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Pit Barrel Cooker Classic Package - 18.5 Inch Drum Smoker | Porcelain Coated Steel BBQ Grill | Includes 8 Hooks, 2 Hanging Rods, Grill Grate and More
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- EFFORTLESS: Whether you’re new to outdoor cooking or an expert trying to perfect your craft, cook perfectly every time with the Pit Barrel's 360º All-Round Heat Dynamics. Our vertical barrel cooker technology produces consistently great-tasting, flawlessly cooked meat, veggies, and more
- VERSATILE: The cooking possibilities are endless. For the perfect smoked meat, grill or hang ribs and brisket using the hooks and steel grill grate or use our custom GrillGrate for sear-marks and to smoke everything from burgers to desserts
- DURABLE: Each Pit Barrel Cooker is made with a superior-grade porcelain enamel finish that looks great and is designed to withstand everything from the internal heat to weather conditions
- PORTABLE: Our cookers are made to be lightweight and compact to fit in most vans, SUVs, and truck beds. Use the handles on the side to easily lift and transport to wherever your grilling skills are in demand. Easily fits 8 Racks of Ribs, 2-3 Pork Butts/Shoulders, Turkey Hangers allow for 2 16 lb Turkeys
- THE COMPLETE SMOKER STARTER: Everything you will need to get started: The barrel (33” tall, including the lid and stand, and 21.25” wide, including the side handles), 2 Hanging Rods, 8 Stainless Steel Hooks, Standard Grill Grate, Charcoal Basket, and Hook Remover Tool (Seasonings Not Included)
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14" Pit Barrel Cooker Junior | 18.5" Classic Pit Barrel Cooker | 22.5" PBX | |
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Dimensions | 33” tall, including the lid and stand, and 21.25” wide, including the side handles. | 36” tall, including the lid and stand, and 25” wide, including the side handles. | 36” tall, including the lid and stand, and 30” wide, including the side handles. |
Capacity | Easily fits 6 Racks of Ribs, 1 Pork Butt/Shoulder, 1 Full Packer Brisket, 6 Chicken Halves, 1 17 lb Turkey using our Turkey Hanger. | Easily fits 8 Racks of Ribs, 2-3 Pork Butts/Shoulders or Briskets, Turkey Hangers allow for 2 13-16 lb Turkeys. | Easily fits 16-20 racks of ribs, 4 pork butts or shoulders, 4 full packer briskets, 12-16 chicken halves, 60+ party wings or 4 turkeys. |
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Product Dimensions | 21 x 21 x 31.1 inches |
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Item Weight | 57 pounds |
Manufacturer | Pit Barrel Cooker |
ASIN | B00BQMDZYY |
Item model number | Pit Barrel Cooker Package |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #40,950 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #114 in Outdoor Smokers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 7, 2014 |
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Customers like the quality, ease of maintenance, taste, performance, and value of the food smoker. For example, they mention that it's the most amazing charcoal fired cooker on the market, easy to set up and operate, and gives a great smoky flavor to meat. That said, they say it'll save you lots of money.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the charcoal fired cooker. They mention that it produces great BBQ, with a good smoke ring. Customers also appreciate the even cooking and the ease of use. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...How does it perform? Admirably! Its simple, but sturdy, construction belies the effectiveness of the results it produces...." Read more
"...If you're on the fence, just buy one. This is a high-quality product and the price is more than fair for what you get...." Read more
"...Barrel Cooker (PBC as I call it) is SO easy to use and best of all: repeatable, consistent results. It just works and works well...." Read more
"...- Legit Even Cooking - this thing does cook evenly as a result of the science/physics behind the design (check-out their website for an explanation)...." Read more
Customers find the food smoker easy to use and operate. They mention that the setup was easy, and the prepping and smoking is insanely easy. Customers also say that the Pit Barrel Cooker makes barbecue so easy.
