Competition Pork Shoulder Gateway Drum vs. Pit Barrel Cooker

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  • Опубліковано 5 лис 2024

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  • @midwest1228
    @midwest1228 2 роки тому +2

    I just picked up a used pit barrel for $40 on FB marketplace. The gateway is definitely the one I want. but it's almost 3 times the price brand new! IDK.. I've yet to cook on mine, it's nice to see that it produces results. thanks for the video 3 years later 😀

  • @davidjanuszewski5020
    @davidjanuszewski5020 3 роки тому +1

    The Pit Barrel doesn't use a smoke-vent, so the smoke is more concentrated. The gateway with its vent is more free-flowing.

  • @rongarcia6582
    @rongarcia6582 3 роки тому +2

    Just discovered your channel a couple of days ago... Nice cook. I dig my Pit Barrel Cooker. It was my first "smoker" so it holds a special place in my heart and on my patio. It makes ridiculous chicken! Can't wait to check out a few more of your cooks.

  • @nhrafan335
    @nhrafan335 4 роки тому +2

    Great video. I've been sold on the Pit Barrel and video's like this make my decision even stronger. Definitely buying the Pit Barrel.

  • @ScubaDude68
    @ScubaDude68 5 років тому +2

    Thank you for the great video my friend; that back yard looks fantastic! And a beautiful day!

  • @tgchism
    @tgchism 3 роки тому

    Nice job on the cook and congratulations on a very nice looking home and backyard!

  • @rasturomtz
    @rasturomtz 6 років тому +2

    I’ve been looking at barrels. This was very informative. I was surprised at the results. My first thought was that the Gateway would come out on top. Thanks for sharing your results.

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  6 років тому

      John Martinez you're welcome. I'm doing a comparison cook today on the Pit Barrel Cooker versus my Yoder pellet smoker on some chuck roast. Stay tuned. 👍🏽

  • @forrestearwood9146
    @forrestearwood9146 6 років тому +1

    thank you for the honest comparison When I got my Pit Barrell I rolled my off-set smoker out to the driveway. It was that good and I was a cowboys fan today. as long as they win like that.

  • @fly1327
    @fly1327 5 років тому +2

    I enjoy that you put the shoulder with bigger money muscle using your preferred rub on the Gateway, maybe expecting it to be best, then honestly comparing and choosing the PBC product as superior. Good on ya!

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  5 років тому

      I know right! That Pit Barrel is a machine and Inneed to cook on it some more. 👍🏼

  • @StevenBornstein
    @StevenBornstein 6 років тому +1

    The PBC is just an amazing cooker. I think people think because it's smaller it can't hang, but there is a reason it's won award after award. The extra tenderness and flavor and smoke also comes from the meat dripping right on the coals and creating extra smoke from those drips. You can see it when the lid is opened before the spritz.

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  6 років тому

      Steven Bornstein yeah buddy! I've done a couple of comparisons and the meat cooked in the pit barrel is always much more tender. Thanks for watching!

    • @StevenBornstein
      @StevenBornstein 6 років тому

      Smokin Joe's Pit BBQ it's been a while since I've don't a butt on mine. I think it's time. Have you tried hanging it?

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  6 років тому

      Steven Bornstein I haven't but I bet it would come out awesome! Cradle it in between both bars with 4 hooks just for safety...a must try for me now. 👍🏽

    • @StevenBornstein
      @StevenBornstein 6 років тому +1

      Smokin Joe's Pit BBQ Honestly you could probably get it done with 2. Get one in under the muscle and then hook the second one to it and bring it in down below. Hard to describe but I've done that with butts and briskets. When you wrap it though take it off and use the grate 😁.

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  6 років тому

      Steven Bornstein a must try for sure! 👍🏽

  • @fatdadbbq74
    @fatdadbbq74 6 років тому +1

    Thank You! I have been looking for a direct head to head comparison with both cookers.
    Living in Canada, I have to import one or the other. Thanks again for confirming my decision to get the pit barrel.
    Great looking cook and look forward to more from you.

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  6 років тому

      Dale McHugh you're very welcome Dale. Thanks for watching sir. 👍🏽

  • @pedroarellano4266
    @pedroarellano4266 3 роки тому +1

    I adore my Pit Barrel Cooker! Would have been good to use the same seasoning on both no?

