Bob C Cue
Quintessential Chatty Farker
No tell your boss I said you can leave for the day cause you got important research to conduct.
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Pit Barrel Cooker (PBC) Appreciation Thread
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No tell your boss I said you can leave for the day cause you got important research to conduct.
AClarke44
Babbling Farker
The coal grate just seems more sturdy too. I think it's thicker metal. If I'm not mistaken the coal grate on the 22.5 weber is about 18.5 inches.....
I'll check when I get home. Not sure when that'll be, I've gotta go demanded to go home and do some research but my boss isn't buying it. ...:biggrin1:
Fwismoker
somebody shut me the fark up.
Yes the 22.5 charcoal is that size but no worries with a good cooking grate...believe me mine has been put through the paces.
The cheaper ones can sag with the high heat.
northeast bbqer
Full Fledged Farker
I just figured out that if after you complete your smoking and you want do some fast grilling of steaks, burgers or veggies you have an option with the PBC. All you need to do is pick up an extra 18 in grate, place the fire basket on the main grate, and place the additional grate on top of the rebar. I have not done any grilling yet that way, but it seems like it would work fairly well. Thoughts?
EDIT:Might also work well for reverse sear of things like a tri tip.
Thanks Bob. My lack of creativity would have prevented me from ever getting to this configuration.
Fwismoker
somebody shut me the fark up.
Good job brother Bob...the UDS community would be proud!
It's nice having versatile cookers which is why anytime i make or by a cooker it's designed to smoke grill and sear.... and recently the last year added the hanging capacity on 2 of them.
It's nice having versatile cookers which is why anytime i make or by a cooker it's designed to smoke grill and sear.... and recently the last year added the hanging capacity on 2 of them.
AClarke44
Babbling Farker
Noah actually markets the PBC as a versatile cooker. From hangin, to smoking on the grill grates, all kinds of meats, searing and grilling and even cooking pizzas.
Fwismoker
somebody shut me the fark up.
Marketing is one thing but it's no jimmy! Lol
The PB really isn't designed to do all those things well but no reason you can't make improvements. WSM owners make all kinds of mods to their cookers.
Thoey for an example has done some good ones.
AClarke44
Babbling Farker
Thoey did do some great mods although several of them didn't really change how it cooks.......
I personally don't have a problem modifying certain things to meet your individual needs. I don't think any cooker out there will do ALL. That's not what I meant either when I made the comment. I believe Noah was just showing the different things possible to do for those who just want or can only afford one cooker. I personally believe I can do just about anything on my kettle by being creative just like I can the PBC. Some of the debates people get into on here are funny to me because everyone has different tastes. You tall about your rotisserie cooker and I'm sure it's cooks great. I darn sure know you like it, but another person may just think it's ok. I've said it before and I'll say it again. There's tons of different cookers out there just because of how many different opinions there are about what's just good Q, and what great Q, and what's mind blowing Q.
Bob C Cue
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Correct me if I am wrong, but it appears that you are kind of fond of your Jimmy and think it's a good cooker? Just checking. :-o
Thingfish
is Blowin Smoke!
I'm not sure why posters have to come in to an "appreciation" thread for a particular cooker and go negative. There is another thread with all of that on Page 1 of QTalk right now. I don't go into threads about BBQ sauces and preach that dry rub is the way to go. I leave that thread for those who like sauce. But ... it's not _my_ internet, so whatever.
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Fwismoker
somebody shut me the fark up.
Honestly Bob it is a phenomenal cooker (closest version to the PBC) but I haven't used it in months.
It's hard for me to pick a favorite ...even though all versatile they have different purposes plus break up the monotony. BUT if i HAD to choose one even though that would suck it would be the Big Poppa. Dang it would be a tough decision still! The spinner and mini get some serious playing time.
Fwismoker
somebody shut me the fark up.
You're right , this is just some carryover from the other PB thread...guess i got caught up in it.
Now being an honorary jr PB member I promise to try to behave!
AClarke44
Babbling Farker
Well it's official! My co-worker has ordered his PBC! Got another one hooked :mrgreen:
I'll start working on having him join this forum next.
He's really interested in brisket and baby back ribs. He's been watching all Noah's videos and says he's gonna do exactly as its explained in the videos. I told him once he gets hooked he'll be cooking a lot more than just ribs and brisket. ...lol. :thumb:
He's a big fan of Rib Crib baby backs so I'm sure he'll be blown away with what he'll be able to put out with the PBC. He's wanting me to try and figure out what's in the rub used on Rib Crib's baby backs, so he's buying some baby backs next week for me to taste....lol. I'm not a big fan of rib crib so does anyone have a clue what their baby backs are rubbed with? :noidea:
I'll start working on having him join this forum next.
He's really interested in brisket and baby back ribs. He's been watching all Noah's videos and says he's gonna do exactly as its explained in the videos. I told him once he gets hooked he'll be cooking a lot more than just ribs and brisket. ...lol. :thumb:
He's a big fan of Rib Crib baby backs so I'm sure he'll be blown away with what he'll be able to put out with the PBC. He's wanting me to try and figure out what's in the rub used on Rib Crib's baby backs, so he's buying some baby backs next week for me to taste....lol. I'm not a big fan of rib crib so does anyone have a clue what their baby backs are rubbed with? :noidea:
SGH
is Blowin Smoke!
AClarke44
I'm glad that you started a appreciation thread for the PBC. It's one of my very favorite smokers on the market today. Simply put, the PBC kicks ass and takes names. Other than Shirley Fabrication, PBC is probably the most deserving smoker of a appreciation thread.
I'm glad that you started a appreciation thread for the PBC. It's one of my very favorite smokers on the market today. Simply put, the PBC kicks ass and takes names. Other than Shirley Fabrication, PBC is probably the most deserving smoker of a appreciation thread.
Bob C Cue
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Busy today but hope to break in the new PBC tomorrow
Fwismoker
somebody shut me the fark up.
Y'all want me to break out the pbj this weekend? ...and that aint peanut butter and jelly! 
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rehless
Full Fledged Farker
Thingfish
is Blowin Smoke!
I usually fire mine up every weekend and cook enough to provide meals throughout the week. I will cook tomorrow. I will hang pork spareribs and chicken, ABTs and a chuck steak.
Timing is something you can experiment with on the PBC. You should get a solid 6 to 8 hours from a coal basket. My plan for tomorrow:
- Chicken and ribs on at the beginning of the cook
- Chicken off at two hours, ABTs and chuck steak on
- Ribs off at 3 1/2 to 4 hours, ABTs off at the same time
- Chuck steak stays on until probe tender
Everything will be hung. I may transition the chuck steak to wrapped in butcher paper on the grate once everything else is off.
Timing is something you can experiment with on the PBC. You should get a solid 6 to 8 hours from a coal basket. My plan for tomorrow:
- Chicken and ribs on at the beginning of the cook
- Chicken off at two hours, ABTs and chuck steak on
- Ribs off at 3 1/2 to 4 hours, ABTs off at the same time
- Chuck steak stays on until probe tender
Everything will be hung. I may transition the chuck steak to wrapped in butcher paper on the grate once everything else is off.
