Cooking some Baby Back RIBS on my Old Country Pecos Smoker! I also show my mods and talk about how they are performing. Music Credit goes to MK2 - thanks!
Finally decided to take out the tuning plates in my old country pecos, going back to the basics of letting the smoker cook the way it was intended. Reason being is, I noticed that I wasn't tasting the full flavor of wood smoke because of the tuning plates, I was cooking with more of radiant heat from the plates. Now I will use them for larger cooking space for chicken 👍🏽but I also have a top rack in my pecos also 💯
Hey, Eric good job smoking those Ribs they looked great, I also have a Pecos and love it.They looked like they were cooked to perfection. Keep up the great videos. GOD BLESS YOU MAN.
Her eric I'm getting ready for a cook on Friday on my pecos ,what are your gap measurement for how your tuning plates are set and how many tuning plates do you have inside your cooking chamber? This information will be greatly appreciated 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
The gap goes from 0 and +1/4” at each plate from there. So 0” then 1/4” then 1/2” and so on. I think I have 5 or 6 plates. I have another video on all of my mods and I talk in detail about it. I post a link.
@@EricsBBQAndMORE sorry eric , I never been the best at measurements 😔so do you mean 1/4 after the first zero gapped plate ,then 1/2 after the second plate ? What would be the next measurements for the remaining plates ? Thanks again 👍🏽
Thank you, my honest opinion, this is the best smoker fir the money! It’s really holding up well, I always try to spray cooking oil on it before every cook to keep the rust down. You really can’t go wrong with the Pecos!
I’m going to do a review soon showing just that! Stay tuned! But in short, no real issues other than surface rust that just needs a little touch up. Thanks for watching!
get a small axe or hatchet at Home Depot and cut your pieces of wood into smaller pieces so you get a cleaner fire. also maybe some fire proof gloves so you can play with the fire with your hands and position the wood perfectly.
Great video Eric. I'm loving this Pecos, did 6 ribeyes on it last night. Ribs looked great, heard a little clash of clans in the background. I've on done ribs on my PBC and Bronco, I'll have to run some racks of the Pecos soon.
Eric Hill I’ve never tried lump, I only use charcoal to get things started and give me a good base of hot coals, then it’s all wood. I used to buy my wood in bags from Academy. I found a truckload of cherry for $60 on Facebook marketplace and I’ve been using that for the last year. Thanks for watching!
Great vid. I'm curious, you said you were going to do a vid on some more mods but I haven't seen them yet. I was hoping to see you mount the valve on the drain hole and what kind of problems you may have run into. I'm taking a break from gardening but will be placing my order for my Pecos in a few minutes. I think it should arrive my birthday week. Really looking forward to it. Keep up the good work.
Victor Benner thank you! I have all the parts, I plan to install it this weekend...video soon! Did you look at your location Craigslist, or Facebook marketplace for a used one? You can get some great deals!
@@EricsBBQAndMORE ,no,but I did place my order today for one from academy, plus a few other things. It's supposed to show up 1st week of May so maybe I'll get to use it on my b-day. Would like to do mods before I start the seasoning process. Looking forward to seeing your mods,latter.
Please subscribe and turn on notifications, I’m going to do a follow up video to my Mods video in the next few weeks! I’ll make sure to cover how to the shelf...it’s sooo handy! Thanks for watching!
Philip Vaughan good question, I do remove the membrane, I think on these, the membrane had already been removed or I didn’t film removing it. But yes, I always remove it. Thanks for watching!
Ok, I had to watch it again and at the 2 min mark I start to remove the membrane and for some reason I stopped...maybe the ribs came prepped, not sure.
This ain't a diss brother but those looked over cooked. After eating a rib if that bone is white that means it was over cooked. But they looked so good...got my mouth watering. Always good videos. What's your opinion on your finished product?
Henry Lowery you are correct, technically they are overcooked, but that’s how I like um 😁. I like a clean bite but don’t mind if some have the meat falling off the bone. I’ve also found that most people like them a little overdone. But I get what you are saying. Thanks for watching!
It’s bolted in, easy to do, check out my last mods video I cover measurements and such on it...it’s a great addition for cooking lots of ribs and other stuff...thanks for watching!
Eric, where is your lake house? i am originally from Louisville. Live in STL. Love your vidoes. Trying to decide between the pecos and brazos by old country. Currently using a Large Big Green Egg. Looking for a better wood smoke flavor with the offset.
Tyler thanks for watching. We are on Nolin Lake. If you can afford the Brozos get it! I found a managers special on the Pecos for $200, it just needed a paint job. You will be happy with either one, they are well built and have great sealed welds allowing you to do the water mod I show in another video. Best of luck and Merry Christmas!
Hi Tyler, if you are still looking for a grill/smoker, check out my listing on Ebay....www.ebay.com/itm/143597027913 also, since your here in St louis as well, i would go $950, also check out the builder from whom i purchased www.mattsbbqpits.com/backyard-grilling-pits.html
Derek Manning something like these www.amazon.com/AYL-Silicone-Cooking-Gloves-Potholders/dp/B01ETWDHIG/ref=sr_1_13?crid=3DQAEHUOPD1Y4&dchild=1&keywords=bbq+gloves+heat+resistant+cooking&qid=1591589553&sprefix=BBQ+gloves%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-13. I love them for spreading pork as well. Thanks for watching!
