Beer Can Chicken on WSM -- Cook-off with Moonshine

[@MichaelTaylor-vr7yh]

I loved your wife's comments at the end T-roy. Yourself and your brother do some great stuff on your grills, and as your wife said, it's the people eating it that win! You've inspired me to do a beer butt chicken on my Wsm, wish me luck my friend! 👍🏻

[@danserrano2251]

How'd it turn out?

[@gimmeheadpeace]

I'm an Irishman living in Japan and I have been off work for a few days with the Flu. Your videos have kept me well entertained so much so that I bought a Masterbuilt Barrel grill online. Keep the videos coming!

[@TROYCOOKS]

+gimmeheadpeace Hey man, glad my videos could help you make it through being sick and I hope you are feeling better now. I appreciate your support and wish you have wonderful Summer of cooking on your new grill. Try not to drive your neighbors crazy with all those fine smells from your pit!!! LOL

[@veeso3500]

I was lost in the woods till I came across your videos. Lol awesome stuff!! Sending love and thanks from Canada!

[@betoen]

I'm in the plan of make one smoker like this out of a used water precharged tank. And watching your videos and the meats you fix encourage me to do so.

[@laxdnumber3]

absolutely love your channel. the music, the recipes, the calm style of instruction and showing how you cook, the house is pretty and it looks like a great time. keep the vids coming I love it

[@TROYCOOKS]

Jbird Thank you very much Jbird!! I appreciate your support and glad you enjoy my style of cooking. Have a great week!

[@maryrupert1379]

I just got a WSM and I'm doing my first official smoke today, beer can chicken! Love all your videos, they're helping me get started!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Hi Mary, congratulations on the new WSM!!! Just remember that it may run a little hot and be hard to maintain temps for the first 4-6 cooks. After that time, you should have enough carbon build up on the inside to help insulate the WSM and it will be easier to maintain temps. Plus, the food tastes better and better with each cook. You're going to love that beer can chicken!!! Happy cooking Mary!!! Thanks for the support!! Cheers, Troy

[@maryrupert1379]

Ah, ok. Thanks for the tip, I'll keep checking him every 30 mins or so, certainly don't wanna overcook him! Looking forward to trying all your videos.

[@gileswhitehead7437]

Your dog is so well behaved. Another great video.. thanks

[@TROYCOOKS]

It was super tender and juicy. Might have just been beginners luck, but I will be doing it this way again. Chickens like beer too!!! Thanks Paul!!!!

[@DWsSouthernCookingBBQ]

Thank's, glad you like my Pork Star Rub! Its great to see You and Sean's show down cook offs. I will pm you on the rubs.

[@TROYCOOKS]

I appreciate that Randy! My brother cooks his butt off too, so I'm glad you're watching both of our channels. We do these cookoffs every other month or so and it's just for fun. I can tell you though that I owe him some beer next time I visit him in La. Heheheee

[@Рамильджанмирзоев]

Way chicken sou Red?

[@TROYCOOKS]

Thanks Jen, we enjoy it too. Glad you checked our videos out. More to come in the near future!

[@ChadChadillac]

Troy, I have to hand it to you brother, you are an amazing cook, and a great guy. You explain what your doing very well, your video is always clean looking with great sound, and better yet, your food is Always top notch.. My hats off to you T-roy, you definitely got it going on.

[@TROYCOOKS]

Thanks for the kind words Jeep. I agree with you 100%.

[@jaguar5198]

Finally catching up to another of your old videos T-Roy. Nicely done. I would've done it with like grilled corn or maybe squash alone but what you have will do.

[@TROYCOOKS]

+Damien Johnson It just doesn't get any better than grilled corn. I love the smell and flavor of fresh corn off the grill. Thanks for watching Damien!!!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Not bad for my 1st time cooking one and the 1st time cooking at higher temps on my WSM. Thanks Joe!

[@clintwurm1802]

I am going to try this on Monday. Tomorrow is your ribs on the kettle, reverse sear steak Sunday, and your beer can chicken (with hight test Canadian beer ) Monday. I have the same plain Jane plastic cutting board but I'm fixing to change that with a PorkBelly wood product board like the one from this Thursday real soon. Cheers T-Roy.

