Subscribed! I want one of these super bad! Awesome review bro! You should do a cleaning video too. I have no idea how I would clean it and with what when I do get it
@@jimmyg7159 It is normal. Runs constantly. It's not as loud as it seems in this video though. I didn't have any audio equipment yet and so the phone picked up the sound of the fan really well. It doesn't bother me at all and I have never had anyone complain about the noise. I hope this answers your question, Thanks for watching my video. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
My real estate agent got me this when I bought my house as a housewarming gift. I have never smoked before. 8 months after getting it, I'm using it for the first time. A bit nervous making sure I do everything right, including the burn-off. I appreciate this video because it helps explain this smoker without having to read through the tedious instructions. Wish me luck as I cook this pork loin today!
This smoking process will be like a drug to you now (you will be hooked). I grew up with a smoke house on both sides of the family and I can’t imagine life without smoked foods There’s more than just meat out there waiting for you
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Thank you for your review. My neighbor has one and uses his all of the time. My husband tasted his bbq he made on his for July 4th and went out and bought us one the next day. Going to put some ribs in and cook them first. Yummy.
That’s awesome. Y’all come over to my Facebook group. American Smoke Carnivores. There are tons of people in there with this unit that are willing to give advice when needed. I’m in there daily. Thanks for watching! Smoke on!!!
Thank's for the video!! Due to a little accident with my old smoker (crispy beard, eye lashes, and hairless arm) My wife just got me this one, excited to use it for the first time.
Hahaha I hate to laugh but it’s kinda funny. I’m glad your ok! You’re going to like this smoker. Let me know if I can help with anything. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
Roll Tide: I bought the PRO SERIES today, finished the burn off, let her cool down, connected the Smoke IT app (?), put the cover on it. Monday, I have nice baby backs to try for the first smoke. Man I appreciate your input, steered me towards the PRO Series. Maybe, someday, TENNESSEE will beat Alabamas 8th back-up string, Ain’t never gonna happen. RTR !!!!!!!!! Thanks Dude.
Nice! You must be doing something right! Ha They probably just want you cooking delicious food! You have a great tool for that now. Happy Father’s Day my friend. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
I use the same exact pellets. No matter what pellets I use. I always sift out the small pellets with 1/4" rabbit wire. I have seen a video on UA-cam that the small pieces might bind up the auger.
That’s awesome! I have Lots of other continent around this smoker. Make sure to like, subscribe notification bell. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting it would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
Thanks for watching! I’ve got a ton of content on this unit. Including 6 month and 1 year follow up reviews. Let me know if you have questions. If you’re not already, it would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
You didnt mention my favorite feature: The Convection style cooking! Its an upgrade from the last pit boss copper version. I upgraded to this from another brand vertical smoker because I was constantly rotating stuff from top to bottom because of them cooking at different rates. This unit has a fan that distributes the heat and smoke evenly thru all the vents. :) Love it!
Wow! This is my first pellet smoker. I didn’t even know there was a change. Thanks for watching and for the comment! It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
PIT BOSS needs to update the SMOKE IT APP and the firmware via Wi-Fi! No excuse not to! I have this exact same model and it needs a tighter temperature gradation!
Hello love your videos! I have been a egg head for years, but I decided to try the pit boss because of the set it and forget it controls. I noticed your smokers temperature control is in 25-50 degree Increments. That was one of the main reasons why I was skeptical about buying the pit boss vertical smoker but I decided to buy it anyway. I have to say I was very surprised and shocked that my unit’s Control panel actually worked in 10° increments. Wasn’t sure if you were aware of this or not so I decided to send you a message. Thanks and keep up the great videos
I appreciate the feedback. Truly! It helps keep me going. Your exactly right about the time increments. I have their original version of this cooker. Pitt Boss is great about listening to customer feedback and they have fixed the problem. Thanks again for watching!
Got this smoker this weekend (thanks to my amazing family!) !!! Did a 10.5 lb brisket with dry rub. If you use the meat probe, make sure you put it in a good spot or you'll see some high temps. Also, like he says, the temps are a bit lower than you'd calculate. I pulled at 187 to rest it, but most likely got more like 182. Let it sit in a few degrees longer and you'll get the fat to render better. Still turned out amazing with some great smoke rings! Second shot will amazing!!!
@@MarioRodriguez-vs8bs sometimes it’s epic, sometimes not so much. It has a lot to do with the meat, the seasoning, and the smoke. All things we learn about as pit masters.
I just upgraded from my Pit Boss Copperhead series 7 due to your review. Thanks man, you answered the questions I wanted to know about. Now I have 2 good sized smokers.
@@TheAmericanSmoke nope but i assume it might be the same, yet to get a smoker try it on a pellet smoker though as I am in the market for one. Thanks for the reviews!
Got one of these a month or so back. LOVE it. Came from a charcoal vertical smoker to this and have already passed that on to a friend. I love this smoker.
Awesome to hear! I can’t get enough of mine. We are going to try smoked pizza soon! Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
PIT BOSS needs to update the SMOKE IT APP and the firmware via Wi-Fi! No excuse not to! I have this exact same model and it needs a tighter temperature gradation!
@@nevilletisch9637 yes I do think it's more economical than charcoal. I thought I would miss the charcoal taste but honestly the smoke pellets put out is impressive.
I watched a lot of reviews on this smoker , and most were very good 👍 I had a smoker grill pit boss but I was looking more towards this type . I think I am going to buy one this weekend . They’re a little more expensive but I think in the long run it’ll be better.
Thanks for the review! Was looking into buying my first smokers and this was one of the verticals I was looking into. Awesome review, new subscriber and already looking forward to doing your Thanksgiving Turkey recipe this year!
Haha Sorry if you don’t roll with the Tide. My blood is Crimson! Thanks for watching my video. You will enjoy the smoker. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
Thanks for the live demo. Do you recommend changing out the rubber door seals on this smoker? I know most people do with their Masterbuilt upright smokers.
I’ve never had any problem with my seal. I have the 2020 model though. I’ve had a couple report some problems with the 2021 models. I would say, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
Thanks! It’s a great unit. There is a learning curve but once you get used to how it operates, your going to be impressing everyone you know. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. I’ve got a lot of content on this unit, so make sure to check it out. Thanks!!!
First, I’m a Tennessee boy that loves me some ROLL TIDE, ALABAMA fan from way back. I am looking at buying the PRO series smoker, I own the PITT BOSS 1100PRO grill/smoker but just cant seem to get the smoke flavor I was used to using the beast, her belly finally burnt out after 25 years of use. I appreciate your input and sharing with us. Later, ROLL TIDE.
Roll Tide ole buddy! Thanks for watching my video and for commenting! I have very few complaints about my pro series. The smoke is not super heavy but the flavor is on point! Let me know if I can help. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
Great info! You have convinced me to give it a try. I currently have an offset smoker, charcoal grill, and Bradley Smoker. I have never owned a pellet smoker, excited to see what it can do. Thanks!!
Really glad to hear it! Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. I’m about to start putting out a lot of how to content for the smoker. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
@@TheAmericanSmoke Subscribed! I have smoked many briskets in my day. The one I smoked on the Pit Boss is by far the best I've done. Looking forward to your how to's.
Awesome! I've got a ton of matter on this unit. I love it! Also, from what I've heard, the new units have more precise temperature settings. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
Doesn’t get much easier than a pellet smoker. Operation wise. Wood fired will get a little more smoky flavor onto the meat but for ease of use, pellet.
Thats awesome! You are going to enjoy the smoker. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
The label at the store says that it will hold 18 full size racks of ribs. I don't see how that's possible. Maybe, maybe that many baby backs. What's your experience with what that label said and what you've been able to do? Thanks, nice review.
