Best 6 Eds Favorite Beer Can Chicken Rub Recipes

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Are you in search of an appetizing and hassle-free way to elevate your backyard barbecue? Look no further than Ed's favorite beer can chicken rub, a culinary masterpiece that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This delectable rub, when used in conjunction with a whole chicken and a can of your preferred beer, transforms an ordinary dish into an extraordinary feast. With its unique blend of spices and herbs, Ed's favorite rub guarantees a crispy, juicy, and flavorful chicken that will be the star of any gathering. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your guests clamoring for seconds and begging for the secret behind this irresistible dish.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ED'S FAVORITE BEER CAN CHICKEN RUB



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This recipe is a tribute to my Uncle who is by far one the best pit masters I have ever known. Feel free to put this on chicken, pork, or just about anything else you can think of. To cover a typical 5-pound chicken, I normally measured the spices in tablespoons. However, feel free to mix a larger batch to keep some finished product on hand. One thing's for sure, you will be the hit of the party!

Provided by rharejr

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons dry mustard
2 tablespoons granulated onion
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Stir brown sugar, dry mustard, granulated onion, paprika, kosher salt, garlic powder, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 240.8 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

BARBECUE RUB FOR BEER CAN CHICKEN



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This BBQ rub is really flavorful and very simple to make. I triple this recipe and store it in an airtight container. It's also great on beef or pork.

Provided by Melissa Spangler

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 5m

Yield 3 Tablespoons

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28.8, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1578.8, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 0.7

BEER CAN CHICKEN WITH MEMPHIS RUB



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A great beer can chicken recipe. The Memphis rub really makes it good. Directions include instructions for both gas and charcoal grills. From Bon Appetit.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 lbs whole chickens
12 ounces beer
1/4 cup paprika
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons Accent seasoning (optional)
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons cayenne
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Remove and discard the fat just inside the body cavities of the chicken. Remove the package of giblets, and set aside for another use. Rinse the chicken, inside and out, under cold running water, then drain and blot dry, inside and out, with paper towels.
  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the rub inside the body and neck cavities, then rub another 1 tablespoon all over the skin of the bird. If you wish, rub another 1/2 tablespoon of the mixture between the flesh and the skin. Cover and refrigerate the chicken while you preheat the grill.
  • Set up the grill for indirect grilling (see instructions below) placing a drip pan in the center. If using a charcoal grill, preheat it to medium.
  • If using a gas grill, place all the wood chips in the smoker box and preheat the grill to high; then, when smoke appears, lower the heat to medium.
  • Pop the tab on the beer can. Using a "church key" style can opener, make 6 or 7 holes in the top of the can. Pour out the top inch of beer, then spoon the remaining dry rub through the holes into the beer. Holding the chicken upright, with the opening of the body cavity down, insert the beer can into the cavity. (Caution: the beer fizzes when you add the rub!).
  • When ready to cook, if using charcoal, toss half the wood chips on the coals. Oil the grill grate. Stand the chicken up in the center of the hot grate, over the drip pan. Spread out the legs to form a sort of tripod, to support the bird.
  • Cover the grill and cook the chicken until fall-off-the-bone tender, 2 hours. If using charcoal, add 10 to 12 fresh coals per side and the remaining wood chips after 1 hour.
  • Using tongs, lift the bird to a cutting board or platter, holding the metal spatula underneath the beer can for support. (Have the board or platter right next to the bird to make the move shorter. Be careful not to spill hot beer on yourself.) Let stand for 5 minutes before carving the meat off the upright carcass. (Toss the beer can out along with the carcass.).
  • Memphis Rub:.
  • Combine all the ingredients in a jar, twist the lid on airtight, and shake to mix. Store away from heat or light for up to six months. Makes about 1/2 cup. Enough for 4 to 6 racks of ribs.
  • ** Indirect grilling on a Charcoal Grill:.
  • To set up you grill for indirect grilling, light the coals. When they are blazing red, use tongs to transfer them to opposite sides of the grill, arranging them in two piles. Some grills have special half-moon-shaped baskets to hold the coals at the sides; others have wire fences that hook onto the bottom gate. Let the coals burn until they are covered with a thin layer of gray ash. Set the drip pan in the center of the grill, between the mounds of coals. Place the food on the grate over the drip pan, and cover the grill. You'll need to add about 10 to 12 fresh briquettes to each side after an hour of cooking.
  • If you want to add a smoke flavor, add 1 to 2 cups of presoaked wood chips, or 2 to 4 chunks, to the coals just before you start to cook, and again whenever you replenish the coals.

