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Recreate an authentic BBQ or Grilling experience in your oven even when the snow is three feet deep. Charcoal seasoning is made by drying various cooking spices and herbs in damp paper bags next to hot smoking charcoal. While drying, the herbs are infused with the flavor of the charcoal smoke and then ground into a fine powder that closely resembles ash. This type of char-COAL can easily transform your next meal into a diamond on everyone’s plate.

Hard to find spices often yield results that are well worth the search. Your family will fall in love just as mine did the first time I made this succulent main course.

Roast Chicken with Smoked Paprika

• 3 Tbsp organic lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp of melted butter – don’t use margarine
• 2 tsp finely chopped fresh garlic
• 2 tsp refined sea salt*
• 1 5lb roasting chicken
• 5 tbsp Laney Pure Wildflower Honey
• 3 Tbsp smoked Paprika
• 2 Tbsp cayenne pepper (optional for those who would like extra kick)

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Wash and dry chicken so rub will adhere easily.
3. Mix salt, paprika, melted butter, and chopped garlic.
4. Spread mixture over entire chicken.
5. Slowly heat the honey with lemon juice in small saucepan and remove from heat.
6. Bake for 1-1 ½ hours. Begin basting with the honey/lemon mixture after 30 minutes and continue every 15 until the interior temperature has reached 170 degrees.
7. Remove from oven and allow resting for at least 10 minutes to allow the chicken to absorb the cooking juices.

*For a healthier version use Morton’s Salt Substitute.

Serve with fresh steamed asparagus or roasted baby red potatoes.