Yeah, I thought the same thing when I purchased mine. I think it may hold 12 neatly trimmed saint Louis style racks. Maybe?!?! But the only way it’s holding what they say it will is if you just stacked the meat. Great unit though. The most racks I’ve ever smoked is 8. 2 per shelf. Just make sure to alternate the front and back rack a couple times. The back of the chamber is hotter. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!
So when I put turkeys on the cooking grate it would fall. Called customer service and they shipped out spacers to add to the grates. Now everything is solid. Pitboss customer service has to be the best I've talked to in awhile. Also, the door just lifts off for easy cleaning.
That’s awesome! I hope they turn out great. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
The best way I have found, is to use Clorox wipe after every cook. If you’re not able to do that then warm water soap or maybe some oven degreaser works well.
Your reviews on this have been very helpful. You raised a lot of good points. I haven't purchased a new unit yet. I'm still considering a vertical or grill-style pellet smoker or a gravity-feed smoker. Did you look at other options and why did you like this one more?
I looked at all other options. I chose the chamber style smoker because of the increased amount of cooking space. I’m old-school when it comes to steaks/burgers/wings and such. If I want a sear on something I’m going to do it over hot charcoal. That’s why I chose not to get the barrel type smoker with the sear plate. I like that my unit can run for several days without stopping on a full hopper of pellets if need be. The gravity fed charcoal unit seem to go through charcoal pretty quickly. I can also get charcoal pellets to put into this unit if I want some charcoal flavor. I hope this answers your question. If you’re not already , it would be great to have you as a subscriber to the channel. Thanks!!!
Your going to be happy with your purchase. I cooked a full packer brisket for Memorial Day and it turned out great. 16 he cook with no problems. Only used about a quarter of the pellets that this beast will hold. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
This is a solid unit and much cheaper than the newer units. However, if I’m not pinching Pennies, they did fix a lot of problems with the new units and I would go with the newer units. There are a few people in my Facebook group, American Smoke Carnivores, that have the new and old units that would be happy to give you feedback. Thanks for watching! Smoke on!!!
Rock and Roll smoke my friend! Let me know if I can help out with the cooking or any content you would like for me to produce. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
The best option is to clean it after each cook with cleaning wipes. Quick and easy. If you let it build up, simple green or any sort of degreaser will do.
Fill hopper with pellets, power on, hold prime butting until you hear pellets falling into burn pot. Continue to hold for another minute or two. Turn temp to 350 or higher and let run for 30-60 minutes. Make sure to have your chamber door open until you start to have smoke rolling. Then you close the door and crank up the heat. This burns off the impurities.
Hey so I picked the same smoker up recently and I did 2 pork butts and after they were done I went to clean the pit. Just to find all my grease went everywhere but the grease pan. I did watch ur one video about the tube came apart but mines still connected. So wondering ur thoughts.
You may have your grease catch tray in backwards. There is a spacer on the backside that looks just like a handle. It’s not. It f that spacer is facing forward the grease will run through the air vents and into your lower chamber.
I just got mine 21 Oct 2022 for my 60th birthday. I got everything going right. I did the burn off. I got the temp right etc. I downloaded the Smoke It app and it refuses to connect wifi. Ive deleted the App and reinstalled again. It doesn't get pass step 3.
I wish that app was better. Stand right beside your router when you download it. I don’t know why, someone recommended this to me, but it helps. Happy Birthday brother! Smoke on!!!
I’m a new owner of a smoker. I can’t wait to start using it. However, I have a question about the meat probe. How do you use the probe? The manual doesn’t explain use of the probe. For instance, how do you get the probe inside where the meat is cooking? Someone told me that you run it in through the door. I didn’t think that was right because it looks like that would interfere with the seal around the door. The control panel show mpc and mp. How do you use these? And my smoker came with one probe. Please help me figure this out. Thanks!
A few easy fixes. You definitely run it through the door. The seal is soft and closes with no problem. You received 1 probe. There are two ports. Port one is programable. I’m going to make a video soon about how to properly operate the control panel and use the probes properly. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
Is there a non smoke setting? Like after I’ve smoked my ribs and I wrap them in foil and put them back in to essentially bake them while wrapped? I’d hate to be burning pellets on something wrapped in foil, thanks!
There is not. The burning pellets are the source of the heat. You can always throw them in the oven. I will say, you don’t go through very many pellets in an hour or so. These things are pretty efficient. You do you! I hope this helps! Thanks for watching! Come chat with us at American Smoke Carnivores on Facebook. See you there!
Is it normal for this smoker to leak a fair amount of smoke at the top right corner, and along the right side of the door. Maintains temps ok, but has noticeable smoke leaks in a few areas along the right side door seal.
Not normal but not unheard of. Some get thicker seal strip and some use aftermarket latches to improve the seal. A little smoke isn't going to hurt anything, but if your loosing a lot of heat, that may be a problem.
Yes. The source of the heat is the pellets it’s burning. The only way to keep the pellets burning is with the fan. It controls the heat by putting more or less pellets into the firebox. It’s actually a pretty efficient design. I hope this answers your question. Thanks for watching my video. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!
Here are two videos on the subject. ua-cam.com/video/6PzP8mP3I0M/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/GW6eJdAbDVA/v-deo.html I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Smoke on!
Yeah. It pretty much never stops. It spins extremely slow. When it does stop, it’s not for very long. Especially when getting up to temp or after opening the door. I hope this helps. Smoke on!!!
No, not on this vertical. You don’t get access to the burn pot like you do on the barrel type smokers. You could heat up a cast iron skillet to over 400 in there though. It would just take a while. I take my steaks to the cast iron on the stove with for a nice sear if I smoke them first. Turns out awesome. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
Yea, it fits good in mine. I honestly think the dimensions are smaller on the newer units though. I haven’t checked personally though. Mine cooks one easy though. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!
Hey - My pit boss pro 4 series vertical smoker - same as your video - it is not heating. The fan - auger - temp lights are on - do I need to do a manual start up - gel starter fluid?
@@TheAmericanSmoke Got it! THANKS!!! I appreciate you taking time. I haven't had an electric smoker in years and I am learning it again - but I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!
Your in luck! I posted this video yesterday. It’s exactly what you need. Thanks for watching my videos and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!! ua-cam.com/video/Q5xx9WRz_Vs/v-deo.html
I have an electric smoker that uses wood chips, obviously if you want less smoke, you use less chips because you have an element for a heat source. I don’t like an overwhelming taste of smoke on the meat obviously on a pellet smoker you are using the pellets for your heat source and smoke flavor but I am curious as to how strong the smoke flavor that a pellet smoker produces and how to control it with cooking, low and slow?
If you don’t enjoy strong smoke flavor, a pellet smoker is perfect for you. No strategy needed. The smoke flavor is mild and clean. Honestly, most people are always working for ways to increase smoke flavor with these units.
No problem. Thanks for watching. Come over to my Facebook group sometime. American Smoke Carnivores. It a great place to learn and to share your cooks. I’m in there daily. See you in there! Smoke on!!!
So it does hold temp pretty well? I just returned a z grill that would show 225 and when checked with numerous other thermostats it was close to 380. Nothing but problems with it.
I’ve never had that type of problem. Mine is really consistent. If anything it’s a little cooler than what it reads. It’s double walled so that helps. I’m surprised you had that trouble with the z grill. I’ve heard good things. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
That’s great! Let me know if you have any questions. Your really going to enjoy it. I’m about to start making a lot of how to cook videos for this smoker. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
@@TheAmericanSmoke Subscribed and looking forward to the videos! My smoker is all set up now! arrived in perfect condition. Just waiting for the pellets I ordered to arrive to do the burn in :) :) :)
The fan is what keeps the fire burning. That was a big surprise for me. I thought it was electrical heat. No! Its air fed over the burning pellets that creates the heat. More energy efficient. I think it's awesome.