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  3 роки тому

      Yes, I should've used the same rub. Maybe I'll have to remake this video. 👍

  • @vinny123ful
    @vinny123ful 4 роки тому +1

    I just bought the gateway drum smoker and have it it's first burn and it is the best smoker out there but the pit barrel I got 5 years ago and it's never let me down but I needed a bigger one and I'll use them everyday without a doubt

  • @shawnmoffitt453
    @shawnmoffitt453 5 років тому +4

    Hey Joe. I just came across your channel. I remember having pulled pork at your house in Surprise several years ago. It was some of the best I've had. Good to see you following your passion!

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  5 років тому

      Hey Shawn! Good to hear from you! That was probably around 8 years ago. 👍🏼

  • @riosecco4142
    @riosecco4142 4 роки тому

    Haha! Not a surprise. At first glance, the Pit Barrel looks like an inferior product with no temp control. However, once you cook with it and trust the barrel to do its thing, Well, it is magical! The food always comes out incredible! It actually defies all logic. At the price point, they sell them for it is a no brainer! Great video.

  • @darkheartt302
    @darkheartt302 3 роки тому

    Pit barrel now has an XL version!!

  • @petergator5959
    @petergator5959 6 років тому +3

    Thanks for the video. I've been grilling and smoking for nearly 50 years and was really surprised when I got a Pit Barrel Cooker. It isn't the best grill or the best smoker I've used but it is easy to use and consistently turns out a great product using either method. And I like the format of your video. We deal with wind and rain and an occasional dog or grandson wandering around. Most of will never cook in a TV studio where things are rehearsed and redone. Good work !

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  6 років тому

      Peter Gator yes sir. I ordered it and didn't us it for 2 months before trying it. It's a really good smoker for the price. 👍🏽

  • @Railroad_Bbq
    @Railroad_Bbq 5 років тому +1

    Nice video! I have a Barrel House Cooker so it is close to your PBC. I always hang pork butts until the pork butt gets to 140 and then wrap it and place on the regular cooking grate. It seems to have a better smoke flavor , more tender, and cook more evenly. Its just what I do; I could be doing something wrong for all I know. Wouldn't the bigger smoker need more wood chucks that the smaller smoker to have the same amount of smoke flavor? I would like a brisket cook using these 2 smokers.

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  5 років тому

      Hell Russyl, the Barrel House Cooker is nice! I wanted to keep the playing field even but yes, the Gateway smokee could use larger chunks. I've never cooked a brisket on the Pit Barrel but I've done several on the Gateway drum and they come out awesome!👍🏼

  • @anthonyz5671
    @anthonyz5671 Рік тому

    AAAAAAAAAggghhhhh Ur Cowboy fan! would have never guessed, you seem too cool and laid back from MOST cowboy fans I know. lol
    But love your vidoes man keep it up.

  • @leonardomendoza6055
    @leonardomendoza6055 3 роки тому

    is that your personal bbq kitchen upstairs?

  • @kevinbongard6772
    @kevinbongard6772 3 роки тому +1

    Chris is a monster brisket cook

  • @ericmoreno6318
    @ericmoreno6318 6 років тому +1

    Coming off of brother James live chat and liking what I see. A big guy doing BBQ and a cowboys fan! What else do you need.

  • @obaidajmal879
    @obaidajmal879 4 роки тому +1

    Hi great video. Can i use only wood in both of them and not charcoals?

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  4 роки тому

      I've never just done just wood but I'm sure it can be done. 🤘

  • @kevinbongard6772
    @kevinbongard6772 3 роки тому +1

    What did you use to run your probe wires into the gateway

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  3 роки тому +1

      I ran them right under the lid but a better option would be to go through the exhaust.👍

  • @smokingfattysbbq3691
    @smokingfattysbbq3691 6 років тому +1

    Glad I found your channel. Good stuff man. Looking forward to more videos! Smoke on

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  6 років тому

      Randy Reagon thanks for watching Randy! 👍🏽

  • @progers5019
    @progers5019 6 років тому +2

    Nice comparison drum cook. Very detailed

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  6 років тому

      Phil N Florence thanks for watching Phil. Thank you!

    • @robertwebb1969
      @robertwebb1969 3 роки тому

      Not a good comparison a 30 gal vs a 55gal

  • @TheReapersSon
    @TheReapersSon 6 років тому +1

    The only complaint I had is that the bright backlighting made the exposure level of the darker areas a bit too dark, which made it difficult to see what you were doing. Overall, I like the thorough process and walkthrough. Some BBQ channels leave some things out that you recorded from the process.

