Pit Barrel Cooker - Page 5

BobBrisket · 01-29-2013, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate749

The PBC comes with a grate also so you could put it on the grate and cook it that way.. Im planning on doing that next weekend.. This weekend consists of 20lbs of pulled pork. Thats if you didn't want to hang it. I'm putting the pork on the grate just on the fact alone i just want to do it that way.

Just for fun sake and cause it's hard to gauge distance from the bars to the grate, could you hang a pork butt and put the grate on as a safety measure?

landarc · 01-29-2013, 11:21 PM

I can't see why you would hang a brisket horizontally, might as well use the rack.

BobBrisket · 01-29-2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by landarc

I can't see why you would hang a brisket horizontally, might as well use the rack.

Cause you could. Why not? Course, if we use the comparison to a chicken halve, it would make more sense to hang the fattier point of the brisket closer to the coals. A bit closer to the heat source for more even cooking than the leaner flat.
If we used the rack on a brisket would the same concept apply as to a chicken, convection, air flow over the meat, etc. I'm curious if we applied the reasoning you gave as to why/how such a nice color can be obtained on ducks and basting in a hanging mode to possibly bark formation: hanging vs. flat.

Bob, would you buy one? Could you see it working for let's say duck?

Bbq Bubba · 01-29-2013, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron_L

I know that we're not comparing the PBC to a UDS, but I'm curious... Do you consider the UDS a grill also? Food cooked in a UDS is also cooked over direct heat.

No. Most drums these days use diffusers and you can dial in your temp for smoking.

Bbq Bubba · 01-29-2013, 11:34 PM

Now the million dollar question....

Is somebody going to cook a TT like a brisket in one of these things?

BobBrisket · 01-29-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

No. Most drums these days use diffusers and you can dial in your temp for smoking.

Okay, diffusers on a drum is for another thread, but I don't see many Drum Heads talking about using diffusers on their drums. A few, but I think most still run em without. If you can dial in a temp on any type smoker, what temp would you consider smoking vs. grilling? Could we say smoking is 250-300?
Tell me how I managed to grill all those chuck rolls for over 24 hours? WHOLE no less!

I'm jonesing for another chuck roll!

I think the PBC could swing a chuck roll, maybe!

All one would need to do is skewer the chuck roll with the rebar!

BobBrisket · 01-29-2013, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

Now the million dollar question....

Is somebody going to cook a TT like a brisket in one of these things?

Someone will try. Hopefully they are receptive to the opinions of others, but that is ANOTHER topic too.

Nate749 · 01-30-2013, 12:56 AM

I think there would be enough room to hang a butt and have room for the grate but it would be very very close honestly if not even touching.

Trumpstylz · 01-30-2013, 01:02 AM

Whats a TT?

BobBrisket · 01-30-2013, 01:03 AM

Could you all provide info on the other things like the rubs, hooks, grate, and the hook tool? Functionality, maybe some reviews about the rubs. That hook tool looks so simple and so cool!

BobBrisket · 01-30-2013, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Trumpstylz

Whats a TT?

Tri tip.

landarc · 01-30-2013, 01:41 AM

No I wouldn't buy one, but, that is because I have my UDS, which works fine for me. I am sure I could modify my UDS to offer similar performance. But, that is not a negative against the PBC, I just don't see a need.

landarc · 01-30-2013, 01:49 AM

I am sure it would work for duck. But, so would my UDS. If I was to build a UDS, I would consider the larger opening. I think it makes sense.

midwestsmokeboy · 01-30-2013, 02:55 AM

You guys Kill me!! The PBC It's just a smaller version with a few differences of a UDS! Why all of this nonsense picking it apart. It's really no different than making a few mods on your UDS. If you have built your UDS and like it who cares. The smaller version of the WSM with the steamer on the small weber nobody made such a big stink out of it....and how it was so much different than a real WSM...everyone thought it was soooo cool... so why the PBC.? I mean Really!. This thread really ought to be sunk in the ground. I am not a pitmaster by any means and don't pretend to be a scientist... but I have been Qing for at least 30 years before I came upon this site. I have gained a lot of tips and insight about great BBQ here but this thread is really grating upon my nerves. Yes I own A PBC. Thank YOU! Hey take a break.

Ron_L · 01-30-2013, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by midwestsmokeboy

You guys Kill me!! The PBC It's just a smaller version with a few differences of a UDS! Why all of this nonsense picking it apart. It's really no different than making a few mods on your UDS. If you have built your UDS and like it who cares. The smaller version of the WSM with the steamer on the small weber nobody made such a big stink out of it....and how it was so much different than a real WSM...everyone thought it was soooo cool... so why the PBC.? I mean Really!. This thread really ought to be sunk in the ground. I am not a pitmaster by any means and don't pretend to be a scientist... but I have been Qing for at least 30 years before I came upon this site. I have gained a lot of tips and insight about great BBQ here but this thread is really grating upon my nerves. Yes I own A PBC. Thank YOU! Hey take a break.

I have no idea what is grating on your nerves about this thread. It's been a civil discussion of the merits of the PBC so far. No one is bashing it, no one is bashing each other. If the thread bothers you, then don''t read it. it's really that simple.

01-29-2013, 11:21 PM	#62
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I can't see why you would hang a brisket horizontally, might as well use the rack. __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que

01-29-2013, 11:34 PM	#65
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Now the million dollar question.... Is somebody going to cook a TT like a brisket in one of these things? __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

01-30-2013, 01:02 AM	#69
Trumpstylz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-29-11 Location: Chicagoland Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Whats a TT? __________________ Weber One Touch Gold 2001 Weber Genesis that is no longer used since the OTG

01-30-2013, 01:03 AM	#70
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Could you all provide info on the other things like the rubs, hooks, grate, and the hook tool? Functionality, maybe some reviews about the rubs. That hook tool looks so simple and so cool! __________________ 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! Last edited by BobBrisket; 01-30-2013 at 01:24 AM..

01-30-2013, 01:41 AM	#72
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No I wouldn't buy one, but, that is because I have my UDS, which works fine for me. I am sure I could modify my UDS to offer similar performance. But, that is not a negative against the PBC, I just don't see a need. __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que

01-30-2013, 12:56 AM	#68
Nate749 Got Wood. Join Date: 01-07-13 Location: Sacramento,CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think there would be enough room to hang a butt and have room for the grate but it would be very very close honestly if not even touching.

01-30-2013, 01:49 AM	#73
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I am sure it would work for duck. But, so would my UDS. If I was to build a UDS, I would consider the larger opening. I think it makes sense. __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que

01-30-2013, 02:55 AM	#74
midwestsmokeboy Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-10-12 Location: columbus Junction, iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You guys Kill me!! The PBC It's just a smaller version with a few differences of a UDS! Why all of this nonsense picking it apart. It's really no different than making a few mods on your UDS. If you have built your UDS and like it who cares. The smaller version of the WSM with the steamer on the small weber nobody made such a big stink out of it....and how it was so much different than a real WSM...everyone thought it was soooo cool... so why the PBC.? I mean Really!. This thread really ought to be sunk in the ground. I am not a pitmaster by any means and don't pretend to be a scientist... but I have been Qing for at least 30 years before I came upon this site. I have gained a lot of tips and insight about great BBQ here but this thread is really grating upon my nerves. Yes I own A PBC. Thank YOU! Hey take a break.