Beer Can Chicken is one of the most talked-about BBQ methods—but does it actually work? In this video, Schueys BBQ puts the legendary beer can chicken technique to the test on a 57cm Weber kettle BBQ using a 2.6kg whole chicken. We break down whether the beer inside the can actually evaporates enough to flavour the meat, or if this method is just another backyard BBQ myth.
Follow the full step-by-step cook as we season the bird, prep the can, and roast it over indirect heat using Heat Beads briquettes. With internal temperature probes placed in both the chicken and the beer, we track exactly how the cook progresses—and whether the science stacks up. Plus, you’ll get all the classic Schueys BBQ humour, pie charts, beer timer, and a final verdict that might just ruffle some feathers.
If you’ve ever wondered if beer can chicken actually adds flavour or if we’ve all just been shoving cans into birds for fun—this is the video to watch.
Ingredients List:
1 whole chicken (approx. 2.6kg)
2 teaspoons salt flakes
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 teaspoon dried rosemary (powder)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Cooking oil
1 can of beer (375ml)
Cooked on a Weber kettle at 220°C over indirect heat with a roasting pan to catch drippings and dual probes for accurate temp readings. Rested in an esky before slicing.
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#BeerCanChicken #BBQMyths #WeberKettle #ChickenRecipe #SchueysBBQ #BBQScience #BackyardBBQ #BeerCanCooking #BBQAustralia #HeatBeads #GrillLife #SmokedChicken #BBQExperiment #CookingMyths #BBQChannel
Items Used:
Weber 57cm (22″) Kettle –
Weber Go Anywhere –
Weber 57cm (22”) Kettle Rotisserie –
Grill Grates Set for Weber Go-Anywhere Grill –
Heat Beads original BBQ Briquettes –
Heat Beads coconut BBQ Briquettes –
Jaccard (meat tenderiser) –
Thermapen MK4 –
Black Nitrile Gloves XL x 100 –
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