Bone in and skin on poultry is recommended for smoking because the skin and bones add much needed flavor and moisture.
Beer can chicken electric smoker recipes masterbuilt.
Place a whole chicken on top of your favorite can of beer.
Preheat smoker to 110 c.
This will keep the bird juicy while a barbecue rub and hickory wood chunks give it a delicious and smoky flavor.
You can use a masterbuilt electric smoker.
Combine all the dry rub ingredients in a bowl and mix.
Smoke chicken for about 3 to 4 hours or until the internal temperature of both the thigh and breast reach between 165 and 170 f.
When the smoker reaches 110 c put the chicken skin side up laid out as flat as possible on the rack.
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First there s the smoker.
Make sure the chicken is well coated with the mixture.
Preparing poultry in a masterbuilt smoker is a fairly easy process.
This smoked beer can chicken recipe is simple and easy.
Lightly oil the rack.
Make sure the beer can is completely covered by the chicken.
Smoked beer can chicken or root beer chicken if you prefer is one of those things that people love to do in the smoker or grill and while the science seems to indicate that the liquid isn t all that important it s super cool and as you know presentation and aesthetics plays a big part in the meal.
Let marinate in refrigerator until ready to cook.
Once cooked remove from heat and place onto a cutting board.
Make it in the masterbuilt or any other smoker.
With a crispy exterior and exceptionally moist meat this smoked beer can chicken will stand up to even your toughest critics.
I ve been doing these for years my family and friends love them and that s enough science.
Add about an inch of water or flavoured liquid in the water bowl.
Prepare the marinade by placing the chicken stock brandy lemon juice butter and 1 tablespoon of the dry rub into a small saucepan and warm gently until the butter melts then cool to room temperature.