Pit Barrel Cooker (PBC) Appreciation Thread

AClarke44 · 05-13-2015, 09:40 PM

I've seen lots of appreciation threads for different cookers but I couldn't find one for the PBC so I decided to start one. I was thinking we could post different cooks, setups, mods (heaven forbid!), new ideas, or anything that pertains to the Pit Barrel Cooker. This will hopefully be a place where those who have one can freely brag and those looking to purchase one can get information.
I just bought mine and even though its easy to cook on I still feel like I have a lot to learn. Plus I'd like to do a few things like add a pan below the coal grate to catch ash so I don't have to dump the cooker after a cook. Any ideas?? If so post them here. If you have questions, ask. Did anything different to your PBC, lets see it! That's what this thread is all about.....PBC!

NOTE: I love joking around and jokes are welcome, but if you don't have a PBC, please don't post negative information such as "you paid too much", "you should have built a UDS cheaper", "I can build a replica for $30", ect. I'm hoping this will provide valid information for those who are actually interested.

Here's a couple pics of mine to start things off. Have fun folks!

Mods, if I overlooked a similar PBC thread, please delete or merge this one. Thanks!

Fwismoker · 05-13-2015, 09:48 PM

I vote for combining this with Bob's thread. After all its 20 some pages! Now that's appreciation!!!

AClarke44 · 05-13-2015, 09:54 PM

Yes I agree. Actually his thread gave me the idea because it was kind of turning into an appreciation thread somewhat. But the original reason he posted it and the title may not catch some people, especially the new ones. Plus there were too many posts arguing over the price. I just figured a thread primarily for the things I mentioned would be good. If the mods wanna figure a way to merge them I'm good with that.

Bob C Cue · 05-13-2015, 11:20 PM

My only mods are small magnets to close the bottom vent a rebar holes and the planter dolly from Lowes to move my PBC around an d into the storage cabinet.

AClarke44 · 05-14-2015, 08:37 AM

Nice idea Bob. I've been thinking of ways to put wheels on the horseshoe stand to make it easier to move around. It's light enough as it is to move but wheels sure would make it easier.

You should get a few pics of that shiny new one you just bought for this thread...

Bob C Cue · 05-14-2015, 09:17 AM

Looks like a million bucks...

snapper-G · 05-14-2015, 09:23 AM

Count me in!

charrederhead · 05-14-2015, 09:33 AM

It's about time. I love mine!

It's THE BEST chicken cooker, (re)bar none!

AClarke44 · 05-14-2015, 09:51 AM

Lol, no no, the is the Pit BARREL cooker thread. Not the Pit Mountain cooker thread....lol.

Thingfish · 05-14-2015, 10:06 AM

For catching ash, I bought an 18" pizza tray, notched the edge for the three PBC grill grate tabs and attached three strands of small chain to the edge, the three meeting on a keyring. I just lift the coal basket out and then lift the keyring, bringing all the ash out in an easy to empty tray. Total cost = less than 5$. Others have attached their pizza tray to the coal basket itself.

BreakingBBQ · 05-14-2015, 10:28 AM

I love mine. My friends freak out because it cuts cooking time but then they see the end results and the call it Pit Barrel Science.

AClarke44 · 05-14-2015, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thingfish

For catching ash, I bought an 18" pizza tray, notched the edge for the three PBC grill grate tabs and attached three strands of small chain to the edge, the three meeting on a keyring. I just lift the coal basket out and then lift the keyring, bringing all the ash out in an easy to empty tray. Total cost = less than 5$. Others have attached their pizza tray to the coal basket itself.

Great idea! Thanks!

Bob C Cue · 05-14-2015, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thingfish

For catching ash, I bought an 18" pizza tray, notched the edge for the three PBC grill grate tabs and attached three strands of small chain to the edge, the three meeting on a keyring. I just lift the coal basket out and then lift the keyring, bringing all the ash out in an easy to empty tray. Total cost = less than 5$. Others have attached their pizza tray to the coal basket itself.

Nice idea. I use heavy duty foil myself.

Thingfish · 05-14-2015, 11:07 AM

Also, despite some claiming that the PBC is a niche cooker (chicken gets mentioned a lot, and rightly so), I have cooked a bunch of different things on it:

Chicken
Pork ribs - spares, loin backs, baby backs and St. Louis
Beef ribs
Pork butt
Pork picnic (shoulder)
Brisket
Tri tip
Sausage
Fatties
ABTs
Meatloaf
Fish
Whole turkey
Baked Mac and Cheese
Baked beans

I even hang my ABTs!

