One of my favorite scenes in It’s a Wonderful Life is
George Bailey’s honeymoon. Having rescued Bailey Savings and Loan with all
their cash, Mary sets up a honeymoon suite in the abandoned Granville place. It’s
pouring, but there’s music and firelight inside. Two hens are turning on the
spit: a clever jury rig involving a gramophone and a wooden spool. I can’t make
rotisserie chicken. I don’t own a spit, or even a gramophone. But I can make a copycat
in my slow cooker. Peel and slice a whole onion; lay the slices in the pot.
Crush and add two garlic cloves. Rinse a whole fryer (two to four pounds), pat
it dry with paper towels, and place it on top. Drizzle two tablespoons of olive
oil over the bird, then add salt and pepper to taste. You can add a little poultry
seasoning or broth, but they’re not necessary. Cover and cook on high six to
eight hours.
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