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- EFFORTLESS: Whether you’re new to outdoor cooking or an expert trying to perfect your craft, cook perfectly every time with the Pit Barrel's 360º All-Round Heat Dynamics. Our vertical barrel cooker technology produces consistently great-tasting, flawlessly cooked meat, veggies, and more
- VERSATILE: The cooking possibilities are endless. For the perfect smoked meat, grill or hang ribs and brisket using the hooks and steel grill grate or use our custom GrillGrate for sear-marks and to smoke everything from burgers to desserts
- DURABLE: Each Pit Barrel Cooker is made with a superior-grade porcelain enamel finish that looks great and is designed to withstand everything from the internal heat to weather conditions
- PORTABLE: Our cookers are made to be lightweight and compact to fit in most vans, SUVs, and truck beds. Use the handles on the side to easily lift and transport to wherever your grilling skills are in demand. Easily fits 8 Racks of Ribs, 2-3 Pork Butts/Shoulders, Turkey Hangers allow for 2 16 lb Turkeys
- THE COMPLETE SMOKER STARTER: Everything you will need to get started: The barrel (33” tall, including the lid and stand, and 21.25” wide, including the side handles), 2 Hanging Rods, 8 Stainless Steel Hooks, Standard Grill Grate, Charcoal Basket, and Hook Remover Tool (Seasonings Not Included)
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Price | $299.99$299.99 | $399.99$399.99 | — |
Dimensions | 33” tall, including the lid and stand, and 21.25” wide, including the side handles. | 36” tall, including the lid and stand, and 25” wide, including the side handles. | 36” tall, including the lid and stand, and 30” wide, including the side handles. |
Capacity | Easily fits 6 Racks of Ribs, 1 Pork Butt/Shoulder, 1 Full Packer Brisket, 6 Chicken Halves, 1 17 lb Turkey using our Turkey Hanger. | Easily fits 8 Racks of Ribs, 2-3 Pork Butts/Shoulders or Briskets, Turkey Hangers allow for 2 13-16 lb Turkeys. | Easily fits 16-20 racks of ribs, 4 pork butts or shoulders, 4 full packer briskets, 12-16 chicken halves, 60+ party wings or 4 turkeys. |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 21 x 21 x 31.1 inches |
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Item Weight | 57 pounds |
Manufacturer | Pit Barrel Cooker |
ASIN | B00BQMDZYY |
Item model number | Pit Barrel Cooker Package |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #75,335 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #214 in Outdoor Smokers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 7, 2014 |
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Customers like the quality, ease of maintenance, taste, performance, value, and appearance of the charcoal fired cooker. They mention that it's the most amazing charcoal fired cook on the market, it'll turn out some great BBQ in less time and babysitting. They appreciate the ease of operation and cook result. Customers also are happy with appearance, and build.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the charcoal fired cooker. They mention that it's the most amazing charcoal fired product on the market, it cooks great BBQ in less time and babysitting, and it'll turn out some great BBQ with a good smoke ring. The pulled pork was restaurant quality and needed no sauce whatsoever. It's a dead simple smoker that you set it and forget it.
"...No need for added coals: Once you fill the charcoal basket, you've got enough heat for a total of about 6 or 7 hours of cooking..." Read more
"...- Legit Even Cooking - this thing does cook evenly as a result of the science/physics behind the design (check-out their website for an explanation)...." Read more
"...If you're on the fence, just buy one. This is a high-quality product and the price is more than fair for what you get...." Read more
"...WSM, but from I could tell it looked like it was turning out some great BBQ in less time and babysitting than any charcoal smoker/cooker I've seen...." Read more
Customers find the maintenance of the Pit Barrel Cooker ridiculously easy. They say it's simple to operate, and produces great food. They also appreciate the no fuss setup and cleaning. Overall, most are happy with the ease of maintenance and recommend it to others.