You can get better smoke taste with a smoke tube. I have a ton of content on this unit. Make sure to check my channel out. If you’re not already, it would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
Usually, I try to use Clorox wipes after cook while the glass is still warm. That don’t always happen though! Haha If I have a good buildup I will lift the door off the hinges, easy to do, and clean it with the water hose and scrub brush. I usually use simple orange as a cleaner, or dish soap. A lot of people recommended over cleaner. I’m about to make a total chamber cleaning video and I’ll be using oven cleaner. Here are a couple videos I have on cleaning this unit. ua-cam.com/video/GDKfiYtpzds/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/GW6eJdAbDVA/v-deo.html Thanks for watching my video.
I don’t. That was my first Turkey and I like to have some experience before I make a video. I did not brine. Unless it’s a wild Turkey, they are usually pre-brined. Read the label to make sure yours is. I did make a creole butter injection and I injected. Turned out great. I wrapped my Turkey in butcher twine to avoid drying out the legs and wings. I may not do this on my next bird. I like that dark meat to be falling off the bone. Wrapping left a bit more pull to the dark meat, considering I pulled the bird once the breast reached 165 IT. I’ll pick one up though and make a video just for you buddy. Thanks for watching and for the comment. If you haven’t already, it would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thank you!!!
Thanks man, I just got this same model for my birthday and put it together yesterday, after I break it in and get it ready to smoke I want to do a turkey I had in my freezer. Appreciate it thanks.
This thing will make a ton of jerky with ease! Season to taste and set the smoker at 200. Smoke with your wood of choice for around 4-5 hrs. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
I have this same model you ever have problems with ash getting inside the cooking chamber and getting on food even though you cleaned the ash tray out before starting?
Yes I have. Funny enough, the cure for me was to just keep cooking. There are small spaces between the metal between the ash pot and the cooking chamber. The more I have cooked the more those spaces have gotten clogged with ash. I no longer have the problem. It was bad when I first started though. I'm sure there is probably so high heat sealant that you can get if you want to take the express route though. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
I just got this model today. I noticed that the fan mechanism that is right under the lower hopper door will click when the auger stops. Is that normal
The old model had a smoke setting on it. I don't see one a smoke setting on the new model. What temp would you put it at just to smoke a boston butt and then cook it. Or would you just set it to 225 and let it go?
The smoke setting is the lowest setting. Looks like a 5 but I’ve been told it’s an S. I usually give everything an hour or so on that setting and then proceed as planned with time and temp until I hit the internal temp I’m looking for. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
Longer than you think they would. Outside temp effects it a little and some brands burn faster than others. You can do multiple cooks on one bag though
Great review! Thanks. I have same model for 2 month now. Just found out that when you preheat the smoker to 350F and put a chicken to smoke in there, there is no smoke coming whatsoever?! Called the company and got an answer that the smoking temperature is between 150F to 250F. Is that correct? Please advise how to smoke meet at a higher temperature and actually get smoke inside of the smoker. Thank you.
Hello my friend! I’m making a video for you right now! I started it yesterday and should be finished editing before the weekend. Subscriber to my channel and hit the notification bell. Look for it soon. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting.
I know there have been a few updates from pit boss on the control panel. The update apparently gives a wider range of temps. On a side note have you tried cold smoking on the pit boss?
I believe your right about the control panel. I have considered swapping mine but honestly, I have had good results with the temp setting that are available. I have not cold-smoked yet but I'm going to be making a review video this week for my new smoke tube. I'll show a comparison between with or without it in terms of smoke volume and discuss ways that it can be used to cold-smoke. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
Why does your panel numbers blink the whole time. Mine doesn't do that? Also the first 2 times I used it, my smoker would stop at the temperature I set it at with just the wheel. After it wouldn't. It keeps going up and up until I plug in the mp thermometer. Then it goes up and down and finally gets to my set temperature and stops. By then I lost 45 min of pellets. I would like to just use the wheel to set my temp and forget about it like the first 2 times I used it. Anyone else having this issue?
@@TheAmericanSmoke yes. I am thinking the cold weather plays a big part in it. Tried it again around 10 this morning. It got up to temp 350degress which is where I set it. Then turned it up to 400 and it climbed up.
Outside temps definitely factor in. Make sure your putting hot water into the water pan. Also, you can hold the MCP Prime button to force feed more pellets into he pot and produce more heat when needed.
I just had something happen that has never happened before. I've used this smoker on several cooks probably 50 or more. The app just sent a message to the smoker and sent it to 400 degrees. It's pretty much burned my smoker out. I don't understand how this happened. It ruined 2 nice Boston butts.
@@TheAmericanSmoke it has always been a great smoker. I've always used the app to watch the temps. I've done several over night cooks with it running 24 hours. Today was the first time it ever happened.
I did not. Pitt boss has a solid warranty. 5 years is legit. If mine survives 5 yrs of abuse from me without breaking down I’d be surprised. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
Thats the display for your controller. Thats how you set and control temp, time, and set recipes. It tells you the internal temp of the cooking chamber and if you have a meat probe hooked up it will constantly display the internal temp of whatever you are cooking. I hope this answers your question. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!
@@TheAmericanSmoke roger that, I just unboxed my pit boss series 5 vertical smoker yesterday And It doesn't have that on the side.. that's why I was curious of what that was.. thought it may of been a add on.
No chips, no crushed charcoal. This unit is made specifically for pellets. Lucky for you, Pit Boss has charcoal pellets! I’m the same way as you. I like that charcoal flavor. There are a wide variety of different types of pellets you can use for different wood flavors as well. I hope this answers your questions. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
Roll Tide my friend! Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
Yea, no problem. One on bottom rack and one on middle rack should get the job done nicely. It’s got good space. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
I got one on my birthday back in March, very disappointed so far. I used it 2 times first time was a little cold out and i got a late start so wasn't able to finish cooking on it so I moved to my grill. 2nd time all bad had put 40lb of pellet in the hopper and started it up and few hours later found the fire back fed into the hopper and lost $40 worth of pellets thats when i found out that pellet swell and it has a hard time with them feeding, so i am going to try again this time only putting in a little bit of pellets hopefully things workout this time.
I wonder why your pellets swelled? Did you leave them in there for a long time? From what you said, it sounds like you had just put them in there. I usually fill mine half way and I have not had any problems. I would say to just monitor your unit regularly and if you think there is an issue with the pellets feeding into the burn pot, hold the auger button for about a minute to force feed the pellets. This is also a good way to get a faster increase in temp. Good luck on your next cook. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!'
@@TheAmericanSmoke no my smokes were a few weeks apart but the first time i smoked it was still winter and cold so not sure if that did it but the smoker was in the garage after i used it.
If there is going to be much more than a week between cooks, I would recommend emptying the pellets out of the smoker And putting them in an airtight container. Keep me posted on how your unit performs. I hope you don’t have any more trouble.
A typical brisket is around 20 inches. This unit is a little wider than that. If yours is butchered up a little longer, you could trim it up or stick it in the smoke and and let the slow heat shrink it and be just fine. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thank you!!!
I've done it with a full brisket absolutely no problem! However... PIT BOSS needs to update the SMOKE IT APP and the firmware via Wi-Fi! No excuse not to! I have this exact same model and it needs a tighter temperature gradation!
I agree 💯! I don’t care for how it starts jumping up by 50 deg at a time. The more precision the better if you ask me. Thanks for the help! I would appreciate having you as a subscriber. The more knowledgeable people I have commenting the better. Thanks!
Hey there friend! After every lengthy cook. Maybe don’t worry about it after some wings or something like that but definitely after cooks longer than 3 hrs. Honestly though, it’s really easy. Keeping it clean almost eliminates the problem of pellets getting ignited around the auger. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!
@@TheAmericanSmoke Subbed... Thanks mate, just watched your cleaning video and that answered my question, so I jumped the gun lol. I was just making sure I didn't have to empty it mid cook. Cheers again. 🍺
My smoker turns in, but then cuts itself off after about 20 minutes. Do you think this is a thermostat issue? We have used the smoker only a few times.
