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Camerons Products Chicken Beer Roaster

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This beer roaster is amazing. We have a $100 rotisserie that we rarely used because it takes up a lot of counter space and it's too hard to clean. This simple device has replaced that clunky inconvenient machine. Now we're cooking a big chicken dinner every weekend.

The first time we used the Beer Roaster, we tried a bland Miller Genuine Draft beer. The chicken came out moist, but flavorless. After some trial and error, we found a perfect recipe.

We pick a beer with lots of flavor. Our current preference is a dark Sam Adams brew like Black Lager or Brown Ale. We then add in a big spoonful of honey. Make sure you rinse off the chicken and pat it dry inside and out with paper towels. We then apply a dry rub to the outside of the chicken (any good rub you pick-up at the grocery store should be fine). A 6-pound chicken cooks for about 2 hours at 375 degrees. Once it's done cooking, let it sit for about 10 minutes so the juices can settle down.

Everyone raves about the flavor. There's never any leftovers. It's so much better than those lousy pre-cooked chickens at the grocery. The Beer Roaster is the best kitchen gadget we've ever bought.

No more wrestling a hot chicken off of an equally hot beer can! The 18/10 stainless steel construction is sturdy, and the tube is just the right size which makes taking the chicken off a breeze. The beer roaster is a one piece unit with a base that provides ample support for the bird to rest on.

I am not knocking the beer can method, but this roaster is even better. The roaster comes with a few sample recipes if you want to put something other than beer in the base. The possibilities are endless.

Original Review follows (Updated review follows orig...)

I filled with water after removing the item from the packaging.

I wiped the base dry with a paper towel.

Within one minute, I probably had a Tablespoon of water that had leaked onto the base plate.

I filled out online the form for a replacement and Amazon is ready to send a new one out (no charge) I also printed out a label for return shipping that Amazon created.

I have 30 days for them to receive the defective item before being charged for the second or replacement item.

I will follow up when received on the condition of the second roaster.

I have cooked beer can chicken before and yes it is moist and tasty.

I knew the size of the item, but was still shocked to see the size of it...appeared small. But could be a good thing if you were trying to cook two chickens at the same time.

The diameter of the 'can' is smaller than that of a can of soda...thus it will be easier to insert into the chicken.

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Update two days later:

Received the second or replacement item in two days from Amazon.
It worked just fine until I tried to clean it. I placed a dish rag loosely into the can to clean...holding onto the square base and turning on the disk rag, I felt a snap. Part of the bottom of the can separated from the plate. Does NOT leak though. I sent it back also.

It turns out the item is made of three pieces.
The cylinder (can) is made of stainless steel.
The bottom of the can has a steel plug (not stainless...magnetic) connected somehow to the cylinder. I suspect either glued or jammed into the bottom. I DO NOT KNOW. But I see no spot welding marks.

Then the plug is spot welded to the base which also is NOT stainless steel (again magnetic material like steel).

One final note. With the chicken resting on top of the can, the top of the can is near the top of the neck. So I am not sure how much moisture and flavor stays inside the chicken.

I will stick with my Fox Run brand.
I have on order two stainless cups or tumblers that I will see how they work within the Fox Run wire cage.




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great product, very stable, easily moved from BBQ to inside home, easily cleaned especially if you spray with pam first..good price, well made. would recommend it to all who like the beer can chicken on BBQ

Makes a really tasty chicken with a minimum of fuss and no problem with clean up. Just pour out the residue after baking and put the roaster in the dish washer. Be sure to add a lot of spice to the liquid for optimum flavor.

This thing has rust already on the bottom seam, the top is uneven and sharp, there's flux at the bottom, it leaks, but I'm not sending it back. I'm sending it to the FDA!

Great product! I especially like how easy it is to clean...love the stainless steel. Highly recommend!

This is one great device. I wanted to use different liquids (beer, wine, juices, herbs) and really didn't want to shove a dirty, rusty, smelly beer can into something (chicken or turkey) I would be eating especially when heating it up on a 350+ degree grill.
Easy to clean too.
The skin comes out VERY crispy and the bird is VERY juicy. No basting, no fuss no muss! Just great bird!

very easy to use, really steady with the chicken on while on the BBQ and easy to clean, a winner!

When I purchased this item and read the instructions, I was doubtful. But I tried making a roasting chicken with beer and this was the moistest chicken I've ever had. The meat fell off the bones and it was extremely tender. I like that you can use other items too - juice, wine, or probably soup stock. I highly recommend this product.Cameron Cookware Chicken Beer Roaster