Wine-Butt/Beer-Butt Chicken on the Big Green Egg

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: cornish hen

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Cornish hens are smaller and lower in fat, while thighs are more affordable.

beer

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic beer

💰Cheaper: soda

Non-alcoholic beer retains flavor without alcohol, while soda is widely available.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are convenient and less expensive, while omitting herbs reduces cost.

Prepare the Big Green Egg for indirect cooking using the ConvEGGtor.

Season the whole chicken with BGE Sweet & Smoky Seasoning and BGE Citrus & Herb Seasoning.

Open a can of beer and a can of wine, and place the beer can inside the chicken cavity.

Place the chicken upright on the Folding Beer Can Chicken Roaster or Ceramic Vertical Chicken Roaster.

Cook the chicken on the Big Green Egg until it reaches the desired internal temperature.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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