I put the coals in two piles, on either side of the coal grate, more
or less parallel to the axis of the spit. I put a strip of aluminum
foil along the meat grate, under the spit and parallel to it. That
way, there is no direct heat under the bird and it doesn't burn. I
had the same experience as the OP the first time I rotisseried a
chicken, and now that I keep direct heat off the bird, it always comes
out great.

--THC

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