Smoked Turkey | Pit Barrel Smoked Turkey Recipe

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Loved “in the plate or on the bottle” reference to Wild Turkey.

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Few things better than smoked turkey... gotta try your brine next time !

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Lol!

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God bless you

[@ashleighlecount]

My husband and I smoked a turkey on our grill one Thanksgiving. It was delicious.

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love smoked Turkey

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As a Canadian Veteran on a pension it is very hard to get a good Smoker!! Take care, stay safe, stay healthy and God bless!! Happy Thanks Giving you all in the States!!!

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You can find a good used one on sale, or use the indirect portion of a large charcoal grill. Fancy smokers may be better and easier, but honestly the best smoked chicken I’ve had has been out of a regular Weber charcoal grill. Check garage sales or Craigslist, fb marketplace. As long as it doesn’t have a whole lot of rust in it, it should be good. Locally I see some for 20-50$

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that red river ranch seasoning is awesome turkey / chicken on the grill. THE BEST.

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Glad you are enjoying

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My grandpa and I decided we were going to do a smoked bird this year and right on queue you upload this. Thank you Mr. Rollins, I'm sure my family will be enjoying something like this!

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[@EJGentleman]

Happy Thanksgiving all - Wonderful recipe. For smoking a turkey you can also try, coating the entire bird with mayonnaise before your applying your favorite rub. My son, kitchen manager, for a BBQ restaurant, taught me this technic for a juicy bird, and it works. Been doing this 3 years running now with the Pit Barrel smoker and it is awesome. God Bless You and Shannon and the entire crew!

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its mainly for the skin.

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I was just talkin about smokin a turkey bird & you do this 😆 Thank y'all for everything that you n yours do. God Bless you n yours from me n mine here in Collinsville Oklahoma

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[@squirleyspitmonkey3926]

Imma do this because Cowboy Kent has taught me some valuable lessons. I used to always buy packaged stew meat thinking it was "the same thing," but my stews and beef and noodles always came out tough. A few days ago shopping, I remembered cowboy kent said "don't buy that there stew meat because it's just all the left over bits." So I bought a chuck roast and had one of the men cut it up. And it was an absolute hit. So much better than it's ever been. So because of that, I'm gonna brine and work out my turkey. Can't smoke it but it should be fine in the oven.

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I thank all who served and are serving now on this VETERANS DAY from my Family to Yours !!! May God Bless you all !!! Thanks Brother for this video !

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The Pit Barrel Cooker is great if you love to BBQ (get it). Especially during Holidays. Frees up the oven for other things. Got mine about five years ago, and absolutely no regrets.

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Great smokers they are, Thank you for watching

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God bless you Cowboy Kent Rollins! My sincere thanks to all who have served and continue to serve! That’s one mighty fine bird y’all got there! Well done sir!

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[@outlaw2084]

I've been brining turkeys for nearing 10 years now. I used 1 lb kosher salt aloing with some local honey, molasses, pepper, sage, thyme, rosemary and garlic. I brine my turkey for 9 hours on either side, total 18 hours. I smoke it and like Ken says, it is the best turkey ever. Grandma could never make one as good as one being brined! Happy Thanksgiving

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I literally searched your page for a smoked turkey video two days ago and you didn’t have one. So glad you made a video for it!!! I’m smoking a turkey myself this year!

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I'm thankful for Kent and I'm thankful for turkey. I'm also thankful for this recipe. I'd also like to echo Kent's thanks for servicemen and women of every country where they serve. We would not be where we are without their efforts and hard work. I'd also add an especially heartfelt respect to the soldiers of the world who fell in battle defending an ideal they held dear.

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[@CowboyKentRollins]

Thanks so much

[@turdferguson12]

Love all your video's sir. I used this video as instruction for smoking my first turkey yesterday. It turned out great. Everyone loved it. I hope you and your families thanksgiving was wonderful!

[@CowboyKentRollins]

So glad you enjoyed

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[@davanders2006]

I smoke my turkey every year. The thing is, I don't like turkey, but my family does. I am going to try brining it this year as see if it improves the flavor. Thanks for sharing and my God keep you and Shannon safe from this horrible COVID-19 virus.