"...about the effective job the Pit Barrel Cooker does and was impressed by the ease of use (as in no tinkering with the temperature, etc.),..." Read more
"...PROS:- Simplicity - I deliberately followed the most simple of the prescribed set-ups for this: fill the charcoal basket to the top..." Read more
"...Pit Barrel Cooker pros:- easy to use: no fiddling with air vents, simple to set up for each cook-..." Read more
"...It's made in the USA, no fuss, holds a lot of meat, and a conversation starter due to it's unconventional design and cooking method...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the taste of the food cooked on the grill. They mention that the food is very juicy, delicious, and tender. Some say that the meat has a great smoky flavor. Overall, most are happy with the quality and taste of this grill.
"...and my friends and family have raved about the smokey, juicy taste of the meat. I'd be proud to present my smoked meats to any fan of bbq!..." Read more
"...wood-chunks or chips, and it still produced a great smoke and subtle smoke flavor (which I prefer to a heavy/over-smoked flavor) - the flavor comes..." Read more
"...hot (due to my bent lid.... see below), but it was still tender and juicy, and I didn't even inject it... probably helped that it was a prime cut..." Read more
"...butts were more of a chopped pork instead of pulled, but the flavor was still great...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the product. They mention that it works well, produces amazing results, and is effective. Some say that the product is well-made and easy to use. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance and recommend it to others.
"...ribs were done: A little more chewy than I had expected, but still very good. (My "trial cook-off" tasters didn't complain!)...." Read more
"...The Weber kettle works great for grilling and it's easy to use and clean, but I will never bother smoke on it again...." Read more
"...Results were good, but fell a bit short of my expectations as I was getting used to the idea of not worrying about watching grill temps...." Read more
"...Second cook was simply two racks of baby back ribs. They came out perfectly and the ease of prepping and smoking is insane...definitely "set it..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the product. They say it's well worth the price, and the quality and workmanship reflect the price.
"...I highly recommend the Pit Barrel Cooker because of its bargain price and the excellent results it produces...." Read more
"...This is a high-quality product and the price is more than fair for what you get...." Read more
"...For the price, I think it is a great value for anyone looking to get into charcoal cooking/smoking that doesn't..." Read more
"...Buy it. It's cheaper than most of the other smokers and the cooking capacity is tremendous, never mind how small the footprint is...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the product. They mention that it is a nicely designed product, and that the ribs turned out awesome. They also appreciate the quality and design.
"...Nice and tender! Slathered them with Baby Ray's sauce, put them on the rods to "carmelize," and took them off. Fantastic results!..." Read more
"...Fix: The design of the PBC seems efficient enough that I've gotten away with using half as many coals for shorter cooks...." Read more
"...easy, everything you need to get started is included, and it made some really nice BBQ!..." Read more
"...even heat distribution in the chamber so it really is a great design for cooking ribs...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the Pit Barrel Cooker. They mention that it is well-made, solid construction, and built to last. The included grill grate is solid and sits deep enough in the barrel. The temperature is hotter than other styles but steady and repeatable. The product is simple to use and forgiving. It has no visible signs of damage to the packaging and lasts for hours, giving a great smoky flavor.
"...How does it perform? Admirably! Its simple, but sturdy, construction belies the effectiveness of the results it produces...." Read more
"...- The PBC can be used for grilling or slow cooking; the included grill grate is solid and sits deep enough in the barrel to protect it from flare-..." Read more
"...Initial thoughts:The build quality is excellent...." Read more
"...It is, by far, the best barbecue equipment I have ever owned. It is well made, high quality and, IF USED CORRECTLY..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the temperature of the outdoor living product. Some mention that the temperature stays very consistent, while others say that it runs hot and is difficult to control on windy days.
"...were some gaps where too much air was escaping and my temperatures were a bit too high. I contacted the company, and they were very apologetic...." Read more
"...It CAN heat up for grilling, and it does it quickly - take that lid off the PBC and you can literally watch the coals heat-up in a matter of minutes...." Read more
"...The temps climb quickly and takes it a while to come back down...." Read more
"...1. The way the PBC (or any smoker) maintains a low, consistent heat inside the unit for extended periods of time is totally dependent on the so-..." Read more
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How does it perform? Admirably! Its simple, but sturdy, construction belies the effectiveness of the results it produces. I've since bbq'd chicken, ribs, etc., and my friends and family have raved about the smokey, juicy taste of the meat. I'd be proud to present my smoked meats to any fan of bbq!
