Beer Butt Chicken and German Potato Salad

Yup, that's right, beer butt chicken.  But it's oh so flavorful!  Beer and bacon always make things taste better!  I have a pan made for this, but you can also use a disposable pie plate.  For the chicken you will need:
1 cup butter

2 tablespoons garlic salt

2 tablespoons sweet paprika

salt and pepper to taste (I prefer Nature's Seasoning)

1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer

1 (4 to 5 pound) whole chicken

1.)  Preheat an outdoor grill to low. 

2.)  In a microwave safe container, put 1/2 cup butter, 1 tablespoon of garlic salt, 1 tablespoon of paprika and some of the salt and pepper.  Melt this in the microwave for about 30-40 seconds.

3.)  Open the can of beer and drink half the can (seriously).  Add the rest of the butter, the garlic salt, the paprika and some salt and pepper to the beer.  Put the can of beer (standing up) in the cavity of the chicken.  Place on a disposable pie plate.  Baste with the melted butter mixture.  Grill on low for about 2 1/2 hours, or until an internal temperature of 180 degrees.    Super easy goodness!

German Potato Salad

1 bag of redskin steamable potatoes (1 1/2 pounds)

6 slices of bacon

1 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 stalk celery, chopped

1/2 medium onion, chopped

1 teaspoon celery seeds

1 tablespoon flour

1 tablespoon sweetener

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup water (at least)

1.)  Cook potatoes as per package directions.  Let cool slightly to touch.  Peel and slice.  Set aside
2.)  Add the tablespoon oil to a fry pan over medium heat.  Cook the bacon in the oil until crisp, remove from pan and reserve.
3.)  Add the celery and onion to the pan and saute until translucent.  Add the celery seeds.  Add the flour and let it cook out for a minute.  Add the sweetener.  Add the apple cider vinegar and let it cook for a minute.
4.)  Add enough water that you have a dressing consistency.  Add in the potatoes and stir.  Crumble the bacon on top and serve.  You can serve this either hot or cold.  Leftovers are great the next day!