Badger Barrel

[jecucolo]

Looks like Noah has a new barrel cooker out called Badger. Look awesome. I might have to pull the trigger!

[fzxdoc]

I read the email release yesterday. Quite clever marketing. Looks like Noah wants to capture a lower-priced slice of the market as well. It looks like a decent addition to the PBC grouping. Plus it has a vent in the lid. Praise be.

https://badgerbarrel.com/

Kathryn

[jecucolo]

Yeah, adding a vent! Who would have guessed?

[fzxdoc]

And, apparently, FireMan , the Badger Barrel "Doesn't Give a Flip" since 2022, from the insignia on the barrel. They must have contacted you for a slogan.

K.

[Murdy]

And the whole Badger State thing -- had to be FireMan

[STEbbq]

Looks really well done.

I did not get the email. However, are the hinges close to the the bottom designed to let you lift off the top for easy coal loading?

[fzxdoc]

Yes, I'm guessing, but it also makes the Badger Barrel function as a Hibachi for searing steaks, etc.

K.

[STEbbq]

So, you are thinking we lift off the top and move the bottom on top of a table or even the Badger itself to function as a hibachi? Panhead John fzxdoc That is pretty nice as it addresses one of my big complaints about the PBC.

[Panhead John]

Yep, it’s a 3 piece design like the Bronco. Kathryn is right, you can use the lower part of the barrel for grilling…..I assume. Naturally, the Bronco stays in one piece though after assembly.

[GolfGeezer]

Had to smile at the "DFG Since 2022" proudly stamped on the front!

[fzxdoc]

And their contact number is 1-855-DGF-2022

[Panhead John]

Here’s my question, the BB website seems like it’s trying to be a little too mysterious. They say very little about the cooker itself, no mention of the top vent, charcoal pan or other parts, they don’t say anything about setting it up for different styles of cooks etc. Also, in the frequently asked questions section….the question of how to light it, instead of answering it themselves….they send you to the PBC website on how to light the PBC!! Strange

[Panhead John]

Ok, after reading more on their website, specifically the “About Us” section, this is a more affordable brand of Barrel cooker offered by the owners of PBC……so Badger Barrel is owned by the PBC people.

Oops, Kathryn already mentioned this above, didn’t see it. 🤷♂️🙄

[STEbbq]

I think it is trying to generate interest at this point and filling in the details over the next few weeks/months. If I had to guess, they wanted it live now or even beginning of June to capture summer grilling season. End of August would be kinda late.

[STEbbq]

Looks like we need just to figure out how to get a shelf and wheels on there.

[fzxdoc]

It only weighs about 34 lbs. May not need wheels.

K.

[STEbbq]

fzxdoc I have to lug it to the end of the driveway so wheels are nice.

[Uncle Bob]

Just for FYI, there used to be a gun barrel company named Badger Barrel, disappeared into other entities after 2009 liquidation.

[texastweeter]

Yes sir Rhee bob!

[HawkerXP]

DGF, DGF DGF!

Come on, you knew it was coming.....

[Alan Brice]

ROTFLMFAO!!!

[fzxdoc]

You did not disappoint, HawkerXP.

K.

[tenphases]

I was wondering when they would start using those barrel house cooker designs!

[texastweeter]

As a proud former used car salesman from TX, all I can think about is

https://youtu.be/hJ8IZsfzJEI

[Huskee]

You sold former used cars?

[Jessterr]

OK…. the Amazon description states that the outer material is stainless steel, and the inside material is stainless steel. Forgive me if I find this difficult to believe.

[Soonerpop]

Well, I’ve been waiting. I guess I’ll have to do it…

Badgers!? BADGERS?! WE DON’T NEED NO STINKING BADGERS!!

[fzxdoc]

[Bad Hat BBQ]

I do not have any more room in my pavilion.... I repeat, I do not have any more room in my pavilion, and I do not need a new & different type of cooker...I repeat, I do not have any more room in my pavilion, and I do not need a new & different type of cooker...hmm and the morning was going so well.

[Bad Hat BBQ]

As interesting as it sounds, I must pass....

[Oak Smoke]

You think that’s bad I don’t even have a pavilion.

[Bad Hat BBQ]

realtively smal footpring @Old Smoke you don't need a stinkin' pavilion!

[Uncle Bob]

Okay gang, here's a PBC Cultist video review of this puppy: Unveiling the Badger Barrel Smoker Under $300: Does it Outshine the Pit Barrel Cooker? - YouTube

As noted above, some features have been taken from the Barrel House Cooker that Noah purchased a couple years back. But three features are what I would consider improvements over the traditional PBC, make that four. One is the domed lid for more useful space for top grate items. Two, the top grate is at rim level so you can more easily access the food instead of reaching down in to flip or retrieve. Three is it has an ash catcher included. Four is the use of cool touch handles.

[Soonerpop]

Good overview and demo. Looks good to me, addresses all the things to make Junior better. I might have to find a new home for PBJ.

[fzxdoc]

And would #5 improvement be the vent in the lid?

K.

[fzxdoc]

Thanks for the link. It was fun to watch the Badger Barrel in action.

K.