Pit-Barbecued Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the salt, cayenne, and black pepper in a small bowl and blend.
2. 2
   Rub the chickens with the seasoning mix.
3. 3
   Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
4. 4
   Prepare a barbecue pit with a charcoal fire.
5. 5
   The charcoal should be gray with ash and hot in the center.
6. 6
   Melt the margarine (or heat the barbecue sauce oil) in a small saucepan and add the Tabasco.
7. 7
   Put the chickens on the grill and baste frequently with the margarine or oil.
8. 8
   Turn the chickens about every 20 minutes, but keep the lid closed in between basting and turning.
9. 9
   The chickens will take about 2 1/2 hours to cook.
10. 10
    Right before taking the chickens off the pit, brush liberally with the barbecue sauce.