Metro Port A Pit BBQ Chicken at Keller Farmer's Market

I heard this purveyor at the Keller Farmer's Market was cranking out some proper que in the form of half and whole smoked chickens. Rumor had it they often sell out before noon. I decided a visit was in order for Metro Port-A-Pit.

Arriving about 10:45am, what I found was a large, portable, stainless steel pit wrapping up from the morning's cook. Under a small tent, three people were pulling chicken halves out of coolers just about as fast as they could. The chicken looked well smoked but I was cautious - how many times have you thought "this chicken looks beautiful" only to find something inside akin to rubber?

The chicken appeared to have been oiled and then rubbed with a dry rub that was savory and salty. I would imagine their blend of spices was something close to a poultry spice mix. The taste profile was pleasing - not too salty, not too smokey. The skin was cooked till it was tender but didn't pull away from the chicken completely when you bit into it (that's a good thing per KCBS BBQ rules). 

While the dark meat was juicy and tender, the breast definitely suffered from the time spent in the cooler. It was dry and a bit rubbery. However, it was definitely edible and there was not a morsel of meat left on the bone after we devoured the entire chicken.

I definitely recommend this place if you happen by the Keller Farmer's Market. They also cater which might be an interesting option.