Beer Can Chicken

[hammondc]

I am, however, VERY VERY interested in the habanero cole slaw.

[awsmith4]

I have noticed that the chicken cooks more evenly. Not sure if it really makes it more moist, especially since I brine too. I think water or any liquid in the can would be fine but I do notice that the more spices and sauce in the beer can the more flavor and the onion in the neck helps keep it all in. I use what ever light beer is left around, I have never noticed a difference by putting different beers in the can so I don't waste the good stuff.

[Matt-N-Ga]

Originally Posted by hammondc

I am, however, VERY VERY interested in the habanero cole slaw.

Simple recipe. I usually make this for large groups, but you can half everything easily for smaller groups.

2 pkgs of pre-cut cabbage/coleslaw mix
1 jar of Naturally Fresh Coleslaw dressing
1/2 a medium red onion sliced thinly
1 poblano pepper diced
3 habenero peppers diced

Mix all ingredients and allow to sit overnight, covered, in the refrigerator.

Remove and allow to warm slightly and enjoy with warning, it can be very hot


For those that like the flavor but want to cut the burn a bit, add some honey to your portion to taste, or some sugar. The sweetness cuts the heat but leaves the pepper flavor. Local honey is usual the best, it's not overly sweet like processed chain store honey is. Enjoy it. We put it on chili-cheese dogs.