Beer Can Chicken

ground black pepper
BBQ seasoning (Penzey's)
1 (24 ounce) can light-flavored beer (such as Budweiser)
1 (5 pound) whole chicken

Preheat oven to 350* F. Rinse chicken under cold running water. Discard giblets and neck from chicken; drain and pat dry. Rub chicken with seasoning. Get under the skin, too.  Remove the top of the beer can with a can opener.  Pour 12 ounces of beer in your baking dish.  Fit whole chicken, legs to the bottom, over the open beer can.  Bake the chicken about an hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the oven and discard the beer can. Cover the chicken with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.