"...about the effective job the Pit Barrel Cooker does and was impressed by the ease of use (as in no tinkering with the temperature, etc.),..." Read more
"...Pit Barrel Cooker pros:- easy to use: no fiddling with air vents, simple to set up for each cook-..." Read more
"...The Pit Barrel Cooker (PBC as I call it) is SO easy to use and best of all: repeatable, consistent results. It just works and works well...." Read more
"...PROS:- Simplicity - I deliberately followed the most simple of the prescribed set-ups for this: fill the charcoal basket to the top..." Read more
Customers are happy with the taste of the food cooked in the food smoker. They mention that it's very juicy, delicious, and tender. They also say that the meat comes out fantastic and at half the time than using other methods.
"...and my friends and family have raved about the smokey, juicy taste of the meat. I'd be proud to present my smoked meats to any fan of bbq!..." Read more
"...hot (due to my bent lid.... see below), but it was still tender and juicy, and I didn't even inject it... probably helped that it was a prime cut..." Read more
"...wood-chunks or chips, and it still produced a great smoke and subtle smoke flavor (which I prefer to a heavy/over-smoked flavor) - the flavor comes..." Read more
"...butts were more of a chopped pork instead of pulled, but the flavor was still great...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the food smoker. They mention that the results are good, effective, and yummy. The product is simple and easy to use, and it helps them get consistent, repeatable results.
"...ribs were done: A little more chewy than I had expected, but still very good. (My "trial cook-off" tasters didn't complain!)...." Read more
"...The Weber kettle works great for grilling and it's easy to use and clean, but I will never bother smoke on it again...." Read more
"...will make your life much easier and help you get consistent, repeatable results. Don't listen to people who whine about the probes on the Maverick...." Read more
"...Results were good, but fell a bit short of my expectations as I was getting used to the idea of not worrying about watching grill temps...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the food smoker. They mention that it is well worth the price, and the quality and workmanship reflect the price.
"...I highly recommend the Pit Barrel Cooker because of its bargain price and the excellent results it produces...." Read more
"...This is a high-quality product and the price is more than fair for what you get...." Read more
"...For the price, I think it is a great value for anyone looking to get into charcoal cooking/smoking that doesn't..." Read more
"...After a lot of research, I went with this one because it was the least expensive, entry-level smoker with the highest reviews..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the food smoker. They mention that it is nicely designed, and the meat turns out magnificent. The quality and design are amazing, and it is a great design for cooking ribs. Customers also love the cover and the unit doesn't take up much space on their patio.
"...Nice and tender! Slathered them with Baby Ray's sauce, put them on the rods to "carmelize," and took them off. Fantastic results!..." Read more
"...Fix: The design of the PBC seems efficient enough that I've gotten away with using half as many coals for shorter cooks...." Read more
"...easy, everything you need to get started is included, and it made some really nice BBQ!..." Read more
"...even heat distribution in the chamber so it really is a great design for cooking ribs...." Read more
Customers are happy with the tenderness of the food smoker. They say it produces perfectly tender, moist, smokey, and juicy meat. Some customers also mention that the meat is soft, succulent, and has the crispiest skin ever.
"...Nice and tender! Slathered them with Baby Ray's sauce, put them on the rods to "carmelize," and took them off. Fantastic results!..." Read more
"...cooked it too hot (due to my bent lid.... see below), but it was still tender and juicy, and I didn't even inject it... probably helped that it was..." Read more
"...Low and slow is what makes the BBQ flavorful and tender, so I'd suggest you fill it 1/3rd and pour it on the rest just a couple minutes before you..." Read more
"...The meat was tender and very moist...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the temperature of the food smoker. Some mention that the temperature stays very consistent, and the design of the barrel allows for even heat distribution in the chamber. They say it's easy to use and control the heat, and is not affected by outside temps or wind. However, others say that much air was escaping and their temperatures were a bit too high. The unit does operate a little hot, and it'll depend on the ambient air temperature and wind.