AClarke44 · 05-14-2015, 11:23 AM

That's awesome! Especially liking the hanging ABTs

05-13-2015, 09:40 PM	#1
AClarke44 Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-14-14 Location: Edmond, OK	Pit Barrel Cooker (PBC) Appreciation Thread I've seen lots of appreciation threads for different cookers but I couldn't find one for the PBC so I decided to start one. I was thinking we could post different cooks, setups, mods (heaven forbid!), new ideas, or anything that pertains to the Pit Barrel Cooker. This will hopefully be a place where those who have one can freely brag and those looking to purchase one can get information. I just bought mine and even though its easy to cook on I still feel like I have a lot to learn. Plus I'd like to do a few things like add a pan below the coal grate to catch ash so I don't have to dump the cooker after a cook. Any ideas?? If so post them here. If you have questions, ask. Did anything different to your PBC, lets see it! That's what this thread is all about.....PBC! NOTE: I love joking around and jokes are welcome, but if you don't have a PBC, please don't post negative information such as "you paid too much", "you should have built a UDS cheaper", "I can build a replica for $30", ect. I'm hoping this will provide valid information for those who are actually interested. Here's a couple pics of mine to start things off. Have fun folks! Mods, if I overlooked a similar PBC thread, please delete or merge this one. Thanks! __________________ I'm Andrew.... 22.5 Crimson Weber Premium Pit Barrel Cooker (PBC) with AF logo Weber Spirit E-210 Black 18 Weber OTS Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Turker Fryer Check out the PBC Appreciation Thread! http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=210239
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05-13-2015, 09:48 PM	#2
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05-13-2015, 09:54 PM	#3
AClarke44 Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-14-14 Location: Edmond, OK	Yes I agree. Actually his thread gave me the idea because it was kind of turning into an appreciation thread somewhat. But the original reason he posted it and the title may not catch some people, especially the new ones. Plus there were too many posts arguing over the price. I just figured a thread primarily for the things I mentioned would be good. If the mods wanna figure a way to merge them I'm good with that. __________________ I'm Andrew.... 22.5 Crimson Weber Premium Pit Barrel Cooker (PBC) with AF logo Weber Spirit E-210 Black 18 Weber OTS Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Turker Fryer Check out the PBC Appreciation Thread! http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=210239

05-13-2015, 11:20 PM	#4
Bob C Cue Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-16-14 Location: St. Louis, MO	My only mods are small magnets to close the bottom vent a rebar holes and the planter dolly from Lowes to move my PBC around an d into the storage cabinet. __________________ Weber OTG Pit Barrel Cooker Thermapen Classic Thermoworks Smoke Poll nitpickers are never happy unless they have a nit to pick with a poll.
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05-14-2015, 08:37 AM	#5
AClarke44 Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-14-14 Location: Edmond, OK	Nice idea Bob. I've been thinking of ways to put wheels on the horseshoe stand to make it easier to move around. It's light enough as it is to move but wheels sure would make it easier. You should get a few pics of that shiny new one you just bought for this thread... __________________ I'm Andrew.... 22.5 Crimson Weber Premium Pit Barrel Cooker (PBC) with AF logo Weber Spirit E-210 Black 18 Weber OTS Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Turker Fryer Check out the PBC Appreciation Thread! http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=210239

05-14-2015, 09:17 AM	#6
Bob C Cue Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-16-14 Location: St. Louis, MO	Looks like a million bucks... __________________ Weber OTG Pit Barrel Cooker Thermapen Classic Thermoworks Smoke Poll nitpickers are never happy unless they have a nit to pick with a poll.

05-14-2015, 09:23 AM	#7
snapper-G Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-15-14 Location: Johnstown,PA	Count me in! __________________ Pit Barrel Cooker Cheap Weber Kettle Weber Q

05-14-2015, 09:33 AM	#8
charrederhead is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-29-12 Location: Thomaston, CT	It's about time. I love mine! It's THE BEST chicken cooker, (re)bar none! __________________ hopelessly, helplessly, happily addicted to a shipload of Webers

05-14-2015, 09:51 AM	#9
AClarke44 Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-14-14 Location: Edmond, OK	Lol, no no, the is the Pit BARREL cooker thread. Not the Pit Mountain cooker thread....lol. __________________ I'm Andrew.... 22.5 Crimson Weber Premium Pit Barrel Cooker (PBC) with AF logo Weber Spirit E-210 Black 18 Weber OTS Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Turker Fryer Check out the PBC Appreciation Thread! http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=210239
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05-14-2015, 10:06 AM	#10
Thingfish is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-05-14 Location: Winter Park, FL	For catching ash, I bought an 18" pizza tray, notched the edge for the three PBC grill grate tabs and attached three strands of small chain to the edge, the three meeting on a keyring. I just lift the coal basket out and then lift the keyring, bringing all the ash out in an easy to empty tray. Total cost = less than 5$. Others have attached their pizza tray to the coal basket itself. __________________ Weber One-Touch Silver 22.5 (1995) Pit Barrel Cooker - Original Version Potjie Pot cast iron 5 Gallon Thermoworks Smoke, Red "Backlit" Thermopen, Red ChefAlarm, Red Thermopop
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05-14-2015, 10:28 AM	#11
BreakingBBQ Got Wood. Join Date: 06-26-14 Location: Staten Island, NY	I love mine. My friends freak out because it cuts cooking time but then they see the end results and the call it Pit Barrel Science. __________________ Webber Summit S-620 LP/Weber One Touch Gold 22.5"/Pit Barrel Cooker/Texas Pit Crafters PM 100

05-14-2015, 11:07 AM	#14
Thingfish is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-05-14 Location: Winter Park, FL	Also, despite some claiming that the PBC is a niche cooker (chicken gets mentioned a lot, and rightly so), I have cooked a bunch of different things on it: Chicken Pork ribs - spares, loin backs, baby backs and St. Louis Beef ribs Pork butt Pork picnic (shoulder) Brisket Tri tip Sausage Fatties ABTs Meatloaf Fish Whole turkey Baked Mac and Cheese Baked beans I even hang my ABTs! __________________ Weber One-Touch Silver 22.5 (1995) Pit Barrel Cooker - Original Version Potjie Pot cast iron 5 Gallon Thermoworks Smoke, Red "Backlit" Thermopen, Red ChefAlarm, Red Thermopop

05-14-2015, 11:23 AM	#15
AClarke44 Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-14-14 Location: Edmond, OK	That's awesome! Especially liking the hanging ABTs __________________ I'm Andrew.... 22.5 Crimson Weber Premium Pit Barrel Cooker (PBC) with AF logo Weber Spirit E-210 Black 18 Weber OTS Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Turker Fryer Check out the PBC Appreciation Thread! http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=210239