTW, FYI, my cutter for lobster is a stainless steel cutter, and the bacon clips are of a gunmetal finish, not paint. You of course will also notice in the photo that, I also have stainless steel clips. As usual, I appreciate your concern. dcarch

I saw this on Paula, so I made it..pretty good too! I did use one entire roast chicken. Chicken Boudine Ingredients 2 cups cooked egg noodles 2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup dry sherry 4 cups chopped cooked chicken 3 cups grated sharp cheese, your choice, divided 1 (2 1/4-ounce) package slivered almonds, toasted 1/4 cup drained, chopped pimentos 1 (4-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained Salt and pepper Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss together the noodles, soup, broth, and sherry. Add the chicken, 2 cups of the cheese, the almonds, pimento, mushrooms, and salt and pepper, to taste, and toss gently to combine. Transfer the mixture to a greased 13 by 9 by 2-inch casserole and top with the remaining cup of cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly.

I like beer by itself :-), but also use it to make beer bread and in chili and a French Dip sandwich recipe. Beer is good for you! From the link below: Over the years, scientists have uncovered a number of health benefits in beer. The beverage contains folate, for example, which helps prevent cancer and reduces the risk of birth defects. Beer can also limit kidney stones and gallstones. And it can lower the risk of late-onset diabetes. "The list," Bamforth said, "goes on and on." Scientists have long known that beer also contains silicon, which strengthens bones in animal studies and has been linked with higher bone-mineral density in people. Cheers!!! Here is a link that might be useful: Discovery.com: Beer and healthy bones