ED'S FAVORITE BEER CAN CHICKEN RUB



Ed's Favorite Beer Can Chicken Rub image

This recipe is a tribute to my Uncle who is by far one the best pit masters I have ever known. Feel free to put this on chicken, pork, or just about anything else you can think of. To cover a typical 5-pound chicken, I normally measured the spices in tablespoons. However, feel free to mix a larger batch to keep some finished product on hand. One thing's for sure, you will be the hit of the party!

Provided by rharejr

Categories     Sauces and Condiments

Time 10m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons dry mustard
2 tablespoons granulated onion
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Stir brown sugar, dry mustard, granulated onion, paprika, kosher salt, garlic powder, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 240.8 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

TEXAS DRY RUB BEER CAN CHICKEN



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This recipe is awesome! Some of the best rub I've tried in a long time. Can't wait for you to try this one!

Provided by tshull777

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons granulated onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (4 -5 lb) whole chickens
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 sprig fresh rosemary leaf
1 large shallot, minced
1 lemon, juice of
1 (16 ounce) can beer (and 1 beer can chicken can holder) (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients.
  • Remove and discard the neck, giblets, and any excess fat from the chicken. Rinse the chicken, inside and out, under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Lightly spray or brush all over with the vegetable oil and season, inside and out, with the rub. Let rest at room temperature while you preheat your grill.
  • Open the beer can an pour off half of the beer. (Or drink it if you don't want to waste it.) Set the half-full can of beer in can holder (or if you don't have a can holder, just be extra careful and place the can on a flat smooth surface), and add fresh rosemary leaves, minced shallot and lemon juice. This will help add moisture and flavor from the inside as your chicken cooks. You may need to use a funnel, to help add the ingredients to the can.
  • Slide the chicken over the top so the can fits inside the cavity. Transfer the bird to your preheated grill, while carefully keeping the can upright. Carefully balance the bird on its two legs and the can holder. (If can holder is not used just use the can and use the legs like a tripod.) Grill over Indirect Medium heat until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 170 F in the breast and 180 F in the thickest part of the thigh. 1 - 1/4 to 1 - 1/2 hours. Wearing barbecue mitts, carefully remove the chicken and the can (holder) from the grill. Do not spill the beer, it will be HOT. Let the chicken rest for about 10 minutes before lifting it from the can (holder). Discard the beer. Cut the chicken into serving pieces. Serve warm.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.1, Fat 49.6, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 213.9, Sodium 1969.5, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 8.2, Protein 51.8

HERBED BEER CAN CHICKEN



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Our July Fourth tradition is to grill chickens that stand up on a can of beer. It's a fun conversation piece. - Karen Barros, Bristol, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1 can (12 ounces) beer

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; stir in half of the minced garlic. Rub mixture over outside and inside of chicken. Tuck wings under chicken., Prepare grill for indirect heat. Completely cover all sides of an 8- or 9-in. round baking pan with foil. Place a beer-can chicken rack in pan. Remove 1/3 cup beer from can; save for another use. Using a can opener, make additional large holes in top of can. Insert rosemary and remaining garlic into can. Add beer can to rack., Place chicken vertically onto rack. Place pan on grill rack. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°., Remove pan from grill; tent chicken with foil. Let stand 15 minutes. Carefully remove chicken from rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 28g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 42g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Use a whole chicken that is 3 to 4 pounds. A larger chicken may not cook evenly.
  • Rinse the chicken thoroughly: This will help to remove any bacteria or debris.
  • Pat the chicken dry: This will help the rub to adhere to the chicken.
  • Use a good quality rub: The rub is what will give the chicken its flavor, so don't skimp on the ingredients.
  • Be generous with the rub: Apply the rub all over the chicken, including the inside cavity.
  • Let the chicken rest before cooking: This will allow the rub to penetrate the chicken and develop its flavor.
  • Cook the chicken over indirect heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken: The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest before carving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken.

Conclusion:

Beer can chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a juicy, flavorful chicken that will be the star of your next meal. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, give beer can chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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