Alison's Beer Can Chicken

[Pastor]

At the request of Bret Durrett this is the world famous Beer Can Chicken as made by our great friend Alison. It can be cooked on a BBQ or in a large conventional oven. It is without doubt the king of chicken recipes and one which holds some very special memories for me. I hope some of you have a go and enjoy it as much as I do.


INGREDIENTS

* 1 cup butter
* 2 tablespoons garlic salt
* 2 tablespoons paprika
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
* 1 (4 pound) whole chicken


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.
2. In a small skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter. Mix in 1 tablespoon garlic salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Discard 1/2 the beer, leaving the remainder in the can. Add remaining butter, garlic salt, paprika, and desired amount of salt and pepper to beer can. Place can on a disposable baking sheet. Set chicken on can, inserting can into the cavity of the chicken. Baste chicken with the melted, seasoned butter.
4. Place baking sheet with beer and chicken on the prepared grill. Cook over low heat for about 3 hours, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).