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brazilian beer can chicken

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Recipe by
Megan Stewart
@GSMegan
Middletown, OH

It is hard to find presents for my dad, but I managed to get him the BBQ Bible book, and he was happy to search through for ideas to grill. This recipe was one we tried in Eagle River in 2001, and continued to make as long as we spent summers at the cottage. It is wonderful!

yield 4 serving(s)
method Barbecue

Ingredients For brazilian beer can chicken

  • 2 c
    beer
  • 1/2 c
    oil
  • 1/2 c
    dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp
    fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 md
    onion, thinly sliced
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 12 clove
    (or 6 t) garlic, minced
  • 3 1/2-4 lb
    whole chicken
  • 1 Tbsp
    paprika

How To Make brazilian beer can chicken

  • 1
    Combine beer, oil, mustard, paprika and pepper in nonreactive bowl. Whisk and blend well. Stir in onion, garlic, and bay leaves. Add cleaned chicken to marinade and refrigerate 2 days. Turn 2 times per day.
  • 2
    Grill, basting with marinade for the 1st 10 min of grilling only.
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