Hey! That is highly unusual. There are plenty of pellets? I think I would contact Pit Boss customer service. 1 (877) 303-3134. I hope this helps. Let me know what you figure out. Thanks for watching my video. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
That’s a negative ghost rider! Burning pellets are the heat source for this unit. There is a small ignition element that lights the pellets but that’s it. It can run at 130 on the Smoke setting or 150 at the lowest cook setting. But, there will always be some smoke. Just wrap your food in foil and rock on! Thanks for watching my video. If you’re not already, it would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
Question for you man... Just bought one of these today and realized theres a decent sized gap on the latch side of the door...Is there any adjustments i could do to get it to seal, and did you have this problem with yours? Or is it supposed to be that way.
I have never had that problem, but I have the original version. You are about the 4th person to report this problem on the newer units. Some people add thicker sealer stripping and some add aftermarket latches above and below the original. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching my video. If you’re not already, It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
Think I'm going to pull the trigger on this smoker I feel this will be a AWESOME SMOKER thanks for your videos helpful making my decision.... are you on Facebook
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your unit in newer than mine. Feel lucky. I go from 250 straight to 300 then 350 and so on. The newer units have more precise temperature increments. Smoke on!!!
Good morning , i purchased it few months ago after used Masterbuilt electrical for a year + when i did my first salmon i was very bad surprised. The taste was almost like in the oven without any smoke. Tried to dig a little in the forums to see why is it and so that pellet smoker indeed less aggressive than wood/electrical. i tried to use the pellet tube in addition , but still, the gap was so far... Dont know, maybe i am doing something wrong? The air inside smoker was absolutely clear during the smoking. i used 220 degrees temperature. Can u help me, currently i am absolutely down with this model.
@@TheAmericanSmoke Oh , thank you for your quick response . i used charcoal pit boss blend with a small addition of apple. according to what I read in the forums its a common problem for people switching from wood smoke to pellet smoke because smoke is absolutely different in pellet. outside was around 59 F maybe little less. My question is that the air inside the smoker was absolutely clear like at the early morning (with taste of smoke, but clear), is it ok?
Honestly, you may have to do a little trimming on the briskets. Turning them at an angle may allow for them to fit though. If you get them to fit on the rack then you could potentially smoke 4 at once. It’s really going to depend on the width of the brisket. The amount of ribs that pit Boss claims will fit on the smoker is a little crazy. I think they say 12 or more but I think 2 per rack would fit nicely. St Louis- style ribs anyway. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and for the comment. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thank you!!!
@@TheAmericanSmoke Thanks! I don't mind if they are bit too large at the beginning as the brisket will definitely shrink some as it cooks. I have a Bradley electric smoker that uses the pucks and I can get large briskets to cook just fine, as you suggest, turning them a bit.
Haha what did you smash? I think just hitting what you intended to hit will correct the mistake. Ha Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
Runs great on a medium gauge extension cord. Easy fix. I use one when I’m videoing cooks. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
Sure does. Come with one but had a second port if you purchase another probe. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting! It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
Hey my friend! It all depends on what the pit bull a trying to do. If it's just maintaining a steady temp with a closed door, it's going to need less pellets. If it is trying to raise the temp it will run for longer. This is going to be effected by the temp outside as well. Some pellets burn hotter than others too so it will not need as many. I hope this answers your question. Let me know. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
It really all depends on outside temp. If its cold out close it a little more and if it's hot out open it up more. Thermodynamics and hot air rising and such. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Subscribed! I want one of these super bad! Awesome review bro! You should do a cleaning video too. I have no idea how I would clean it and with what when I do get it
@@MarioRodriguez-vs8bs I’ve got two cleaning videos that I think you will like. Check them out and let me know if you have any questions
Is That Background Motor Normal For This Smoker ?
Seems Really Loud !
@@jimmyg7159 It is normal. Runs constantly. It's not as loud as it seems in this video though. I didn't have any audio equipment yet and so the phone picked up the sound of the fan really well. It doesn't bother me at all and I have never had anyone complain about the noise.
I hope this answers your question,
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I just got this Smoker for Christmas and wasn't sure if the sound was normal !
I upgraded from a Masterbult Smoker !
My real estate agent got me this when I bought my house as a housewarming gift. I have never smoked before. 8 months after getting it, I'm using it for the first time. A bit nervous making sure I do everything right, including the burn-off. I appreciate this video because it helps explain this smoker without having to read through the tedious instructions. Wish me luck as I cook this pork loin today!
Thanks for watching my video! Do you have a meat thermometer?
This smoking process will be like a drug to you now (you will be hooked). I grew up with a smoke house on both sides of the family and I can’t imagine life without smoked foods
There’s more than just meat out there waiting for you
Your words are true
Thanks for the simple breakdown/explanation .. bought it and had been confused about lack of smoke.
Appreciate you!
Glad to help. Thanks for watching!
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Thank you for your review. My neighbor has one and uses his all of the time. My husband tasted his bbq he made on his for July 4th and went out and bought us one the next day. Going to put some ribs in and cook them first. Yummy.
That’s awesome. Y’all come over to my Facebook group. American Smoke Carnivores. There are tons of people in there with this unit that are willing to give advice when needed. I’m in there daily. Thanks for watching! Smoke on!!!
Thank's for the video!!
Due to a little accident with my old smoker (crispy beard, eye lashes, and hairless arm) My wife just got me this one, excited to use it for the first time.
Hahaha I hate to laugh but it’s kinda funny. I’m glad your ok!
You’re going to like this smoker. Let me know if I can help with anything.
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Roll Tide: I bought the PRO SERIES today, finished the burn off, let her cool down, connected the Smoke IT app (?), put the cover on it. Monday, I have nice baby backs to try for the first smoke. Man I appreciate your input, steered me towards the PRO Series. Maybe, someday, TENNESSEE will beat Alabamas 8th back-up string, Ain’t never gonna happen. RTR !!!!!!!!! Thanks Dude.
RMFT my friend! The Pro Series is solid. I promise that those baby backs are going to be great. What’s your plan for the cook? Time and temp wise.
My wife and daughter got this smoker for me for Father's Day. I can't wait to get it and start using it. Thanks for the great review.
Nice! You must be doing something right! Ha They probably just want you cooking delicious food! You have a great tool for that now. Happy Father’s Day my friend. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
I use the same exact pellets. No matter what pellets I use. I always sift out the small pellets with 1/4" rabbit wire. I have seen a video on UA-cam that the small pieces might bind up the auger.
I’ve never sifted but I know a lot of people do. Whatever works. Smoke on!
Thank you for the review you helped me decide on buying this one!
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Just bought one! Time to cook! Thank you for the review
Thanks for watching! I’ve got a ton of content on this unit. Including 6 month and 1 year follow up reviews.
Let me know if you have questions.
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You didnt mention my favorite feature: The Convection style cooking! Its an upgrade from the last pit boss copper version. I upgraded to this from another brand vertical smoker because I was constantly rotating stuff from top to bottom because of them cooking at different rates. This unit has a fan that distributes the heat and smoke evenly thru all the vents. :) Love it!
Wow! This is my first pellet smoker. I didn’t even know there was a change. Thanks for watching and for the comment! It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
PIT BOSS needs to update the SMOKE IT APP and the firmware via Wi-Fi! No excuse not to!
I have this exact same model and it needs a tighter temperature gradation!
Hi looking at one of these how long do the pallets last
Hello love your videos! I have been a egg head for years, but I decided to try the pit boss because of the set it and forget it controls. I noticed your smokers temperature control is in 25-50 degree Increments. That was one of the main reasons why I was skeptical about buying the pit boss vertical smoker but I decided to buy it anyway. I have to say I was very surprised and shocked that my unit’s Control panel actually worked in 10° increments. Wasn’t sure if you were aware of this or not so I decided to send you a message. Thanks and keep up the great videos
I appreciate the feedback. Truly! It helps keep me going.
