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Super 55 Drum Smoker - DIY Smoker Build Series - Assembly and Prep
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Guys, this Super 55 Drum Smoker Project has been SO FUN for me to work on. Full disclosure, this video was shot back in 2023 and I'm just now getting to post it. Mostly because I wanted to make sure I actually loved the Super 55 fist, but in reality, I've been busy with my full-time job/hobby of RC.
Anyway, you guys are going to notice this is a long video, but I think it is the only video out there of a full proper assembly and prep of the Super 55 Drum Smoker. Enjoy! Perfect for a fun weekend with yourself or your kids to build this.
I will post the final video soon! If you've never enjoyed the beauty of a drum smoker, now is the time. Not only are they fun to make, they are super versitile and frankly incredibly portable. Love the flavor and speed you can get out of one of these cookers. Its no wonder they are becoming super popular on the comp circuits.
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My Top 3 Super Bowl Party Appetizers - BBQ Style
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Welcome back everyone and THANK YOU for 1,000 subscribers! I'm super grateful for the opportunity to entertain you guys all in the name of good BBQ. Enjoy these three great recipes! I know this is a long video, but I shot it all in one day for you guys and I hope you enjoy these dishes. You will surely be the king of your Super Bowl Party if you bring these in! Pig Shots, Pork Belly and a Smoke...
Using a Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800 to Warm Hold a Brisket Overnight!
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Hey everyone and happy new year! In my first cook of the year, I wanted to cook a brisket in my brand new Super 55 drum smoker and use my Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800 to hold it at 145 overnight using my fireboard pro 2 drive that I installed earlier in 2023. It turned out AMAZING and now I'm confident that I have a perfect long hold warmer for my BBQ Adventures! Check out the Super 55 here: ...
Unboxing the Super 55 Drum Smoker - Build Series - Vol 1
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Welcome back to Smoking Meats! I'm so very excited to begin sharing my journey of the Super 55 build. I was fortunate enough to partner with Frank Cox, owner of Smokerbuilder.com, to get my hands on one of his Super 55 kits. I've been in the market to try out a nice drum smoker and I landed on wanting to build my own with a little help from a pre-made kit. While this project has certainly taken...
Masterbuilt Gravity Series Rotisserie Review
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🔥 Welcome to Smoking Meats BBQ! 🔥 In today's sizzling episode, we're diving deep into the Masterbuilt Gravity Series Rotisserie Kit. If you've ever wondered if the upgrade is worth the money for your Masterbuilt Gravity Series560, 800 or 1050, this is the review for you! Overall, I'd give this system a 7/10. While it works very well, I think it does add a little extra complexity to your grill s...
Super 55 Drum Smoker Overview with Frank Cox!
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I went down to Franks shop to pick up my very own Super 55 Drum smoker and asked Frank to do a nice overview of why his drum is the best on the market. Look forward to my build series coming soon! Use this link to grab yours today and use code “smokingmeatsbbq” to save 10% and get FREE shipping 🔥 smokerplans.net/smokingmeatsbbq Or check our my Linktree linktr.ee/smokingmeatsbbq Hope you guys en...
Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800/900 - One Year Review
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🔥 One-Year with the Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800: A Game-Changer! 🔥 Dive into a year-long journey with the Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800. If you're in the market for one of these units, they come highly recommended by me. In this video I cover everything from how it has held up over a year to the mods I've done to make it my own. Klotes Mods Rear Vent: klotesmods.com/collections/800-mods/pro...
Wood chips in a Traeger Ironwood XL??
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I desperately wanted to try the new lone star grills wood chips they have designed for their pellet grills in my Traeger. This video is how it went… Link to the chips if you want to try it... lonestargrillz.com/collections/accessories/products/wood-chips Affiliate links: linktr.ee/smokingmeatsbbq
Bypass the Switches! - Masterbuilt Gravity Series
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Bypass the Switches! - Masterbuilt Gravity Series
Traeger Ironwood XL - Texas Sugar Ribs
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Traeger Ironwood XL - Texas Sugar Ribs
Fireboard 2 Pro Install - Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800/1050
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Fireboard 2 Pro Install - Masterbuilt Gravity Series 800/1050
Smoked Hamburger Sliders - TAILGATE SERIES
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Smoked Hamburger Sliders - TAILGATE SERIES
Smoked Chicken Shotgun Shells #superbowl #bbq
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Smoked Chicken Shotgun Shells #superbowl #bbq
Smoked Over the Top Chili - Award Winning 2023!
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Smoked Over the Top Chili - Award Winning 2023!
Smoked Pork Tenderloin
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Smoked Pork Tenderloin
Masterbuilt Gravity Series Start-Up Procedure
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Masterbuilt Gravity Series Start-Up Procedure
Must Have Masterbuilt Gravity Series Add ons!
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Must Have Masterbuilt Gravity Series Add ons!

