So many PBC accessories, which to get?

[chimbleysweep]

I'm pretty sure you guys have convinced me to get the regular-size Pit Barrel Cooker, and I might order it tomorrow. So, of course, I’m looking at all the accessories and trying to decide which ones of pick up (probably a cover and chimney starter). What are the essentials?

[Nate]

Extra set of hooks
Cover
Extra hook getter
extra AP rub

I also like the hinged grate and the ash catcher.

[xaugievike]

extra set of hooks and hinged grate would top my list.

followed by ash catcher

[Polarbear777]

Extra hooks and I really like the turkey hangers for any poultry. They cook great whole in the PBC

I use the corn hangers too. Since I have it running for ribs or chicken, hanging corn also is very little extra effort.

[DWCowles]

The coffee mugs!

[Mr. Bones]

Aint got me no PBC, so far, but, if it's like any other cooker on Earth, then I'd probly haveta say all of em,. lol!

Jus kiddin, a bit...

There are countless PBC owners here what will most likely help ya out, directly, like.

That way, ya can most likely find th right accessories, first time out...

[PopsBBQ]

The turkey hanger and hinged grate are great. But I would be tempted to not buy accessories and instead buy more meat.

[FireMan]

What’s goin on here? Which ones? Git em all! Go for it! Then, cook like a king!

And, don’t forget the mugs, as DW said.

[UncleFester]

I have the PBC and I picked up the cover and the turkey hanger. the turkey hanger absolutely rules

[mnavarre]

Ash catcher, more hooks, chimney (not necessarily the PBC one, but get one), welding gloves. My next buy is probably the hinged grate, the turkey hanger and a set of skewers. And more AP rub, that stuff is amazing on chicken (and pretty good on ribs, too).

[VideoWolf88]

I bought the cover, ash catcher, chimney starter, and gloves when I got my PBC. I still want the hinged grate, turkey hanger, and some more rub.

[MBMorgan]

1. Get the cover. Water or melting snow will pool on the lid.
2. Get (or make) a second hook lifter. You’ll be glad you did.
3. I highly recommend the ash catcher. There are home made alternatives, but it really makes life easier.
4. Extra hooks? A good idea if you’re going to cook more than four racks of ribs and want to double hook them.
5. Chimney starter? I use the full size Weber with no problems. Others prefer one of the shorter ones.
6. Welding gloves? Yes ... if you like the hair on your arms.
7. Other stuff? Wait until you’ve cooked enough on the PBC to know what you really need ... and what you’ll actually use.

[fzxdoc]

I agree with MBMorgan 's list but would add the hinged grate as well, or make a half-grate yourself by cutting off half the bars of a grate like many of us did long before PBC offered one for sale. See this topic for more info: https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/fo...he-great-grate

For compact chimneys, I like the shorter wider chimney in the CharBroil Half Time model. It heats the coals up way faster than the compact Weber or presumably the PBC compact chimney which is close to the design of the compact Weber. See my comparison on this topic: https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/fo...-weber-compact

Kathryn

[JeffJ]

The ash catcher, for sure.
I really like the turkey/poultry hanger - very convenient.
A cover.

[Cheapboy]

I have the cover and just ordered the ash catcher. The cover is still in real good shape after 3 years, and I'm getting tired of cleaning the ash from the bottom of the barrel. Sounds like I need to get the turkey hanger too!

[Polarbear777]

Even with the ash catcher your have to sweep eventually. I just use a small broom to sweep it out of the intake port into the inverted lid of my galvanized ash can.

[Cheapboy]

Thanks polarbear!