New proud owner of PBC

[Smokin3d]

Hello I live in OHIO and elevation is 990 feet where I'm at and I just recieved my PBC!!!!!
I have not cooked on it yet and don't no when I will do my first cook. I will be doing chicken or baby back ribs on first run.
Looking for tips or tricks from experienced PBC owners to make my first cook a great cook.
Thanks

[Kona]

Congrats! You'll love it. I've had mine for a while now and love everything I cook on it

[tomcrete1]

Welcome from Wisconsin !

[sparky]

Let your charcoal get grey before you put your protein on.  And don't open it all the time.  Let the food cook.  Get a FT or crown.  Either will work just fine. 

[Smokin3d]

FT or crown???

[Pappymn]

FT or crown???

Fat Tire and crown Royal

[Smokin3d]

Lol ok thanks
In my territory it's Busch light and apple crown.

[Smokin3d]

And looking for your charcoal choice.

[TwinSac]

I started having more success when I poured my lit coals in 1 small pile and not sprinkled all over the top. I fill basket, remove 38 coals from the center (looks like a tire), start the 38 coals in a chimney and fill the center of the tire with the lit coals.

I'd recommend a shorter chimney (mini Weber). Easier to pour inside the PBC.

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[Smokin3d]

Ok thanks for info. I bought the chimney from pit barrel cooker along with ash pan and hinged grate.

[Kona]

And looking for your charcoal choice.

I either use the Kinsgsford blue or if I make a trip to Lowes, I'll get the Stubbs Charcoal which is my preferred over Kingsford. It adds a better wood grilled flavor to food IMO.

[Smokin3d]

Does the kingsford and Stubbs burn the same as in time and heat?
I know Stubbs cost more.

[Kona]

Does the kingsford and Stubbs burn the same as in time and heat?
I know Stubbs cost more.

Stubbs is normally 9.99 for a 14lb bag, when it's on sale it's usually half that price. I've done long cooks with Stubbs with no issues at all and pretty much burns the same as Kingsford.

[sliding_billy]

Greetings from North Texas.

[Pit Barrel Cooker Co.]

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