[@thebaldchef14]

Now this looks like a great tender bird. This Chicken recipe looks very tender and juicy. Now I going to go ever and check out Sean's rendition. Nice job!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Hi JC, I actually did think of doing that, but didn't want to cut my hand open attempting that. Forgot about using a can opener, but did consider using an old knife to cut the top off. It turned out way better than I ever expected, so all is good. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@JColip1776]

just a tip I actually got the aluminum beer bottles and cut them down and sanded the ink off the bottle. They are stout enough I can reuse them!! I cut them down to size with some metal shears!

[@Carnivorefitness2024]

Good looking bird and cool contest between brothers!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Yep, tasted great too. Not too shabby for my 1st time. Thanks much!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Good tip! Thanks again JC!

[@MrButterbawls]

Put a wet paper towel or wet kitchen towel under your cutting board

[@ozcampnhuntdan7858]

Great video big fella, tried your recipe and method on an old emu here in Oz and it worked out just great, thanks heaps !

[@TROYCOOKS]

Oz Campa Dan An Emu you say? Wow, bet that was tasty? Glad I could help you out and I appreciate you trying out my recipe. Have a great week Down Under Dan!!!

[@ozcampnhuntdan7858]

Emu is more like a crossing a pheasant with chicken...tough but tasty when cooked slow,especially the leg and back portions wrapped and tied around the can holder. Well done and keep up the good work.

[@TROYCOOKS]

Great idea! I'll give it a try next time. Thanks for the heads up Jonny!

[@davetianen6561]

T-Roy enjoying your WSM videos. As a novice smoker I have learned alot from watching your videos. What would be helpful for beginners might be how much charcoal to use in any of your smokes. Keep up the good work!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Hi Dave, that is a wonderful suggestion and I appreciate you requesting that info. Thank you very much for the support!!! I'm so happy to hear that I was able to help you with your cooks. That WSM is a cooking machine!!! Keep that smoke rollin' my friend!!! Cheers, Troy

[@dewayneandrews642]

I plan on purchasing the 22" WSM really soon

[@TROYCOOKS]

I love my 22.5 inch WSM. That thing holds a lot of meat! Keep the smoke rollin' brother!

[@ElJopo1]

Just got a WSM 22" for Xmas. I've been watching all of our videos over Xmas. Thanks for the videos.

[@TROYCOOKS]

Congrats on the new WSM +ElJopo1!!! Happy New Year to you as well buddy!

[@ernestrodriquez6426]

DeWayne And

[@ericyoung6195]

I've had my WSM for about 6 months great smoker .

[@TROYCOOKS]

It lends lots of flavor to the meat. And the herbs under the skin work much better than putting them in the cavity. Glad you liked it Tom. It's almost time for a tailgate party man? LOL

[@TROYCOOKS]

Glad you enjoyed it Elite! Thanks for watching!!!

[@QuinnEssentials]

For somebody who's never done a drunk chicken, you just wrote the book!!! Off to check out moonshines bird ... That was fantastic!

[@TROYCOOKS]

I appreciate it Quinn! It was really good with DW's rub on it!

[@TROYCOOKS]

It was divine Idle. Ah, the smell of the smoke, the juiciness of the chicken, the crispy skin.... it doesn't get any better! Thanks much!

[@TROYCOOKS]

It was really good too. I used some of the leftovers in the Gumbo video I made this past Sunday. It gave a good smoke flavor to the Gumbo. Excellent eating! Thanks!!!

[@JasonSKeener]

This is on my list to try! Looks GREAT!!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Thanks Jason, I'm confident that you will like the chicken cooked this way. It's super moist and tender! Have a great Summer buddy!

[@01639ssdg]

Chicken looked delicious! I have to try that. Very good video.

[@TROYCOOKS]

Rafael G Thanks Rafael, I need to do beer canned chicken again. The chicken was super moist and really flavorful. I appreciate you watching!

[@ChickenFriedBBQ]

I like to stuff the necks with jalapenos - it adds a spicy flavor to the whole bird! .....these are my favorite chickens!

[@SmokeyGoodness]

I declare a winner right here! Wait, I haven't seen your brothers' video yet… heh heh. Off to give it a look right now. That's one beautiful bronze bird!

[@6771Randy]

Like I told your brother...I just couldn't call a winner for several reasons. You both rocked the bird and the music was awesome!

