Let's Talk BBQ

Outdoor Cooking Equipment => Grills & Smokers => Charcoal Smokers => Topic started by: sparky on November 17, 2012, 03:28:33 AM

Title: got me a box
Post by: sparky on November 17, 2012, 03:28:33 AM
boo ya baby,  its a pit barrel cooker.

(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj593/mak1star/11-16-12%20pit%20barrel%20cook%20is%20here/PBCishere002.jpg)

won't be this clean after tonight.

(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj593/mak1star/11-16-12%20pit%20barrel%20cook%20is%20here/PBCishere005.jpg)

got me a tri.  a little PBC rub and were ready.

(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj593/mak1star/11-16-12%20pit%20barrel%20cook%20is%20here/PBCishere024.jpg)

going to bake a potato w/ butter and a screaming onion.

(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj593/mak1star/11-16-12%20pit%20barrel%20cook%20is%20here/PBCishere019.jpg)

(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj593/mak1star/11-16-12%20pit%20barrel%20cook%20is%20here/PBCishere021.jpg)

everyone in the pool.

(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj593/mak1star/11-16-12%20pit%20barrel%20cook%20is%20here/PBCishere029.jpg)

its 40° out and pouring down rain.  my wife is at the patio door laughing at me.  "just because you got a new bbq doesn't mean you have to use it tonight.  get out of the rain you old fool.  come inside and i will order ya a pizza".  just wait 36 minutes after my 20 minutes for my coals and i will serve ya up a gourmet meal dear.  my wife came outside w/ a coat, beanie, smile and a kiss. 

(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj593/mak1star/11-16-12%20pit%20barrel%20cook%20is%20here/PBCishere031.jpg)

this is so cool.

(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj593/mak1star/11-16-12%20pit%20barrel%20cook%20is%20here/PBCishere042.jpg)

wanted some green stuff.  so.....

(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj593/mak1star/11-16-12%20pit%20barrel%20cook%20is%20here/PBCishere046.jpg)

hang time.

(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj593/mak1star/11-16-12%20pit%20barrel%20cook%20is%20here/PBCishere048.jpg)

(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj593/mak1star/11-16-12%20pit%20barrel%20cook%20is%20here/PBCishere049.jpg)

(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj593/mak1star/11-16-12%20pit%20barrel%20cook%20is%20here/PBCishere052.jpg)

made up some lemon squares. 

(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj593/mak1star/11-16-12%20pit%20barrel%20cook%20is%20here/PBCishere060.jpg)

onto the PBC.

(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj593/mak1star/11-16-12%20pit%20barrel%20cook%20is%20here/PBCishere062.jpg)

(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj593/mak1star/11-16-12%20pit%20barrel%20cook%20is%20here/PBCishere075.jpg)

i was so happy w/ myself i treated myself to some chocolate milk. 

(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj593/mak1star/11-16-12%20pit%20barrel%20cook%20is%20here/PBCishere079.jpg)

oh my.  the tri was to die for.  tender, moist & juicy.

the lemon bars i let go for 4 minutes to long but after dinner i got some more milk and had a good time w/ this pan.

 (http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj593/mak1star/11-16-12%20pit%20barrel%20cook%20is%20here/PBCishere080.jpg)

this is way better than the drum.  the food taste so much better w/ the PBC.  ok, welp.  trading a 55 gallon stainless steel drum for a 22' WSM.  this 55 is gone.  PBC is here to stay.

thanks for looking. 



Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: Keymaster on November 17, 2012, 07:34:47 AM
Awesome Sparky, and now you can truly make hanger steaks ;)
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: muebe on November 17, 2012, 08:24:17 AM
Food looks great Sparky!
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: Wing Commander on November 17, 2012, 08:33:05 AM
Congrats to your new toy, Sparky. Great menu!
Title: got me a box
Post by: mikecorn.1 on November 17, 2012, 08:39:20 AM
Man, that looks good!


Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: drholly on November 17, 2012, 08:51:45 AM
Sparky - I just got my PBC yesterday as well... made some pulled pork - fantastic! I really appreciate your posting - lots of ideas! Thank you!