The PPC uses charcoal,only, and operation is extremely simple (But, watch the company's videos and follow its instructions carefully.): Prepare your meat (rub, marinade, etc.), light your charcoal (I use a Weber chimney charcoal starter; charcoal ready in about 20 minutes.), pour the lighted charcoal into the charcoal basket in the bottom of the barrel (Use bbq gloves that cover the forearm.), hang the meat on the two rods at the top of the barrel using the provided stainless steel hooks (eight hooks are included), close the lid, and . . . wait! The company videos carefully explain how to position the hooks for different kinds of meat (pork butt, whole chickens, ribs, etc.) and the approximate time for them to cook. Important: Trust the videos! Don't peek while the meat is smoking! ("If yer peekin', yer not cookin'!). After the suggested cook time, check your meat (using an instant-read thermometer, or, with ribs, poke the meat to gauge desired tenderness).
For my first cook-off, I hung four whole chickens (each cut in half) on the eight hooks. Before hanging the chicken on the hooks, I added several chunks of apple wood to the lit charcoal. . . . About an hour later, they were done! I rubbed the chicken before cooking with the company's all-purpose rub (excellent!), and the family polished it off in short order. Again, rave comments from all! My next cook was Saturday before Memorial Day, and I wanted a "trial cook-off" before our large family and friends Memorial Day Feast. I hung four racks of baby back ribs on the rods (The PBC will easily do eight racks at one time.); results were acceptable but not perfect. I "peeked" about 2 1/2 hrs. into the cook (The video says do this only after 3 hrs.), and a time or two after. After about 3 1/2 hrs., the ribs were done: A little more chewy than I had expected, but still very good. (My "trial cook-off" tasters didn't complain!). On Memorial Day, I first cooked sixteen boneless, skinless chicken breasts (again, oiled and rubbed, with several chunks---not chips!--- of apple wood added to the lit charcoal). The chicken was done in about 45 minutes. I wrapped the chicken in foil and placed in the unlit oven to "rest." Next, I hung eight racks of rubbed baby back ribs on the rods. No need for added coals: Once you fill the charcoal basket, you've got enough heat for a total of about 6 or 7 hours of cooking (The company says you can easily finish a brisket in this time, unlike the longer time required by other smokers.) Three hours later, I checked the ribs, and left them on for another 45 minutes. Nice and tender! Slathered them with Baby Ray's sauce, put them on the rods to "carmelize," and took them off. Fantastic results! Tender, succulent, smokey Nirvana! Need I say, the family raved??
I highly recommend the Pit Barrel Cooker because of its bargain price and the excellent results it produces. It's the first smoker I've ever owned and I simply cannot imagine other smokers could produce better results. Since my first order, I've ordered eight additional hooks, to allow me to cook more pieces of chicken at one time. Finally, for grilling, a circular grill is included; my hamburgers (80-20% fat; ground chuck) were delicious, smokey and moist.
PROS:
- Simplicity - I deliberately followed the most simple of the prescribed set-ups for this: fill the charcoal basket to the top (make sure it's level); cover charcoal in lighter fluid; place basket in bottom of barrel immediately and light-it; wait 15 minutes for coals to burn down a little (20 at higher altitudes); put on your food, cover the barrel, and wait until your meat is done. No setting up digital thermometers on grill surfaces, no waiting for the temperature to set and stabilize, and I didn't even add wood chunks or chips (I wanted to see what the end product was if I put in the least amount of work necessary). The food that came off when I took the above described steps was phenomenal! Best ribs and chicken I've ever had!
