Gert's Beer Ass Chicken

[gertbysea]

CP is this the one?

[CreamPuff63]

thats the one! OMG it was heavenly... two hours later and I keep thinking about it, and I feel like I could eat some more but theres not a crumb left  The chook in your pic still looks very bold and proud, but my little chooken had his leg falling off, but he was ever so tender still. why have I not heard of this method sooner???

[Halex]

Cant wait to try it. Gerts is much easier.

Heres the masterchef one.

Ingredients

Chicken rub
Zest of one lemon
40g softened butter
1.4-1.6kg free range chicken
Basting sauce
3 tablespoons coriander seeds
½ red chilli, chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 large pinch salt
1 cup maple syrup
½ cup olive oil
Juice of half a lemon
Can
250ml apple or pear cider
2 garlic cloves
¼ lemon, sliced
Potato salad
6 medium red potatoes, 4cm dice
3 thin slices pancetta, diced
1 cup mayonnaise
Corn kernels from one cob of cooked corn
4 tablespoons chopped mint
1 large pinch salt
1 tablespoon crushed black pepper
Mayonnaise
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 large egg yolks
1 cup olive oil
Juice of half a lemon
Aioli
2 large egg yolks
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 ½ cups olive oil
Juice of half a lemon
Papa sita’s corn cob
50g butter
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cobs corn
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 cups finely shredded parmesan or pecorino
Lime wedges, to serve
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Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C.

2. For chicken, combine lemon zest and butter. Carefully create a space between breast meat and skin and spread lemon butter over breast meat.

3. For basting sauce, pound coriander seeds, chilli, garlic and salt into a paste in a mortar and pestle. Tip into a bowl and combine with maple syrup, oil and lemon juice.

4. Place a clean empty can (from tinned tomatoes etc) in a large roasting dish and half fill with cider, garlic and lemon slices. Place chicken on top of can so it is standing up. Baste chicken with basting mixture using a pastry brush. Roast for 1 hour, basting every 10 minutes. Check chicken after 40 minutes but cook until juices run clear.

5. For potato salad, place potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to the boil then simmer until just tender. Drain and cool until required. Fry pancetta until crisp, drain on paper towel.

6. For mayonnaise, place mustard, vinegar and yolks in a large metal bowl, whisk until yolks turn lighter, slowly whisk in olive oil, starting with a few drops. Add lemon juice, check seasoning.

7. For aioli, place yolks and garlic in a large metal bowl, whisk until yolks turn lighter, slowly whisk in olive oil, starting with a few drops. Add lemon juice, check seasoning.

8. For corn cobs, melt butter and stir in cayenne. Heat grill pan to high heat, place corn cobs on grill pan and grill all over until tender and grill marks appear. Baste with butter as you go. N.B. This produces a very strong smoke that catches your throat so either cook outside on a bbq or put extractor fan on high if cooking inside. Reserve one corn cob for potato salad. Brush slightly cooled corn with mayonnaise and coat in parmesan, patting on to stick. Skewer one end for easier handling.

9. To assemble potato salad, break up pancetta and toss with potatoes, mayonnaise, corn kernels and mint, season to taste.

10. Rest chicken for 10 minutes before serving. Cut into pieces and serve with potato salad, corn cobs and lime wedges on the side.

 
Notes: Preparation: 40 minutes
Cooking: 1 hour
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[gertbysea]

I am exhausted just reading that recipe! Just slap the chook on the can and be done with it I say! 

But....... I bet  it was a worthy chook.   

Gert

[Halex]

I agree Gert, which is probably why I havent done it yet

[judydawn]

Simply is best    Gives you an idea though for spices etc but basting every 10 minutes would be a pain in the you-know-where

[gertbysea]

I just give my birdie a 1/4 turn ever 15 to 20 minutes. Never. Touch or baste it except the one time I put the plumb sauce on it.

I think it might be nice to treat it more lovingly but can't be bothered and it is great as is.

Gert

[Foxx]

That poor chook needs a little book to read while he is perched up there..

We cook one of these all the time on the BBQ when summer arrives. I just plop it on the can whether its a beer can or even a cool drink can and sit the can/chook on the grill plate,pull the BBQ hood cover on her & let her cook. I do check up on her every so often to make sure she doesnt dry out,then I give her a nice little basting. It looks rather funny when you have a few lined up in a row too. It always manages to get a few laughs from people & is a great conversation starter.

[droverjess]

Hi Gert please can you tell me what the name of this tin is please?
Thanks so much.
We got a new BBQ and want to use this when we have no oven!

[gertbysea]

Hi Gert please can you tell me what the name of this tin is please?
Thanks so much.
We got a new BBQ and want to use this when we have no oven!

I am not sure what you man by tin DJ. I have a purpose thing I bought at the BBQ shop but you can prop the chicken on any can like a coke can . I think your beer cans may be too tall. Any can that will fit up the bum and allow the chicken,s feet to rest and balance it  in a tray or any oven dish or pan that will hold the juices.  You can also do this in the oven .

That help?

Gert

[cookie1]

I have used coke cans, beer cans and Pepsi max cans. All very good. I must make this again.

[droverjess]

The 'purpose thing', does it have a name please?
Thx v much
Xxxx

[judydawn]

Here's some images DJ

http://www.google.com.au/search?q=rack+to+cook+a+chicken+standing+up&client=safari&hl=en-gb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=CVjlUcmpKOmtiAfiwIFg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAA&biw=1024&bih=672

[Cornish Cream]

They have them on Amazon DJ.
Best of BBQ Stainless Beer Can Chicken Roaster with Drip Pan
Beer Can Chicken Roaster
Weber Style Poultry Roaster

[gertbysea]

http://store.weber.com/accessories/category/cook/cookware/1242

Weber poultry roaster.

Gert