Off-Topic: Snaqs has some explaining to do
 

Snaqs, you need to give us details!! Inquiring minds want to know!!

Try it. I suspect you'll discover how the Hunamese invented shredded chicken.

Actually, I'm guessing the issue isn't the amount of beer emptied out, but rather whether the can was opened in the first place?

Btw, my wife has done used this recipe many times, and the chicken comes out wonderful - very juicy and tender. She even found this porcelain thing in a cooking store that looks a little like a miniature chimney with a wide base, so it's easier to pour the beer in the bottom and it fits better in the chicken. (It also forces you to open the beer can to pour the beer in the bottom...)

:D

In spite of M&M's slanderous guess, I did in fact open the beer can prior to cooking the chicken. I did not, however, drink enough of the beer prior to putting the chicken on top of the can. I won't make that mistake again. :D

The end result? My wife smelled it first and I went out to check, about 10 minutes after I put the meat on the grill. Smoke was billowing out, and the temperature guage showed more than 500 degrees. I made a quick assumption that opening the grill might be dangerous, so I just turned off the burners and walked away for a few minutes. When I opened the grill, the flames were still burning on the legs. Well, on what was left of the legs anyway.

I was able to salvage more than half of the meat.

Selective editing strikes again. I hope you've learned your lesson. :D

Good call on not opening the grill - I assume the resulting scene would've been reminscent of JR's birthday cake.

Seriously, try it again. (And this time remember to drink more!) It really does come out great.

I've had it before, and loved it. This was just my first time preparing it.

While I usually agree with the "drink more brownpop" sentiment, it ain't a necessity. Just take a churchkey and pop a few more holes in the top of the beer can. That'll git'r'done.

Oh, my gosh, you are, indeed, OLD!!

and btw, I'm assuming this recipe won't work with glass beer bottles?:D

Just remember Julia Child's advice - one cup for the chicken, two cups for the chef!

I'm just about JR's age and last week, I had to explain to my younger son what a "church key" was. Keep in mind that he is a college graduate with a major in opening beer bottles with a plastic lighter. :rolleyes:

I know. I know! http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/ak...smiley-065.gif

I learned a trick last week -- opening a beer bottle in a hotel room is easy if you use the handles on any drawers (clothes drawers, typically) in the room. Just stick the bottle under the handle and pull.

Church key. Indeed.

It's even easier than that. Set the edge of the cap against the desk, dresser, or night stand, and hold the bottle with one hand. Pop the heel of your other hand against the top of the bottle pushing the bottle down. The cap comes right off, and the damage to the desk is neglible if you use a newspaper.

So, you're saying if I put a few more holes in the top of the can and leave the can full, it won't boil over and cause a terrific fire?