- Set it and forget it - this is where I am most astounded, I set the damper according to the directions provided and this thing held at 260 for the entire cook (which was 4hrs, but the charcoal could've gone for 8+ if I had to guess). I have never seen another charcoal fueled product that can do this - period. It literally is a 'set it and forget it' device. I confirmed this by sticking a digital thermometer in through the holes for the rods, periodically during the cook. I didn't use wood-chunks or chips, and it still produced a great smoke and subtle smoke flavor (which I prefer to a heavy/over-smoked flavor) - the flavor comes from the meat dripping on the coals (check-out PBC's website for an explanation)...it works really well.
- Shorter cook-times - I slow cooked one rack of ribs to fall-off-the-bone tenderness in a little over 3hrs (still developed a solid smoke ring), along with a chicken (halved) that were done in 2hrs). A rack of ribs slow-cooked would usually take at least 4.5hrs.
- Capacity - this thing's footprint is basically the same as a 22inch Weber Kettle (slightly shorter, but the footprint is identical, and the grill cover for a 22inch Weber Kettle fits this perfectly). Even with a rib rack, the most I could effectively fit on a 22inch Weber is 4 racks of ribs (could maybe do 5 if I halved a 5th rack). The PBC can hold up to 8 racks of ribs at a time thanks to its hanging method - with the same footprint as a 22inch Weber. That is nuts!
- Easy Clean-Up - you literally just dump the charcoal out of the bottom when you're done; they have a charcoal pan add-on at PBC's website, or you could lay down tin-foil in the bottom of the barrel to make the clean-up even easier. The stainless steel hooks probably don't 'need' to be cleaned after every use, but it takes about 1 minute to use a scrubber and dish-soap on them. The inside of the barrel itself is never meant to be cleaned (they stress this in their directions and literature - so be aware of that), and the outside should never 'require' it either (cleaning the outside is super easy if you do want to - check out PBC's website for details on how to clean it).
- Great Build Quality - this thing is substantial, and I love that they use a porcelain enamel finish now (sounds like they used to use a powdered finish). As is the case with anything, fewer moving parts usually means higher durability and lower maintenance - this thing has very few moving parts.
- Legit Even Cooking - this thing does cook evenly as a result of the science/physics behind the design (check-out their website for an explanation). To get the same effect on other rigs, usually you have to adjust the meat's position at least once during the cook.
- Versatility - The PBC can be used for grilling or slow cooking; the included grill grate is solid and sits deep enough in the barrel to protect it from flare-ups caused by wind. I think I'll probably still use my weber kettle for grilling on on grates, but it's awesome that this could serve the same purpose (and the grilling surface is substantial). It CAN heat up for grilling, and it does it quickly - take that lid off the PBC and you can literally watch the coals heat-up in a matter of minutes. Something else that makes this versatile is its capacity; as I alluded to earlier, I did a halved chicken and a rack of ribs simultaneously - they didn't come close to touching each-other or messing with each-other's flavor profile...I could've done two halved chickens along one of the hanging rods, and 4 racks of ribs along the other if I'd wanted to.
- Product Support & Virtual Community - visit the PBC cooker's website, and you have a ton of available support and info provided by the owners of the company (it's a veteran owned company which makes it more awesome) and a community of people who are fanatical about this product. Slow cooking using a 'hook-and-hang' method is new to most backyard BBQ'rs (myself included); the videos and content provided on PBC's website make the prospect far less intimidating than trying to figure it out on your own, or by using some written directions. The company's owners also clearly care about their product, their customers, and their craft in general - lots of customer engagement and support.
CONs/FYIs:
- Barrel Depth - this is about as nitpicky as anyone could be about a product, and is really more of an "FYI" than a CON. The rack of ribs I hung to slow-cook was ALMOST too long (almost touching the coals). I always try to pick shorter racks of ribs because you run into similar issues on most BBQ rigs (if they're too long for a kettle, then they touch the sides of the kettle - which you don't want). This rack of baby-backs was on the longer side, so I'm not too surprised that it almost hit the coals. 'Hook-Placement' can help with longer pieces of meat, which is something I'll be mindful of next time I have a longer rack of ribs to slow cook. I will say this, despite the ribs being literally an inch or two above the coals - the bottom of the hanging rack cooked evenly with the rest of the rack (really impressive). Again, this is not really a CON and more of an FYI.
