STCG.... this has been your best video in a while. Had all the elements that made me like the channel to start with. Made me wanna make this this weekend.
Yes please start making stuff like you made a few years ago. Enough with all the fast food copy cat stuff. And stop editing stuff out. I loved all rants you use to have in the videos. It’s what set you apart.
So many 5 star chefs in the comments, so many nutritionists, so many people from the FDA, so many film directors…. (And my favorite) “Sam I love the recipe, but I only changed everything”…. Just make the food people.
Oh man I make a mean beer can chicken. I like to shove cilantro, onion, lemon and jalapeño inside the beer can for extra flavor. My main rub for seasoning is a nice lemon pepper.
The best thing about this channel is the confidence it's given me. I've made around a dozen of these recipes over the summer and my skills and confidence has grown a lot. AAAANNNND... my family has loved all of these. Thanks Team Sam.
Sams the best. Keep up the great content! Your videos are entertaining and humor to keep us smiling. Simple recipes done right, make me hungry. Your back yard setup is killer. No hate here brother, much love from Fresno ca!
Sam you always bring a smile to my face. I love watching your videos especially now. I just lost one of my doggy suddenly and I've been really sad but I can sit down at the end of the day or the beginning of a day off and watch your video and get some a smile on my face. Thank you!❤
“Don’t drink Jack & coke as much any more, but when I do…” I thought we were going to be the the full “I don’t often drink beer, but when I do” bit! That needs to come back!
Hello Sam, I watch pretty much every post you do. You have asked "what to make next" my mother used to make French Crapes from scrape when i was a kid..she past at 54 and i wasn't able to find her recipe. The filling changed.. applesauce was her go to, but sometimes we got blueberries. I so love your Evo!! Tring to convince my wife i need one! Thanks, Bob Going St, Louis, MO.
I’ve experimented with different 12 oz cans and I’ve never noticed a difference in taste, tbh. I think the beauty of beer can chicken is that you can use any 12 oz can you have lying around and you’re practically guaranteed an insanely juicy chicken. Also where are you finding Sriracha because I can’t find it anywhere 😭
There have been a few articles I've read where people do experiments making just a vertical chicken and a few different methods of beer can chicken and found no difference in taste because the liquid in the can doesn't get hot enough to steam or evaporate at all so it doesn't impart any flavor into the meat. Now maybe a small amount of soda and jack Daniels could since alcohol has a lower boiling point than beer or soda. But even still it's probably an un noticeable difference. That being said I bought a vertical chicken roasting stand and use it all the time because they are delicious.
Sam, I have a couple of wire frames that hold the 'beer can' and also a soup can for any liquid I want to use. These wire frames make the entire chicken SOooo much more stable and when I use an open top soup can it really makes filling it so much easier. Thanks for a great video guys!
Ive done soda and beer for this. I think the best one is to put water and a bouillon cube along with your favorite seasonings. I also stop using cans and got a poultry roaster.
Hey Sam, word of advice, never use the actual can to cook the liquids in, they have inks that will give off fumes when burning and plastic linings to protect the flavor of the beer or soda. They sell cast irone units that you pour the liquids into, and sit the poultry on top. No toxic fumes if you use one of those. I have used one for years, and they work great.
At a minimum, clean the Coke can with soap and water to remove contaminants. Also, I stopped doing this with beer cans because the inks on the label might contaminate the bird. Ther are inexpensive chicken stands that prop the bird up without ink transfer.
I love your shows. They are fantastic. From content to production...first class. I tried this chicken and it turned out awesome. However, I know that whether you have Jack and Coke, beer or water up the chicken's cavity, the flavors remain the same. Thanks for sharing and keep on inspiring! You neighbour from the north, Bradford Canada
There's a pre-made jack and coke available for purchase in a 4pk but jack daniels...had it this weekend for the 1st time, not bad but needs more whiskey
That chicken looks beautiful! I wish I saw this video earlier. I am literally smoking chicken right now but just thighs and legs. I used meat church rub and spicy dan-o's and have been butter basting it. I'm sure it will be delicious but I should have made your coke and jack.
Sam, cool to hear you and Matt Pittman talk about each other. I asked you to check him out a long time ago. You guys should come do a show with him in Waxahachie. Right in view of the historic Waxahachie TX court house, Maxx could have a field day filming.
Probably get down voted for this, but I never understood the use of a coke/beer can for smoking/grilling. For a stand sure, but infusion, at best, will be where...the neck? Also the liquid in the can woud take forever for the cavity to cook as the can would be an insulator. I would just pay a few bucks for a beer can stand and don't use a can at all. It would be more stable and the inside will cook evenly. Drink the Jack and Coke instead while cooking. Glaze looks great. Thanks for the videos.
I bought a stand because I actual can would always get screwed up somehow. I will put coke in it or something, but as you said it honestly doesn't do much. It's more for standing it up. The sauce and spices are the key.
What about making German Saurbraten in some variation with german potato salad or fried noodles. Also, Would you ever try making Mulagatawni soup? I'm sure I messed up the spelling but I'm sure you got it. I've been searching for a great recipe but too many variations. Years ago a restaurant near my home served it and it was so hearty and uniquely spiced, I always ordered it with warm crisp bread on the side. When they closed I was devastated not to know how to recreate it. Would love to see your take on it! Love your show, my mouth waters with every demonstration you do. I love spices and rich flavor. You sir are a creative master. I laugh, relax and learn something wonderful in every program. Of all the cooking shows out there, yours is my favorite!! By the way, where does the name Not Not Tacos come from? I'm sure there's a story there! Keep up the good work and the naughty banter! So much fun! Thank you! Lee in Central Square, NY
Gonna try this soon! Chicken (wings) and cook is a modern classic for Hong Kong Cuisine :) this seems like such a nice twist (to both chicken wings + coke and Beer can chicken
Just put water in the can and you'll get the same result. Tried it and tested it. All of what makes the drink just concentrates in what remains in the can. Get your rub right and you'll get the same results every time regardless of what's in the can.
I have that stainless steel tube welded to a 6 inch square stainless steel plate for doing this exact same thing. Fill the tube with beer, coke , butter, seasonings, whatever, and it works great. Another great use for a can of coke or even diet coke, is to set a 3-4 pound pork butt in a crock pot, add a few cloves of garlic, all your normal seasonings, then pour the can of coke over the top, lid it, let it cook on low for 12 hours, then pull it out, tear it apart with 2 forks, fry it in small batches until crispy, and you have the best Carnitas ever.
Next time you coke can use a can opener on the coke can like you would on a regular can and take the top off and it makes it easier to fill the coke can with liquid and seasoning.
I was born and raised in Waxahachie, and would love to give you guys the dime tour. There is currently a huge Halloween theme park going on, but in April and May, there is a huge Ren Faire. I know the owners of that place, and could arrange a tour. It could make for some damned good video, and that faire has some pretty killer kitchens. Pittman is mostly a Texas BBQ guy, but you both could make a great collab. Let me know if you want more info.
