But you dont have to rely on Costco or your local grocery store.
Spinning your own is easier than you think.
Theres a lot more to do here than just threading a steel rod through a chicken, however.
First things first: you oughta learn the ropes.
A matter of trussed
Rotisseries work best when they are correctly balanced.
Insert rod, flip switch.
To alleviate this, we turn to trussing.
For the best guide to tying one on, take a gander atthis video from Alton Brown.
The chicken in these images is about five pounds.
One of the most important components youll need is a drip pan.
This is the moment of truth.
Well, the first one.
There are still a few things to do.
Spin to win
This is my favorite part!
The party trick part, where you put the spit into the motor and it turns perfectly.
All thats left to do is to flip the switch and wait.
Because youre cooking poultry, its important to stop every so often to take a temperature check.
When youve reached your target temp, cut the power to the motor and leave the grill lid open.
Its easier to rest the chicken here than to attempt to disassemble it on a counter or table top.
There isnt much left to do now but decide what to do with your beautiful bird.
They all pair wonderfully with the fruits of your barely-any labor.
