Let me help you spend $300....

[Parrothead]

I have had a itch to get a new smoker lately. While doing some research, I stumbled on the Pit Barrel Smoker. This company is owned by a Iraq war vet and it is 100% made in the USA. I was pretty much sold at this point. Two weeks ago, I made the drive to the nearest dealer. This happens to be an ACE hardware in Gatlinburg. I wanted to take a look at one of these in person before pulling the trigger.  Needless to say, it came home with me. You can have it shipped to your door at no additional charge but I didn’t know anyone who had one so I wanted to lay hands on it before purchasing. 

I’ve gotta day, I’m impressed! I’ve done wings, ribs, pork tenderloin, brats and a whole chicken. Everything has turned out as good or better than previous attempts on my gas powered vertical smoker. This is marketed as “Cooker” and I think the primary reason is the operating temp. It’s pretty much set it and forget it (which is great) but it runs between 265-300 degrees. This is a lot warmer than I’m used to but I can’t argue with the results. The manufacturer has a great website with instructions and recipes which include specific cook times. I’d recommend you check it out if your in the market for a new grill/smoker this spring.

https://www.pitbarrelcooker.com/

I attached a picture of the finished products.  

 

[MacGyver]

The results look like they speak for themselves.  

[TripleGGG]

Oh my. Headed your way now! Good looking results.

[gregintenn]

$300 sounds a bit steep for a metal barrel, but I love the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.

Looks like it works! Yummmmm!

[Parrothead]

45 minutes ago, gregintenn said:

$300 sounds a bit steep for a metal barrel, but I love the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.

Looks like it works! Yummmmm!

I had that thought initially. But, It’s got a very good ceramic coating and all of the other components seem to be very well made. I’m not saying he’s not got a nice margin on it but I imagine a good chunk of that is going to shipping. It’s around 70lbs as delivered. 

[MPGlock]

Looks awesome!! If I didn’t have a BGE already, I’d certainly take a look....then again, just like guns...can anyone REALLY have too many grills? Lol


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