This week, June 23 to 30, Ralphs has fresh whole chickens for 59 cents per pound. Beer can chicken 1 (4 to 5 pound) roasting chicken 2 tbls. extra virgin olive oil 3 tbls. favorite dry spice rub Kosher salt and pepper 1 (12 oz.) can of beer

Remove neck and giblets from chicken, rinse inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Brush chicken all over with oil and season inside and out with salt, pepper and dry rub.

Open beer can and pour out ¼ cup of beer. Make an extra hole in the can with can opener. Place can on solid surface and slide chicken over the can. Make sure the legs are in front of the can so they can act as a tripod keeping the chicken steady as it cooks.

Place on center of grill grate over mediumhigh, indirect heat. Cook with the grill cover on for about 1 to 1 ½ hours or until internal temp is 180 in the thigh area and juices run clear. Remove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Cooks can purchase a chicken beer can stand at any grocery/discount store for $5 or less. It will make balancing the chicken a lot easier.

—Jan Cole