Beer Can Chicken

Remove and discard the neck, giblets and any excess fat from the chicken

Rinse chicken well inside and out with cold water

Lightly brush or spray chicken with vegetable oil, then season inside and out with the rub mixture

Open the can of beer and pour out half

Set the half full can of beer on a flat surface and slide the chicken over the top so the can fits inside the cavity

Transfer the bird to the grill, keeping the can upright

Grill over indirect medium heat 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until the chicken juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 170° in the breast and 180° in the thickest part of the thigh

Wearing barbecue mitts, carefully remove the chicken and beer can from the grill

Be careful not to spill the beer since it will be hot

Let the chicken set for about 10 minutes before lifting it from the can

Discard beer

Cut chicken into serving pieces

Serve warm

Makes 4 to 6 servings.