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Roast Chickens and Sausages for a Crowd

Two whole roasted chickens on a round cutting board with sliced apples and onions.
Photo by Annabel Mehran

One of the centerpieces of Butch Anthony's outdoor dining room is a massive firepit-grill outfitted with vintage Dutch ovens, which were buried in embers to cook these chickens. We've adapted the method for a regular oven.

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