PBC vs WSM - Page 3

BobBrisket · 01-17-2013, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by PatioDaddio

Here's another way to look at it, that I hope is helpful. There's nothing that you can do in a WSM that you can't do in a PBC, but there are definitely things that you can do on a PBC that you can't in a (18.5") WSM.

- Cook eight slabs of ribs at once
- Cook at higher temps
- Grill
- Cook pizza (killer)
- Cook 12 Cornish game hen halves (requires extra hooks)
- Not clean a water pan
- Not clean grates (unless you use it - the hooks go in the dishwasher)

John

Let's look at this from a WSM, PBC, and UDS. I need help on this one. I'm NOT a rib guy. Never really make em. For those of you that do, how many could you cook on two WSM grates or UDS grates either rolled or on rib racks vs. hanging? Flat on the grate I can't see 8 slabs on an 18.5 WSM, but maybe on a UDS running 22.5 grates. Dunno. Higher temps, edge to Drum Type. Grill and cook pizza. While a little awkward, you could do these on a WSM too. Grill-remove pan and use the bottom grate over the coals. Been there, done that. Have also removed lid and mid section of WSM and placed a grate over the coal ring and done high temp grilling. Never done pizza on it, but I could swing it. Never done pizza on my drum either. I go with my Kettles for pizza pie! Cornish hens, an issue of # you can hang (extra hooks extra purchase I assume) vs how may you could lay flat on two WSM grates. Not clean grates......well, what school you belong to is an issue here. Grates can go in the dishwasher too. Grates can be "burned" clean. They can be scrubbed fairly clean while still hot. For me, grates would be a non issue really.
On the UDS with a Weber lid side with two cooking grates you have the advantage of a bit more head room for stuff like a turkey etc and have the second grate still at your disposal. Lots of ways to look at it.

Trumpstylz · 01-17-2013, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PatioDaddio

Right now a guy can get two PBCs to their door for very little (maybe $25) more than a 22" WSM delivered.

I actually have a hookup on the wsm's, so the price is close, and I can always get the weber deal, but I'm not sure how long the 100 off pbc will last.

N8man · 01-17-2013, 01:40 AM

Imvbo......diy.....
take the money saved and buy meats, and maybe something nice for the lil' woman, or man, as the case may be....

and speaking of cooking capacities......the sky's the limit....

Trumpstylz · 01-17-2013, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by N8man

Imvbo......diy.....
take the money saved and buy meats, and maybe something nice for the lil' woman, or man, as the case may be....

Haha, definitely not a man. Not a woman either at the moment though.

Fo Sizzle My Nizzle · 01-17-2013, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Trumpstylz

Haha, definitely not a man. Not a woman either at the moment though.

So your options are open!

frognot · 01-17-2013, 02:00 AM

Was not familar with the PBC until this thread. Thanks for the info.

Had a lotta good cooks with my WSM (and learned a good deal about fire control) and recently gave it to my son (him & his roommate are having fun with it).

BobBrisket · 01-17-2013, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by N8man

Imvbo......diy.....
take the money saved and buy meats, and maybe something nice for the lil' woman, or man, as the case may be....

That's the best of ALL WORLDS right there. I'm holding out for the N8/NC/MotherTrucker/TallArse/WSM/UDS/ON WHEELS/Horseshoe/Magnet intakecovers/PIG Hood Ornament/Extension Ring---PIT! There, I said it! When do they go on sale?

I'm think you could hang a side of pork in that thing.......yes?

Bob

Fo Sizzle My Nizzle · 01-17-2013, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BobBrisket

That's the best of ALL WORLDS right there. I'm holding out for the N8/NC/MotherTrucker/TallArse/WSM/UDS/ON WHEELS/Horseshoe/Magnet intakecovers/PIG Hood Ornament/Extension Ring---PIT! There, I said it! When do they go on sale?

Bob

Soon as the patents clear.