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  • @jpmorris8759
    @jpmorris8759 19 годин тому

    Great video. Well presented.I like it!! Thank you

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq 19 годин тому

      @@jpmorris8759 enjoy! Thanks for the comment :)

  • @ianrobinson9668
    @ianrobinson9668 День тому

    You are the man! Thanks!

  • @tommyapligian
    @tommyapligian 3 дні тому

    Certainly would be nice if you shared what freaking “custom cable” you used. I mean this thing is useless without that tidbit of extremely important information.

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq 3 дні тому

      @@tommyapligian I’m pretty sure I did. It’s the one you buy with the unit. It’s also in the description 🤷

    • @tommyapligian
      @tommyapligian 3 дні тому

      @@Smokingmeatsbbq apparently mine didn’t come with it. Good times.

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq 3 дні тому

      @@tommyapligian ah if you just buy from Fireboard, you don’t get it. It’s sold through that link I provided only I think.

  • @wareagle0585
    @wareagle0585 3 дні тому

    How much wood chunks would you use for an average sized butt ? Thinking about getting one of these and trashing my pit boss pellet. I use my blackstone mostly when I want burgers but will use this as well when I want that fire kissed burger. Are flare ups a major problem ?

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq 3 дні тому

      Flare ups are nothing if you keep it clean. I use probably 4-6 chunks for a butt. Once you get past half way, you don’t need much.

  • @patricknichols3187
    @patricknichols3187 4 дні тому

    I love my 1050 but these damn switches are it’s Achilles heel. I’ve replaced 3 of them and now I’m here. Thanks for the easy fixing!

  • @caseymcauliff
    @caseymcauliff 5 днів тому

    Cut the wires and twist together under a wire nut would work as well?

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq 5 днів тому

      Yea for sure. It's just completing a circuit. This was just a "non-destructive" way of going about it.

  • @alsmith7316
    @alsmith7316 19 днів тому

    12V external power is not needed to get 100% fan speed. 5V external is enough to run at 100%. I rarely run above 60% on my 1050, so an external battery may not even be necessary with the GS

  • @Mr8ohms
    @Mr8ohms Місяць тому

    Wow your lucky over a year had to replace my controller twice, 2 of the door switches failed, and the worst, one of the wires for the temperature sensor came off the worst plug ever made, the connection to the plug with a 4-40 nut and the controller somehow still worked and ran the grill full blast until I came and saw the paint melting off the back of the grill. Don't buy Masterbuilt it's dangerous.

  • @tonytighttucker
    @tonytighttucker Місяць тому

    Where did you get that grill light on the handle???

    • @StevesRC
      @StevesRC Місяць тому

      That’s a Weber grill light. It’s super tight on fit but it does work!

    • @tonytighttucker
      @tonytighttucker Місяць тому

      Will this fit on the 1050

    • @StevesRC
      @StevesRC Місяць тому

      @@tonytighttucker yea I think the handles are the same size so no problem.

  • @DN-ps4bn
    @DN-ps4bn Місяць тому

    I wonder if you could just burn wood instead of charcoal??? Have you tried it?

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq Місяць тому

      It would burn wood and I have tried it. Easier to keep it fed with the mix.

  • @DN-ps4bn
    @DN-ps4bn Місяць тому

    I have a 900 and for some reason I cant find any videos on the 900

    • @StevesRC
      @StevesRC Місяць тому

      It’s just an 800 with a pizza oven option right? Just watch 800 vids :)

  • @kevinpratt367
    @kevinpratt367 Місяць тому

    Did you put in different brackets to hold the larger after market grate?

  • @5UPRAH
    @5UPRAH Місяць тому

    What hole size is that grate you used? And would you go bigger or smaller next time or is it just right?

  • @HarryLongFellow-eu7nv
    @HarryLongFellow-eu7nv Місяць тому

    Great instructions. Thanks 🙏

  • @jasonmartin3992
    @jasonmartin3992 Місяць тому

    Holy crap! It worked!

  • @yz450pro
    @yz450pro Місяць тому

    I can’t get mine to run more than 5v. Is there something I’m doing wrong?

    • @alsmith7316
      @alsmith7316 19 днів тому

      Your what? to run more than 5 volt? I think there are different ports on Anker battery. With the Fireboard 2 Pro, and I think Drive, an external 5V power source is all you need to get the fan to 100%. You do not need 12. You need that on the older Fireboard controllers.

