[Gabz]

I love beer and using alcohol in my cooking - but I understand what you are saying.

Even people I know that hate beer, love this way of cooking a bird.

You would be amazed at how many people have come to my door looking for a can of beer to cook their bird this way!!!

I don't know what it is about it - but it works.

Another good one is Dr. Pepper.

[Auntie Mame]

I was thinking about trying the recipe with soda pop. Thanks, I'll try the Dr. Pepper next time. I don't bother with all the spices and sugar anymore, either. I just rinse the poor naked beast, coat it in kosher salt, let it sit for an hour, rinse all the salt off, sprinkle it with garlic and grill it. Tonight, hubby checked it so often with his temperature fork that it had holes all over it when I sliced it LOL. (I think he was hungry).