First Cook: Pit Barrel Cooker (pics) - Page 2

PatioDaddio · 03-31-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdeye

I would think only if you are cooking oysters and rabbit at the same time. Now a left handed brisket is a different story.

Der! I should address that, too.

John

PatioDaddio · 03-31-2012, 07:06 PM

Oh, and my tri-tip did NOT come from the angus area of the steer.

John

pigdog · 03-31-2012, 07:54 PM

Ahh ok. I must have missed something..why the attitude...

flyweed · 01-03-2013, 02:45 PM

seems kinda pricey for basically a 30 gallon UDS. I mean if you really wanted to, you could drill a couple holes for hanging rods in your UDS, and do the same thing. Am I missing something, as to why such a high price?

I'd really like to see if you could set this thing at 225 - 230F and hold that temp for 7-8 hours or so. Could you try that next Patiodaddio????

Thanks for your review.

PatioDaddio · 01-03-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by flyweed

I'd really like to see if you could set this thing at 225 - 230F and hold that temp for 7-8 hours or so. Could you try that next Patiodaddio????

I have, and it's absolutely no problem. Mine runs at about 275-290* at the rods and will easily burn for 6 hours.

John

flyweed · 01-03-2013, 03:05 PM

so I assume you adjust the air intake closed to get the PBC down to the 225-230 range?? How well did it hold for you at those temps?

Bluesman · 01-03-2013, 03:07 PM

Great reviews John and thanks for all of your information. The PBC needs to be in my arsenal......

Now just have to find a way to explain this one to my wife. When I add up what it cost me to build my UDS, with time, parts and running around involved this is a no brainer. Especially with the coupon code for $104 off.

Freddy j · 01-03-2013, 03:11 PM

P.d., cooker looks good and the food coming out of it looks great.

Do they happen to make (or any plans for) a mini?

Seems to be a pretty good demand for minis. I'd buy one.

PatioDaddio · 01-03-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Freddy j

P.d., cooker looks good and the food coming out of it looks great.

Do they happen to make (or any plans for) a mini?

Seems to be a pretty good demand for minis. I'd buy one.

No, they only have the 30-gallon model (which is pretty "mini") and I know of no plans for them to offer other sizes.

John

PatioDaddio · 01-03-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by flyweed

so I assume you adjust the air intake closed to get the PBC down to the 225-230 range?? How well did it hold for you at those temps?

Yup, I'm not a low-n-slow cook, but you can damper it down, although I don't know why you'd want to.

John

BobM · 01-03-2013, 06:04 PM

The food looks great!

480 Volt · 01-03-2013, 06:53 PM

Just wanted to say thanks to P.D for his reviews and information on the PBS. Mine arrived Saturday. First cook was chicken it took 3hrs due to I tried to cheat on the charcoal. It was all I had so went to lump. Turned out great, this thing has a different taste than my egg, Mak 2 star or weber. Got rid of my uds long time ago. Don,t get caught up in the hype, but if you want a new cooking toy this thing is the bomb. Been reading the other threads and what a lot of different personalities there is on here, but a lot of good cooks. Again thanks John. Now find us something else to cook on but wait a couple of months so I can get the hang of this one.

Johnny_Crunch · 01-03-2013, 07:02 PM

Great review. Thank you.

Freddy j · 01-24-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by PatioDaddio

I have no idea, but I'll be using wood in mine.

I see absolutely no
reason not to, and I will ask Noah about it today.

John

Hello P-Daddio, did you ever get a chance to ask about using wood chunks in the barrel? also, have you used any wood chunks on your cooks with the PBC?

Also, you mentioned cooking at lower temps in the PBC (another post in this thread) and wondering if you did this by adjusting the intake or with a different method lighting the fuel?

thank you.

think im gonna go buy one before the discount code expires.

PatioDaddio · 01-24-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Freddy j

Hello P-Daddio, did you ever get a chance to ask about using wood chunks in the barrel? also, have you used any wood chunks on your cooks with the PBC?

