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07-08-2020, 04:25 PM | #1 |
Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match.
Join Date: 07-05-20
Location: Virginia
Name/Nickname : Kent
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Barrel House Cooker
A friend of mine called me when he found a BHC in a Walmart drastically reduced and I grabbed it. I`ve done a couple mods but have really liked it, my first time owning a charcoal fueled smoker.
I like cooking ribs but I`ve noticed a trend..Because the ribs hang on hooks the bottom of my ribs often touch or get really close to the burning charcoal. During several cooks I find the ribs overcook at the very tip near the coals. This weekend I raised my rack of ribs and an actual piece of Kingsford charcoal had adhered to the bottom. Any suggestions? The smoker does come with a grate and I thought I might try my next rack of ribs on the grate but the instructions all call for the hanging method. BTW, my model is BHC 18C Thanks for all replies |
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07-08-2020, 05:18 PM | #2 |
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Join Date: 12-03-18
Location: Texas
Name/Nickname : Sammy
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That company was put out of business because they stole their idea from the PBC, but I grabbed one on clearance for $45. It was my introduction to drum style cooking and I have since upgraded to a Hunsaker.
To answer your question though, I would say just put your hook a bone or two lower. It is fine if the top flops over a little bit. |
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07-09-2020, 06:41 AM | #3 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 01-03-14
Location: Detroit michigan
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I got a good deal on a barrel house too, turned out to be an ok cooker
hook higher or cut the racks in half.
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07-09-2020, 07:01 AM | #4 |
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Join Date: 08-04-17
Location: Mississippi
Name/Nickname : BullseyeMetalWerks
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Honestly the barrel house cooker was a better design. Loved the fact it could separate. When you hang your ribs try going down 3 or 4 bones.
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07-09-2020, 07:02 AM | #5 |
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Join Date: 05-20-20
Location: Miramar, FL
Name/Nickname : Daniel
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You can trim a rib off or 2, or just hookem lower. You can also split the racks but then you dont have large beautiful slabs to work with...
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07-09-2020, 08:52 AM | #6 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 01-03-14
Location: Detroit michigan
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while I've never cooked on a PBC from what I seen I think the barrel house is a better design but I'm not sure it's of better quality. after a year and a half of moderate use the base is pretty rusted and the handles are loose. the lid dropped and and now doesn't fit as well. the base in particular feels a bit thin.
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07-09-2020, 07:46 PM | #7 |
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Join Date: 04-11-16
Location: Fayetteville, AR
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It was such an amazingly better design PBC acquired them for pennies on the dollar after already winning a law suit to get paid for every one they sold...double better!
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07-09-2020, 08:30 PM | #8 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 11-01-14
Location: North Texas
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My PBC is still going strong after three years of heavy use and being stored uncovered on my patio in direct sun and rain. Oh, and should I need them, spare parts are available.
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07-09-2020, 09:53 PM | #9 |
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Join Date: 08-04-17
Location: Mississippi
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