Smoked Beer Can Chicken

🧂 Ingredients:

• 1 whole Goolsby Hollow Homestead chicken (4–5 lbs)
• 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
• Dry Rub (or use your favorite BBQ rub):
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp cayenne (optional for heat)
• 1 can of light beer (or substitute with apple cider or broth)
• Optional: sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme

🔧 Equipment:

• Smoker (or grill set up for indirect smoking)
• Beer can chicken stand (optional, but helps stabilize)
• Wood chips (hickory, apple, or cherry work great)

🔥 Instructions:

1. Prep the Chicken

• Remove giblets and pat chicken dry with paper towels.
• Rub the entire bird with olive oil or melted butter.
• Mix dry rub ingredients and coat the chicken generously, inside and out.

2. Set Up the Beer Can

• Open the beer can and pour out (or drink!) about 1/3.
• Poke a few extra holes in the top for steam.
• Optional: Add herbs or a clove of garlic to the can for extra aroma.
• Carefully lower the chicken onto the can so it’s standing upright.

3. Smoke It

• Preheat smoker to 250°F.
• Place chicken (standing on the can) on the smoker over indirect heat.
• Add your preferred wood chips.
• Smoke for 2.5 to 3.5 hours, or until internal temp in the thickest part of the breast reaches 165°F and 175°F in the thigh.

4. Rest & Carve

• Carefully remove the chicken (use tongs + spatula).
• Let it rest 10–15 minutes before removing the can and carving.
• Serve with fresh herbs, grilled corn, or seasonal veggies.

🧡 Serving Suggestion:

Pair with homemade cornbread, garlic green beans, or a farm-fresh salad. For a real Goolsby Hollow experience, serve alongside local honey or jam!