Smoked Chicken | Sweet and Spicy with the Pit Barrel Cooker

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In this video we're breaking out the Pit Barrel Cooker and sharing a great sweet and spicy rub for some smoked whole chicken!
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[@JamesJones-pt9cz]

Great chicken Kent, I like your rub mix, looks delicious, and a big thank u for all the veterans in our great country.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks James we owe them so much

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Cowboy Kent Rollins yes I agree we do.

[@wickedchef]

I've been a cook for 20 years. 16 of those years to present day, have been spent on offshore oil rigs as a Campboss in charge of the catering crews. Feeding 200+ men 4x a day. 480lbs of ribeyes a week. 4,000 eggs per week, 180 lb bacon per week. 230lbs chicken per week 160lbs coffee per week. 250lbs of pork per week. Extra supplies for hurricane season. and ..well...countless rolls of toilet paper. And countless meals & memories. I've never tackled cast iron cooking in full force. I've made roux & cornbread in cast iron skillets, grilled & smoked plenty of meats over charcoal and wood, but never dutch oven cooking. Watching you and Shannon these past few months has really inspired me to up my game and take more interest in cast iron cooking. It's fun, and taste better! I'm sure you've probably forgotten more about dutch oven cooking than I'll ever live to know or remember, but the skills, techniques, & experience you folks have, has taught me a lot about what I didn't know or know how to do with cast iron. Ya'll are humble, smart, and ya'll definitely love what you do. Sometimes starvation makes good food good. lol. But the best ingredient to make it better than good, is love. And that's exactly what ya'll put into every meal my wife & I have seen ya'll make. Thank ya'll for everything you & Shannon do Cowboy Kent. We just bought the cookbook and are very excited to try out some of those fine recipes and tips. And read those tales from the trail. Take care and keep those videos coming & we'll see ya'll down the KZbin trail. ~Ryan & Chx

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Thank you for watching Ryan and keep on cooking my friend and be safe

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Labor day weekend coming up...Yep I'll be doing this one!!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Hope you enjoy my friend

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@@CowboyKentRollins The weather's looking good, I have two fresh birds, and some pork...so it's gonna be SO good! I just turned an old Navy buddy on to your channel...and now he's going to go buy a smoker!!

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Us veterans wont forget you! You are worth serving for...

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Thanks for watching and it is our honor to give y'all respect and tell you thanks every chance we get

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What a great video! I truly appreciate you taking the time to show how you cooked Edna! I thank all those veterans that are out there along with myself who's a veteran!

[@jpdunamislodge]

True blessing to find you.

[@CastleGraphics]

Thank you so much Cowboy Kent & Shan (and the man with the ceegar), just did some chicken with the rub and had our neighbors over a feast! From a USAF vet who appreciates you doing this for us!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Glad y'all enjoyed and thanks for your service

[@iamburl2667]

Love the background scenery, the music the cooking, great entertainer kent, thank you all for sharing you, with us, Gods love to you all

[@highplainsdrifter6321]

Looks juicy and delicious! Can’t wait to try it. Thank you Kent and Shannon for making another awesome video.!

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Thank you Anthony for watching

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I wish everyone could see you cook, the world needs more Kent. God bless you.

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Thanks William and God bless you

[@alexmuller1680]

Definitely a wonderful recipe, I'll try it as soon as i can! Thanks a lot, greetings from France!😊🇫🇷

[@BeanMachine360]

hehe i can't cook good luck with making that

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thank you for watching and hope you enjoy

[@jfsinc]

As usual a great video. Glad I’m still here to watch. Had quadruple bypass 6 weeks ago. Was able to watch a few videos right after surgery. Though not terribly hungry, Cowboy Kent was the first I watched. Had to keep up with what you’d been doing. God bless Kent and keep cooking.

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Thank you for watching Robert and hope you have a speedy recovery

[@petermontagnon4440]

Definitely going to have to try this!! Looks amazing!!! Take care, stay safe and God bless!!!

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Hope you enjoy and God bless you

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One of the best channels on utube. Great job! Who wouldn't like some CKR chicken.

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Thank you for watching

[@john2martinez]

Perfect Timing!!! Thank you Kent Rollins!!!

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Thank you John for watching

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Love that you included the pets and that you recognized our servicemen. God bless you and your wife.

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Thanks Jane and God bless you

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“... his squawking mechanism.” 😂😂

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Gotta love that southern language.

