Thursday # 520... I love Thursdays!

[RICHARD]

Here's to Saint Somewhere!

DONE!

Hi everyone,

Let me refill the glasses, break out the catnip too.

I like to dose the cat and THEN play laser pointer. THE ABSOLUTE BEST is when they stop with their ears pinned back with those huge pupils........

I have to get the ORC to clear off the satellite dish -

http://tv.yahoo.com/news/norway-plan...162045166.html

The 'yule log CD' can bite me.

Let me cook up some brekkie and how's about THIS for later on?


Oven roasted chicken

I have done this a bunch of times and even tho it gets old, if you tweak the seasoning, you can make the best tasting birds....IT is based on the 'beer can chicken' so I can't take credit for the recipe.

Take an aluminum can, take the top off and put whatever herbs you want into it - I did rosemary, I wanted to put a few slices on lemon, but I used it on an earlier dinner!
Set it aside...


Take a whole chicken, wash and prepare it like you are going to roast it on it's side, I usually give it a lite coat of olive oil and season it with what you like. Stick the can into the bird, open end first. Stand the chikin up in an oven save pot, then filll the can up with water.

You could use beer or wine and fill the can before you put in in the bird, but it's easier doing it afterwards. Lightly cover with a piece of foil.

Heat up the oven to about 400-425 and cook for about an hour and 20 minutes, I use a thermometer to make sure it's done (170 degrees).

Let it rest and cut it up. I put the juices into the fridge to get the fat out and plan to use it as a base for some gravy later on.

While I had the oven going I made some packets of veggies in foil, stuck them in the oven for the last 20-25 minutes...

[pomtzu]

Did you ever put orange juice in the can?? That's yummy............

[RICHARD]

Did you ever put orange juice in the can?? That's yummy............

No, I have just used lemon slices.

Let's make a few birds and see what comes out best - thanks for the tip!

DONE!

[pomtzu]

No, I have just used lemon slices.

Let's make a few birds and see what comes out best - thanks for the tip!

DONE!

Use no water - just the orange juice in place of it - and of course any spices you care to toss in. I also sprinkle the outside of the bird with lemon and pepper seasoning after I coat with Pam or olive oil.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

OOOOhhh, any 'beer in the rear' chicken left???? Never tried it but it sounds good.

[pomtzu]

MOFF - you don't know what you're missing.They're so simple to make - you should try one - and there are tons of variations in the recipes which you can find on line. You can make up your own, too. Just Google "beer butt chicken" or "drunkin chicken" for ideas. The moistest chicken you will ever eat - guaranteed. I like them best cooked on the grill, but the oven works just fine too.

Guess what I'm fixin' for dinner tomorrow night???

[Lady's Human]

Thursdays is going to be names to the Surgeon General's most wanted list if we keep this up.

Thankfully for me, the menu for the next 2 weeks is set, so I can blithely ignore the temptation to try it.

[RICHARD]

OOOOhhh, any 'beer in the rear' chicken left???? Never tried it but it sounds good.

Beer in the rear? I like it.

Yes, there always is plenty to go around.
Done!

Pom,

Let us know how you put it together - and how it turns out!

LH,

Don't get into trouble on my part...... Wait for warmer weather and pick up some mesquite charcoal, wood chips and go for it......



The Surgeon General warns that nothing served at Thursday's has any health benefits or dangers?

And can we have a moment of silence for Mr Alleman?

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/...162858075.html

[Pinot's Mom]

'round these parts we call it beer butt chicken...

Anyway, I'm having some tuna salad with salt & pepper chips - takers? Maybe a nice glass of Riesling?