"...were some gaps where too much air was escaping and my temperatures were a bit too high. I contacted the company, and they were very apologetic...." Read more
"...1. The way the PBC (or any smoker) maintains a low, consistent heat inside the unit for extended periods of time is totally dependent on the so-..." Read more
"...The temps climb quickly and takes it a while to come back down...." Read more
"...It CAN heat up for grilling, and it does it quickly - take that lid off the PBC and you can literally watch the coals heat-up in a matter of minutes...." Read more
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How does it perform? Admirably! Its simple, but sturdy, construction belies the effectiveness of the results it produces. I've since bbq'd chicken, ribs, etc., and my friends and family have raved about the smokey, juicy taste of the meat. I'd be proud to present my smoked meats to any fan of bbq!
The PPC uses charcoal,only, and operation is extremely simple (But, watch the company's videos and follow its instructions carefully.): Prepare your meat (rub, marinade, etc.), light your charcoal (I use a Weber chimney charcoal starter; charcoal ready in about 20 minutes.), pour the lighted charcoal into the charcoal basket in the bottom of the barrel (Use bbq gloves that cover the forearm.), hang the meat on the two rods at the top of the barrel using the provided stainless steel hooks (eight hooks are included), close the lid, and . . . wait! The company videos carefully explain how to position the hooks for different kinds of meat (pork butt, whole chickens, ribs, etc.) and the approximate time for them to cook. Important: Trust the videos! Don't peek while the meat is smoking! ("If yer peekin', yer not cookin'!). After the suggested cook time, check your meat (using an instant-read thermometer, or, with ribs, poke the meat to gauge desired tenderness).
For my first cook-off, I hung four whole chickens (each cut in half) on the eight hooks. Before hanging the chicken on the hooks, I added several chunks of apple wood to the lit charcoal. . . . About an hour later, they were done! I rubbed the chicken before cooking with the company's all-purpose rub (excellent!), and the family polished it off in short order. Again, rave comments from all! My next cook was Saturday before Memorial Day, and I wanted a "trial cook-off" before our large family and friends Memorial Day Feast. I hung four racks of baby back ribs on the rods (The PBC will easily do eight racks at one time.); results were acceptable but not perfect. I "peeked" about 2 1/2 hrs. into the cook (The video says do this only after 3 hrs.), and a time or two after. After about 3 1/2 hrs., the ribs were done: A little more chewy than I had expected, but still very good. (My "trial cook-off" tasters didn't complain!). On Memorial Day, I first cooked sixteen boneless, skinless chicken breasts (again, oiled and rubbed, with several chunks---not chips!--- of apple wood added to the lit charcoal). The chicken was done in about 45 minutes. I wrapped the chicken in foil and placed in the unlit oven to "rest." Next, I hung eight racks of rubbed baby back ribs on the rods. No need for added coals: Once you fill the charcoal basket, you've got enough heat for a total of about 6 or 7 hours of cooking (The company says you can easily finish a brisket in this time, unlike the longer time required by other smokers.) Three hours later, I checked the ribs, and left them on for another 45 minutes. Nice and tender! Slathered them with Baby Ray's sauce, put them on the rods to "carmelize," and took them off. Fantastic results! Tender, succulent, smokey Nirvana! Need I say, the family raved??
I highly recommend the Pit Barrel Cooker because of its bargain price and the excellent results it produces. It's the first smoker I've ever owned and I simply cannot imagine other smokers could produce better results. Since my first order, I've ordered eight additional hooks, to allow me to cook more pieces of chicken at one time. Finally, for grilling, a circular grill is included; my hamburgers (80-20% fat; ground chuck) were delicious, smokey and moist.
So far, I have done a lot of ribs, 4 or 5 chickens, my first brisket, polish and boudin (Cajun) sausages, stuffed peppers, and sweet potatoes. Everything has turned out great and has been relatively easy. The chickens had crispy skin. The brisket was a huge full packer brisket from Costco and was somehow done in about 4 hours. I'm sure I cooked it too hot (due to my bent lid.... see below), but it was still tender and juicy, and I didn't even inject it... probably helped that it was a prime cut and I trimmed most of the fat off.