[@randamity]

Love these cookoffs between you and your brother

[@TROYCOOKS]

It's hard to get a good crispy skin on a smoker, so Sean did have the advantage of using higher temps on his grill. I appreciate the support. I think I am ahead of him on votes now. Thanks Sheyennedale!!!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Ha, I knew what you meant Shannon. Stay blessed lady and thanks for watching!

[@WOMPITUS]

I like all your videos man. You make it simple. I love drunk chickens and have been eating them all my life in Louisiana. To me its the only way to do a chicken if you aint gonna fry it.

[@TROYCOOKS]

Yes indeed, this chicken was wonderful. That reminds me, I need to fry a whole chicken! Thanks for the reminder! Cheers!!!

[@papercuts777]

THATS how you season a bird! Beautiful colour.on some real moist meat. I'll be using this as a guide when trying that beer can chicken. Some day.

[@dougridgway7570]

Bush beer needs all the help it can take. LOL . Awesome vid T Roy.

[@TROYCOOKS]

Awe man, don't be dogging my Busch beer? I do drink beer from local Austin breweries too though. LOL I appreciate you watching Doug!

[@dougridgway7570]

Your vids have made me look like a bbq pro around my house. Thanks T-ROY

[@TROYCOOKS]

Thank you for the compliment Doug!!! That is exactly why I make these videos to teach others what to do, and more importantly, what NOT to do. I love sharing my experiences and saving people time by not making the same mistakes that I did learning how to cook. Keep up the great work brother!! Cheers, Troy

[@CentralTexasGrilling]

Man, I should've gotten in on this cook-off. I cook beer can chicken all the time. Looks good brotha.

[@sherrithorne5634]

Fantastic T-Roy!👍🏾. Hi Karen!👏🏾

[@TROYCOOKS]

Hi Sherri, thanks very much!!! I'll tell Karen Hi for you!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Give it a shot if you haven't already. It really makes the bird tender & juicy! Thanks very much for the sub. I hope you'll continue to enjoy my videos. Thanks again ginsud!!!!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Much appreciated Keith. I thought it looked great too. And it tasted oh sooo good!!!!

[@RobertCalhoun40]

I did mine on a low slow on my WSM 18.5. Used 4 chunks of wood. 1 hickory, 2 apple, 1 cherry. It's only my 3rd go on the WSM so don't judge me too harshly! Kept temp at 225-250 and it came out a bit dry. Not too bad, but tasted way over smoked to me. I read poultry takes on the smokey flavour way more than other meats.. Keen on any thoughts as it was a little disappointing! (Leg of lamb for 5 hours for my second go on the WSM turned out great). Oh - I'm in London England!!

[@gamebred5x]

great cook, nice and moist. I'm getting a 18.5 WSM in a few days brotha

[@TROYCOOKS]

Thanks Brandon, you are going to love cooking on the WSM brother!!! I appreciate you checking out some of my older videos. Happy smoking bro!!!

[@tcruz86]

Awesome Chef! Git’r’dun!

[@richardellison9210]

That looks really really juicy .......win or lose its all about good food

[@SOLDOZER]

+Richard Ellison His brother was using a gas grill. How could he lose?

[@SouthernCoastalCookingTM]

That chicken looked mighty fine, but I'm going to have to check out Sean's video now

[@3M0Princess1319]

That was just unfair cutting that bird open in front of your dog like that! 😂lol. Great Video!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Ha!!! Don't worry, my dogs always get some of the scraps. It keeps them happy! I appreciate you watching!

[@proudguardofwhiterun5770]

@@TROYCOOKS Does the dog get rubbed like that?

[@GallaghersGrub]

Love your channel, T-Roy!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Thank you very much!!! Grilling on a Fire Escape, huh? Sounds interesting! I just subbed to ya brother!!! Cheers, Troy

[@GallaghersGrub]

Thank you! Hope you like it.

[@TROYCOOKS]

Ha, a tie is better than I did last time! Thanks dogsmaid!!!

[@TROYCOOKS]

It's all good Chris. We do this for fun man. I appreciate your vote. LOL

[@DWsSouthernCookingBBQ]

Your welcome Troy! Thats one fine looking drunk chicken I'll say,Yum, I bet! Thank you for the shoot out too!