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one smoked and one deep fried every year ... the best of both worlds !!! love the channel, the content, and the commentary ... !!!

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Wild Turkey... From Central Kentucky... Thank you both for the video and tutorial. Thanks for the video. God Bless, stay safe.

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Hey Kent and Shannon! I hope you are both doing great and staying safe and healthy up in Oklahoma. That turkey sure does look yummy!

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Happy thanks giving my brother you and your misses have a very blessed day

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Kent thanks for y'alls video. I normally smoke my turkey how Franklin's does , yes I do. This Thanksgiving im smoke'n like Kent. Thanks again.

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Hope you enjoy

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I am the *82nd Airborne Division........... but You Kent, are a National Treasure, God Bless You Shan and the Doggies. Happy Turkey Day !!

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Great to see Cowboy Kent Rollins, "rollins" onto my KZbin feed! You've given me so much inspiration to try and treat my lovely American lady to some authentic eats that are really hard to come by in the U of K. Might have to sneak this one on for your weird Turkey day that isn't Christmas day :D

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Smoker + Turkey....awesome

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Dear Cowboy Kent: I did your recipe on my turkey and it turned out Boombastic! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with the world!

[@RatdogDRB]

Mmmmm... my favorite Holiday's traditional meal... turkey. Good stuff Kent.

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We have alot to be thankful for Be blessed!

[@catherinebartley3574]

Thank you Cowboy Kent Rollins for the Smoked Turkey Recipe, brine recipe and rub. I cooked a turkey this way yesterday for an early "Thanksgiving" with my visiting family. I didn't have a barrel prepared so I used by Weber.....and all cooking is ONLY done over oak wood.....everything was a struggle as my brining pot too big for the refrigerator.....and I didn't have enough ice to put it in the ice chest. So, while it only brined for maybe 5 hours, the remainder of the time was spent sitting in a pot in the refrigerator. I started my BBQ early and placed it on the rotisserie at about 9:30 am. It was a cold and windy day so I was I constantly had to check my fire. Pulling it off at 1:00 pm and letting it rest, we finally ate dinner around 2:00 p,m. My family has not stopped talking about how delicious the turkey was. IT IS A WINNING RECIPE AND METHOD. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!! I found your site and subscribed a while back after killing our 14th rattlesnake and looking for a way to cook it!

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Kent, Shannon, Duke and the Beag... .I'm so thankful for your friendship, for your videos, for your replies that always come.... and mainly for the delicious ways in which you cook those meals... Mmmm Mmmm Good! Love me some smoked Turkey! God Bless you all!

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I followed your directions for the turkey. It was absolutely wonderful.. Thank You

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Glad you enjoyed

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I don't know what's better - Kent's jokes or Shannon's laughing at them. No matter what these videos are always magical and now I know how I'm preparing my Thanksgiving turkey. Thanks!!

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Well the family is all strewn across Southern California, keeping safe and away from each other this year. This is a nice video with which to finish the day. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

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Thank you for sharing this with me ! Take care , stay safe and healthy with whatever you maybe doing next ! Doing well here in Kansas .

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Thanks Steve for watching

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Kent your videos bring a smile to my face! Thank you for what you and Shannon do over here! God bless you guys in everything you're doing!

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This looks amazing Mr. Kent! Thank you for sharing your culinary knowledge with the rest of us!

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Oh my goodness! That is one of the most beautiful looking smoked Turkey’s I’ve ever seen! I am completely sold on buying one of those fancy Pitt Barrel Smokers. It’s always a treat watching your videos and getting the opportunity to use one of your recipes. Thank you so much for sharing and I hope you and your family continue to stay safe in these trying times. God bless you , your wife, the Beag, and the Duke.

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May God bless you and your family Mr. Rollins!

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I'm stationed in Germany right now and when I get the chance I watch your show to give cookie tips lol. I love it. Keep up the good grilling smokin work Kent. I miss good bbq.

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What a beautiful turkey and I know it is delicious. Thank you for taking time out of your busy life to share with us some of the best recipes ever. God bless you two.