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Mr. Rollins, I have begun telling the Chefs I encounter during the day to check you out. One guy today was baking sweet potato corn bread. The boys in Cleveland have been shifting toward southern style cooking. I know one good ol boy who loves to hunt and cook rabbit. He has traveled the world and competes in chef competitions. He serves the wealthy elite, but he is down to earth.

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Thank you for watching and for sharing the videos

[@supernovasurvival3136]

Guess i'm buying a pit barrel smoker then. Because i need too taste that chicken! Thank you for inspiring me.

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Thank you for watching

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A Weber Smokey Mountain is cheaper, I love mine.

[@randyvinson7736]

Good to see you both and the puppy dogs , God bless you all .

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thank you for watching Randy and God bless you as well

[@jeffjohnson8443]

Love your videos, also love my pit barrel cooker. Been using the PBC for a couple years now.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Good cookers they are

[@philt5782]

I’ve never seen one and am amazed how simple yet so effective they are. I will be getting or making me one of those.

[@jadjormoe]

No need for ya, to thanking us for watching. The thank ya’s belong to you and Shannon for the great entertaining videos and learning lessons. I am a veteran and I would like to salute you and Shannon, and a tip of my hat to both of y’all for being such great Americans. Thank ya, for always put n’ a smile on my face. God Bless ya all.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks so much and we thank you for your service

[@Phla58]

That barrel method looks pretty effective! I like the spices you used. Edna looked great

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Good cooker it is

[@davelafrance8357]

One of my favorite parts of a real Mexican family restaurant, the mariachi band, and the repeated chorus of la cuharacha and the chicken dance... when they were little my kids loved it, we would go every couple of weeks. Every time I hear that song it brings back a smile. Bless you and yours Kent, great video as usual.

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Thank you for watching

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These are truly some great videos. Always entertaining. Keep them coming and God bless you both.

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Thank you for watching and God bless you both

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Thanks Cowboy Kent. Shoutout from Morocco, North Africa.

[@minikin5569]

I'm going try this recipe. I love his fried chicken recipe!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Hope you enjoy

[@stihlhead1]

Thanks for the birthday present cowboy Kent! Have smoked many a yardbird but have always used my own home made BBQ sauce. Have never tried a rub but will do this rub as it sounds very tasty. I make my own charcoal, mostly oak and hickory but some maple as well. Turned sixty four today so though I have a neighbor with chickens where I buy my eggs I could in theory steal one but have gotten a bit slower at running and would likely get caught! Will have to wait until I go to town and buy one I guess. Any day you put up a new video is a wonderful day! My hat is off to you and the lady. You are both a National Treasure. Many thanks from East Ky.

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Happy Birthday my friend and hope you had a great day

[@patriciahartless2095]

Thank you Cowboy Kent. Your barbecue chicken look delicious. You and Mrs. Shanna have a great evening.

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Thank you for watching Patricia and you as well

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Great video, thanks for making me smile. 😀💕

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Thank you for watching

[@bobowens9939]

It was an honor to serve this country! Thank you Kent for honoring us vets. Love your videos and recipes, keep up the good work my friend.

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Thank you for watching Bob and for your service

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Luv your videos, u r smart, funny nd greatful. God bless you nd everyone 😇

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Thank you for watching Karen and God bless you as well

[@spookyspacekook5426]

Love my Pit Barrel. It's a rib making machine but what it does when I'm smoking a whole chicken is just magic.

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The Beagle did not like Shannon eating. "All bites are mine!" says the Beagle.

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Maxid1 LOL I thought the same thing

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There's not many things that calms me down after a stressful at work like your videos. Thanks Kent and Shan!!

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Thank you for watching

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Now that looks like a good yard bird for sure Mr. Kent!

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Tasty she was

[@bobclucas8167]

Kent, love your show. I have a recipe for you that is primarily from the ILL / IND area. Pork tenderloin sandwich. You can find a few examples on YT, but it's basic. Take a pork tenderloin, cut a 3/4" slice and pound it out to twice the size of a hamburger bun. Salt / pepper, dredge in egg / flour and fry. Serve with onion, mustard, lettuce etc. on a bun. Pork in ILL is almost as good as the beef. I think you're viewers might like it. Good luck.

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Sounds good, thanks

[@jonjones4472]

That rub is great!!! LOVE ur video’s

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Thank you for watching

[@alexschwerzler2987]

love the video especially love the chicken dance took me back to my childhood when my grandpa would play it on the accordion while we danced thanks guys!!!!!

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Thank you Alex for watching

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I thought the wind blew in Idaho, but Oklahoma has us beat

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I just found your channel today and I subscribed to you as well. My late Father served during WW2 and he would have loved your channel. We owe our vets everything. God Bless You and keep going.

