50 minutes PBC chicken

[smarkley]

Thanks HC --

Daddgummit... I need some chickens now. I think I figured out how to do it with Kingsford blue... or come close anyway. I want to play.

Also, I have been toying with the idea of cutting a hole in the lid of the PBC and mounting an adjustable vent there. It would be really cool to get those high temps and not fiddle with the lid all the time. With one of those you could prolly leave both rebars in.

[Ernest]

You can get high heat with blue bag if you go 1 to 1 ratio lit and unlit coals. Then let the unlit coals ignite in the basket before hanging the bird.

[fzxdoc]

Ernest / Kathryn - I'm going to have to find Jerods customization post!

I've got it, Matt, or at least one of them. It's from our days over on the general Pit Barrel Cooker forum.

John C's question: Is that an airflow modification at the top of that pic? Is that to increase temp w/out having to crack the lid?

Jerod's answer: Yeh, to a certain extent. If I don't get a really good light, like I did last night (twas half asleep), I still have to crack the lid for a little to get things rolling. Then the pipes help keep things rolling along.
Some times I have to close up the pipes if things keep climbing too high.

The photo:


This gives you an idea of what it looks like. I'm sure Jerod will be along soon to post a nicer photo.

Kathryn

Edited to add: I just now saw where you brought Jerod's topic up on his mod here:

http://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/forum/accessorize-your-pit/4779-this-is-for-jpp-pit-barrel-modification

Good info and pics there.

[Huskee]

This is a very insightful post, and I do not even own a PBC. Many thanks for your time & effort here Ernest!

[HC in SC]

Man, compared to all the babysitting on the ECB, the PBC can make a good cook out of anyone. Mine kept a solid 300 for about 7+ hours firt time use - following Noah' instructions. It fills a nice gap between the slow smoker and the gasser for me. Killer price and support for everything you get and its 100% made in the USA by a veteran. You out to try one just for giggles. I am sure you'll be impressed.

[Huskee]

I considered it. But I like tending a fire, which is what drew me to the EOS. I think my next investment will be a Weber platinum performer to increase my baby Smokey Joe's capacity. Then someday a Primo XL. Not sure a PBC will find a spot with this lineup.

[Ernest]

Hey that's what The Pit is for!
You're welcome,