Beer can chicken on Weber BBQ by Theo Michaels

Beer Can Chicken barbecued on Weber Mastertouch BBQ!
How to make beer can chicken on the Weber Mastertouch. Courtesy of Weber!
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BBQ beer can chicken - I was first introduced to this Australian creation by my mate Adam who does a mean beer can bird on his BBQ and decided it was time for me to give it go...sort of...
After receiving my lovely shiny new Weber Mastertouch BBQ courtesy of Weber for opening their showroom and contributing to their new BBQ book (more on that another day!) I was super keen to try out the Weber BBQ Beer Can Chicken using the Weber chicken roasting thingy-ma-bob.
Check out my video recipe of my barbecued beer can chicken on the Weber Mastertouch.
As many of you might know I am extremely loyal to my trusty TheoCooks Greek BBQ...
...but gastronomic monogamy has never been my thing so I had a long chat with my Greek rotisserie BBQ and explained that I wanted an open relationship..
Luckily old faithful agreed so I fired up my Weber BBQ, speared my chicken on their new chicken roasting contraption and let's just say the rest is history.
The Weber BBQ is incredibly easy to cook on and in this instance took position as an outdoor oven opposed to a BBQ.
The general idea of BBQ beer can chicken is to keep the chicken moist with the steam generated from the beer/wine in the can. Equally, the can gets super hot cooking the chicken from the inside as well as the outside.
Cooking times will vary depending on the size of your chicken.
BBQ Beer can chicken is a fairly straight forward process but here's a few tips I found out after using my Weber BBQ.
Tops tips on the Weber Mastertouch BBQ:
Don't open the lid. Once you've stuck your bird into the BBQ keep the lid closed as you lose a lot of heat when you open the lid and being charcoal when the heat runs out, the heat runs out. So keep it closed as much as possible.
If you want a smoky BBQ flavour add some wood chips to the charcoal to help get the smoke going.
If you are adding vegetables to the chicken roaster - add them at least 45 mins before you expect to finish cooking the chicken (it's much easier to cook and reserve opposed to having them not cooked enough).
Have a pair of oven gloves to hand!
Some notes on cooking Beer Can Chicken in general!:
The beer can chicken recipe I've noted below is based on using the Weber chicken roaster, however, you can do exactly the same on a regular BBQ with an actual can of beer (as my mate Adam does!) and it comes out great!
You're using 'indirect heat' so if using charcoal, get them nice and hot and then place them in a ring so the chicken is not directly above the charcoal.
You need a BBQ with a lid for this recipe!
BBQ Beer Can Chicken Recipe:
Ingredients:
1 large chicken
1/2 glass white wine
Handful of herbs (bay leaf, rosemary, sage, etc.)
1 bulb garlic
Variety of vegetables (sweet potatoes, broccoli, parsnips, tomatoes, etc.)
Olive oil
Seasoning
Method:
Preparation - get the coals on and then close the lid to reach a temperature of minimum 200c
Fill the Weber 'can' about halfway with white wine, the herbs and 4 cloves garlic (or if cooking this on a regular BBQ open a can of beer, take a swig :).
Place the chicken over the 'beer can' so it is standing upright.
Drizzle some olive oil and seasoning over the chicken.
Place the entire chicken roaster or the actual beer can with the chicken onto the grill ensuring the chicken is not directly above the coals. Or if using a gas BBQ turn on the side flames and leave the center flame off.
Close the lid and let the BBQ cook at around 180c-200c for an hour, then place the vegetables around the chicken roaster, close the lid and let the chicken cook for another 30 minutes before checking if it's done.
Remove the chicken once cooked*, cover with foil and rest while the vegetables finish cooking.
To make the sauce, combine the leftover wine in the 'beer can' to any drippings caught in the drip tray or with the juices of the chicken once it has rested for a quick sauce (spoon out any oil).
Remove the vegetables once cooked, drizzle over the sauce and serve!
Goes well with another cold beer and lots of friends! Check out my other BBQ recipes for lots more ideas!
*Cooked Chicken - If you have a meat thermometer you want an internal temperature of the chicken of 65c when you take the chicken off the BBQ but it must reach an internal temperature of 75c once rested (measure at the thickest part - the thigh is usually a good spot). Alternatively you want the juices to run clear (no sign of blood) when pricked with a knife (again, in the thigh).
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[@s0cketman247]

Great video man. Love me some beer can chicken!