Yes, I have used chips, chunks and Mojobricks and all work well. Just go easy.

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Originally Posted by Freddy j

Also, you mentioned cooking at lower temps in the PBC (another post in this thread) and wondering if you did this by adjusting the intake or with a different method lighting the fuel?

Yes, as with any cooker, you adjust the temp via the intake. With the PBC you
need both rods in for a lower-temp cook, even if you're not using them.

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Originally Posted by Freddy j

think im gonna go buy one before the discount code expires.

Do it!

John

01-03-2013, 02:45 PM	#19
flyweed Got Wood. Join Date: 05-14-11 Location: LaCrosse, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	seems kinda pricey for basically a 30 gallon UDS. I mean if you really wanted to, you could drill a couple holes for hanging rods in your UDS, and do the same thing. Am I missing something, as to why such a high price? I'd really like to see if you could set this thing at 225 - 230F and hold that temp for 7-8 hours or so. Could you try that next Patiodaddio???? Thanks for your review. __________________ GMG Daniel Boone Pellet Pooper & Large Kamado cooker

01-03-2013, 03:05 PM	#21
flyweed Got Wood. Join Date: 05-14-11 Location: LaCrosse, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	so I assume you adjust the air intake closed to get the PBC down to the 225-230 range?? How well did it hold for you at those temps? __________________ GMG Daniel Boone Pellet Pooper & Large Kamado cooker

01-03-2013, 03:07 PM	#22
Bluesman is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-01-10 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great reviews John and thanks for all of your information. The PBC needs to be in my arsenal...... Now just have to find a way to explain this one to my wife. When I add up what it cost me to build my UDS, with time, parts and running around involved this is a no brainer. Especially with the coupon code for $104 off. __________________ "98" Green Weber Performer "95" Black Weber Platinum - Dumpster find workin' on it "00" Weber Simpsons OTG 22.5 WSM Smokin' Bucky UDS Weber Q100 Weber Q200 Faster than the Speed of Light Red Thermapen, Certified MOINK Ball Maker Proud Member of the Zero's Club with Voodoo Soup..

01-03-2013, 03:11 PM	#23
Freddy j is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-22-12 Location: Boston Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	P.d., cooker looks good and the food coming out of it looks great. Do they happen to make (or any plans for) a mini? Seems to be a pretty good demand for minis. I'd buy one. __________________ Big Joe Kamado WSM 22.5" wsm mini

01-03-2013, 06:04 PM	#26
BobM is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The food looks great! __________________ "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin \| Weber 18 1/2" & 22 1/2" WSM, 22 1/2" & 26 3/4" OTG, Genesis S-330 \| \| BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi \| Maverick ET-732 \|

03-31-2012, 07:06 PM	#17
PatioDaddio Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-04-08 Location: Boise, Idaho Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Oh, and my tri-tip did NOT come from the angus area of the steer. John

03-31-2012, 07:54 PM	#18
pigdog Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-15-10 Location: Cody WY Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Ahh ok. I must have missed something..why the attitude...

01-03-2013, 06:53 PM	#27
480 Volt Got Wood. Join Date: 02-25-11 Location: Macon, Ga Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just wanted to say thanks to P.D for his reviews and information on the PBS. Mine arrived Saturday. First cook was chicken it took 3hrs due to I tried to cheat on the charcoal. It was all I had so went to lump. Turned out great, this thing has a different taste than my egg, Mak 2 star or weber. Got rid of my uds long time ago. Don,t get caught up in the hype, but if you want a new cooking toy this thing is the bomb. Been reading the other threads and what a lot of different personalities there is on here, but a lot of good cooks. Again thanks John. Now find us something else to cook on but wait a couple of months so I can get the hang of this one.

01-03-2013, 07:02 PM	#28
Johnny_Crunch Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-10 Location: Cypress TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great review. Thank you. __________________ J Crunch