Pecan Smoked Beer Chicken

A simple but effective roast chicken recipe using pecan wood chips for a delicate smoked flavour.

Method:

• Place a couple of handfuls of pecan wood chips into water, to soak.
• Rub the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper or alternatively, a rub of your choice.
• Clean the exterior of the beer can thoroughly under water. Open the can of beer and drink/pour away half of the liquid.
• Put the can into the original poultry roaster and place the chicken over the beer can.
• Roast the chicken over an indirect medium heat for approximately 1 ½ hours, or until the juices run clear. Add a handful of drained woodchips directly onto the coals at the beginning of cooking and half way through.