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  6 років тому +1

      Yeah, I noticed that and the sound quality isn't the best either. I've used a Go Pro for all of my videos but I just purchased a new camera and mic. I like to leave the stuff in that most edit out. My thought process is that people need to see the behind the scene stuff...including some of the struggles you'll run into. There are some channels that I quit following because they edit too many things out or hold "secrets". My goal is to help take the nervousness out of bbq. I even asked one popular cook on UA-cam what the internal temperature on his briskets were and he said he didn't share that information. Wow!!! I quit following him. 😁

    • @TheReapersSon
      @TheReapersSon 6 років тому

      @@SmokinJoesPitBBQ I like that you show that you've actually participated in competition cookouts before, thus adding to your credibility as a BBQ informant and reviewer. That competition-style cut-up and tasting at the end really reinforced the quality output of the PBC. I've seen that other smoker you "pit" it against (pun intended lol) in other BBQ'ers' videos and it always seemed like a serious piece of machinery!
      However, I fall into the camp of "KISS" (keep it simple, stupid!), thus I feel extra bells and whistles or fancy designs are NOT necessary to get a great result. All it takes is something that's well-engineered and does the job without being an over-achiever. In fact, I'd call the PBC "the quiet kid" in its class. It doesn't seem like it's capable of greatness just by assumption by looking at it. All the other more popular and expensively-designed rigs always laugh at it while they're out getting all the girls. Suddenly the PBC shows up and speaks up and shocks the world with its skills, and everyone is left dumbstruck at how good it is for how little it costs!
      I've been a Weber fan forever. I went through a brief stint where I used a CharBroil 4-burner gas grill, and while I enjoyed it, I always missed that charcoal essence in my food. I even went so far as to hack the CharBroil to use charcoal AND gas -- I removed the burners in the middle and placed charcoal in the bottom. It worked really well, and when I wanted the gas again, I just re-installed the burners and diffusers. However, as you can imagine, this was a bit of work and and inconvenience when I wanted to switch back and forth. When I moved, I got a used Weber from a friend and the balance has been restored with the universe once again! I will say though, that the gas grill made great pizzas with my pizza stone because you could really crank up the heat on that sucker.
      I think my only complaint about the PBC is that it lacks a temp gauge and that certain cuts of meat have to be adjusted to fit so they don't hang too close to the coals. But overall after all the reviews and information that I've seen on the PBC, it looks like the smoker of choice for anyone, even if your budget allows for a more expensive unit. Save your money, get a PBC, and buy some good meat instead!
      Much love, brother.

  • @gmarti92
    @gmarti92 3 роки тому

    Can a brisket be cooked on the pbc (not hanged) ? The diameter seems rather small

    • @chicity6134
      @chicity6134 3 роки тому

      Depends on the size but no. I cooked butts last time on the rack. No where near the right bark I wanted or looking for. I hung my next one and oh my god. World of difference ! So I suggest hanging then wrapping. And if no room. Your forced to put in oven. So to sum it up. Great to hang but if the meat is too big ? Must look to cook remainder on rack in Another grill, smoker or oven

  • @scottlee2825
    @scottlee2825 6 років тому +1

    Great video. To bad you're a cowboys fan ;) But seriously, that was very good. I have been going back and forth on Barrel house or Pit Barrel, I think you just helped make the decision. For the money, cannot really go wrong. The temp control on Pit Barrel had me concerned, but it looked like it held steady during your cook.

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  6 років тому

      Ha Scott, let me guess....Skins fan? It really is a great smoker and everything I cooked in the Pit Barrel come out tasting really good & really tender. 👍🏽Go Cowboys! 😁

    • @scottlee2825
      @scottlee2825 6 років тому +1

      Smokin Joe's Pit BBQ, after this week I am embarrassed to say (Detroit, our loss was worse than yours) But the disease is hereditary, born and bred. Just picking this hobby back up after years away. About to do some fajitas Malcom Reed style tomorrow night. Great channel, I like the way you walked through the whole process. Keep them coming.

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  6 років тому

      @@scottlee2825 Thanks Scott! Good to have you buddy! 👍🏼

  • @robbdgaf1768
    @robbdgaf1768 6 років тому +2

    Might be a stupid question, but If you use the gateway on the grass will it kill the grass?

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  6 років тому

      You know, I've never tried it but I'm pretty sure it gets hot on the bottom. 👍🏽

    • @robbdgaf1768
      @robbdgaf1768 6 років тому

      @@SmokinJoesPitBBQ Okay thanks, Ive never had problems with the vertical smoker, but interested in a barrel smoker, Great video btw

  • @thelubervet5241
    @thelubervet5241 4 роки тому

    I have a pit barrel, but I would imagine the size had something to do with this? I’m going to try my pit barrel against my Oklahoma Joe Pro once I get it and see if there any differences. I have a theory but I’m going to try in the next few weeks.

