We grilled chicken last night, and it turned out to be the best I have ever
had-Beer Can Chicken. With it we had baked potatoes, corn on the cob, and Ranch
style beans.

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Beer Can Chicken with Memphis Rub

Recipe By : Barbecue Bible
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken Grilling

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 (4 to 5 lb) whole chicken
3 Tablespoons Memphis Rub
1 1/2 cups mesquite chips, soaked in water 1 hr
and drained
1 (12oz) can beer

Remove and discard fat inside body cavities of chicken. Remove giblets and
set aside for another use. Rinse chicken inside and out, under cold running
water, then drain and blot dry, inside and out, with paper towels. Sprinkle 1
tbl. Memphis Rub inside body and neck cavities, then rub another tbl. on skin of
bird. If you wish, rub another 1/2 tbl. betwee skin and flesh of bird.
Refrigerate covered while you prepare the grill.
Set up grill for indirect grilling, placing a drip pan in center. If using
charcoal, heat it to med. If using a gas grill, place wood chips in smoker box
(or wrap in foil and place on heat source( and preheat grill to high; when smoke
appears, lower heat to med.
Pop tab on beer can. Using a "church key" can opener, make 6 or 7 hole in top
of can. Pour out top inch of beer, then spoon remaining dry rub through holes
into beer. Holding chicken upright, with opening of body cavity down, insert
beer can into cavity. When ready to cook, if using charcoal, toss half the wood
chips on the coals. Oil grill grate. Stand chicken up in center of grate, over
the drip pan. Spread out the legs to form a sort of tripod to support bird.
Cover grill and cook chicken until fall off the bone tender, 2 hrs. If using
charcoal, add 10-12 fresh coals per side and remaining wood chips after an hr.
Using tongs, lift bird to a cutting board or platter, holding a large metal
spatula underneath beer can for support. Let stand 5 min. before carving meat
off upright carcass.

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* Exported from MasterCook *

Memphis Rub

Recipe By : Barbecue Bible
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Rubs Grilling

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup paprika
1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons flavor enhancer -- optional
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 to 3 tsp cayene

Combine all ingred. in a jar; twist the lid on airtight and shake to mix. Store
away from heat and light for as long as 6 months. Makes about 1/2 cup, enough
for 6-8 lbs. of meat, poultry or seafood.

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