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Thanks Charles for watching, and we owe them so much

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Yummy, I love chicken🍗🍖🍽 and yes, my neighbors do have chickens🐓🐔🐣

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Be sneaky

[@BeanMachine360]

.... my neighbors also have chic- HAD chickens i nicked them allready

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Lol, I will😂😅

[@gaylemesser136]

My grandpa didn't have a tooth in his head. I don't ever recall seeing him eat BBQ. Every type of meat I ever saw him eat was fried, and he lived to be 90. I guarantee you that he would've loved your smoked chicken. You've inspired me to smoke one up. Right after I do a tri tip roast on the smoker. Beef is number one! I promise you chicken will be next. Take care and be safe. Vaughn

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Thanks Vaughn

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Y'all need a I like my food to bite back shirt, I'd order that.

[@sprocastersprocaster]

I was dying from a nutsack infection in the hospital watching your videos with a 104 fever and I really enjoyed them. They finally figured out what was wrong and I’m better now thanks for posting chicken looks yummy

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I had to start keeping my nuts in my wife's purse for the same reason... no more problems now... lol

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Wow, over 1500 likes the first day of posting. I knew Kent was awesome :)

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Thank you for watching

[@Smootus]

Thank you so much..... great recipe, easy, and Shan’s videotography is fantastic!

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Thanks Bryan

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11:00 Edna the Chicken Dance RIP Yard-bird

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No wonder Edna's cold... she got naked and the winds ablowin... lol

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I showed my dad a few of your videos. He was a cook for USAF for 20 years, and he loves you. Ya got a new sub, bud.

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Thank you for watching and for sharing, tell you dad thanks for watching and for his service

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

A pretty ol' girl indeed, looks tasty! And I like that smoker too, I could get so MUCH meat in there!

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It'll hang 8 racks of ribs at a time

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*sniff* it look tasty Why do vegans exist

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@@BeanMachine360 The meat eaters need examples of what happens.

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Watch the mouth cowboy!

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[@MatindianGirl06]

Hello Cowboy Kent. I enjoyed this video so much, because Labor Day weekend is near, and just about EVERYONE is barbecuing this weekend. This dish will make people happy. Take care, have a great day.🇺🇸 Much respect to Edna. ❤

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Thanks Adrienne for watching

[@BeanMachine360]

*sniff* i wish i could cook like cowboy it looks SOO TASTY thanks for the idea ima get to nabbin some of my neighbors birds

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Thank you for watching

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Man Kent you cant do any wrong with a PIT BARREL period I have had mine for a DECADE now love it Noah is a real good guy to deal with Made in STRASBOURG COLORADO

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Good people and great product

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Thx for advice sir now I’ll be a expert at stealing chickens

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Wonderful!!!!!!! The Duke just loves all of you! Not just about the Great Eats either...Hi to The Beag! Guess what, they are issuing my Passport! Not giving up on my Dream for a Teepee Vacation! Best Regards to all of you! Lady Shannon, your photography is awesome! Cheers!

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Thanks Jeanne for watching

[@zarty8121]

Need a lesson on your Cowboy chicken dance.🤣😂

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

Thank you Rollins family for sharing another winner with us. Yes Sir, I do love me some of that there yard bird. Kent, you're an amazing man and Shay, I love how you pan your camera around the Homestead to show us the beauty you and Kent are privileged to own. Blessings to you and yours. Stan

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks my friend and hope you are well

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

@@CowboyKentRollins Well, we're 74 now, and when you reach this age there are plenty of things that can and will go wrong with these old bodies. I'm always looking forward to watching any new videos you and Shannon produce. This one today was awesome, looked delicious. Looks like Marmaduke is assimilating well with the family. Two beautiful pups. Take care my friend, the best to you and yours. Stan

[@AAairsoft1]

I love seeing new a Kent Rollins video when I get home from class. God bless ya Kent, Shan, and dont forget the beag!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thank you for watching and God bless you as well

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My God you have kill it now Mister Rolling Gee!! God bless you for this vid.

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Thanks Marco for watching

[@RoyHinote]

My wife and most of my family is grossed out by the little Pin Feathers. The tip that your momma used to do by burning them off, is the best tip that I heard in a long time. I'm definitely gonna use it. Thanks and a Great Video Cowboy Kent.