  • @kevinpratt367
    @kevinpratt367 Місяць тому

    Great video. Where did you get the rack that you used in your smoker for the pig shots?

  • @RADDY1993
    @RADDY1993 Місяць тому

    so what rub is best for meatball your SPG or Voodoo ?

  • @elliottdebell7783
    @elliottdebell7783 Місяць тому

    God Damit why didn’t I watch your video first 😂 watched someone else and he cut the wires and spliced them together 😅 your way was much better

  • @MikePetrella
    @MikePetrella Місяць тому

    Made the switch for all 3 connections as shown in the video, but the fan still won't kick in... suggestions??

  • @KevinBoyd-p1u
    @KevinBoyd-p1u Місяць тому

    Found it!

  • @KevinBoyd-p1u
    @KevinBoyd-p1u Місяць тому

    Trying to find the solar pack and can’t find in the description?

  • @TheCharleseye
    @TheCharleseye Місяць тому

    That's the sound of the auger trying to turn with wood chips wedged between it and the auger tube. You're lucky nothing broke because using _anything_ other than Traeger's own pellets in a traeger grill voids the warranty.

  • @panik28
    @panik28 2 місяці тому

    It's clear that the demand is out there. I wonder why companies don't make stronger augers to be able to use wood chips.

  • @emameyer
    @emameyer 2 місяці тому

    thanks for the test. won't do it on my Traeger thanks to you. is there any way to inject wood chips other than through the auger?

  • @russellridge8623
    @russellridge8623 2 місяці тому

    Clowns like this burn down houses.

  • @DavidTaylor-i8i
    @DavidTaylor-i8i 2 місяці тому

    Did you end up leaving your ambient temperature probe in the original spot or did you end up moving it somewhere else

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq 2 місяці тому

      To this day it is still there. Works perfectly fine.

  • @andrewcrabill5946
    @andrewcrabill5946 2 місяці тому

    Hey thanks- this put me over the top on buying one, I’d seen some bad reviews surrounding the quality (of perhaps the earliest release). Do you have a video on installing the fireboard?

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq 2 місяці тому

      Sure do! Check out the other videos on the channel.

  • @bottomtiercollector
    @bottomtiercollector 2 місяці тому

    Does this install on a 560 as well?

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq 2 місяці тому

      I would assume so but I’m unable to confirm since I don’t own one. Same technology. Just a matter of how you install it.

    • @bottomtiercollector
      @bottomtiercollector 2 місяці тому

      @@Smokingmeatsbbq I figure fit up is potentially the only difference. Do you have any videos on how you made that thing solar powered? I just love all this electronic modding you've done.

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq 2 місяці тому

      ​​⁠yes check out my video titled “must have gravity series add ons.” I talk about it there and have the links needed. It’s just a simple cable and a battery pack.

  • @tarrencesaunders224
    @tarrencesaunders224 2 місяці тому

    Saved my Brisket on the 4th of July. Thank you!!!!

  • @JamesBennett-bb6lu
    @JamesBennett-bb6lu 2 місяці тому

    Omg you’re a man of the people.

  • @bottomtiercollector
    @bottomtiercollector 2 місяці тому

    Another testimonial here. Saved a low and slow 12 hour plus butt cook for 4th of July. Will be buying the connectors and bypassing the switches

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq 2 місяці тому

      Love it! Happy fourth!! We have a brisket on too!

    • @bottomtiercollector
      @bottomtiercollector 2 місяці тому

      @Smokingmeatsbbq I really appreciate your Redneck "in a pinch" solution and then a more professional safer solution.

  • @RubyStarrr
    @RubyStarrr 2 місяці тому

    Wow that worked. Thanks!

  • @travisjames1274
    @travisjames1274 2 місяці тому

    My Masterbuilt Gravity series 600 came with a detached wire to the ash door sensor this video helped me get it up and running. happy pre 4th of July!

  • @darinmorgan5261
    @darinmorgan5261 2 місяці тому

    What is the mod on the handle?

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq 2 місяці тому

      This is a weber grill light. Its a snug fit, but its nice to have light when you open the hood at night. I'll put the link in the description of this video now.

  • @MichaelBrownOki
    @MichaelBrownOki 2 місяці тому

    @johnmccaffery5186 5 months ago Great tip on the GST connectors and the 5 V/12 V adapter, was about to spend big money on alternative. was thinking about more probes also.Ash catch mode freat idea too. Thanks.

  • @estherroh743
    @estherroh743 2 місяці тому

    thanks so much - so easy!

