Grocery List: 1 large chicken (4 to 5 lbs.), onion and garlic powder, dried summer savory, cayenne pepper, paprika, dry yellow mustard, sea salt, a can of beer, cider, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, a clean spray bottle

Approximate Preparation Time:1 1/2 to 2 hours

Ease of Preparation:  Moderate

List of Ingredients:  Dry Rub:  1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried summer savory, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp dry yellow mustard, 1 Tbsp sea salt (ground fine), 1 large chicken Basting Spray: 1 12-oz can of your favorite beer; fruit juice, wine or soda can be substituted, 1 c. cider, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Directions:  Preheat your grill to medium heat for indirect heat. While the grill is heating, rinse and pat down the chicken. Apply the rub generously to the outside and inside of the chicken. Work the mixture well into and under the skin when possible. Set aside in a bowl, cover, and let sit at room temp for 20 to 30 min. Pour 1/2 a can of beer into your spray bottle. Add your other spray ingredients and shake to mix. Leave the other half in the can and when the chicken has sat for long enough insert the 1/2 full can into the bottom end of the chicken while holding the chicken vertical. Place the chicken on the grill and use the legs and the can to form a tripod to hold the chicken upright. Cook on indirect heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. During the cooking time spray the chicken several times with the basting mixture. Internal temperature should reach 180 degrees. To remove the chicken from the can use tongs and hold the beer can with an oven mitt. Spritz it one more time before carving and serving.

Hints, Tips and Variations:  Be careful when removing the can from the chicken. That aluminum can is very hot

Good Cooks Tell All:  When Becky and I made this we used a Tablespoon of each of the dry spices instead of a teaspoon and it was wonderful.

Submitted by:  Barbara Cryer for Becky Williams

The Source of This Recipe:  "Grilling America" by Rick Browne

Skinny It Down:  The only thing to skinny it down would be to remove the skin, but it wouldn't be as moist

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