Your exactly right about the time increments. I have their original version of this cooker. Pitt Boss is great about listening to customer feedback and they have fixed the problem.
Thanks again for watching!
I was surprised also. It was a good surprised.
Got this smoker this weekend (thanks to my amazing family!) !!! Did a 10.5 lb brisket with dry rub. If you use the meat probe, make sure you put it in a good spot or you'll see some high temps. Also, like he says, the temps are a bit lower than you'd calculate. I pulled at 187 to rest it, but most likely got more like 182. Let it sit in a few degrees longer and you'll get the fat to render better. Still turned out amazing with some great smoke rings! Second shot will amazing!!!
That’s awesome to hear. Happy Father’s Day! Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!
You got a good smoke ring with this rig?
@@MarioRodriguez-vs8bs sometimes it’s epic, sometimes not so much. It has a lot to do with the meat, the seasoning, and the smoke. All things we learn about as pit masters.
Great info! Where do you run the wire for the meat probe? Thank you
In the door. Soft seal. Close it up with no worries.
I just upgraded from my Pit Boss Copperhead series 7 due to your review. Thanks man, you answered the questions I wanted to know about. Now I have 2 good sized smokers.
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Doing my burn in now.
I'm looking to buy a smoker. Torn between a Copperhead 5 and this PS4. Curious why you'd consider this an upgrade to a Copperhead 7?
tip for cleaning the glass in have a fireplace and we use ash and water to clean the glass and it works like a charm to get it looking clean again.
Have you ever used ash from the pellet smoker?
@@TheAmericanSmoke nope but i assume it might be the same, yet to get a smoker try it on a pellet smoker though as I am in the market for one. Thanks for the reviews!
@glidee_mc_glide_face-mz7si thanks for watching and for leaving the info. Smoke on!!!
Got one of these a month or so back. LOVE it. Came from a charcoal vertical smoker to this and have already passed that on to a friend. I love this smoker.
Awesome to hear! I can’t get enough of mine. We are going to try smoked pizza soon! Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
PIT BOSS needs to update the SMOKE IT APP and the firmware via Wi-Fi! No excuse not to!
I have this exact same model and it needs a tighter temperature gradation!
How long do the pallets last, do you find it more economical than charcoal
@@nevilletisch9637 yes I do think it's more economical than charcoal. I thought I would miss the charcoal taste but honestly the smoke pellets put out is impressive.
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I watched a lot of reviews on this smoker , and most were very good 👍 I had a smoker grill pit boss but I was looking more towards this type . I think I am going to buy one this weekend . They’re a little more expensive but I think in the long run it’ll be better.
It’s a solid unit and any problems that may come up are covered by the 5 year warranty
Have one and love it.
It’s a BBQ Machine! Thanks for watching!
This is a great smoker. I bought it and I can do everything on it. I have 2 Boston butts going on it now.
Smoke on brother! I rolled smoke on two blocks of cream cheese and a dozen chicken quarters yesterday. Today, two racks of spare ribs!
Thanks for the review! Was looking into buying my first smokers and this was one of the verticals I was looking into. Awesome review, new subscriber and already looking forward to doing your Thanksgiving Turkey recipe this year!
Thanks for watching! I’ve also followed up with a 6 month and a 1 year review of this unit. Make sure to check them out.
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Minus the Alabama shirt I can tell your a good dude and you have convinced me to go ahead and buy a smoker! 🤙
Haha Sorry if you don’t roll with the Tide. My blood is Crimson! Thanks for watching my video. You will enjoy the smoker. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
@@TheAmericanSmoke I'm a Clemson tigers fan .. see you in the playoffs 😏
At least you like winners! I look forward to seeing the Tigers in the playoffs.
Thanks for the live demo. Do you recommend changing out the rubber door seals on this smoker? I know most people do with their Masterbuilt upright smokers.
I’ve never had any problem with my seal. I have the 2020 model though. I’ve had a couple report some problems with the 2021 models. I would say, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
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Great review! I’m definitely convinced to purchase one soon.
Thanks! It’s a great unit. There is a learning curve but once you get used to how it operates, your going to be impressing everyone you know.
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I’ve got a lot of content on this unit, so make sure to check it out.
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First, I’m a Tennessee boy that loves me some ROLL TIDE, ALABAMA fan from way back. I am looking at buying the PRO series smoker, I own the PITT BOSS 1100PRO grill/smoker but just cant seem to get the smoke flavor I was used to using the beast, her belly finally burnt out after 25 years of use. I appreciate your input and sharing with us. Later, ROLL TIDE.
Roll Tide ole buddy! Thanks for watching my video and for commenting! I have very few complaints about my pro series. The smoke is not super heavy but the flavor is on point! Let me know if I can help. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
Great info! You have convinced me to give it a try. I currently have an offset smoker, charcoal grill, and Bradley Smoker. I have never owned a pellet smoker, excited to see what it can do. Thanks!!
Really glad to hear it! Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. I’m about to start putting out a lot of how to content for the smoker. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
PIT BOSS needs to update the SMOKE IT APP and the firmware via Wi-Fi! No excuse not to!
@@TheAmericanSmoke Subscribed! I have smoked many briskets in my day. The one I smoked on the Pit Boss is by far the best I've done. Looking forward to your how to's.
Glad to have you as a sub! I dropped this how to clean video today. Let me know what you think. ua-cam.com/video/GW6eJdAbDVA/v-deo.html
Besides the ash tray, where else should I vacuum for ashes on a PB vertical?
Ignorance IS NOT bliss! Burn pot cover removal and TERRIBLE discovery on the Pit Boss Pro Series
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Great review
I’m actually going to purchase one tomorrow
Awesome! I've got a ton of matter on this unit. I love it!
Also, from what I've heard, the new units have more precise temperature settings.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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Thank you for the review, do you think there is room enough for 2 more racks ?
great video do you like the pellet feeder of the wood fired grill? which is easier for new to smokers
Doesn’t get much easier than a pellet smoker. Operation wise. Wood fired will get a little more smoky flavor onto the meat but for ease of use, pellet.
@@TheAmericanSmoke thanks just ordered the Pit Boss Pro 1077-Sq in Black Sand Pellet Smoker
@@cliff111898 that awesome. Thanks for watching my video.
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Thanks and good luck!
Thanks for the video just ordered mine pick up tomorrow
Thats awesome! You are going to enjoy the smoker. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
The label at the store says that it will hold 18 full size racks of ribs. I don't see how that's possible. Maybe, maybe that many baby backs. What's your experience with what that label said and what you've been able to do? Thanks, nice review.
Yeah, I thought the same thing when I purchased mine. I think it may hold 12 neatly trimmed saint Louis style racks. Maybe?!?! But the only way it’s holding what they say it will is if you just stacked the meat.
Great unit though. The most racks I’ve ever smoked is 8. 2 per shelf. Just make sure to alternate the front and back rack a couple times. The back of the chamber is hotter.
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So when I put turkeys on the cooking grate it would fall. Called customer service and they shipped out spacers to add to the grates. Now everything is solid. Pitboss customer service has to be the best I've talked to in awhile. Also, the door just lifts off for easy cleaning.
Hard to find a more responsive company. Thanks for watching!!!
Just got one,... thanks for the tips. Roll Tide!!
Right on! Roll Tide Roll!!!!
Thanks for watching!
Just bought one yesterday!!!! Got some ribs and loin going in it today.
That’s awesome! I hope they turn out great. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
PIT BOSS needs to update the SMOKE IT APP and the firmware via Wi-Fi! No excuse not to!
What is the best way to clean the glass in the Pit boss
The best way I have found, is to use Clorox wipe after every cook. If you’re not able to do that then warm water soap or maybe some oven degreaser works well.
Great review, picked my up today for Mother’s Day ribs tomorrow!!!
Sounds like there is going to be a happy Mama!