Pit Barrel Cooker pros:
- easy to use: no fiddling with air vents, simple to set up for each cook
- high quality: barrel, lid, and rebar rods are all surprisingly heavy... this is a good thing
- high capacity: 8 racks of ribs or 4 chickens, or 2 turkeys at a time
- easy to transport: all pieces fit inside the barrel, which fits in the trunk of my car (have to tie the trunk shut, but oh well)
- outstanding customer service: The lid I received was slightly warped like a pringle. It fit ok, but there were some gaps where too much air was escaping and my temperatures were a bit too high. I contacted the company, and they were very apologetic. They sent me a new lid for free, and they sent me a bunch of accessories for free because I had to wait a while for it. This included extra bottles of rub, grilling gloves, and 2 turkey hangers. I haven't used the barrel yet with my new lid, but I will try to update this review and add some pictures once I do.
Pit Barrel Cooker cons:
- minor gripe: they used cheap stain on the hook tool. If you hold the wooden dowel with damp hands, the red stain will come off. I didn't want to risk staining my clothes or furniture, so I held the tool under warm water and a ton of the dye came off... almost like watercolor paint or something. I scrubbed at it until the water ran clear. They should just not dye it at all.
- 2nd minor gripe: the charcoal basket almost has TOO MUCH capacity, because the PBC cooks so fast. A few weeks ago, I smoked 6 or 8 racks of ribs. The barrel was still hot, so I cut 2 chickens in half and smoked them too. I probably could have done another round of chickens after that. This charcoal capacity CAN be great, but it's a waste of charcoal if I'm just cooking for me and my wife. I tried to fill the basket about 1/3 full last week and it didn't seem to ever get hot enough. I'm going to experiment with this some more, like maybe putting a piece of metal or fire bricks to keep the pile of charcoal deep.
If you're on the fence, just buy one. This is a high-quality product and the price is more than fair for what you get. Also, I only paid $220 for mine because I signed up for an Amazon credit card at checkout and got an $80 gift card that was available for use immediately.
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Reviewed in Canada on September 15, 2023
Auf der ersten Blick erscheint der Preis etwas hoch, das Teil ist jedoch wirklich massiv und gut durchdacht ausgeführt.
Dieses schöne Teil ziehe ich jedem Weber Griller vor, die ja schliesslich auch nicht gerade günstig sind.
Am liebsten hängen wir Ripperl rein, ein Prüfen der Temperatur ist nicht ntowendig, genial wie unkompliziert das funktioniert. Ca 1/3 der Kohlen mit einem Grillkamin für 15 Minuten anheizen, dann hinein damit auf die anderen Kohlen und sofort das Fleisch hineinhängen. Deckel drauf und nach etwa 3 Stunden nochmals mit Barbecue Sauce oder Honig nachwürzen und noch 1 - 2 Stunden weiter smoken.
Das nächste Mal gibts dann Pizza aus der Tonne :-)
Die Luftzufuhr habe ich zu 1/4 aufgemacht.
Reviewed in Germany on May 17, 2019
Auf der ersten Blick erscheint der Preis etwas hoch, das Teil ist jedoch wirklich massiv und gut durchdacht ausgeführt.
Dieses schöne Teil ziehe ich jedem Weber Griller vor, die ja schliesslich auch nicht gerade günstig sind.
Am liebsten hängen wir Ripperl rein, ein Prüfen der Temperatur ist nicht ntowendig, genial wie unkompliziert das funktioniert. Ca 1/3 der Kohlen mit einem Grillkamin für 15 Minuten anheizen, dann hinein damit auf die anderen Kohlen und sofort das Fleisch hineinhängen. Deckel drauf und nach etwa 3 Stunden nochmals mit Barbecue Sauce oder Honig nachwürzen und noch 1 - 2 Stunden weiter smoken.
Das nächste Mal gibts dann Pizza aus der Tonne :-)
Die Luftzufuhr habe ich zu 1/4 aufgemacht.
It's a large package - about 70 pounds - and it is available under Prime! Take a look at the unboxing photos I've attached to get a sense of what you get and how well it is packaged. This kit includes everything you need to get started out of the box (no assembly required) - BUT you need to adjust the opening at the bottom for your elevation first! It took me longer to prepare the meat for cooking than to get this up and running.