David
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: squirtthecat on November 17, 2012, 08:55:35 AM

Awesome!
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: flbentrider on November 17, 2012, 09:01:04 AM
That looks fantastic.
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: TwoPockets on November 17, 2012, 09:14:11 AM
Another home run.
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: Pam Gould on November 17, 2012, 09:26:59 AM
I really like the rebars to hang stuff from and the handle is cute too. I use an old rotisserie to hang stuff from in my tbe and srg with the rib hooks..great concept. The tri looks fabulous. Too bad we can't get them here. I had my first tri at the gathering in Georgia..fabulous. I saw a coouple of tri tips here but they were all pre marinated in god knows what. I wanna taste the meat..exactly like yours. Pammie  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: drholly on November 17, 2012, 09:44:44 AM
BTW - I want to mention that the packaging of the PBC was fantastic - there is no way anything could arrive damaged with the care that was put into this! Great folks!

David
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: smokeasaurus on November 17, 2012, 10:37:28 AM
Hey Sparky...two questions for ya:


I didn't see the horse-shoe stand in the pics...Noah told me he sells it separately even though it comes standard with the PBC, because some new owners forget to take it out of the barrel...where is yours buddy?

and

Is the Pit Barrel Cooker everything I said it was??
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: drholly on November 17, 2012, 10:59:37 AM
smoke,

I am sure sparky got the stand - I did. It looks like he added a barrel dolly to move it around. Not a bad idea. Don't know what sparky thinks, but I have to say - just one cook, a pulled pork - it is everything you've said and MORE! This thing rocks and is so easy to set up and use. Thank you for your reccomendation and tips! I can't wait to get home from this trip and start cooking some more!

A pic of the finished product - no real bark - did the foil for this cook, but everyone was raving!

Cheers,

David

[attachment deleted by admin]
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: smokeasaurus on November 17, 2012, 11:34:57 AM
Very nice D-Holly!!!  My next butt, I am not foiling at all...want some bark!!!  Just bought a huge packer briskie at Wal-Mart and will be hanging that next weekend!!

It is amazing at how much room you have when you hang the meat vs laying it flat.....besides it is fun to use charcoal starting fluid again!!
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: drholly on November 17, 2012, 11:43:01 AM
smoke,

You are right about the room in this thing - I could cook for the entire neighborhood - and probably will! I'm not a big bark guy, but might try the unfoiled way just to see what I can get. Actually, this was so good, I might not change anything! Can't wait to try some ribs & chicken. But, one of my firsts when I get back home next week will be a turkey or more likely turkey breast. Since we will be at in-laws for Thanksgiving, I'll have no leftovers. Leftovers are the best part of Thanksgiving meals in my mind... love turkey sandwiches - hot and cold. So, I will probably do a turkey breast in the PBC on Friday to make me some "leftovers"! Will send pics.

Have a great Thanksgiving and thank you for your help!

David
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: smokeasaurus on November 17, 2012, 11:55:33 AM
Just wait until you hang some chicken halfs!!
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: drholly on November 17, 2012, 11:57:14 AM
Stay tuned - will be back after Thanksgiving with a bunch of cooks!

David
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: sparky on November 17, 2012, 12:33:42 PM
Hey Sparky...two questions for ya:


I didn't see the horse-shoe stand in the pics...Noah told me he sells it separately even though it comes standard with the PBC, because some new owners forget to take it out of the barrel...where is yours buddy?

and

Is the Pit Barrel Cooker everything I said it was??

i have a drum dolly that is easier to move it around w/.  i love my PBC.  i was really impressed that the food taste so much better than the drum.  going to costco later on.  dear, can i have a credit card plz?   great, now she wants to go w/ me.  you can trust me dear...... ;)
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: Sam3 on November 18, 2012, 08:14:10 AM
Excellent cook sparky.
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: Kora Smoker on November 18, 2012, 04:32:14 PM
The PBC family is growing 'round these parts.  :P  Nice first cook there muebe, everything looks GREAT!
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: Old Hickory on November 18, 2012, 06:36:49 PM
Your new toy looks great, and your first cook is beautiful.  Congrats.
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: muebe on November 18, 2012, 08:17:00 PM
The PBC family is growing 'round these parts.  :P  Nice first cook there muebe, everything looks GREAT!


Ummmmm not me. I am eyeballing those PBC's though ;)
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: TentHunteR on November 19, 2012, 10:55:26 AM
I would say great first cook with your new cooker, but it wasn't just a cook.

It was a FEAST!  YUM!
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: Kora Smoker on November 19, 2012, 11:46:11 AM
 :D Sorry Muebe, I meant to say Sparky. I was looking at one if your threads prior to this one.
Title: Re: got me a box
Post by: smokeasaurus on November 19, 2012, 02:21:41 PM
Easy to do Kora, they both post outstanding cooks!!  :)