Cast Iron and the Smoked Chicken

Firing up for a deliceous smoked chicken

. . . or Potjie Smoked Beer Bum Chicken

Here is a very simple and very delicious recipe for a smoked, roast chicken. First let’s look at what utensils/equipment we’ll need for this:

I use a “Number 3” Potjie. This refers to the size of the pot and in this case is big enough to fit a medium size chicken. I use a stainless steel cup and wire stand that holds the beer and serves to hold the chicken upright in the pot. The only other items are an eight inch diameter heavy duty foil pie dish and a hand full of your favorite wood chips for smoking.

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