Cooking Instructions

• Set up grill for indirect cooking with your favorite Applewood Chips: For gas grill, prepare chips as needed in a smoker box or aluminum smoker bag, place directly over flames, preheat all burners on high. Turn one burner off; place food over “off” burner when ready. Reset remaining burner(s) to medium or temperature goal of 275°F. Close lid. For charcoal grill, arrange hot coals around outer edge of grill, sprinkle soaked wood chips over coals; place disposable pan in open space; place food over open area when ready. Close lid. Heat to medium or temperature goal of 275°F.
• Mix all dry ingredients plus fresh squeezed orange juice, molasses, Worcestershire sauce and apple cider vinegar to create a loose paste.
• Prepare your hens by patting dry and stretching the cavity to leave enough room for beer can.
• Glaze hens with paste on both outside and inside of hens. Make sure they are fully covered.
• Use a can opener to carefully remove whole top of the can. Please be careful of sharp edges.
• Carefully place seasoned hens over bear can until nicely balanced.
• Place hens in their designated spots not directly over flames. Cover with lid and smoke for 2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 180°F.