I grew up cooking on one of these. Mine is from the 60's-70's from my parents. Of course it needs all new racks, wheels & a couple of frame pieces but smoked many a turkey on it. One day I hope to get new parts & grill on it again.
Yeah unfortunately it’s only 30” to the grilling surface, so technically the PK360 is taller at 34”. Not sure why they don’t make them taller. Bummer, almost a deal breaker for me.
Agree! I’m 6’2”. Ain’t no way I’m laying down that much cash to hunch over a midget sized smoker. Someone needs to tell their hipster Product Designer that Americans are 6-7 inches taller now than they were in the 1950s!!
How can you not like Aaron Franklin? He can make the most pedestrian thing absolutely cool... 🤣🤣🤣 😎👍 Dang, now I'm going to have to check this grill out! Wait! Just read some of the comments - $800 for this thing and I don't even get stainless grill grates??? Nope!
POSTSCRIPT. I've had my PK AF for going on 3 months now. I've cooked, prime rib, tenderloin, ribeye's, duck breast, prime NY strips and this last weekend, baby back ribs. ALL OF THEM SPECTATULAR. It takes some time to learn how the heat is managed in relation to the meat temps, but wow I've never cooked, grilled etc better than now. Great flavor and tender!!!! I'm using TherrmaWorks Blue Dot a pen and just got a Meater plus. Really a spectacular smoker. I added some GrillGrates and make FOOD TV ready ribeyes. Incredible never have to worry about flareups.
Agree. Decent features. Not sure if it is worth the premium price though. I guess the market will dictate. If they run a Christmas special, I could be convinced to open the wallet.
@@jeffhoward1423 They’re now up to $800 for the base model. I am looking at one for a spot in my deck, but it’s getting harder to justify given their price increases.
The cast aluminum makes a huge difference for many reasons. My Weber is now calling the local dump home. Didn’t even last a season here on the coast before transforming into a rusty eyesore. Your review is bias and not a comparison.
$800 for a kettle. Are you out of your mind? I had some respect for Aaron, not a whole lot. Making a killer brisket just takes time and attention. Now I have none.
He only makes money if you buy them. If sales are slow or not to expectations, they'll pull it. I'm sure he got a nice deal with some $ up front, but, that's cool. People pay lots o' money to watch grown men play kid's games. If Aaron can market his name to more money, that's ok with me. Myron, Johnny Trigg, Tuffy, etc., all making bank while they can. 10 years ago, no one heard of these people and there were like, 2 grillers on YT. It's its own cottage industry now. Everyone is making and selling rubs and sauces. Traeger and Weber went public a month or so ago. Lots of money we are spending in this stuff. At least most/all the grills are made here.
No thermometer 🌡?
Thats really nice. Expensive AF though.
Just purchased the PK300AF from Pro Smoke UK. Don’t care about the Dollars just the quality and this is an awesome grill.🏴
I grew up cooking on one of these. Mine is from the 60's-70's from my parents. Of course it needs all new racks, wheels & a couple of frame pieces but smoked many a turkey on it. One day I hope to get new parts & grill on it again.
My research indicates my newest grill (pk from Little Rock) was made in the early 60s, only one top vent, but 2 bottom vents. Red handle on the lid
I like the way Aaron Franklin keeps it simple
Congratulations A! Fire it up let's go!
How tall is Aaron Franklin? He said that the AF stands taller than the other PKs but he seemed to be hunched over quite a bit.
Yeah unfortunately it’s only 30” to the grilling surface, so technically the PK360 is taller at 34”. Not sure why they don’t make them taller. Bummer, almost a deal breaker for me.
Was thinking the same thing while watching the vid. Looks way too short.
Agree! I’m 6’2”. Ain’t no way I’m laying down that much cash to hunch over a midget sized smoker. Someone needs to tell their hipster Product Designer that Americans are 6-7 inches taller now than they were in the 1950s!!
I want one so bad! Wonder if I can get a home loan to pay for it.
"...this one stands a little taller than the rest..." LOL! This is why your videos are so popular- your banter is almost as good as your BBQ;-)
it may be expensive, but dang, it really is designed well. only issue I have is the ash clean up, but that's just part of the fun.
Needed to add thermometer at that price
How can you not like Aaron Franklin? He can make the most pedestrian thing absolutely cool... 🤣🤣🤣 😎👍 Dang, now I'm going to have to check this grill out! Wait! Just read some of the comments - $800 for this thing and I don't even get stainless grill grates??? Nope!
i just bought one shipped with tax for $606. On sale at PK grills....... Hope it works as advertised.