The capacity is tremendous. They claim 8 racks of ribs at once, and YES, you can! You hang the meat, using the vertical space instead; and don' t worry, somehow everything cooks perfectly evenly from tip to tip regardless of how close it is to the coals. I use charcoal briquettes with a sprinkling of wood chips (flavour selected by meat type) and a Weber lighter (Weber 7416 Rapidfire Chimney Starter) to get it going. Start-up time takes about 10-15 minutes; then you hang the meat, close the lid, and come back in a few hours. I highly recommend pro BBQ gloves ( HellFire BBQ & Ove Gloves are Extremely Flame & Heat Resistant Barbecue Mitts with Silicone Fingers for Grilling, Smoker, Pit, Fireplace, Camping, or Kitchen Oven - EN407 Rated to 932 Fahrenheit ).
I've been using the recipes on the PBC website; they are video + text of many meat cuts, and they are foolproof. As in, anyone can become a gourmet BBQ pit master just by following the steps (usually: prepare meat, hang meat, check meat, eat). It is such an incredibly simple system that frees you up to be creative with your rubs, sauces, and cuts. So far I've made St. Louis style ribs, beef ribs, brisket, tenderloin and eye of round. This weekend, I'll try the grilling aspect and attempt some nice thick steaks. BTW I now use a Weber iGrill2 thermometer with the PBC to get perfect temperatures with data sent to smartphone ( Weber Grill 2 Thermometer ).
My backyard is full of heavenly, smoky aromas and my neighbours are jealous. I couldn't be happier with this high-quality and well-backed product. I just hope that the PBC Co. starts offering their accessories on Amazon.ca - such as their hinged grill, their dry rubs, extra hooks, etc... The CEO says he is available to take your emails, so I'm going to write him about it and see if he responds.
Reviewed in Canada on April 29, 2017
It's a large package - about 70 pounds - and it is available under Prime! Take a look at the unboxing photos I've attached to get a sense of what you get and how well it is packaged. This kit includes everything you need to get started out of the box (no assembly required) - BUT you need to adjust the opening at the bottom for your elevation first! It took me longer to prepare the meat for cooking than to get this up and running.
The capacity is tremendous. They claim 8 racks of ribs at once, and YES, you can! You hang the meat, using the vertical space instead; and don' t worry, somehow everything cooks perfectly evenly from tip to tip regardless of how close it is to the coals. I use charcoal briquettes with a sprinkling of wood chips (flavour selected by meat type) and a Weber lighter (Weber 7416 Rapidfire Chimney Starter) to get it going. Start-up time takes about 10-15 minutes; then you hang the meat, close the lid, and come back in a few hours. I highly recommend pro BBQ gloves ([[ASIN:B00JYOAM7O HellFire BBQ & Ove Gloves are Extremely Flame & Heat Resistant Barbecue Mitts with Silicone Fingers for Grilling, Smoker, Pit, Fireplace, Camping, or Kitchen Oven - EN407 Rated to 932 Fahrenheit]]).
I've been using the recipes on the PBC website; they are video + text of many meat cuts, and they are foolproof. As in, anyone can become a gourmet BBQ pit master just by following the steps (usually: prepare meat, hang meat, check meat, eat). It is such an incredibly simple system that frees you up to be creative with your rubs, sauces, and cuts. So far I've made St. Louis style ribs, beef ribs, brisket, tenderloin and eye of round. This weekend, I'll try the grilling aspect and attempt some nice thick steaks. BTW I now use a Weber iGrill2 thermometer with the PBC to get perfect temperatures with data sent to smartphone ([[ASIN:B01MG2CNDL Weber Grill 2 Thermometer]]).
My backyard is full of heavenly, smoky aromas and my neighbours are jealous. I couldn't be happier with this high-quality and well-backed product. I just hope that the PBC Co. starts offering their accessories on Amazon.ca - such as their hinged grill, their dry rubs, extra hooks, etc... The CEO says he is available to take your emails, so I'm going to write him about it and see if he responds.