  • @robertacosta1293
    @robertacosta1293 4 роки тому +3

    The pbc is half the price and gives better if not the same results I'll take that anyday lol

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  4 роки тому +1

      I agree Robert. Only difference is the Gateway is larger. PBC is coming out with a full size model very soon. 👍

    • @Anteater23
      @Anteater23 3 роки тому

      @@SmokinJoesPitBBQ When is the bigger PBC coming out do you think?

  • @rogerridgway7083
    @rogerridgway7083 5 років тому +1

    From a West Texan: I had to laugh when you "sampled" your meat. Did you keep on "sampling" after the video was finished? I loved it BTW. I have one of the first edition PBCs. I drilled a 7/32 hole just below one of the rod holes (just large enough for my temp. probe to pass through), them made a simple probe holder to hang on the rod. So my probe tip is just at the grate level. I've observed that the temp in the center is measurably different in the center vs, the walls.

  • @flexr642
    @flexr642 5 років тому +1

    It’s weird how I knew that you live in El Paso, TX. From your backyard to the clear blue skies. Awesome backyard and great cook. Are there any local competitions that you attend? I’ve always wanted to participate. I enjoy your channel. Keep up the great work.

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  5 років тому +1

      Hey Flex! Glad to see you're from El Paso. I really want to do more competitions but time is what I don't have. There are a few in the area, Ruidoso, Lubbock, Artesia. There are some here in El Paso but not KCBS or IBCA. 👍🏼

  • @CardboardCarolina
    @CardboardCarolina 4 роки тому +1

    PBC is 1 of the best smokers out there for sure love mine

  • @TheReapersSon
    @TheReapersSon 6 років тому +6

    I was going to give your video a thumbs-up at the end after I watched it, but when I looked at the like-to-dislike ratio, it said “66 likes” to “6 likes”. Thus I had to mash that like button as quickly as I could to restore all that is good and holy.
    Good BBQ is a gift from God; so is the knowledge to create it. I’m getting a PBC very soon, and am going to smoke a turkey for next Thanksgiving. I appreciate the video; Thanks for feeding us!

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  6 років тому +1

      Thank you Reaper! This video has 5600 views and is one of my most watched videos for some reason. Thanks for the like and yes, good bbq is a gift from God! 👍🏽

  • @RayMacksKitchenandGrill
    @RayMacksKitchenandGrill 6 років тому +2

    Nice cook my friend...

  • @ComparisonCooking
    @ComparisonCooking 5 років тому

    Wow, this looks really good! Thanks for sharing, and i'm like you, haven't cooked pork shoulder probably since last august!

  • @justmike57
    @justmike57 5 років тому

    I want to get me a Pit Barrel Cooker for a while now. Maybe by the summer of 2020

  • @TechsBOOKJunkie
    @TechsBOOKJunkie 6 років тому +1

    Great comparison, thanks!

  • @anthonyz5671
    @anthonyz5671 Рік тому

    LOL UR DOG is like PLEASE FALL!!!

  • @brandoncharles4781
    @brandoncharles4781 4 роки тому

    So which one has the better smoke flavor or which is best overall?

  • @Colorado4x4
    @Colorado4x4 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! Do you recommend that Gateway cooker? I’m looking at maybe trying one

    • @donkeyhotay4410
      @donkeyhotay4410 3 роки тому +2

      I bought one last summer and I'd buy another without question. I don't use anything else for shoulder, ribs and chicken now that I have this Gateway. I was on the fence about it for about a year, but I'm extremely happy with my Gateway.

    • @Colorado4x4
      @Colorado4x4 3 роки тому +1

      @@donkeyhotay4410 thanks Blake! I appreciate it 👍🏻

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  3 роки тому +2

      As Blake mentioned, the Gateway Drum is a heck of a cooker and everything I cook in it comes out fantastic. I highly recommend it.👍

    • @Colorado4x4
      @Colorado4x4 3 роки тому

      @@SmokinJoesPitBBQ awesome. Thanks a bunch.

  • @clobbyhops
    @clobbyhops 5 років тому +2

    Gateway drum baby 👌

  • @Christopher-yh5lh
    @Christopher-yh5lh 3 роки тому

    Why? great review until we used two different seasonings ... why compare mashed potatoes on a stove and french fries in an oven?