Your reviews on this have been very helpful. You raised a lot of good points. I haven't purchased a new unit yet. I'm still considering a vertical or grill-style pellet smoker or a gravity-feed smoker. Did you look at other options and why did you like this one more?
I looked at all other options. I chose the chamber style smoker because of the increased amount of cooking space. I’m old-school when it comes to steaks/burgers/wings and such. If I want a sear on something I’m going to do it over hot charcoal. That’s why I chose not to get the barrel type smoker with the sear plate. I like that my unit can run for several days without stopping on a full hopper of pellets if need be. The gravity fed charcoal unit seem to go through charcoal pretty quickly. I can also get charcoal pellets to put into this unit if I want some charcoal flavor.
I hope this answers your question. If you’re not already , it would be great to have you as a subscriber to the channel.
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Getting one of these now. Was gonna get the pellet grill but they are sold out everywhere in Ontario. 2 of these bad boys in stock 30 min away.
Your going to be happy with your purchase. I cooked a full packer brisket for Memorial Day and it turned out great. 16 he cook with no problems. Only used about a quarter of the pellets that this beast will hold. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
Knowing what you know now an information you’ve learned would you get a newer series now days?
This is a solid unit and much cheaper than the newer units. However, if I’m not pinching Pennies, they did fix a lot of problems with the new units and I would go with the newer units.
There are a few people in my Facebook group, American Smoke Carnivores, that have the new and old units that would be happy to give you feedback.
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Great info man.....thank you
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@@TheAmericanSmoke you just got my subscription
What do clean glass with
You can use kitchen degreaser or a razor scraper.
Subscribed and liked.!! Thanks brother
Awesome! Thanks for the support. Come over to American Snmoke Carnivores on Facebook sometime and show us what your up to. Smoke on!!!
Was debating this one or the series 7. You helped me out. Heading to Lowe’s now brother🤙🏼🤙🏼
Rock and Roll smoke my friend! Let me know if I can help out with the cooking or any content you would like for me to produce. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
What do use to clean the glass on the door? Thanks!
The best option is to clean it after each cook with cleaning wipes. Quick and easy.
If you let it build up, simple green or any sort of degreaser will do.
How do you do a first burn when machine is new?
Fill hopper with pellets, power on, hold prime butting until you hear pellets falling into burn pot. Continue to hold for another minute or two. Turn temp to 350 or higher and let run for 30-60 minutes.
Make sure to have your chamber door open until you start to have smoke rolling. Then you close the door and crank up the heat.
This burns off the impurities.
Hey so I picked the same smoker up recently and I did 2 pork butts and after they were done I went to clean the pit. Just to find all my grease went everywhere but the grease pan. I did watch ur one video about the tube came apart but mines still connected. So wondering ur thoughts.
You may have your grease catch tray in backwards. There is a spacer on the backside that looks just like a handle. It’s not. It f that spacer is facing forward the grease will run through the air vents and into your lower chamber.
I just got mine 21 Oct 2022 for my 60th birthday. I got everything going right. I did the burn off. I got the temp right etc. I downloaded the Smoke It app and it refuses to connect wifi. Ive deleted the App and reinstalled again. It doesn't get pass step 3.
I wish that app was better. Stand right beside your router when you download it. I don’t know why, someone recommended this to me, but it helps.
Happy Birthday brother! Smoke on!!!
I’m a new owner of a smoker. I can’t wait to start using it. However, I have a question about the meat probe. How do you use the probe? The manual doesn’t explain use of the probe. For instance, how do you get the probe inside where the meat is cooking? Someone told me that you run it in through the door. I didn’t think that was right because it looks like that would interfere with the seal around the door. The control panel show mpc and mp. How do you use these? And my smoker came with one probe. Please help me figure this out. Thanks!
A few easy fixes. You definitely run it through the door. The seal is soft and closes with no problem. You received 1 probe. There are two ports. Port one is programable. I’m going to make a video soon about how to properly operate the control panel and use the probes properly. I hope this helps.
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Is there a non smoke setting? Like after I’ve smoked my ribs and I wrap them in foil and put them back in to essentially bake them while wrapped? I’d hate to be burning pellets on something wrapped in foil, thanks!
There is not. The burning pellets are the source of the heat.
You can always throw them in the oven.
I will say, you don’t go through very many pellets in an hour or so. These things are pretty efficient.
You do you! I hope this helps!
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Excellent review, you helped me make up my mind. Thank you. ROLL TIDE!!
Roll Tide Roll my friend! Glad my video helped. Thanks for watching and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
Good info bro thank you
Hey bro what the app you all use for this smokers ?
SMOKE IT is the name of the app
Is it normal for this smoker to leak a fair amount of smoke at the top right corner, and along the right side of the door. Maintains temps ok, but has noticeable smoke leaks in a few areas along the right side door seal.
Not normal but not unheard of. Some get thicker seal strip and some use aftermarket latches to improve the seal. A little smoke isn't going to hurt anything, but if your loosing a lot of heat, that may be a problem.
It sounds like the fan was on for the entire video. Does the fan stay on for the entire cook, like if you're doing 8 or 10 hour smoke?
Yes. The source of the heat is the pellets it’s burning. The only way to keep the pellets burning is with the fan. It controls the heat by putting more or less pellets into the firebox. It’s actually a pretty efficient design.
I hope this answers your question.
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how big a brisket could you do in it? cheers
It will easily hold a 15lb full packer. That’s with minimal trimming of the flat. It will probably smoke about as big as you want to go.
@@TheAmericanSmoke cheers
Thanks for the review. Been looking to pick one up
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What are you using to clean the Glass ??
Here are two videos on the subject.
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I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Smoke on!
How often should your auger run I just got mine and it seems to run like non stop
Yeah. It pretty much never stops. It spins extremely slow. When it does stop, it’s not for very long. Especially when getting up to temp or after opening the door.
I hope this helps.
Smoke on!!!
Have you ever tried putting a cast iron skiller as close as possible to the heating element? They advertise it like it's a searing station.
No, not on this vertical. You don’t get access to the burn pot like you do on the barrel type smokers. You could heat up a cast iron skillet to over 400 in there though. It would just take a while. I take my steaks to the cast iron on the stove with for a nice sear if I smoke them first. Turns out awesome. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
Call me Jared cause you just got a sub!!!!!!! Great advice. Still stuck on what I want to get!!!!
Best response ever! Haha Thank you my friend! Let me know if you have any other questions.
The width looks kinda tight for doing a full brisket, have you done one yet??
Yea, it fits good in mine. I honestly think the dimensions are smaller on the newer units though. I haven’t checked personally though.
Mine cooks one easy though.
I hope this helps.
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Hey - My pit boss pro 4 series vertical smoker - same as your video - it is not heating. The fan - auger - temp lights are on - do I need to do a manual start up - gel starter fluid?
Hold the igniter button. Chamber door needs to be open till you see smoke rolling
@@TheAmericanSmoke Got it! THANKS!!! I appreciate you taking time. I haven't had an electric smoker in years and I am learning it again - but I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!
@@pamdoyle6568 no problem! I’m glad to help.
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Can you explain once we set the temp how we then set the timer?
Your in luck! I posted this video yesterday. It’s exactly what you need. Thanks for watching my videos and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
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I have an electric smoker that uses wood chips, obviously if you want less smoke, you use less chips because you have an element for a heat source. I don’t like an overwhelming taste of smoke on the meat obviously on a pellet smoker you are using the pellets for your heat source and smoke flavor but I am curious as to how strong the smoke flavor that a pellet smoker produces and how to control it with cooking, low and slow?
If you don’t enjoy strong smoke flavor, a pellet smoker is perfect for you. No strategy needed. The smoke flavor is mild and clean.
Honestly, most people are always working for ways to increase smoke flavor with these units.
Thanks for the input and quick response.
