Big Cans

pcasso

I am on the look out for a large can of beer, in the range of 660ml to 750ml or even bigger. I am hoping to cook beer can turkey for Christmas and this being an American recipe necessitates a twenty four ounce can of beer, which I think equates to 750ml.
I remember seeing a large can for sale years ago, I think it was Faxe beer. Does any one know if there is anything that might be fit for purpose on sale anywhere in Ireland.
Thanks in advance.

Gamayun

Straightaway Kaiserdom 1ltr sprang to mind, I'm pretty sure I've seen this in supermarkets here in Cork, definitely in a few off licenses. Should be gettable in Dublin.

pcasso

I have never seen or heard of it before but I will definitely keep an eye out for and inquire about, in some local off licences.
Thanks for your reply mate.
Appreciate it

az2wp0sye65487

I saw an advertisement in an off licence window here in Dublin yesterday - it was for Miller Genuine Draft... I wouldnt normally pay attention to this as I'm not a fan of Miller, but these stuck in my mind as the can was 24oz - which I think works out at around 720ml..... Unusual size!

pcasso

Lyle Substantial Wile wrote: »

I saw an advertisement in an off licence window here in Dublin yesterday - it was for Miller Genuine Draft... I wouldnt normally pay attention to this as I'm not a fan of Miller, but these stuck in my mind as the can was 24oz - which I think works out at around 720ml..... Unusual size!

What off licence was that in please?

FCB1899

don't mean to deflate your balloon but this method of cooking isn't dependent on what's inside the bird.bought one of those metal devices to hold the chicken and beer can this summer for the bbq and whilst the meat was tender and moist it was more due to the indirect heat method of cooking than the beer can.repeated the method in the oven but minus the beer can and the chicken was just as moist.

pcasso

FCB1899 wrote: »

don't mean to deflate your balloon but this method of cooking isn't dependent on what's inside the bird.bought one of those metal devices to hold the chicken and beer can this summer for the bbq and whilst the meat was tender and moist it was more due to the indirect heat method of cooking than the beer can.repeated the method in the oven but minus the beer can and the chicken was just as moist.

Yea, I did read recently that the old story that the beer turns to steam and moistened the inside of the chicken was a lot of tosh.
You are probably right that cooking a chicken upright in the oven would have the same effect as beer can chicken on the barbecue but I still hope to go ahead with the beer can turkey at Christmas if I can.
Mad man that I am.

pa990

That kaiserdom beer in 1L cans is in most dunnes stores

pcasso

pa990 wrote: »

That kaiserdom beer in 1L cans is in most dunnes stores

Cheers mate.
I will check it out.

irish_goat

Misleading thread title...

Kaiserdom is easy to find in Dunnes and there's no reason you can't pour the beer out and then put something else in the can before stuffing it in the turkey. I've heard IPA works really well.

Blackjack

Very misleading thread title.

pcasso

Blackjack wrote: »

Very misleading thread title.

I have absolutely no idea what you mean :cool:;)

pcasso

irish_goat wrote: »

Misleading thread title...

Kaiserdom is easy to find in Dunnes and there's no reason you can't pour the beer out and then put something else in the can before stuffing it in the turkey. I've heard IPA works really well.

Actually the beer used can be important as it can make a good base for the gravy.
A nice dark winter ale perhaps.

cullenswood

I've done beer can chicken in a BBQ with a tin of beans instead of a can of beer and it turned out the exact same, except I had very nice beans at the end of it also! You could use one of the bigger cans of beans that are readily available.

Seaneh

when I do beer can chicken, I use a ceramic "can" I piked up somewhere.

It's a 500ml ceramic cup that's the same height and width as a regular beer can and I can pour whatever I want into it and not have to worry about the toxins from the plastic coating inside or outside the can contaminating my food, and it's reusable.

I usually throw in some pale ale (room temp), a few crushed cloves of garlic, some cayenne pepper, thyme, rosemary and a bay leaf.

pcasso

Those are two pretty good ideas lads as I am struggling to source that large beer can,
Thanks

Mr Magnolia

Seaneh wrote: »

when I do beer can chicken, I use a ceramic "can" I piked up somewhere.

It's a 500ml ceramic cup that's the same height and width as a regular beer can and I can pour whatever I want into it and not have to worry about the toxins from the plastic coating inside or outside the can contaminating my food, and it's reusable.

I usually throw in some pale ale (room temp), a few crushed cloves of garlic, some cayenne pepper, thyme, rosemary and a bay leaf.

I've tried beer can chicken and wasn't even remotely impressed. A spiced spatchcock on the BBQ is a far tastier option. I will however try the above!

rubadub

Seaneh wrote: »

It's a 500ml ceramic cup that's the same height and width as a regular beer can and I can pour whatever I want into it and not have to worry about the toxins from the plastic coating inside or outside the can contaminating my food, and it's reusable.

I'm amazed at the lack of warning about the toxins, I think I saw a tv presenter question it and the "professional" chef shrug it off.