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i don't have the same gear as you do to cook cowboy style but i come as close as i can to your great recipes. i enjoy the delivery and the easy to follow directions like "a pinch of this & about this much" of that. I've told many friends to watch the Kent Rollins Cowboy videos and learn something new.... Thanks, Jim Winlock, Washington

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Since this is Thanksgiving and all, I want to say I'm Thankful for you. Your coffee recipe, alone changed my life and your food has given me ideas that made the lives of my boys better, too. My oldest son and I love watching you, and will continue to do so. Take care!

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Thank you, thank you, thank you...what a nice video. Y'all have a happy turkey day too!

[@davidcranford7382]

I go back and watch this video every year, so I don’t forget anything! It always turns out great!! Happy Thanksgiving, Kent, Shannon, Duke, & the Beagle!!! Those fur babies are so attentive, watching you cook, I ❤️❤️❤️ it!!!!

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Turkey on the pit Barrell is AMAZING. Trying this on my Masterbuilt 1050 this year!!

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I really appreciate that you thank our service men, women and veterans. I love your videos and my family does too. Thank you for what you do! Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!

[@Jason-Rose]

I've been following a very similar procedure for 10 years and I can't imagine Thanksgiving without a smoked turkey. There ain't nothing better. I usually have family piled up around the kitchen waiting for it. Happy Thanksgiving guys. Thanks for all you do.

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I truly enjoy watching you cook yes I do keep a doing what you is doing

[@stevelogan5475]

Kent my good friend & Christian brother, very nice recipe, & i only eat mine that i hunt for here in rural Kentucky 1 of 3 ways. #1 deep fried in my huge deep fryer with 50/50 peanut oil/vegetable oil, #2 on the rotiseree studded with garlic cloves & poultry rub, # 3 in the smoker studded with garlic cloves & poultry seasoning. I won't eat one roasted in the oven again after eating these. My fave is the smoked, i use about 75% hickory & 25% applewood, & the wood is free here as it grows on the property. God bless you, Shannon, & yours, our vets( do not forget today is veterans day folks) , subs & viewers, & the pups, Amen.

[@graycloud057]

We’ve been using the brine method for years. Folks, Kent ain’t kidding ya, this is the VERY BEST WAY TO DO IT! It’s never dry. Always juicy and DELICIOUS!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Thank you for keeping me sane with these video's Mister Rollins.

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Love your recipes and your humor as well

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I've looked at a lot of recipes for this but I'm right back to where I started. You ain't done me wrong yet Kent! So this year I'm doing yours ! Not to mention your video's are the funnest to watch!

[@tammycollins4539]

That looks so good have never fixed a smoked turkey but would love to try this.. Thanks for sharing.. Thanks to all for your service my hubby included he spent 6 years in the navy.. God Bless

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Awesome thanksgiving theme! For Christmas’s I think a prime rib recipe would be something we would all enjoy. God bless

[@TheSheldo1]

Very entertaining and educational,thanks cowboy.

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Best smoker I ever used

[@GeorgeGeo]

I had the time and I brined! Now brushing up on some technique before she hits the pit. Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for all that you do for us.

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I absolutely love this guy!

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Looked at many recipes but always come back to ol’ Cowboy Kent!! Will definitely be using this recipe!

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Gobble gobble Kent and Shannon ! Have a great holiday !

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Goodness I love your videos. Thank you both you keep making them I’ll keep watching

[@rcsutter]

I love smoked turkey and that looks amazing, beautiful smoked crust! I can taste it from here! Great on a plate, but those sandwiches from the leftovers, ain't nothing better. Thanks as always, and I wish all of you well.

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Not just for Thanksgiving but for every day may you and Shannon be blessed good fortunes and may your troubles be few. May the Creator hold you in the palm of his hand.

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Love all the cooking and the support of the military and this great nation to celebrate with family and great friends. Happy Thanksgiving sir and thank you for all the knowledge you share.

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One of the best yet. Always puts a smile on my face.

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Son of a gun! Alton Brown’s brine is history! I was praying for a better solution this year and doggone if Kent didn’t come through. Thank you for sharing cowboy. God bless you and yours this Thanksgiving.

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I seen them Turkeys runnin away!. They didn't wanna be the next victim of Kent, the Turkey impaler!