  • @phlorez
    @phlorez 4 роки тому +1

    I’m a rookie and have never owned a smoker, which smoker would you recommend for a beginner?

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  4 роки тому +1

      Between these 2 I would pick the Pitbarrel as a starter smoker. Really easy to operate.🤘

    • @CardboardCarolina
      @CardboardCarolina 4 роки тому

      PBC easy to use and turns out great food

    • @carylee2002
      @carylee2002 4 роки тому

      PB is a excellent starter pit because of ease of use. Once you go to more advanced the Gateway or even the WSM is a excellent choice. I owned the PBC and afterwards now use my WSM 18 for most of my cooks along with my mini wsm.

    • @Anteater23
      @Anteater23 3 роки тому

      @@carylee2002 PBC or WSM as a first smoker?

  • @desun75
    @desun75 6 років тому +1

    I just found you channel and love it. Did you feel one smoker had more of a smoke flavor vs the other?

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  6 років тому +1

      Dan H thanks Dan. The smoke flavors were really close but the Pit Barrel meat was much more tender.

  • @justinroberts2260
    @justinroberts2260 4 роки тому +1

    What internal temp is the money muscle when done?

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  4 роки тому +1

      I usually take them to 195°.👍🏼

    • @justinroberts2260
      @justinroberts2260 4 роки тому

      @@SmokinJoesPitBBQ thank you I just found out about your page and now I'm a fan keep em coming anything on sausage??

  • @Dcj01
    @Dcj01 5 років тому +1

    Ever getting a Hunsaker smoker?

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  5 років тому

      I've seen those but have never cooked on one. Not sure where to even buy one.

  • @MrGs_Que
    @MrGs_Que 6 років тому +1

    Was that round rock honey? Love that stuff.

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  6 років тому

      Not sure if it is or not, I bought it from Sam's club.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @antonio7815
    @antonio7815 Рік тому

    Nice back yard

  • @twoods555
    @twoods555 3 роки тому +2

    I don’t understand competition when you add bbq sauce. Defeats the purpose!

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  3 роки тому +1

      I hear you. That's competition bbq though. I'm not a big sauce fan myself. Thanks for watching.👍

    • @sirhCseyeR
      @sirhCseyeR 3 роки тому +1

      If you're making and applying your OWN sauce, which most do, it makes sense

  • @everythingque4635
    @everythingque4635 3 роки тому +1

    10:34 that dog smelled something good and had to come get a closer smell haha

  • @jowens2706
    @jowens2706 5 років тому

    Witch is a better smoker gateway or pit barrel? Looking to buy a gateway soon....awesome bbq 👌

  • @daveken42
    @daveken42 5 років тому

    Enjoyed your video

  • @mgmz54
    @mgmz54 5 років тому +1

    joe , no tires los gloves porque el mic de la camara levanta el ruido muy feo

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  5 років тому

      Esta camara era una Gopro y levantava todos los ruidos. Ya me compre otra camara. 👍🏼

    • @mgmz54
      @mgmz54 5 років тому +1

      @@SmokinJoesPitBBQ es tocho mi hermano, yo pensaba que eran mis audifonos, .....suerte

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  5 років тому

      @@mgmz54 Gracias. 👍🏼

  • @anthonyz5671
    @anthonyz5671 Рік тому

    WHAT R UR DOGS DOING!!!!???? LOL

  • @briangutierrez7184
    @briangutierrez7184 6 років тому +1

    New Sub. Thx!! Back yard looks nice!!

  • @richardramero369
    @richardramero369 4 роки тому +1

    Your wrong about spice, it does give you a smoke ring, especially if he has celery seed or powder....

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  4 роки тому

      I've never seen or heard of that. Where did you see this?

    • @SmokinJoesPitBBQ
      @SmokinJoesPitBBQ  4 роки тому

      Thanks for the info. I would never add any of these ingredients to my cooks but it's good info. I really don't know much about this guy but everything is open to criticism. 👍🏼

  • @anthonyz5671
    @anthonyz5671 Рік тому

    @25:54 CUIDADATE!!!! CUIDADATE!!!!

  • @prevost8686
    @prevost8686 6 років тому +1

    The PBC is excels at cooking poultry. For someone with $300 to spend on a cooker it’s hard to beat. I don’t know of any other cooker in that price range that’s as versatile. It’s a jack-of-all trades and master of none cooker. I don’t regret buying mine.

  • @JoeMama-ws7sq
    @JoeMama-ws7sq 3 роки тому

    Build your own ugly drum smoker....gateway cant justify there price 🔥🔥