Call me crazy.... But isn't the pbc just a uds with meat hanging from a rebar?
Here's my take on a comparison.
PBC- smaller and less capacity vs UDS much more especially with 3 rods like with my hanging ring and the UDS has more grill space.
PBC- pre fabbed ready to go (good value) vs UDS you have to do a kit or build yourself
PBC prettier/ new version more durable with the coating and
horseshoes! vs UDS is paint or powder coat
UDS better temp control/exhaust vs PBC it's largely fixed with less exhaust space.
PBC is more portable vs UDS is portable but not as easily.
Some make the PBC out to be magical as though it has special powers and capabilities while other owners like Aclarke that are more down to planet Earth although they really love their cooker...which is all good. :becky: The magical special powers PBC owners though are :loco:
With all that said it doesn't have to be a drum to hang things it can be a WSM or something like this smaller cooker I made. Porcelain coating and SS, grills and hangs (has a safety rack below), low to high high heat, easy to refuel. But again not everyone wants to make their own cooker.
Tom (ebijack) made this hanging ring for mine. He does great work!!!