Beer Can Chicken

This is a simple recipe that combines two of my favorite things, beer and grilled food.

Ingredients

Large whole chicken (4 - 5 pounds)
3 - 4 tablespoons of rub
12oz can of beer

Directions

1. Remove excess fat and giblets from chicken.
2. Clean the chicken thoroughly and blot dry with a paper towel.
3. Apply the rub to the inside and out side of the chicken, you can also put rub under the skin covering the chicken breast.
4. Set the grill up for indirect grilling at a medium temperature.
5. Open the can of beer and drink the top inch.
6. Poke holes in the top of the can and add remaining rub to the beer.
7. Holding the chicken upright insert the beer can into the chicken’s cavity
8. Oil the grill and add any smoke wood.
9. Place the chicken on the grill, and spread the legs out to hold it upright.
10. Grill for 2 hours until fall-of-the-bone tender.
11. Let the chicken stand for 5 minutes before carving.