No problem. Thanks for watching. Come over to my Facebook group sometime. American Smoke Carnivores. It a great place to learn and to share your cooks. I’m in there daily. See you in there! Smoke on!!!
So it does hold temp pretty well?
I just returned a z grill that would show 225 and when checked with numerous other thermostats it was close to 380. Nothing but problems with it.
I’ve never had that type of problem. Mine is really consistent. If anything it’s a little cooler than what it reads. It’s double walled so that helps. I’m surprised you had that trouble with the z grill. I’ve heard good things. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
@@TheAmericanSmoke thanks for the response. I’ll pick one of these up today or tomorrow. Subscribed.
That’s awesome! Let me know if you have any questions
mine arrives tomorrow, i'm so excited. :)
That’s great! Let me know if you have any questions. Your really going to enjoy it. I’m about to start making a lot of how to cook videos for this smoker. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
@@TheAmericanSmoke Subscribed and looking forward to the videos! My smoker is all set up now! arrived in perfect condition. Just waiting for the pellets I ordered to arrive to do the burn in :) :) :)
What type of pellets did you get?
@@TheAmericanSmoke grill sergeant's recipe, competition blend and charcoal pellets
Dude, Thanks for the Posts! I just bought one and this was GREAT! Does your fan run all the time?
The fan is what keeps the fire burning. That was a big surprise for me. I thought it was electrical heat. No! Its air fed over the burning pellets that creates the heat. More energy efficient. I think it's awesome.
I got this same model but the lack of smoke taste is annoying. I never see any smoke or smell it.
You can get better smoke taste with a smoke tube.
I have a ton of content on this unit. Make sure to check my channel out.
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what do you use to clean glass?
Usually, I try to use Clorox wipes after cook while the glass is still warm.
That don’t always happen though! Haha
If I have a good buildup I will lift the door off the hinges, easy to do, and clean it with the water hose and scrub brush. I usually use simple orange as a cleaner, or dish soap.
A lot of people recommended over cleaner. I’m about to make a total chamber cleaning video and I’ll be using oven cleaner.
Here are a couple videos I have on cleaning this unit.
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Do you have a video on how you did the turkey , did you brine it ? Thanks
I don’t. That was my first Turkey and I like to have some experience before I make a video. I did not brine. Unless it’s a wild Turkey, they are usually pre-brined. Read the label to make sure yours is. I did make a creole butter injection and I injected. Turned out great. I wrapped my Turkey in butcher twine to avoid drying out the legs and wings. I may not do this on my next bird. I like that dark meat to be falling off the bone. Wrapping left a bit more pull to the dark meat, considering I pulled the bird once the breast reached 165 IT. I’ll pick one up though and make a video just for you buddy. Thanks for watching and for the comment. If you haven’t already, it would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thank you!!!
Thanks man, I just got this same model for my birthday and put it together yesterday, after I break it in and get it ready to smoke I want to do a turkey I had in my freezer. Appreciate it thanks.
Let me know if you need any help.
How well would this smoker work for making beef jerky?
This thing will make a ton of jerky with ease! Season to taste and set the smoker at 200. Smoke with your wood of choice for around 4-5 hrs. Let me know how it goes.
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I have this same model you ever have problems with ash getting inside the cooking chamber and getting on food even though you cleaned the ash tray out before starting?
Yes I have. Funny enough, the cure for me was to just keep cooking. There are small spaces between the metal between the ash pot and the cooking chamber. The more I have cooked the more those spaces have gotten clogged with ash. I no longer have the problem. It was bad when I first started though.
I'm sure there is probably so high heat sealant that you can get if you want to take the express route though.
I hope this helps.
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I just got this model today. I noticed that the fan mechanism that is right under the lower hopper door will click when the auger stops. Is that normal
Not sure. Is it like a consistent click? Or just once or twice?
It is HEAVY!!!!
It is solid! Thanks for watching and smoke on! Merry Christmas!
The old model had a smoke setting on it. I don't see one a smoke setting on the new model. What temp would you put it at just to smoke a boston butt and then cook it. Or would you just set it to 225 and let it go?
The smoke setting is the lowest setting. Looks like a 5 but I’ve been told it’s an S. I usually give everything an hour or so on that setting and then proceed as planned with time and temp until I hit the internal temp I’m looking for. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
How kong do the pellets last?
Longer than you think they would. Outside temp effects it a little and some brands burn faster than others. You can do multiple cooks on one bag though
Great review!
Thanks. I have same model for 2 month now. Just found out that when you preheat the smoker to 350F and put a chicken to smoke in there, there is no smoke coming whatsoever?! Called the company and got an answer that the smoking temperature is between 150F to 250F. Is that correct? Please advise how to smoke meet at a higher temperature and actually get smoke inside of the smoker. Thank you.
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I know there have been a few updates from pit boss on the control panel. The update apparently gives a wider range of temps.
On a side note have you tried cold smoking on the pit boss?
I believe your right about the control panel. I have considered swapping mine but honestly, I have had good results with the temp setting that are available.
I have not cold-smoked yet but I'm going to be making a review video this week for my new smoke tube. I'll show a comparison between with or without it in terms of smoke volume and discuss ways that it can be used to cold-smoke. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
Why does your panel numbers blink the whole time. Mine doesn't do that? Also the first 2 times I used it, my smoker would stop at the temperature I set it at with just the wheel. After it wouldn't. It keeps going up and up until I plug in the mp thermometer. Then it goes up and down and finally gets to my set temperature and stops. By then I lost 45 min of pellets. I would like to just use the wheel to set my temp and forget about it like the first 2 times I used it. Anyone else having this issue?
So I just got mine (exact one) from Lowe’s. I got it set at 350 and it goes up to 330 and drops to 315. Can you help?
Hmmmm…. Water in the water pan?
@@TheAmericanSmoke yes. I am thinking the cold weather plays a big part in it. Tried it again around 10 this morning. It got up to temp 350degress which is where I set it. Then turned it up to 400 and it climbed up.
Outside temps definitely factor in. Make sure your putting hot water into the water pan. Also, you can hold the MCP Prime button to force feed more pellets into he pot and produce more heat when needed.
Hello Everyone. I had an issue with a lot of smoke. The issue was It has rained recently here in Texas and I think the humidity got my pellets wet.
If they aren’t shiny and tight, if they are dull and puffy, throw them out.
I just had something happen that has never happened before. I've used this smoker on several cooks probably 50 or more. The app just sent a message to the smoker and sent it to 400 degrees. It's pretty much burned my smoker out. I don't understand how this happened. It ruined 2 nice Boston butts.
I don’t use the app because of stuff like that. Sorry that happened
@@TheAmericanSmoke it has always been a great smoker. I've always used the app to watch the temps. I've done several over night cooks with it running 24 hours. Today was the first time it ever happened.
I hope you was able to salvage a little meat
Did you purchase the protection plan?
I did not. Pitt boss has a solid warranty. 5 years is legit. If mine survives 5 yrs of abuse from me without breaking down I’d be surprised. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
What exactly is the untit that looks like a phone, that has temps an so forth on it? Thanks in advance I'm sure you've already covered this..
Thats the display for your controller. Thats how you set and control temp, time, and set recipes. It tells you the internal temp of the cooking chamber and if you have a meat probe hooked up it will constantly display the internal temp of whatever you are cooking. I hope this answers your question. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!
@@TheAmericanSmoke roger that, I just unboxed my pit boss series 5 vertical smoker yesterday And It doesn't have that on the side.. that's why I was curious of what that was.. thought it may of been a add on.
Yeah, the Pro Series is the first to have it on the side
Can you use chips instead? Also can you this in a few crushed pieces of coal for that char flavor. Thank you in advance
No chips, no crushed charcoal. This unit is made specifically for pellets. Lucky for you, Pit Boss has charcoal pellets! I’m the same way as you. I like that charcoal flavor. There are a wide variety of different types of pellets you can use for different wood flavors as well. I hope this answers your questions. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
Just got mine! RMFT!!!