[@noideas87]

such enthusiasm. you put the fun into grilling:)

[@TROYCOOKS]

+Rube Thanks Rube, grilling should be fun! I do enjoy cooking, smoking, and great tasting BBQ. Happy cooking my friend!!! Cheers, Troy

[@willowitsapololife3674]

fantasitic recipee regards from Peru South America

[@olddogbob5816]

Where did you get the beer can chicken holder I would like to get one

[@TROYCOOKS]

Thanks bumblur, give it a try sometime. Really good chicken!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Hey dropandsmoke, this was my 1st attempt and it turned out great. I'll be doing it this way more often.

[@TROYCOOKS]

I will run it by Sean. Thanks for the suggestion Chris! I know we both LOVE cheeseburgers!

[@KraysQue]

Alright Space Cowboy my ballet is in and you edged Moonshine out on this one. Yours looked more moist and juicy without injecting, but his was awesome to. Great job bro, pay back for the quiche lol.

[@MoonshinesRoadhouse]

GOOD JOB Shoeshine ! lol ! noo but really.. great looking dish Man !! Like I said ..I think you got me on this one !! ha ha ha !

[@TROYCOOKS]

Much appreciated K-Ray! I agree with you 100%. I love smoked meat and this was superb.

[@keithstone1321]

I have an uncle we call t roy. And he's also a bad man when it comes to the bbq. Nice vid

[@PAMAROSHOUSE]

beautiful looking yardbird

[@TROYCOOKS]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video. The bird was excellent!

[@TROYCOOKS]

I appreciate that Crypto! Glad you enjoy my videos.

[@eltonsbbq-pit]

I'm thinking of doing a pulled chicken on my wsm... This bird looked really good brother.. Cheers!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Hey there my brother!!!! Man, you're digging up some of my old videos? LOL Glad you enjoyed it. This was some great tasting chicken from what I can remember. Cheers to ya Kjetil.

[@eltonsbbq-pit]

Yep.. Gotta dig up some golden oldies.. lol

[@otisbuckner2195]

awesome im cooking responsible in iowa love your videos

[@TROYCOOKS]

You know it Linda! Thanks babe!!!!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Hey Daryl, your rub is killer man! Seriously great! If I send you some money, would you make me more? Glad you liked the video. Sean and I love doing these cookoffs. Hope all is well on your end my friend. Thanks!!!!

[@Kenney9120]

That bird looked delicious.

[@catecate247]

Looks legit! Going to try that. Might try low and slow though.

[@TROYCOOKS]

Thanks Sam!!! I love smoking leg quarters low & slow too. The WSM makes some wonderful beer can chicken, but I have found that when I do it low & slow, I usually end up raising the temp of the WSM to 300F or so in order to crisp up the skin a bit. Otherwise, it is rubbery. I appreciate you watching!

[@mclay2003]

This looks awesome...can't wait to make this. How can I get / make DW's rub?

[@TROYCOOKS]

Thanks mclay - you can send a PM to DW and request his rub. His channel is listed in my featured channels or you can search for DW's Southern Cooking. His rub is amazing! Tell Daryl I said hi!!!

[@gamebred5x]

picking up a kettle today, I sold my beginning smoker to get this and the WSM

[@TROYCOOKS]

Congrats!!! The Weber grill and smoker should last you a good 12-15 yrs and they are both really easy to cook on. Enjoy!!!

[@TheUnicornblood]

Great video. I just picked up WSM 18.5" tonight. One thing you didn't mention in this video is how much charcoal did you use? One chimney? Two chimney? 1/4 bag? Just don't know how much charcoal to put under the wsm. Did you use minion method? Thanks in advance if you see this comment.

[@allanmacuser]

very nice my wife and l have just watched it here in the UK christine was about to pass you a chuck of bread to pass a bit over pity we can't taste in lol. all the best Allan & Christine UK

[@TROYCOOKS]

Hey there Allan and Christine!!! I appreciate y'all watching!!! Beer can chicken is some good eating. You could easily do the cook in your oven if you don't have a grill....or if the weather in the UK isn't cooperating!!!

[@derekcharles3515]

Watched your Pork Belly Burnt Ends vid and loved it! Question on this cook...I'm a big fan of good skin, however you never mentioned how the skin turned out on this cook. For me, the skin is just as important an eat as the meat, so I've been searching for a cook that results in consistently good skin. Thanks and keep up the awesome work!

