Smoked Beer Can Chicken on a Pit Boss, Traeger or Other Pellet Grill

Step 1

Turn on your Pit Boss, Traeger, or other pellet grill. Set the temperature to 350°F.

Step 2

Rinse the chicken and remove any giblets or organs. Pat it dry with paper towel.

Step 3

Brush the chicken with olive oil and spread the rub all over including inside of the cavity.

Step 4

Place the beer can half full in the middle of a small baking sheet (to catch the grease and other liquids) and carefully stand the seasoned chicken up overtop of the beer can.

Step 5

Place it on your preheated pellet grill and insert the meat probe/thermometer in the thickest part of the bird and cook until your chicken reaches 165°F. If you are cooking an 8 lb chicken, budget yourself around 2 hours. 4lb chickens will cook considerably faster and need to be checked at the 1 hour mark.

Step 6

Remove it from the grill and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes.

Step 7

Tip the chicken onto its side and carefully remove the beer can (some of the beer will spill. Transfer your chicken to a cutting board and carve it as usual. Drizzle with Homemade Smoked Chicken Gravy if you desire.

Step 8

Enjoy!