I imagine that when the first Weber Kettle came out, it was met with similar disbelief and fanfare - at $300.00 before taxes, you won't find anything like this. Pellet Smokers and other types of electric/automated smokers might offer 'set-it-and-forget-it' ability, but the decent ones are more expensive and they don't offer the same degree of simplicity, near the capacity of this thing, or are as easy to clean/maintain.
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PROS:
- Simplicity - I deliberately followed the most simple of the prescribed set-ups for this: fill the charcoal basket to the top (make sure it's level); cover charcoal in lighter fluid; place basket in bottom of barrel immediately and light-it; wait 15 minutes for coals to burn down a little (20 at higher altitudes); put on your food, cover the barrel, and wait until your meat is done. No setting up digital thermometers on grill surfaces, no waiting for the temperature to set and stabilize, and I didn't even add wood chunks or chips (I wanted to see what the end product was if I put in the least amount of work necessary). The food that came off when I took the above described steps was phenomenal! Best ribs and chicken I've ever had!
- Set it and forget it - this is where I am most astounded, I set the damper according to the directions provided and this thing held at 260 for the entire cook (which was 4hrs, but the charcoal could've gone for 8+ if I had to guess). I have never seen another charcoal fueled product that can do this - period. It literally is a 'set it and forget it' device. I confirmed this by sticking a digital thermometer in through the holes for the rods, periodically during the cook. I didn't use wood-chunks or chips, and it still produced a great smoke and subtle smoke flavor (which I prefer to a heavy/over-smoked flavor) - the flavor comes from the meat dripping on the coals (check-out PBC's website for an explanation)...it works really well.
- Shorter cook-times - I slow cooked one rack of ribs to fall-off-the-bone tenderness in a little over 3hrs (still developed a solid smoke ring), along with a chicken (halved) that were done in 2hrs). A rack of ribs slow-cooked would usually take at least 4.5hrs.
- Capacity - this thing's footprint is basically the same as a 22inch Weber Kettle (slightly shorter, but the footprint is identical, and the grill cover for a 22inch Weber Kettle fits this perfectly). Even with a rib rack, the most I could effectively fit on a 22inch Weber is 4 racks of ribs (could maybe do 5 if I halved a 5th rack). The PBC can hold up to 8 racks of ribs at a time thanks to its hanging method - with the same footprint as a 22inch Weber. That is nuts!
- Easy Clean-Up - you literally just dump the charcoal out of the bottom when you're done; they have a charcoal pan add-on at PBC's website, or you could lay down tin-foil in the bottom of the barrel to make the clean-up even easier. The stainless steel hooks probably don't 'need' to be cleaned after every use, but it takes about 1 minute to use a scrubber and dish-soap on them. The inside of the barrel itself is never meant to be cleaned (they stress this in their directions and literature - so be aware of that), and the outside should never 'require' it either (cleaning the outside is super easy if you do want to - check out PBC's website for details on how to clean it).
- Great Build Quality - this thing is substantial, and I love that they use a porcelain enamel finish now (sounds like they used to use a powdered finish). As is the case with anything, fewer moving parts usually means higher durability and lower maintenance - this thing has very few moving parts.
- Legit Even Cooking - this thing does cook evenly as a result of the science/physics behind the design (check-out their website for an explanation). To get the same effect on other rigs, usually you have to adjust the meat's position at least once during the cook.
- Versatility - The PBC can be used for grilling or slow cooking; the included grill grate is solid and sits deep enough in the barrel to protect it from flare-ups caused by wind. I think I'll probably still use my weber kettle for grilling on on grates, but it's awesome that this could serve the same purpose (and the grilling surface is substantial). It CAN heat up for grilling, and it does it quickly - take that lid off the PBC and you can literally watch the coals heat-up in a matter of minutes. Something else that makes this versatile is its capacity; as I alluded to earlier, I did a halved chicken and a rack of ribs simultaneously - they didn't come close to touching each-other or messing with each-other's flavor profile...I could've done two halved chickens along one of the hanging rods, and 4 racks of ribs along the other if I'd wanted to.
