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Metal
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Folds Flat
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127754
BGE SKU
The Big Green Egg Beer Can Chicken Roaster holds a standard 375ml can upright so the bird cooks vertically over it. The steam from the heated liquid inside the can circulates through the cavity, keeping the meat moist throughout the cook while the EGG's circulating heat browns the exterior on all sides evenly. Juices collect in the drip tray below for a ready-made pan gravy. Folds flat after use for easy storage. Dishwasher safe.
Beer Can Roaster vs Ceramic Roaster
This Product
Beer Can Chicken Roaster — $26
Metal rack that holds an actual 375ml can (beer, juice, soda). The liquid in the can heats and steams into the bird. Includes a drip tray. Folds flat for storage. The classic beer can chicken setup at the entry price point.
Alternative
Ceramic Chicken Roaster — $47
Ceramic roaster with a built-in liquid reservoir — no can required. Fill with any liquid, including wine, stock, or aromatics. More volume, easier to load, and the ceramic construction distributes heat evenly. Premium option.
What Makes It Work
Feature 01
Vertical Position for Even Browning
Sitting the bird upright exposes all sides of the skin to the EGG's circulating heat simultaneously. No hot spots, no rotating mid-cook. The breast, legs, and thighs all reach the right temperature at roughly the same time, which is the core problem that conventional horizontal roasting struggles with.
Feature 02
Can Steam Keeps the Meat Moist
As the EGG heats the can, the liquid inside turns to steam and passes directly through the cavity of the bird. Beer, apple juice, ginger beer, or any canned liquid all work. The steam keeps the breast meat from drying out during the cook, which is the most common failure point with whole chicken.
Feature 03
Drip Tray for Pan Gravy
The base of the roaster includes a drip tray that catches all the fat and juices that render out of the bird during the cook. That liquid is concentrated, smoke-flavoured chicken stock ready to be deglazed into a pan sauce or poured directly over the carved meat.
Feature 04
Folds Flat, Dishwasher Safe
The roaster folds flat for drawer storage between cooks, which the Ceramic Roaster cannot do. Dishwasher safe, so the drip tray and rack go straight in after the cook. Practical for cooks who want the results without the extra storage footprint.
How to Use the Beer Can Chicken Roaster
1
Choose your can. Any standard 375ml can works: beer, apple juice, ginger beer, lemonade. Open the can and drink or pour out half the liquid so it does not boil over. Add garlic, herbs, or citrus zest to the can if you want extra flavour.
2
Set up the EGG for indirect cooking. ConvEGGtor in with feet up, cooking grid on top. Target 180 to 200°C. Add one or two wood chunks to the charcoal for smoke. Apple and cherry work well with chicken.
3
Load the roaster. Place the half-full can into the holder on the drip tray. Lower the seasoned bird cavity-down over the can so it sits upright and stable with the can inside the cavity.
4
Place centrally on the cooking grid and close the lid. A standard 1.8kg chicken takes 75 to 90 minutes at 185°C indirect. No opening, no basting, no rotating required.
5
Check temperature and rest. Probe the thickest part of the thigh away from bone. Pull at 74°C internal. Use heat-proof gloves to remove the entire roaster from the EGG. The can and drip tray will be very hot. Rest the bird for 10 minutes before removing from the can and carving.
Specifications
| Product Name | BGE Beer Can Chicken Roaster |
| SKU | 127754 |
| Price | $26.00 AUD |
| Construction | Metal rack with drip tray |
| Can Size | Standard 375ml can (beer, juice, soda) |
| Storage | Folds flat |
| Care | Dishwasher safe |
| Best For | Whole chicken (1.2 to 2.5kg), spatchcock, small duck |
| Recommended Temp | 180 to 200°C indirect |
| Includes | Roaster rack, drip tray |
| Brand | Big Green Egg |
| Origin | USA |
Cook Tips
- Only fill the can halfway. A full can will boil over as the EGG reaches temperature. Open, pour half out, then load the roaster.
- Apple juice in the can plus apple wood chunks in the charcoal is one of the most popular combinations for a mild, slightly sweet smoke profile on the bird.
- Season under the skin. Loosen the skin over the breast and rub seasoning directly onto the meat. The steam keeps the breast moist but seasoning under the skin penetrates better than surface rub alone.
- Use a probe thermometer. Colour and timing are not reliable indicators with whole birds. Pull at 74°C at the thickest part of the thigh, not touching the bone.
- The drip tray liquid is ready-made stock. Pour the drip tray contents into a small saucepan, add a splash of white wine, reduce by half, and you have a pan sauce requiring no additional work.
- The can will be extremely hot. Do not attempt to remove the bird from the can immediately after the cook. Rest the whole assembly for at least 5 minutes before carefully sliding the bird off the can using heat-proof gloves.
Common Questions
What is the difference between this and the Ceramic Chicken Roaster?
The Beer Can Chicken Roaster ($26) holds an actual 375ml can inside the cavity of the bird. The Ceramic Chicken Roaster ($47) has a built-in ceramic reservoir — no can required, and you can fill it with any liquid including wine or stock. The Beer Can Roaster folds flat for storage; the Ceramic Roaster does not. Both produce excellent results. The Ceramic Roaster is the cleaner, more controlled setup; the Beer Can Roaster is the classic technique at the entry price point.
What can I use instead of beer in the can?
Any canned liquid in a standard 375ml can works. Apple juice, ginger beer, lemonade, sparkling water, chicken stock, and cola are all commonly used. The beer can chicken name comes from the original technique but the liquid is largely personal preference — the primary function is to create steam inside the cavity, and most liquids do that equally well.
Do I need to use the ConvEGGtor with this roaster?
Indirect setup with the ConvEGGtor is strongly recommended for whole poultry. Direct heat underneath a whole bird causes the base to cook much faster than the breast, and the fat dripping onto the coals creates flare-ups. Indirect heat surrounds the bird evenly and produces the consistent, moist result the technique is known for.
How do I safely remove the bird from the roaster after cooking?
Always use heat-proof gloves. Remove the entire roaster from the EGG and place it on a heat-safe surface to rest. Do not attempt to remove the bird from the can while still hot — the pressurised can and the bird cavity grip together when hot. After a 10-minute rest, carefully hold the drip tray steady and lift the bird upward and off the can. Have another person hold the roaster base if needed.
Is this a genuine Big Green Egg accessory?
Yes. The Beer Can Chicken Roaster is a genuine Big Green Egg accessory (SKU 127754), supplied through the official BGE Australia distribution network. BBQ Republic is a Platinum Authorised Big Green Egg Dealer, meaning all BGE accessories we stock are genuine and covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
Not sure which chicken roaster suits your setup? We stock both and can talk you through the differences based on your EGG size and cook style.
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