Not sure if you’ll see this, but I had some questions since there’s still very little content on this smoker. After a year with it, how do you like it? How long of a cook can you get out of a basket of coals? Can you grill with this drum like you can with the Oklahoma Joe Bronco? I want to add a drum to my collection and I’m torn between the two.
I still love this barrel! I can get on average about 2 hours on a single load of charcoal. My favorite part of this smoker to this day is the unique heat/smoke circulation. Everything I’ve made on it is cooked evenly every time. Thanks for watching!
was the champion hard to assemble? did the drum part come whole or was it two halves you have to put together because that can leak smoke just curious, thanks
Hey any chance you could give some measurements of that smoker? I have an 18" barrel type and would like to see if some of the Champion parts would fit. Grates, diffuser, hanging part, etc. Thanks!
The barrel is a little over 24" in diameter so I would think the parts would be too large for an 18" barrel. All the parts are the full width of the barrel so unfortunately I don't think it would work. Best of luck in your search though!
You can! You’d just position the grates lower to the flame. The circulation of heat from the diffuser does a great job of getting the direct heat proportional all around the meat.
You can really get it as low as you want depending on the amount of charcoal you use and having all the intakes closed. With the basket that size you can get a couple of hours out of it without needing to top it off.
@HolySmokesBBQ Thanks for the response! Have you experience any temperature creep? I've read some people say it starts creeping towards 300 even with the intakes closed down.
@chaneydw in that case, I would probably say that they had two large of a fire to begin with. Just start with only a little bit of fuel and adjust from there.
@HolySmokesBBQ Awesome. Thank you for your input. I'm an offset user, but I'm looking for a drum type smoker. Deciding between this and the OKJ Bronco Pro. Both have features I like, but it's been a hard decision.
How long did you out them back on the smoker for after the last glaze? I figure maybe 15/30 mins or so maybe? This makes me want to switch to baby back ribs instead of spare or st louis ribs lol.
there are literally no videos about this smoker anywhere... we need you to run us through the features in detail! I'm particularly interested if the heat deflector lets juices drop onto the fire for that fat smoke flavour (or maybe you dont really need to cook with it unless cooking on the bottom most rack
I’m planning another video on this smoker soon, but I can tell you it does exactly what you said. Depending on what you’re cooking, the rendered fat will interact with that distribution system for a super unique flavor.
@@HolySmokesBBQ awesome, im looking forward to it! my local hardware store stock this unit but its an online order only - so can't inspect it anywhere... it is a bargain though at $400 AUD!\
@@HolySmokesBBQ can the hanging rack be used in such a way as to hold the charcoal basket higher to the top cooking rack - therefore high heat searing?
I made ribs before on my Pit Boss 1600. Now after watching this I may have to invest into the Pro Barrel. Holy Smokes they look DELICIOUS!!
It’s a game changer!! Thanks for watching!!
Ty for your video I just brought the pitboss champion barrel smoker and tried your way for ribs they were awesome mate ty .
Awesome! You’ll love cooking on the barrel. Thanks for watching and glad you loved the ribs!
Never was a big fan of ribs until I tried a couple racks on my smoker. Now it’s a staple at my home.
When they’re done right, they’re hard to beat!
I wish you would make more videos with the Pit Boss Champion.
I'm still pretty new to it and haven't had it very long, but definitely more videos coming! Thanks for watching!
@Holy Smokes BBQ don't take that as a complaint. I recently won one and there's not much content for them.
My next video will be on the Champion! Just for you! 😀😀
Looks delicious. I am loving my Gateway drum.
So good!
Damn!!! I recently bought a Bronco Pro barrel smoker but that Pit Boss one😯😯😯. Like how it opens from the bottom
Not sure if you’ll see this, but I had some questions since there’s still very little content on this smoker. After a year with it, how do you like it? How long of a cook can you get out of a basket of coals? Can you grill with this drum like you can with the Oklahoma Joe Bronco? I want to add a drum to my collection and I’m torn between the two.