- Product Support & Virtual Community - visit the PBC cooker's website, and you have a ton of available support and info provided by the owners of the company (it's a veteran owned company which makes it more awesome) and a community of people who are fanatical about this product. Slow cooking using a 'hook-and-hang' method is new to most backyard BBQ'rs (myself included); the videos and content provided on PBC's website make the prospect far less intimidating than trying to figure it out on your own, or by using some written directions. The company's owners also clearly care about their product, their customers, and their craft in general - lots of customer engagement and support.
CONs/FYIs:
- Barrel Depth - this is about as nitpicky as anyone could be about a product, and is really more of an "FYI" than a CON. The rack of ribs I hung to slow-cook was ALMOST too long (almost touching the coals). I always try to pick shorter racks of ribs because you run into similar issues on most BBQ rigs (if they're too long for a kettle, then they touch the sides of the kettle - which you don't want). This rack of baby-backs was on the longer side, so I'm not too surprised that it almost hit the coals. 'Hook-Placement' can help with longer pieces of meat, which is something I'll be mindful of next time I have a longer rack of ribs to slow cook. I will say this, despite the ribs being literally an inch or two above the coals - the bottom of the hanging rack cooked evenly with the rest of the rack (really impressive). Again, this is not really a CON and more of an FYI.
I imagine that when the first Weber Kettle came out, it was met with similar disbelief and fanfare - at $300.00 before taxes, you won't find anything like this. Pellet Smokers and other types of electric/automated smokers might offer 'set-it-and-forget-it' ability, but the decent ones are more expensive and they don't offer the same degree of simplicity, near the capacity of this thing, or are as easy to clean/maintain.
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Auf der ersten Blick erscheint der Preis etwas hoch, das Teil ist jedoch wirklich massiv und gut durchdacht ausgeführt.
Dieses schöne Teil ziehe ich jedem Weber Griller vor, die ja schliesslich auch nicht gerade günstig sind.
Am liebsten hängen wir Ripperl rein, ein Prüfen der Temperatur ist nicht ntowendig, genial wie unkompliziert das funktioniert. Ca 1/3 der Kohlen mit einem Grillkamin für 15 Minuten anheizen, dann hinein damit auf die anderen Kohlen und sofort das Fleisch hineinhängen. Deckel drauf und nach etwa 3 Stunden nochmals mit Barbecue Sauce oder Honig nachwürzen und noch 1 - 2 Stunden weiter smoken.
Das nächste Mal gibts dann Pizza aus der Tonne :-)
Die Luftzufuhr habe ich zu 1/4 aufgemacht.
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Auf der ersten Blick erscheint der Preis etwas hoch, das Teil ist jedoch wirklich massiv und gut durchdacht ausgeführt.
Dieses schöne Teil ziehe ich jedem Weber Griller vor, die ja schliesslich auch nicht gerade günstig sind.
Am liebsten hängen wir Ripperl rein, ein Prüfen der Temperatur ist nicht ntowendig, genial wie unkompliziert das funktioniert. Ca 1/3 der Kohlen mit einem Grillkamin für 15 Minuten anheizen, dann hinein damit auf die anderen Kohlen und sofort das Fleisch hineinhängen. Deckel drauf und nach etwa 3 Stunden nochmals mit Barbecue Sauce oder Honig nachwürzen und noch 1 - 2 Stunden weiter smoken.
Das nächste Mal gibts dann Pizza aus der Tonne :-)
Die Luftzufuhr habe ich zu 1/4 aufgemacht.
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It's a large package - about 70 pounds - and it is available under Prime! Take a look at the unboxing photos I've attached to get a sense of what you get and how well it is packaged. This kit includes everything you need to get started out of the box (no assembly required) - BUT you need to adjust the opening at the bottom for your elevation first! It took me longer to prepare the meat for cooking than to get this up and running.
