Basic Beer-Can Chicken

Course Main Dishes Total Time Under 2h

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 can (12 ounces) beer
1 chicken (3½ to 4 pounds)
2 cups wood chips or chunks (preferably hickory or cherry), soaked for 1 hour in water and/or beer to cover, then drained
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
¼ cup coarse salt (kosher or sea)
¼ cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup sweet paprika

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