I still love this barrel! I can get on average about 2 hours on a single load of charcoal. My favorite part of this smoker to this day is the unique heat/smoke circulation. Everything I’ve made on it is cooked evenly every time. Thanks for watching!
was the champion hard to assemble? did the drum part come whole or was it two halves you have to put together because that can leak smoke just curious, thanks
The drum was whole. Only had to assemble the interior and put on the back arms and the bottom drawer/cabinet.
That is the way I like my ribs!
So delicious!
Looks amazing. Say this will be a good smoker for the salmon, or perhaps an overkill?
Absolutely it would be great!
Hey any chance you could give some measurements of that smoker? I have an 18" barrel type and would like to see if some of the Champion parts would fit. Grates, diffuser, hanging part, etc. Thanks!
The barrel is a little over 24" in diameter so I would think the parts would be too large for an 18" barrel. All the parts are the full width of the barrel so unfortunately I don't think it would work. Best of luck in your search though!
Hey dude, I’ve been waiting for a review on this Pit Boss barrel smoker. What say you, 👍 or 👎 on the PB barrel smoker? Swaggy
100% would recommend! It’s awesome.
How do you do the burn off ?? As I just brought one of these
There’s instructions in the manual but basically you just do a super hot burn for about 30 minutes. Best of luck!
Dang! Those look so delicious! Doing those next!!! The Lobster Mac N Cheese will make a great side dish!
Wow - that’s a killer combo! Appreciate the dinner invitation 😂
@@HolySmokesBBQ 👊
those look amazing
Thanks!!
Holy smokes that looks good
Couldn’t have said it better myself!
Hey mate can you do direct heat cooks on these ? If so how ? What else can be done? I'm looking at getting one but can't find any videos on them
You can! You’d just position the grates lower to the flame. The circulation of heat from the diffuser does a great job of getting the direct heat proportional all around the meat.
@@HolySmokesBBQ oh sweet! Was thinking of adding charcoal baskets to the second for the top maybe aswell
@@UnitBeerMonsta that would be great too!
What is the lowest temp can get on this smoker and how long will a basket that size last?
You can really get it as low as you want depending on the amount of charcoal you use and having all the intakes closed. With the basket that size you can get a couple of hours out of it without needing to top it off.
@HolySmokesBBQ Thanks for the response! Have you experience any temperature creep? I've read some people say it starts creeping towards 300 even with the intakes closed down.
@chaneydw in that case, I would probably say that they had two large of a fire to begin with. Just start with only a little bit of fuel and adjust from there.
@HolySmokesBBQ Awesome. Thank you for your input. I'm an offset user, but I'm looking for a drum type smoker. Deciding between this and the OKJ Bronco Pro. Both have features I like, but it's been a hard decision.
@@chaneydw one thing I’ll say is that the barrel cooks perfectly evenly due to the circulator in the bottom.
Just an fyi cooking on a drum no need to wrap, sweet cooker!
Thanks for the tip!
How long did you out them back on the smoker for after the last glaze? I figure maybe 15/30 mins or so maybe?
This makes me want to switch to baby back ribs instead of spare or st louis ribs lol.
After the last glaze only like 10-15 minutes. Perfect! Thanks for watching!
there are literally no videos about this smoker anywhere... we need you to run us through the features in detail! I'm particularly interested if the heat deflector lets juices drop onto the fire for that fat smoke flavour (or maybe you dont really need to cook with it unless cooking on the bottom most rack
I’m planning another video on this smoker soon, but I can tell you it does exactly what you said. Depending on what you’re cooking, the rendered fat will interact with that distribution system for a super unique flavor.
@@HolySmokesBBQ awesome, im looking forward to it! my local hardware store stock this unit but its an online order only - so can't inspect it anywhere... it is a bargain though at $400 AUD!\
@@HolySmokesBBQ can the hanging rack be used in such a way as to hold the charcoal basket higher to the top cooking rack - therefore high heat searing?
@@HolySmokesBBQbout how long can the pit boss champion barrel go without needing charcoal/wood added? Thanks
Wouaw superbe bbq 💓😍
thanks!
hope this comes to Walmart.
Hopefully!
🤤🤤🤤🤤
Right?