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Smoked Turkey

I don’t know about you, but a good melt-in-your-mouth Thanksgiving turkey just makes me want to dance. Stay tuned, ’cause I’m fixin’ to show you how to prepare a turkey that’s tender and juicy, with a crispy skin that’s just full of flavor. Y’all hang on, ’cause it’s gobble, gobble time in this cowboy’s camp.…

Smoked Jerky

Boy, do I love biting down on a tasty slice of jerky, and I know I’m not the only one. Not only does it taste good, but it travels well, which is why it’s a favorite with cowboys on the trail, truckers, hunters and everyone that craves good smoky flavor. DIY If you’ve ever wanted…

Smoked Queso Dip

All I have to say is it’s going to get really cheesy here today…

Grilled Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Well folks it’s grilling season. You know I like me some beef, but today we are looking at chickens, and not just any yard bird, we are grilling up some thighs. It’s an overlooked cut sometimes, a good light meat/dark meat combination with a great jalapeño honey glaze. Come on the smoker’s going!

Smoked Chicken – Sweet and Spicy

Today’s recipe is for smoked chicken with a great rub that brings together crispy flavors from the Southwest, a little sweet and a little heat. I’ve had a lot of requests to use the Pit Barrel Cooker again, so today we’re going to use it to smoke a yard bird. And, I’m talking about chicken.…

Cowboy Carnitas with Smoked Pulled Pork

Today we are fixing y’all up with our Cowboy Carnitas using the Pit Barrel Smoker. Start with a good pork butt or pork shoulder, season it just right, cook it oh so tender, then top it off with come citrus for an authentic carnitas recipe. Now, you can cook the pork in a Crock Pot…