What size barrel is pit barrel cooker?

18.5″
The Pit Barrel standard size cooker is an 18.5″ barrel smoker that’s been taking the outdoor cooking world by storm over the past 5 years. To put it simply, it’s a 30 Gallon drum cooker.

How long does a pit barrel cooker last?

between 3 to 5 years
PBC expects the lifespan of the barrel to be between 3 to 5 years depending on use, and they believe that you will use it 2 to 3 times more than a regular grill due to ease of use and the type of food it cooks.

Is the pit barrel cooker made in the USA?

Pit Barrel Cooker Company is located in Prospect, Kentucky, just outside Louisville. Started in 2010, the seven-person company makes vertical, barrel-shaped BBQs, also known as drum cookers or smokers.

Are barrel smokers good?

Drum smokers produce outstanding results with less effort than most other types of charcoal smoker. Whether you’re smoking ribs, brisket or chicken, drum smokers have a high capacity and a faster than average cooking time.

Is the pit barrel cooker worth it?

Even though it runs a little hot and you get less temperature control, food cooked in the PBC almost always still tastes amazing. Many people have found that you can cook a pork butt in 6-7 hours rather than the usual 9-10 hours and have it still taste amazing.

How long do coals last in pit barrel cooker?

The burning charcoals will provide enough heat, igniting more charcoal evenly as you burn through, and keeping a consistent temp the whole time. PBC says that a full basket of charcoal can last up to 12 hours of consistent burning.

How long does it take to cook a brisket on a pit barrel cooker?

Hang the brisket from the rods in the center of the barrel, and secure the lid. Cook approximately 3-4 hours, or until the center of the thickest part of the brisket reaches an internal temperature of 160-170º.

How does a Pit Barrel Cooker work?

The Pit Barrel Cooker works a little like a convection oven, so it manages to cook with an even heat from top to bottom, whilst the vertically hanging meat manages to smoke itself with its own juices.

How hot does a pit barrel smoker get?

At first the temp can shoot up to about 400°F and then it will quickly settle back to 270 to 300°F. Experienced cooks are adamant that you want this temp spike. It evaporates moisture on the surface of the meat.

How long does it take to cook a brisket on a Pit Barrel Cooker?

How big is a PBC Pit Barrel cooker?

The PBC is a 30 gallon drum style cooker with a grate that’s 17 1/2 inches wide. The height from the top of the coals to the cooking surface is between 24″-26″ and the included hanging hooks measure 4 inches in length. How much cooking space is there on the Pit Barrel Cooker?

How does a Pit Barrel cooker work like a smoker?

Like a smoker, the Pit Barrel Cooker operates as a sealed system, and Glanville sometimes (but not always) mixes unsoaked wood chips with the coals. The upright barrel shape with the fire at the bottom produces convective heat (similar to a convection oven). So food smokes faster in the Pit Barrel Cooker than it would on a traditional smoker.

Who is the owner of the Pit Barrel cooker?

The Pit Barrel Cooker Company is a family-run business that’s headquarted in Louisville, KY. It was founded by Navy Corpsman Noah Glanville and his wife Amber in late 2010. The Pit Barrel Cooker is more than a smoker, it’s more or less the Glanville’s passion project.

How long do you cook coals in a Pit Barrel cooker?

Fill your charcoal basket level, remove 1/4 of the briquets (this is approximately 40 coals for the PBC and 20 coals for the PBJ) and place in chimney, light the coals with the lid off and let burn for 12 minutes for elevations between sea level and 2000 ft (All other elevations will let your coals burn for 20 minutes).