[@brandonbailey1387]

Can't wait to try this recipe Kent keep up your fine cooking recipes thanks for all you do also take care k.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Brandon for watching

[@ruebenlaumer3663]

It’s Wednesday 🙏🙏,, this run needs to be a Kent and Shan original,, definitely gonna use it this weekend,, thank y’all so much for such fun times and so much LOVE for our country and the people that protect us ,, God Bless y’all and as always thanks cowboy your the best on U tube ,, happy trails

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Let me know how you like it, God bless you as well

[@bratticuss]

Love my Pit Barrel smoker. Using this Labor day smoking some brisket.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Great smokers they are

[@jerrycopeland01]

I love the cowboy cooking! Love the channel! As a vet, I love the appreciation!

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Thanks for watching Jerry and for your service

[@lawrencelorentz8998]

My friend , so good to hear from you , brother , learned so much technique on the ole smoker ,from you ,and thank you for that ....but you seem an awesome guy !

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Iv watched yall for a while now and i get a kick out of your videos and show them off to all my buddys

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Thanks for watching and for sharing the videos

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great sense of humor you got there. love your show indeed, cowboy!!

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Yes sir. Thank you for your service.

[@edcrouse9453]

Happy Dance Kent!!! Awesome! God Bless!!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

God bless you as well

[@jefflamb3668]

Good job on yard bird. Boy I remember in about about 68 when I was 5 I hated holding that bird to cut his head off. What memories. No running water or toilet. We blessed today brother.

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Been there done that

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My favorite channel every video is a winner.

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Thank you for watching

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This is a fun guy to watch..makes my grilling super duper fun :)

[@CallCCT]

Just made this tonight. Awesome. Thank you so much.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Glad you enjoyed

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Watching your videos reminds me of how much I miss Oklahoma and being around horses.

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Thank you for watching

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Best from California. It is the Best channel.

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Thank you for watching

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I so love the bloopers! People don't know how much work you put into doing this!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

It is a lot of work but we love what we do, and we appreciate you all watching

[@dilloncarson5468]

Another great recipe. Love the bloopers real too

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Dillon

[@christophersmithsr5545]

Really like watching you and thanks for recognizing our veterans. I wish more people would. Keep them coming Kent 👍👍

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thank you for watching and we owe them so much

[@bambino100011]

I love smoked chicken, looks sooooooo good. My mouth is watering.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Good eating it is

[@chrissewell1608]

Semper Fi, Kent! Looks awesome and oh so easy! 🇺🇸

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Thank you Chris for watching

[@BCorey-ln9se]

What a gentleman. Thank you, sir!

[@kimwood7411]

Great Video as always.... You and Shan are the best !

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks Kim

[@BlackSteelRaven]

3 day weekend. No work. No bills. Definitely going to try to make this. Got my mouth watering just thinking about it.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Hope you enjoy

[@ag4389]

Your videos are the best. And you're an awesome cook! Thank you

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks for watching

[@joshfurgye6328]

Love the PBC. I like the fact that you run lump in it. Lump always has a better flavor and less ash.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

For sure

[@SuperLaplander]

Good one! Thanks Cowboy Kent.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thank you for watching

[@hawkeyeted]

I've got a PBC and it's the single best backyard cooker/smoker I've ever purchased. Easy to use and everything comes out perfect.

[@mzinns]

Got my smoker ready for this! Thanks Kent and Shan!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thank you for watching

[@chrisgaurissr1504]

Kent Edna had my mouth watering! Love your videos.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thank you Chris for watching

[@AdoniToribio]

Looks like such a beautiful day there!!! God bless you Mr. Kent!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Was a great day, God bless you as well

[@libertyBuilders]

Another fine video cowboy Kent!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks

[@thomasryan108]

Another great video Kent. Thank you and God Bless you sir. Tell Edna thanks for her participation, she played her part well

[@CowboyKentRollins]

She did give it all

[@darla6137]

Perfect timing you two. Hubby and Son both have BD's Labor Day Weekend. The Pit Barrel I ordered as a shared gift just came in today. Have ordered rubs, cookbook and apron from you. Thank you so much for all the videos and love you put into them.

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thank you Darla for watching and hope y'all have a great weekend

[@Dupawpaski]

I love your stories as much as I love your chickens!

[@stevecupples2071]

Foreign substances.... my new KZbin channel... thanks Kent!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thank you for watching

[@backcrackingvideosamigo765]

15 year AF vet here. I appreciate your kind words-and I love your shows. Just bought my first smoker and I only come here for the how-tos and to watch the dogs get fed.

[@backcrackingvideosamigo765]

18 year Vet now-still watching and learning and using your recipes.