The little booklet that came with my crock pot years ago had a beef and beer recipe that was outstanding. Of course, I've lost the book over the years, so that means the recipe is gone also. So sad; it would be wonderful during these cold months.
From: Dale [mailto:cookinginthed...@att.net] Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 9:51 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; Debbra Piening Subject: Beer Butt Chicken We usually do this on the grill or smoker, but this one I did in the oven. I used a 5 pound hen, seasonings and rubs, and a can of beer...I choose Budweiser. Lower your oven rack to its lowest point. Preheat your oven to 250 F. I removed the organs from the bird's cavity and wash it under running water. I salted and peppered the cavity and I next separated the skin and used a little of my favorite dry rub on the breast meat of the bird. Then after pressing the skin back down, I rubbed a little olive oil on it. Ready for salt and pepper and a little Adobe too. The oven was preheated at 250 degrees F and was ready to receive the bird! . Now with the bird seasoned and ready to go, I opened the beer and put it in the birds cavity, open end up... I transferred the bird and its beer to a 10 by 13 baking pan, and with the bird standing upright on the beer, slowly and gently placed the bird in the oven... it looked like it was standing in the oven! I baked it for 3 and a half hours. I checked the temperature of the bird's thigh and my talking cooking thermometer gave me a temp of 181 F. Perfect1 I pulled the bird out and let him rest for a few minutes...probably about 10. My wife said it looked delicious standing there! I lifted the bird up and at the same time pulled down on the beer can. Be careful, the can is a little hot and so is the beer that is still in the can. With the beer removed, we practiced our Thanksgiving Turkey carving on it.... and it was delicious! _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