The capacity is tremendous. They claim 8 racks of ribs at once, and YES, you can! You hang the meat, using the vertical space instead; and don' t worry, somehow everything cooks perfectly evenly from tip to tip regardless of how close it is to the coals. I use charcoal briquettes with a sprinkling of wood chips (flavour selected by meat type) and a Weber lighter (Weber 7416 Rapidfire Chimney Starter) to get it going. Start-up time takes about 10-15 minutes; then you hang the meat, close the lid, and come back in a few hours. I highly recommend pro BBQ gloves ( HellFire BBQ & Ove Gloves are Extremely Flame & Heat Resistant Barbecue Mitts with Silicone Fingers for Grilling, Smoker, Pit, Fireplace, Camping, or Kitchen Oven - EN407 Rated to 932 Fahrenheit ).
I've been using the recipes on the PBC website; they are video + text of many meat cuts, and they are foolproof. As in, anyone can become a gourmet BBQ pit master just by following the steps (usually: prepare meat, hang meat, check meat, eat). It is such an incredibly simple system that frees you up to be creative with your rubs, sauces, and cuts. So far I've made St. Louis style ribs, beef ribs, brisket, tenderloin and eye of round. This weekend, I'll try the grilling aspect and attempt some nice thick steaks. BTW I now use a Weber iGrill2 thermometer with the PBC to get perfect temperatures with data sent to smartphone ( Weber Grill 2 Thermometer ).
My backyard is full of heavenly, smoky aromas and my neighbours are jealous. I couldn't be happier with this high-quality and well-backed product. I just hope that the PBC Co. starts offering their accessories on Amazon.ca - such as their hinged grill, their dry rubs, extra hooks, etc... The CEO says he is available to take your emails, so I'm going to write him about it and see if he responds.
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It's a large package - about 70 pounds - and it is available under Prime! Take a look at the unboxing photos I've attached to get a sense of what you get and how well it is packaged. This kit includes everything you need to get started out of the box (no assembly required) - BUT you need to adjust the opening at the bottom for your elevation first! It took me longer to prepare the meat for cooking than to get this up and running.
The capacity is tremendous. They claim 8 racks of ribs at once, and YES, you can! You hang the meat, using the vertical space instead; and don' t worry, somehow everything cooks perfectly evenly from tip to tip regardless of how close it is to the coals. I use charcoal briquettes with a sprinkling of wood chips (flavour selected by meat type) and a Weber lighter (Weber 7416 Rapidfire Chimney Starter) to get it going. Start-up time takes about 10-15 minutes; then you hang the meat, close the lid, and come back in a few hours. I highly recommend pro BBQ gloves ([[ASIN:B00JYOAM7O HellFire BBQ & Ove Gloves are Extremely Flame & Heat Resistant Barbecue Mitts with Silicone Fingers for Grilling, Smoker, Pit, Fireplace, Camping, or Kitchen Oven - EN407 Rated to 932 Fahrenheit]]).
I've been using the recipes on the PBC website; they are video + text of many meat cuts, and they are foolproof. As in, anyone can become a gourmet BBQ pit master just by following the steps (usually: prepare meat, hang meat, check meat, eat). It is such an incredibly simple system that frees you up to be creative with your rubs, sauces, and cuts. So far I've made St. Louis style ribs, beef ribs, brisket, tenderloin and eye of round. This weekend, I'll try the grilling aspect and attempt some nice thick steaks. BTW I now use a Weber iGrill2 thermometer with the PBC to get perfect temperatures with data sent to smartphone ([[ASIN:B01MG2CNDL Weber Grill 2 Thermometer]]).
My backyard is full of heavenly, smoky aromas and my neighbours are jealous. I couldn't be happier with this high-quality and well-backed product. I just hope that the PBC Co. starts offering their accessories on Amazon.ca - such as their hinged grill, their dry rubs, extra hooks, etc... The CEO says he is available to take your emails, so I'm going to write him about it and see if he responds.
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