Frank Rodriguez lol, thanks, that’s my wife...I keep telling her if she’d be in my videos I’d get more views...she’s not going for that! Thanks for watching!
Crispy outside and juicy inside!
Finally decided to take out the tuning plates in my old country pecos, going back to the basics of letting the smoker cook the way it was intended. Reason being is, I noticed that I wasn't tasting the full flavor of wood smoke because of the tuning plates, I was cooking with more of radiant heat from the plates. Now I will use them for larger cooking space for chicken 👍🏽but I also have a top rack in my pecos also 💯
Nice! I still run them and have no issues, but I’d be interested to hear how yours does! Let me know and congrats on the second rack!
I think them tuner plates is what I need.
Sorry I missed your comment 7 months ago 😮. I love the tuning plates! Did you end up getting them?
Awesome looking ribs. Tip... you take a paper towel and pull the membrane off the back of the ribs.
I normally do that now, the paper towel trick is a game changer! Thanks for watching!
Hey, Eric good job smoking those Ribs they looked great, I also have a Pecos and love it.They looked like they were cooked to perfection. Keep up the great videos. GOD BLESS YOU MAN.
Smokin Joe’s BBQ thanks for watching and subscribing to my little channel... I’m editing a smoked chicken video now, should be uploaded tonight!
Awesome video and those ribs look delicious! Also, great interview last night on Mr Cast Iron! Just subbed and look forward to watching more videos 👍🏻
They were great! I’m glad you enjoyed the interview! I had a blast. Thanks for the sud, I’ll sub you back!
@@EricsBBQAndMORE 👍🏻😊!
ALL men in the kitchen...??
That would make me nervous 😂...
Lol, the wife is not on camera very often but she’s always there helping!
Her eric I'm getting ready for a cook on Friday on my pecos ,what are your gap measurement for how your tuning plates are set and how many tuning plates do you have inside your cooking chamber? This information will be greatly appreciated 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
The gap goes from 0 and +1/4” at each plate from there. So 0” then 1/4” then 1/2” and so on. I think I have 5 or 6 plates. I have another video on all of my mods and I talk in detail about it. I post a link.
ua-cam.com/video/7dmRFnDTsq8/v-deo.html
@@EricsBBQAndMORE sorry eric , I never been the best at measurements 😔so do you mean 1/4 after the first zero gapped plate ,then 1/2 after the second plate ? What would be the next measurements for the remaining plates ? Thanks again 👍🏽
@@ignoranceisnotatrend4669 you add 1/4 to each gap, so, 0 then 1/4 then 1/2 then 3/4 then 1” then 1-1/4”.
@@EricsBBQAndMORE thank you very much 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾I understand now, are you still enjoying the pecos or have you been eyeing another smoker 👍🏽
Great video! Im in the marker for a new offset. Im looking at the pecos. Hows yours holding up and whats your overall satisfaction with it?
Thank you, my honest opinion, this is the best smoker fir the money! It’s really holding up well, I always try to spray cooking oil on it before every cook to keep the rust down. You really can’t go wrong with the Pecos!
looks like my uncle ribs, good stuff
Sorry I missed your comment! Thank you, it's the best! I appreciate you watching !
Where did you find that extra shelf
Built it with help from a guy at work
More details on the shelf in this video if you are interested
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@@EricsBBQAndMORE thanks!
Where did you get the top rack?
I made it at work. It’s a pretty easy add. Highly recommend!
@@EricsBBQAndMORE well unless someone comes and does it thats not going to happen.
@@chrishabgood8900 lol, on my way!
How is your pecos holding up ?
I’m going to do a review soon showing just that! Stay tuned! But in short, no real issues other than surface rust that just needs a little touch up. Thanks for watching!
get a small axe or hatchet at Home Depot and cut your pieces of wood into smaller pieces so you get a cleaner fire. also maybe some fire proof gloves so you can play with the fire with your hands and position the wood perfectly.
Michael Fernandez sorry for not responding, great advice, I’ve gotten some gloves now and it makes life much better! Thanks for watching!
Great video Eric. I'm loving this Pecos, did 6 ribeyes on it last night. Ribs looked great, heard a little clash of clans in the background. I've on done ribs on my PBC and Bronco, I'll have to run some racks of the Pecos soon.
Good Eats With The Noob we just cooked another 6 racks tonight, they were delicious! Thanks for watching! Oh and my brother loves Clash of Clans!
Broken sandle? 😂
I had to rewatch to see what you are talking about 🤣. They are still in working order, I just put um on quick !
@@EricsBBQAndMORE Ahh! My bad!
@@stevecupples2071 it’s all good! Thanks for watching!
@@EricsBBQAndMORE 12” extension on the stack maybe… works on mine
@@stevecupples2071 I’ve been thinking about trying that! 🤔
Sweet! I need to get me one of those! Looks like you had a lot of help. Next time save me a seat!,
Facts Don't Matter thanks, they were really good, I’ve got to cook some more soon! Thanks for watching!
