Nice! I have same Pit Barrel and wanted to ask if you used the "turbine" heat deflector on this cook? Also have you tried first throwing the cowboy steak directly on the coals itself… right in the basket and then hang it after to finish it off?
Yes, absolutely. there is something very primitive throwing a slab of meat right on a fire. By doing so all you need to do is lay it on the coals a few minutes each side and easily brush off the ash and then continue to hang the steak as you describe. Off the clock delicious.
Yep! You’d remove it, cover with foil, remove hanging rack and put the normal rack on the bottom ledge. Then just open the air intakes to allow the fire to get hotter for about 5 minutes then sear.
John, an impressive piece of meat, and an awesome cook! I am trying to make the wife understand that I "need" a barrel smoker. I don't think she is believeing me, though..😐
Just an update here...I have been having issues with poor quality of my PB Champion from rust to warped hinges and grills and the flu stack and controller stick. Oh yeah the gasket was leaking so bad and burning it too had to be replaced and trying to get company support even under warranty was a huge hassle. So bad in fact I had to file a formal complaint with the Better Business Bureau here. I regret falling for the hype surrounding this smoker and paying such an extravagant fee for a cheaply made unit. Very disappointed. Going back to the Pit Barrel.
Oooh man, that looks delicious Jon! Juices dripping on those hot coals…nothing beats that! Cheers bud!
You got that right!
Damn man! Looked like a sweet cow! Congrats!
Thanks!
Nice! I have same Pit Barrel and wanted to ask if you used the "turbine" heat deflector on this cook? Also have you tried first throwing the cowboy steak directly on the coals itself… right in the basket and then hang it after to finish it off?
I do use the deflector and haven’t put the meat right on the coals before. Do you recommend it?
Yes, absolutely. there is something very primitive throwing a slab of meat right on a fire. By doing so all you need to do is lay it on the coals a few minutes each side and easily brush off the ash and then continue to hang the steak as you describe. Off the clock delicious.
could you have seared it off at the end using the pit boss barrel? is it even possible on this thing to reverse sear?
Yep! You’d remove it, cover with foil, remove hanging rack and put the normal rack on the bottom ledge. Then just open the air intakes to allow the fire to get hotter for about 5 minutes then sear.
Hey Jon, where did you find the bone drill bit? I only have wood and metal bits. 😂🤣
All kidding aside, that steak looked amazing!
Haha thanks! I was confused for a minute there! **Googles "bone drill bit"**
John, an impressive piece of meat, and an awesome cook! I am trying to make the wife understand that I "need" a barrel smoker. I don't think she is believeing me, though..😐
I’m in your corner! 😂😂😂
I"d eat that!
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Looks good, but that is a lot of fuel for one piece of meat!
Yeah I agree - I did some chicken thighs and a couple kielbasa sausages after taking of the steak!
Just an update here...I have been having issues with poor quality of my PB Champion from rust to warped hinges and grills and the flu stack and controller stick. Oh yeah the gasket was leaking so bad and burning it too had to be replaced and trying to get company support even under warranty was a huge hassle. So bad in fact I had to file a formal complaint with the Better Business Bureau here. I regret falling for the hype surrounding this smoker and paying such an extravagant fee for a cheaply made unit. Very disappointed. Going back to the Pit Barrel.
tbh I haven't used it much recently to have similar issues but maybe I'll fire it up again and see if I have any similar issues.