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Anyone here have experience with a Pit Barrel Cooker?
Posted on 5/12/20 at 8:33 pm
Posted on 5/12/20 at 8:33 pm
Not sure if this belongs on the outdoor board or here. Thinking of buying one of these cause I'm sick of cleaning the water bowl in my weber smokey mountain plus the thing is a breeding ground for mold. Anyone here have any thoughts or experience on this thing?
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Posted on 5/12/20 at 8:46 pm to KCMIZSEC
I've had one for about 4 years. I have been very pleased with it.
Posted on 5/12/20 at 8:47 pm to KCMIZSEC
They are great cookers but why not just line the weber smokey mountain bowl with foil?
I think the WSM is the superior cooker.
I think the WSM is the superior cooker.
Posted on 5/12/20 at 9:31 pm to KCMIZSEC
I have used one. Not my favorite as I don’t love the direct heat cooking, but a lot of people really like it.
Posted on 5/12/20 at 9:47 pm to KCMIZSEC
I have a DIY one that has racks as opposed to hanging. Works well enough. I'm not the biggest smoker, so YMMV. Mine has a large capacity for both meat and fuel, and the valves are great for controlling temps. I have a heat shield I can use if I don't want direct heat.
Posted on 5/12/20 at 10:03 pm to KCMIZSEC
The PBC is a rib and chicken machine. I’ve done brisket, 2 pork butts, wings, 5 racks of ribs, 2 16lb turkeys. All phenomenal.
Posted on 5/12/20 at 10:50 pm to NOFOX
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don’t love the direct heat cooking
That’s like a 10 dollar fix, get a old Smokey ash tray from academy and lay it on top of the fire basket. That’s what i did before i got the firedial.
Posted on 5/12/20 at 10:53 pm to KCMIZSEC
I have a DIY one, it’s fairly easy to make. If you make one you will enjoy it much more, and usually it is a conversation piece when people come over.
Posted on 5/13/20 at 7:00 am to Yukon7
Another plus about a DIY one is the size. PBC is 18.5" dia. My drum is 22.5" dia.
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Posted on 5/13/20 at 7:05 am to KCMIZSEC
It does ribs and chicken really well. Can do a salmon or some wings on the grate since they don't need to be done low and slow. I even hang whole pork loins and those come out good. With that said I prefer my offset for any beef or any large pork butts to smoke
Posted on 5/13/20 at 7:14 am to KCMIZSEC
I just bought the Oklahoma joe Bronco a few weeks ago. It’s $50 cheaper, and weighs 150lbs compared to 50lbs like the PBC. It’s also got a temperature gauge, unlike the PBC for some reason.
Smoked a brisket, butt, beef tenderloin and chicken in it so far, and will do ribs this weekend. All have been great. Smoked the brisket for about 12 hours and maintained my temps the whole time with one load of charcoal.
Smoked a brisket, butt, beef tenderloin and chicken in it so far, and will do ribs this weekend. All have been great. Smoked the brisket for about 12 hours and maintained my temps the whole time with one load of charcoal.
Posted on 5/13/20 at 7:21 am to TeddyPadillac
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I just bought the Oklahoma joe Bronco
I did too. Ive really enjoyed using it. It comes with everything you need right out of the box.
Posted on 5/13/20 at 7:26 am to TeddyPadillac
It’s also got a temperature gauge, unlike the PBC for some reason. It’s also got a temperature gauge, unlike the PBC for some reason.
PBC is basically designed to be set and forget without temp management. Mine pretty consistently runs at 275.
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It’s also got a temperature gauge, unlike the PBC for some reason.
PBC is basically designed to be set and forget without temp management. Mine pretty consistently runs at 275.
Posted on 5/13/20 at 9:03 am to KCMIZSEC
I've had one for 5 years or so. It's great. I still use it a lot.
Posted on 5/13/20 at 9:05 am to TeddyPadillac
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Oklahoma joe Bronco
That thing looks awesome. Thanks for the tip. I hadn't seen this thing until now. Will definitely be considering this instead.
Posted on 5/13/20 at 9:15 am to KCMIZSEC
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That thing looks awesome. Thanks for the tip. I hadn't seen this thing until now
Check Walmarts in your sourrounding area. These can randomly be found on discount for around $100.
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