I’ve decided I need a smoker to use on my visits to Mom’s house. I’ve got a WSM here at home I use, but no smoker over there. Just a Weber 22†Kettle for grilling. I almost decided to get a cheap sub $500. offset stick burner, then I thought about the PBC. With all the rave reviews about the PBC, I wanna give it a go. My 1st question is, are there any "must have" accessories I should get for it? I’ll use it mainly for an occasional brisket, ribs or pork butts. That’s it. Gonna continue using the kettle for other things. I’ll also probably hang anything I cook and not use the cooking grate. I’ve watched a few YouTube videos and read some of Kathryn’s threads on its use. Also, I’ll never cook more than one brisket at a time or maybe two slabs of ribs at most. 2nd question, should I consider the PBC Junior maybe? Thanks.
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Last edited by Panhead John; March 28, 2021, 04:29 AM. -
Get the regular, it gives you enough room if you decide to hang four briskets. It's plenty of work but it's also plenty of fun.
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Pffffftanhead john. If you aint using the 22 for smoking then you aint using the 22. Never had or used a barrel style cooker so i cant help you thereComment
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Get a KBQComment
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PBC is better that any cheap offset.
I can’t see wanting a junior unless there is a space issue. Extra room is always good.
Buy lots of extra hooks. I like to double hook certain items so they don’t become a burnt offering.
I also really like the ease of using the turkey hangers for all poultry, not required but makes it even easier to do whole birds.
The ash pan is helpful for clean up.
I got some of the other accessories but hardly used them. I think I used the corn hangers only a few times.Comment
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I still prefer spatchcocked birds roasted at 425F+
But dropping whole birds in the PBC at 325 turn out just as good, just different. (More of a doneness gradient).
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+3, especially on the skewers. I always feel safer hanging pork butts on the skewer. I'd round out the essentials with the ash pan and extra hooks. I have several other accessories but rarely use them. -
I was referring to the turkey hangers for all poultry, the T shaped ones.
However the skewers would probably make some awesome kebabs etc.
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Yer Mom deserves the money you spend! ;<)Comment
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Come on what you really need is a big ole LSG offset. You're not that far from them! Come on do it!
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Get yourself a regular. I found the ash catcher to be helpful. Other than that, just give it a chance to show you what it can do before sinking a bunch of money into superfluous accessories. Enjoy ...
oh ... and a hook lifter or two can be mighty helpful ...Last edited by MBMorgan; March 27, 2021, 05:27 PM.Comment
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It comes with a hook lifter, just an eyelet on a stick. Their deluxe hook lifter is better, or you can make one. -
Panhead John - as I recall, it comes with one lifter. A second one is useful at times ... like for wide loads such as big birds and briskets.
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Why not a 2nd wsm, it is a pit barrel if you want, and a wsm, if you want. Just get a18 and a Hunsaker rib rack.Comment
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HawkerXP I’m shocked! You have a PBC?
I’ve got a WSM and love it, but I wanna gets me a PBC. I’ve got to see what all the chatter is about.
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WSM, WSM, WSM !!! Stinking PBC are for sissy’s Panhead John. Come on man, $400 for an old 55 gallon oil barrel and some rebar? Come by my house, I’ve got that junk lying around my garage, you can have it for a buck three eighty.
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I've heard the PBC is a chicken, wib, brisket cookin machine.
I know you'll hear talk about the wsm
and uds. And someone sells a rack so you can pretend you have a PBC. But I think you'll enjoy using the PBC during those frosty winters down there in Texas because you won't have to keep running out to get that darn door to stop leaking.
Yes, get the ash pan. You didn't mention poultry so if you don't eat that you don't need that hanger.Comment
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You’re a Texan, you need an offset or you should move to another sate that better accepts your kind
It’s not like you have to go far to get one:
...and of course the already mentioned LSG
You said you were going to use it for brisket, ribs and pork butt? How many real Texans you see dangling a 15 lb packer over charcoal? Chop you up some mesquite and start slinging logs son.
Last edited by glitchy; March 27, 2021, 06:20 PM.Comment
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I’d make my Mom chop the wood. But I wanted to make it easier on her. She’s 85 and I didn’t want her to have to tend to a stick burner while she’s also mowing the yard and washing my truck. I’d feel guilty while I’m drinking beer in my lawn chair and she’s having to tend the fire and mow also.Last edited by Panhead John; March 27, 2021, 07:13 PM.
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Ash pan is certainly helpful. Turkey hanger is the only other accessory I use regularly (never actually used it for turkey). I never use my sausage hanger.Comment
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Nobody wants to tell you the truth, but I'm not scared. The one accessory every owner of a FGC wished they had is this one.
It's a little spendy, but it turns the miniature version of a dumpster fire into a real honest to god smoker.
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I have been reading about The PBC for years...I want one. I have a postage stamp size yard. I do have a WSM18...No room for a PBC.....I think PBC is the way to go...Just Sayin' ....Anyhow....Your massive wealth from your PHJ TV Show and soon to be movie should more than cover the costs....
Last edited by troymeister; March 27, 2021, 08:40 PM.Comment
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😂 You are correct troymeister I normally don’t like to flaunt my wealth...but since you brought it up, I’m gonna fess up. I’m worth 6.8 bucks. After my movie premieres, I should be worth 4.3 bucks.Last edited by Panhead John; March 27, 2021, 08:55 PM.
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