  • @HomeTech_Pro
    @HomeTech_Pro 2 місяці тому

    I don't need this toy , I want this toy ....... the Controller that Masterbuilt gives with the grill is in a word a PIECE of sheet !!!! They literally went with the lowest bidder when deciding which chinese company to buy the controller from !

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq 2 місяці тому

      Time to upgrade! To this day, I still love this setup more than anything I own!

  • @Frank9M9
    @Frank9M9 2 місяці тому

    How does the battery hold up for longer cooks? Was looking at an inverter but your battery pack looks like a pretty good solution - and less expensive.

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq 2 місяці тому

      I've been using this pack for over a year now. I also occaisionally use a different pack if this one is dead. I typically find that I can get through any length of cook including 15 hour brisket cooks.

  • @joshpolk8710
    @joshpolk8710 2 місяці тому

    This man is a genius.

  • @joevaldez2939
    @joevaldez2939 2 місяці тому

    If you tie the bird up with sisal rope there is no weight shift....that is the main reason you had issues I am sure

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq 2 місяці тому

      You’re probably right. However, it should still work, I did find that the unit is very particular and likely underpowered is the root cause.

  • @gothops154
    @gothops154 2 місяці тому

    I just bought mine already built from Home Depot, no owners manual included. How do I get the temperature computer to work? There’s no way to do it with batteries? I have to use some solar charger and cable? I feel like my floor model may be missing something here, at least a cable for the power?

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq 2 місяці тому

      It sounds like you were missing the 110 V wall adapter cable that you will need to operate the unit. You may want to reach out to Masterbuilt to see if they will replace it for you or you could buy one from them directly.

  • @celicalostandfound
    @celicalostandfound 2 місяці тому

    I have had my Masterbuilt 3 years now. Hands down the best griller/smoker I have ever used. Having said that there is a new griller/smoker on the market I got my eye on......

  • @xavierlopez4840
    @xavierlopez4840 2 місяці тому

    That handle and the back vent damper. Where did you get those from?

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq 2 місяці тому

      The back damper is from Klotes Mods, the handle? I’m not sure what you are referring to. If it’s the light on the handle, it’s just a Weber grill light.

    • @xavierlopez4840
      @xavierlopez4840 2 місяці тому

      @@Smokingmeatsbbq I had seen the lss mods for this. Their back damper was great but you have to loosen it everytime to open the lid. Klotes mods seems a much better alternative.

  • @awesomepumashoes
    @awesomepumashoes 2 місяці тому

    You know there’s really no reason for me to listen to Alicia keys while you’re showing me this

  • @russellridge8623
    @russellridge8623 2 місяці тому

    Just used your code and pulled trigger. Been getting great results on a $99 ChiCom knockoff. Decided to go ahead and get smoker #7. Favorite is offset if time allows. Most used are pellets because time does allow. Barrel seems to fall right into that area in between. Not too much longer to get cooking than pellet grill. And we are short of smokers down here in The Republic of Texas. Lol Thank you

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq 2 місяці тому

      Awesome man! You’re gonna love it! I have full the build video coming soon! Been loving mine! Thanks for the support!

  • @eotmanoftheyear
    @eotmanoftheyear 2 місяці тому

    You save my birthday. Thank you for this video very much.!!!

  • @potterportraits
    @potterportraits 3 місяці тому

    I have a camp chef pellett grill. I rarely have to vacuum it as it has a trap door for the ash you just pull a lever when youre done. Id really like one of these gravity grills but i use the pellett grill for everything from pizza to frozen chicken nuggets. Just the ease of being able to hit start and go prep food is nice. And or call the wife and say hey hun will you start the grill. 😅.. I do feel like i can get some better meals out of the gravity but i haven't justified it in my head yet. And space wise id need to get rid of the pellett grill.

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq 2 місяці тому

      I will agree that a pellet smoker is faster to start… however it’s not that big of a difference. That’s where the differences end. After that these things can do anything and more that a pellet can do. And do it with flavor!

    • @potterportraits
      @potterportraits 2 місяці тому

      @Smokingmeatsbbq I was going to upgrade my pellett grill but I'm thinking about giving mine to my father and getting a gravity. Then if I'm satisfied getting him one.

    • @Smokingmeatsbbq
      @Smokingmeatsbbq 2 місяці тому

      Great plan!

  • @KimpactRealtyGroup
    @KimpactRealtyGroup 3 місяці тому

    saved my dinner party! can confirm the tinfoil works. Bought the linked connectors to bypass forever.

  • @RichLasVegas
    @RichLasVegas 3 місяці тому

    Great video, I never thought to use my Masterbuilt 560 (especially since I did the fireboard drive 2 conversion as well) I will be doing an overnight hold on it next brisket. Thx buddy