Roll Tide my friend! Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
Can u put 2 turkeys in that smoker ??
Yea, no problem. One on bottom rack and one on middle rack should get the job done nicely. It’s got good space. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
How do you clean the glass?
I use Clorox wipes every other cook or so. Makes it very easy. If you wait, it’s a chore.
I keep mine clean because I like to watch the food cook.
Great idea! Thanks!
My other smoker I gave up on trying to clean it after I got lazy but it’s a cheap on so…..
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I got one on my birthday back in March, very disappointed so far. I used it 2 times first time was a little cold out and i got a late start so wasn't able to finish cooking on it so I moved to my grill. 2nd time all bad had put 40lb of pellet in the hopper and started it up and few hours later found the fire back fed into the hopper and lost $40 worth of pellets thats when i found out that pellet swell and it has a hard time with them feeding, so i am going to try again this time only putting in a little bit of pellets hopefully things workout this time.
I wonder why your pellets swelled? Did you leave them in there for a long time? From what you said, it sounds like you had just put them in there. I usually fill mine half way and I have not had any problems. I would say to just monitor your unit regularly and if you think there is an issue with the pellets feeding into the burn pot, hold the auger button for about a minute to force feed the pellets. This is also a good way to get a faster increase in temp. Good luck on your next cook. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!'
@@TheAmericanSmoke no my smokes were a few weeks apart but the first time i smoked it was still winter and cold so not sure if that did it but the smoker was in the garage after i used it.
If there is going to be much more than a week between cooks, I would recommend emptying the pellets out of the smoker And putting them in an airtight container. Keep me posted on how your unit performs. I hope you don’t have any more trouble.
big enough for a full packer brisket?
A typical brisket is around 20 inches. This unit is a little wider than that. If yours is butchered up a little longer, you could trim it up or stick it in the smoke and and let the slow heat shrink it and be just fine. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thank you!!!
I've done it with a full brisket absolutely no problem!
However... PIT BOSS needs to update the SMOKE IT APP and the firmware via Wi-Fi! No excuse not to!
I have this exact same model and it needs a tighter temperature gradation!
I agree 💯! I don’t care for how it starts jumping up by 50 deg at a time. The more precision the better if you ask me. Thanks for the help! I would appreciate having you as a subscriber. The more knowledgeable people I have commenting the better. Thanks!
Hey mate great review. I just picked this model up. How often do you need to empty the ash tray?
Hey there friend! After every lengthy cook. Maybe don’t worry about it after some wings or something like that but definitely after cooks longer than 3 hrs. Honestly though, it’s really easy. Keeping it clean almost eliminates the problem of pellets getting ignited around the auger. I hope this helps.
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@@TheAmericanSmoke Subbed... Thanks mate, just watched your cleaning video and that answered my question, so I jumped the gun lol. I was just making sure I didn't have to empty it mid cook. Cheers again. 🍺
Cheers!
My smoker turns in, but then cuts itself off after about 20 minutes. Do you think this is a thermostat issue? We have used the smoker only a few times.
Hey! That is highly unusual. There are plenty of pellets? I think I would contact Pit Boss customer service. 1 (877) 303-3134. I hope this helps. Let me know what you figure out. Thanks for watching my video. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
Got a question for you. Can you run this at 150° with no pellets in it to use it as a warmer?
That’s a negative ghost rider! Burning pellets are the heat source for this unit. There is a small ignition element that lights the pellets but that’s it.
It can run at 130 on the Smoke setting or 150 at the lowest cook setting. But, there will always be some smoke. Just wrap your food in foil and rock on!
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Question for you man... Just bought one of these today and realized theres a decent sized gap on the latch side of the door...Is there any adjustments i could do to get it to seal, and did you have this problem with yours? Or is it supposed to be that way.
I have never had that problem, but I have the original version. You are about the 4th person to report this problem on the newer units. Some people add thicker sealer stripping and some add aftermarket latches above and below the original.
I hope this helps!
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Think I'm going to pull the trigger on this smoker I feel this will be a AWESOME SMOKER thanks for your videos helpful making my decision.... are you on Facebook
I am. I recently got set up on social media. All the links are in the About section of this channel.
Just got one and currently doing initial burn off came in to get educated because who needs a manual with UA-cam lol
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How did you get it to go up by 25? mine only goes up by 10's and I cant get to 225 (I can do like 220 or 230 but never 225 not that big of a deal tbh)
your unit in newer than mine. Feel lucky. I go from 250 straight to 300 then 350 and so on. The newer units have more precise temperature increments. Smoke on!!!
@@TheAmericanSmoke O damn that would be annoying. I will be grateful for what I got!
@@arescaelum9251 that’s always a good practice
Good morning , i purchased it few months ago after used Masterbuilt electrical for a year +
when i did my first salmon i was very bad surprised. The taste was almost like in the oven without any smoke. Tried to dig a little in the forums to see why is it and so that pellet smoker indeed less aggressive than wood/electrical. i tried to use the pellet tube in addition , but still, the gap was so far... Dont know, maybe i am doing something wrong? The air inside smoker was absolutely clear during the smoking. i used 220 degrees temperature. Can u help me, currently i am absolutely down with this model.
Hey buddy! Sorry to hear that you’re having some issues. What type of pellets are you burning? What outside temp are you cooking in?
@@TheAmericanSmoke Oh , thank you for your quick response . i used charcoal pit boss blend with a small addition of apple. according to what I read in the forums its a common problem for people switching from wood smoke to pellet smoke because smoke is absolutely different in pellet. outside was around 59 F maybe little less. My question is that the air inside the smoker was absolutely clear like at the early morning (with taste of smoke, but clear), is it ok?
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Could I smoke two full packer briskets at the same time? How many racks of ribs at once?
Honestly, you may have to do a little trimming on the briskets. Turning them at an angle may allow for them to fit though. If you get them to fit on the rack then you could potentially smoke 4 at once. It’s really going to depend on the width of the brisket. The amount of ribs that pit Boss claims will fit on the smoker is a little crazy. I think they say 12 or more but I think 2 per rack would fit nicely. St Louis- style ribs anyway. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and for the comment. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thank you!!!
@@TheAmericanSmoke Thanks! I don't mind if they are bit too large at the beginning as the brisket will definitely shrink some as it cooks. I have a Bradley electric smoker that uses the pucks and I can get large briskets to cook just fine, as you suggest, turning them a bit.
I think you will be fine. What type of wood do you like to use?
@@TheAmericanSmoke Typically mesquite for beef, hickory for pork and some chicken. Some fruit woods as well.
i think i may have smashed the wrong button. how do you suggest i unsmash it?
Haha what did you smash? I think just hitting what you intended to hit will correct the mistake. Ha Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
@@TheAmericanSmoke ok, i just smashed the like button and it fixed the mistake. keep up the great work!
Will do! Thanks
I love mine,the only thing I would say is they need to make the cord about 2 ft long.
Runs great on a medium gauge extension cord. Easy fix. I use one when I’m videoing cooks. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber! Thanks!!!
Does it come with a probe?
Sure does. Come with one but had a second port if you purchase another probe. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting! It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
How long should the auger be on for at a time? Is it a min or more or less? Sometimes mine goes on for 20 seconds and other times a min.
Hey my friend! It all depends on what the pit bull a trying to do. If it's just maintaining a steady temp with a closed door, it's going to need less pellets. If it is trying to raise the temp it will run for longer. This is going to be effected by the temp outside as well. Some pellets burn hotter than others too so it will not need as many. I hope this answers your question. Let me know. Thanks for watching my video and for commenting. It would be great to have you as a subscriber. Thanks!!!
Thanks for the answer. On this model does it matter if you leave the chimney open a lot of alittle?
It really all depends on outside temp. If its cold out close it a little more and if it's hot out open it up more. Thermodynamics and hot air rising and such. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.