[@georgegoddard9636]

Theo, thoroughly enjoyed this video. The combination of your sense of humor, your accent and a great looking dish had me smiling all the way through. Thanks

[@TheoMichaelsCooks]

George, thanks a million for your comment - always great to receive positive feedback! Please share! :)

[@dwaynewladyka577]

That is a very impressive looking Weber BBQ. An equally impressive looking dish. Looks so good!

[@TheoMichaelsCooks]

Thanks Dwayne! Great to hear from you and yes, loooove my new Weber! Courtesy of Weber for opening one of their showrooms so no complaints from me! The beercan works really well - will keep you posted on some new recipes soon!

[@caseyj5597]

+Theo Michaels (TheoCooks) How did you open the store? Not quite sure what you mean

[@benhanbury]

Great recipe! Gonna try this one out. Cheers!

[@TheoMichaelsCooks]

Hey Ben I hope you do! Let me know how you get on!

[@WillsATMOsphere]

Just persuaded me to get a touchmaster. great vid dude

[@Hammertime054]

Hi Theo, looks really good mate, tasty stuff there, thanks for the good recipes 👍

[@TheoMichaelsCooks]

Always a pleasure John! Once the weather brightens up I'll be pumping out a few more bbq videos - which I hope you like!

[@mckeon1960]

How much did you have vents open and what yeh on did you run it at please looks great

[@TheoMichaelsCooks]

sorry for the delay Ann, I had the vents open about half way at the bottom and ran it at about 180c

[@mckeon1960]

@@TheoMichaelsCooks thank you

[@chrissNyC]

Can't wait to try this One question.. should i season the chicken before putting it in the beer can cooker?

[@TheoMichaelsCooks]

Chris S hi Chris, I would season at every stage! Seasoning before putting it on will give it real depth of flavour.. maybe a little olive oil and then rub some salt, pepper, crushed garlic, etc over it and inside.. good luck!

[@BottomThe]

How long was the chicken on the grill for?

[@TheoMichaelsCooks]

Hi, I cooked the chicken for just over an hour, but depending on heat, size of the chicken etc, it can vary. If its a small chicken (1.2kg) then just over an hour, for a larger chicken more like 90 mins. To be fair, because the chicken is steaming from the inside leaving it a little longer will be fine and won't dry it out.. Good luck!

[@jonnybillzz]

Calls it beer can chicken, proceeds to use wine, cmon

[@clanrocks137]

Do you close the vents underneath before you cook and only keep the top vent open?

[@TheoMichaelsCooks]

Hi Steven, from memory I think I kept all the vents open to ensure the coals had a little oxygen to keep going. Hope that helps!

[@clanrocks137]

Theo Michaels thanks

[@MultiChef888]

Hi Theo mate very good recipe that , what i was a thinking if you could do the same video adapted to be done in the oven and given that Theo twist . Thanks Ivan

[@TheoMichaelsCooks]

Hey Ivan, thanks for the comment and great idea! I think a 'Theo twist' would work great with this in the oven - especially for those winter nights when it's just too cold to fire up the BBQ (he says like he's never stood in snow trying to light charcoal....:)! I'll keep you posted on any new videos!

[@craiginker6732]

Cheers, Theo. Enjoyed the video. How do you know when the Chicken is done, i.e., no pink bits inside? Use of a grilling Thermometer?

[@TheoMichaelsCooks]

Hey Craig, thanks for the comment! I usually go a little old school with stuff like this and just give a little cut to the thickest part of the thigh and if the juice runs clear take it off the heat to rest! You can play it safe with a meat thermometer, if so, you want an internal temp of 165F /75C. Hope you like my other BBQ videos!

[@craiginker6732]

Yep. I just subscribed. Thanks

[@tomloera1983]

is it a 26" Weber?? Thanks

[@TheoMichaelsCooks]

Hey Tom, it's the Mastertouch 57cm (22inch) version I got...

[@stevesalisbury8206]

It's herbs Herb. Lol

[@TheoMichaelsCooks]

Errr.. OK?

[@petermassmann2294]

Would like to see more of the gril/chicken/etc instead of the guy

[@soeminmaung9439]

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[@TheoMichaelsCooks]

I'm not sure what that translates to - but I'll go with 'wow! what an amazing video and I love watching your channel'! And in reply I shall graciously say; Thank you. :)

[@caseyj5597]

+Theo Michaels (TheoCooks) Love it! Who needs Google translate when there is Theo. Lol

[@TheTrtrapper]

Really try showing your cooking without trying to get sponsership from WEBBER

[@TheoMichaelsCooks]

Brian Harris thanks Brian, but actually it was me showing my gratitude to Weber for supplying the BBQ to me.. thought it was only polite to show it off a bit. Hope you enjoyed the video anyway!