N8man · 01-17-2013, 02:11 AM

DIY....lots of good build info and expert help on this, the dang bestest BBQ Forum in the universe....!!!!!

BobBrisket · 01-17-2013, 02:12 AM

I heard N8 will throw in a Mason jar of Apple Pie Shine with each purchase!!! That true N8?

Bob

N8man · 01-17-2013, 02:16 AM

or at the very least, a very stout recipe, remember DIY

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Originally Posted by BobBrisket

I heard N8 will throw in a Mason jar of Apple Pie Shine with each purchase!!! That true N8?

Bob

BobBrisket · 01-17-2013, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by N8man

or at the very least, a very stout recipe, remember DIY

.....

Now I gotta build a still too....................

Trumpstylz · 01-17-2013, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BobBrisket

Now I gotta build a still too....................

Just an fyi- a still is for distilling, not fermentation. Stout/beer is fermented and is not distilled.

BobBrisket · 01-17-2013, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Trumpstylz

Just an fyi- a still is for distilling, not fermentation. Stout/beer is fermented and is not distilled.

I thought N8 meant as in a "strong" shine recipe. He'd need to clarify it. Still/Fermenter/Beer/Shine, he said it best..........DIY!

N8man · 01-17-2013, 02:48 AM

stout as in strength, yes....which is implied by "a very stout recipe" adjective...
not "a recipe for stout" noun............

01-17-2013, 01:40 AM	#33
N8man Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-09-07 Location: God's Country Ossipee-Osceola NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Imvbo......diy..... take the money saved and buy meats, and maybe something nice for the lil' woman, or man, as the case may be.... and speaking of cooking capacities......the sky's the limit.... __________________ N8man Average Joe Backyard Enthusiast How I Fire Up That Ugly DrumPit Smoker!!!! Last edited by N8man; 01-17-2013 at 02:01 AM..

01-17-2013, 02:00 AM	#36
frognot Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-22-04 Location: Allen, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Was not familar with the PBC until this thread. Thanks for the info. Had a lotta good cooks with my WSM (and learned a good deal about fire control) and recently gave it to my son (him & his roommate are having fun with it). __________________ Large Big Green Egg WSM Weber One Touch Gold Weber Summit Gold Super Fast, Super Accurate Orange Therma-Pen Retired: NB Bandera (2003-2009) that introduced me to y'all crazy farkers "If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it." deguerre Thanks to N8man & NorthwestBBQ for the custom avatars! (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") "Hang in there Dan Chambers!"

01-17-2013, 02:11 AM	#39
N8man Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-09-07 Location: God's Country Ossipee-Osceola NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	DIY....lots of good build info and expert help on this, the dang bestest BBQ Forum in the universe....!!!!! __________________ N8man Average Joe Backyard Enthusiast How I Fire Up That Ugly DrumPit Smoker!!!!

01-17-2013, 02:12 AM	#40
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I heard N8 will throw in a Mason jar of Apple Pie Shine with each purchase!!! That true N8? Bob __________________ UDS, Pit Barrel Cooker-Courtesy of Poobah, WSM, 22.5 Weber Kettles-K and DR Stamped, 18.5 Weber Bar-B-Kettle, Weber 18.5 Smokey Joe Platinum, Weber Genesis Silver B, Lil' Chief Smoker, Lodge Sportman Grill, Backyard Fire Pit, Dutch Ovens, Discada Set Up, Turkey Fryer! BobBrisket Jr.-MUDS, WSJ Silver My BEST Compliment......"You're a good cooker, Dad!"--My Son. DAN!

01-17-2013, 02:48 AM	#45
N8man Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-09-07 Location: God's Country Ossipee-Osceola NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	stout as in strength, yes....which is implied by "a very stout recipe" adjective... not "a recipe for stout" noun............ __________________ N8man Average Joe Backyard Enthusiast How I Fire Up That Ugly DrumPit Smoker!!!!