POSTSCRIPT. I've had my PK AF for going on 3 months now. I've cooked, prime rib, tenderloin, ribeye's, duck breast, prime NY strips and this last weekend, baby back ribs. ALL OF THEM SPECTATULAR. It takes some time to learn how the heat is managed in relation to the meat temps, but wow I've never cooked, grilled etc better than now. Great flavor and tender!!!! I'm using TherrmaWorks Blue Dot a pen and just got a Meater plus. Really a spectacular smoker. I added some GrillGrates and make FOOD TV ready ribeyes. Incredible never have to worry about flareups.
Why the hell haven’t they made one with actual good size grilling space
The Weber kettle 22 inch is half the price and double the space….
Am I right in saying you don’t have to season a PK? Just a burn off?
It's aluminium. No need to season.
I’d have been interested if the trolley was a higher quality. Would’ve preferred the probe inlet elsewhere too.
Weber grills work really great! Walmart had them for 74 dollars but with inflation maybe a little bit more. But they work great for grilling lol.
Add a AF on it and now it's worth double the price.
Agree. Decent features. Not sure if it is worth the premium price though. I guess the market will dictate. If they run a Christmas special, I could be convinced to open the wallet.
🤣🤣
A new one is $600. This one has extra stuff and is $800. That’s 33% more. Also, buy a cheaper grill if you cant afford this one 🤷♂️
It's now expensive AF
@@jeffhoward1423 They’re now up to $800 for the base model. I am looking at one for a spot in my deck, but it’s getting harder to justify given their price increases.
Ordered mine yesterday.
OMG.......it's SUPER.......
Know what else lasts a lifetime... Weber Grills. And a lot lower price.
The older ones last longer.The junk made in china does not last.
Chevy Corvette…. Ford Mustang… Jeep Wrangler…. Weber grill…. All American icons
The cast aluminum makes a huge difference for many reasons. My Weber is now calling the local dump home. Didn’t even last a season here on the coast before transforming into a rusty eyesore. Your review is bias and not a comparison.
I sent email long ago about buying smoker they never replied sux.when ur not near Texas
Perfect AF!
Is this one made in CHINA too?
Can I get a pink one for my wife?
He should be pushing his smokers instead of these grills. But I get that he’s trying to make more money on other products with his name on it.
It looks awesome, but I don't want to take out a second mortgage! Also, don't like boiled beer!
Only thing i wish it had was a thermometer
Cant believe the cost
Awsome A.F 🤣
Way over priced for a charcoal grill IMHO
Aluminum for no rusting but it looks like a toy
The price is ridiculous
I don’t think anybody’s cooking a brisket on that it’s too small
great for burgers i guess
WTF! If that’s a good spot for a beer then you must think placing a baby in the gutter is a safe place from TRAFFIC!
The flemsy rack will last no time.
Very nice
$800 for a kettle. Are you out of your mind?
I had some respect for Aaron, not a whole lot. Making a killer brisket just takes time and attention.
Now I have none.
Not big enough for me… plus it will be hard to beat the many pellets grills out now.., like Treager
Pellets are just garbage flavors.
It's not even made to compete with pellet grills you should study more bbq
@@brandonsmith606 agreed & I will… have a blessed day…
That was sad to watch
$700 um shame on you aaron, bbq Jesus is getting rich
He only makes money if you buy them. If sales are slow or not to expectations, they'll pull it. I'm sure he got a nice deal with some $ up front, but, that's cool. People pay lots o' money to watch grown men play kid's games. If Aaron can market his name to more money, that's ok with me. Myron, Johnny Trigg, Tuffy, etc., all making bank while they can. 10 years ago, no one heard of these people and there were like, 2 grillers on YT. It's its own cottage industry now. Everyone is making and selling rubs and sauces. Traeger and Weber went public a month or so ago. Lots of money we are spending in this stuff. At least most/all the grills are made here.
@@johnvrabec9747 I agree with you but, he just cut out 30 to 40 percent of the population that CAN afford that.
@@michagander9165 True, but, how many people are really going to spend that king of money? If they sold 500 of them, I'd be amazed.
People spend that much on a weber grill
Overrated and overpriced
I'm sorry he could be BBQ Yisus but that grill is overpriced garbage
Expensive Rubbish compared to a Weber
You clearly don’t no anything about PK lol no one’s winning bbq contest on a Webber
@@rootstriker1618 Harry Soo does
Looks like a cheap, fad item.
"AF" stands for Expensive as F#$% for a Chinese made grill
The flemsy rack will last no time.