[@bkkal3082]

Thanks for Tips on the Beer Chicken Tried last nite but i think I took the chicken off to early I think 1hr and 1/2 ..be watchin your next episode ...frm Australia. ..

[@TROYCOOKS]

+Benny Kal Hello Benny in Australia!!! I always test the legs to determine if the bird is done. If it is done, the legs move around loosely in the thigh joint. If the joint is still tight, the bird needs to cook a bit longer. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!! Enjoy your Summer Benny!!!

[@MoonshinesRoadhouse]

Ok Troy ..what's on the menu for the next cook off ? lol love you Man !

[@JAMESDUNN1428]

looks awsome going to have to try it out very good video

[@TheJonnyJager]

You should try shiner bock next time. It works great with chicken. Great video

[@latinaalma1947]

Shiner TX...no place like home

[@TROYCOOKS]

Ah, you have great taste Booger. Hehehehe I appreciate the support. I need all the help I can get to get free beer out of Sean. LOL

[@JColip1776]

is that the cajun bandit door? how you like it

[@chrisfierros6955]

did you have all 3 of the bottom vents open? and did you put water in the water pan?

[@cujothedog911]

Love your videos! Just got a weber smokey mountain 18.5 haven't took it out of the box yet. Might wait until the igloo's melt here in Canada haha! It's probably not the best time for smoking for a newbie that hasn't smoked anything before....well on a grill anyways ;p I'm going to subscribe to your channel so I can try some of your methods.Keep up with the great videos! Thank-you!

[@TROYCOOKS]

I'm excited for you Cujo!! You are going to love that WSM. It will probably take 4 or 5 cooks on it to get it broken in and able to maintain temps, but once you get that carbon built up on the inside the WSM is truly a set it and forget it smoker. Holler if you have any questions cooking on it. Thanks for watching and thanks for the sub!!!

[@fritzhvac]

Hey Troy !!! Oh my Gooooodness !!! I tell ya what Brother , that was Over the Top Next Levelness !!! Tender Juicy Ambrosia !!! I'm New to Both your Channels (and really Enjoying em Both) so i'm gonna Take the Diplomatic Highway on this One !!! LOL ... I like what Karen said at the End who ever is Eatin these Fine Birds is the WINNER !!! I Think yall both did a Excellent Job !!! Thank You for Sharin Troy !!!

[@cheequita]

I just started following you a couple of days now and from what I have seen...DAMN! Now all I want to do is smoke! Nice job!

[@TROYCOOKS]

It's really easy once you figure out your grill Amy. Go for it babe!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@atlantajeff4210]

I know this is an older video but I am a new subscriber and loving your stuff. I have the 18.5 WSM. How did you set up your charcoal for this beer can chicken recipe at the higher temp?. Going to try one out soon but so far have only done low and slow with minion method. Different for higher temp?

[@benhall1788]

If I wanted to smoke a big old roaster chicken how long do you think that'd take?

[@WretchedAbomination]

Did you win? I revisited this cause I remember the color looked amazing. Cheers ol t roy

[@TROYCOOKS]

Of course I won! LOL Nah, I think we both decided it was a tie since we couldn't taste each others chickens. It was some mighty fine eating!!!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Thanks pandmonium, Sean and I do these cookoffs every once in a while. We just do it for fun, but I think I owe him some beer. LOL

[@TROYCOOKS]

Preciate you checking out my video Glen. There aren't really any winners, we do this for fun. Watch out for Labor Day weekend!!!! Hahahahahaha

[@TheJpar1969]

Heck yea looks great!

[@TROYCOOKS]

Thanks, it was some good eats!!! I appreciate you watching!

[@nopressurecookingshow4062]

Great video brother

[@xfhnhhgjbvcfg]

Can I pretty much follow the same instructions without the beer can? I'm trying to find a video where you smoke a whole chicken this is the closest I can find

[@Josh-pn3ds]

Next time you do a beer can chicken empty out half a can of beer fill the rest of the way with sweet onion and garlic once the chicken is done cut open the beer can put all the goodies on the chicken

[@blackicematters3584]

The cook time for the bird was only an hour and a half?

[@jeepnwithdog]

If its just a Chicken contest you took it, the fresh herbs under the skin did it for ya...nice touch. Moonshines looked great but I think his weber got a little too hot and dried him out a hit. As far as a dinner plate as a whole Moonshine took the meal as a whole. Just my 2 cents.