Ribs look really good like the cardinal bird. Do you ever use lump coals and where do you get your logs?
Eric Hill I’ve never tried lump, I only use charcoal to get things started and give me a good base of hot coals, then it’s all wood. I used to buy my wood in bags from Academy. I found a truckload of cherry for $60 on Facebook marketplace and I’ve been using that for the last year. Thanks for watching!
Great vid. I'm curious, you said you were going to do a vid on some more mods but I haven't seen them yet. I was hoping to see you mount the valve on the drain hole and what kind of problems you may have run into. I'm taking a break from gardening but will be placing my order for my Pecos in a few minutes. I think it should arrive my birthday week. Really looking forward to it. Keep up the good work.
Victor Benner thank you! I have all the parts, I plan to install it this weekend...video soon! Did you look at your location Craigslist, or Facebook marketplace for a used one? You can get some great deals!
@@EricsBBQAndMORE ,no,but I did place my order today for one from academy, plus a few other things. It's supposed to show up 1st week of May so maybe I'll get to use it on my b-day. Would like to do mods before I start the seasoning process. Looking forward to seeing your mods,latter.
Looks over done. Not suppose to fall apart.
Yep, those were overdone, but still good to eat! Check out the rib cook I just posted!
Nice video and good looking ribs. How did you install the top rack?
Please subscribe and turn on notifications, I’m going to do a follow up video to my Mods video in the next few weeks! I’ll make sure to cover how to the shelf...it’s sooo handy! Thanks for watching!
Did you not remove the membrane on the back?
Philip Vaughan good question, I do remove the membrane, I think on these, the membrane had already been removed or I didn’t film removing it. But yes, I always remove it. Thanks for watching!
Ok, I had to watch it again and at the 2 min mark I start to remove the membrane and for some reason I stopped...maybe the ribs came prepped, not sure.
This ain't a diss brother but those looked over cooked. After eating a rib if that bone is white that means it was over cooked. But they looked so good...got my mouth watering. Always good videos. What's your opinion on your finished product?
Henry Lowery you are correct, technically they are overcooked, but that’s how I like um 😁. I like a clean bite but don’t mind if some have the meat falling off the bone. I’ve also found that most people like them a little overdone. But I get what you are saying. Thanks for watching!
Damn, now I really want a Brazos and set it up the same way you've set up your Pecos.
Great Tasting Goodness the Brazos is hard to find, if you find a deal on a Pacos take it! This pit is awesome! Thanks for watching!
@@EricsBBQAndMORE Thanks for the info.
I live in Louisville brother!!! Great lookin ribs and go cards!!! L1C4!!!!
Shawn Ross L yeah! Thanks for watching!
Did you weld that 2nd rack? Your Wing rack ...
It’s bolted in, easy to do, check out my last mods video I cover measurements and such on it...it’s a great addition for cooking lots of ribs and other stuff...thanks for watching!
Eric, where is your lake house? i am originally from Louisville. Live in STL. Love your vidoes. Trying to decide between the pecos and brazos by old country. Currently using a Large Big Green Egg. Looking for a better wood smoke flavor with the offset.
Tyler thanks for watching. We are on Nolin Lake. If you can afford the Brozos get it! I found a managers special on the Pecos for $200, it just needed a paint job. You will be happy with either one, they are well built and have great sealed welds allowing you to do the water mod I show in another video. Best of luck and Merry Christmas!
Hi Tyler, if you are still looking for a grill/smoker, check out my listing on Ebay....www.ebay.com/itm/143597027913
also, since your here in St louis as well, i would go $950, also check out the builder from whom i purchased
www.mattsbbqpits.com/backyard-grilling-pits.html
I think your wife needs to prep the ribs next time. Ribs look great too!
Lol, I try to get her into more videos “for the views honey”. She a NO on that suggestion! Thanks for watching!
Hi Eric. Ribs look good. I was curious since the title on the video says Pecos smoker if you modified it to have that top cooking grate?
Yes sir I did. If you go to my first video on smoking, I have details on how we did it. This is my $200 Pecos smoker, I love it!
What kind of gloves are those?
Derek Manning something like these www.amazon.com/AYL-Silicone-Cooking-Gloves-Potholders/dp/B01ETWDHIG/ref=sr_1_13?crid=3DQAEHUOPD1Y4&dchild=1&keywords=bbq+gloves+heat+resistant+cooking&qid=1591589553&sprefix=BBQ+gloves%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-13. I love them for spreading pork as well. Thanks for watching!
What were you spraying on it ?
Jose Medrano I do a 50/50 mix of water and apple cider vinegar, thanks for watching!
Wow great ribs impresive..
But that girl was distracting me did not know if to look at her or the ribs any ways great video.
Frank Rodriguez lol, thanks, that’s my wife...I keep telling her if she’d be in my videos I’d get more views...she’s not going for that! Thanks for watching!
Go Cards!
Delondo Miles thanks for watching!
Don’t you have to send that t-shirt back since that National Championship “never happened”?
Apex Brewer lol...I was there, it happened! Cards for life!