King of the Grill guys Ritch Robin and Kirk Draut cooking pork butt, chicken, sausage, and ribs on Ritch's personal custom Gator Pit at home. You can view more of Ritch's Gator at www.gatorpit.net Ritch's Edition.
grew up in the area, now that I am retiring from the military (May 2016) is time to go and finally get the best Q pits in Texas. I like this king of the grill pit, looking forward to meeting yall.
That's the FIRST pit I've ever seen that did not have any leakage. I'm in the market for my first offset smoker. So far, I'm leaning towards Gator. I've been looking for a cooking video on a Gator Pit....very impressed with what I've seen so far.
Awesome video, it really did show the quality of your pit... i couldn't tell if you added any wood after you did the gas assist or not.. so fire management video would be great.. and was your side kick loaded :) at the end, awesome either way.. thanks
David, thanks for the compliment. I add a stick about every 1.5 hours. So we added one stick once, maybe twice during this cooking video. Started with three or 4 sticks on the initial fire up. Then one stick, possibly two over the 5-6 hours we cooked the meat. Extremely fuel efficient for a large Offset. Kirk was feeling good at the end. LOL Hey, Meat, Fire, Beer goes together.
Gator Pit why is it that some people, like you cook with nothing but wood and the food has good flavor, but when i cook with coal and i add like 2 or 3 chunks, why does that food kill the taste of my food but not yours....do you finance any of your pits
yoyo manz Wood adds more flavor to the meat. Cooking primarily with charcoal and adding wood chips or small chunks of wood will not be the same as all wood splits. Little wood is still better flavor than no wood at all. Try wood only and cook low and slow. 225 to 250 degrees. Hope that answers your question. Ritch
great job on your video, wished i would have see it before i purchased mine. I will forward your video to my buddy's, maybe we can send some Biz your way.
Thought about. Just haven't had the time to sit down and design one. I am sure we will come out with a Pellet Cooker in the future. It will be Gator Pit heavy duty 1/4" thick construction. Ritch
wish i had a gator pit for our superbowl party, but since im only 15 i don't have the money for one. guess il have to make due with my charbroil 820 instead :/ (yes it's mine, i bought it with my own money for my birthday last year, and have been smoking meat for 4 years)
Tristen, you can turn our great Q on your Charbroil 820. You just have to "master" your pit. Hence "Pitmaster". I used to cook on Old Smokey grills as a kid. Let me tell you, I didn't see anyone spitting out my food back then. Keep cooking. Smoke On. Ritch
true, but the quality just isn't there with my pit. nearly falling over, wheel is coming off, very bad leak in the chamber door. can't wait to get the money for a gator pit though. for the superbowl, everybody's eyes opened up wide and i got lots of praise for my brisket and ribs haha. nobody ever spit out my bbq either.
Ah, I found it. To be sure, you're referring to this one but modified for yourself: "Party Edition Smoker w/20" x 48" main cooking chamber." In fact, this one WITHOUT modifying is a real nice one. I'll show my friend this to start-off.
2 Questions... 1. Why do you have the exhaust vent tube near the top rather than at grill level, and why do you choose a square tube rather than round pipe? 2. Why do you place your temp gauges way high u p rather than near grill grate level. Your build quality is absolutely excellent, love the slide out racks. The no leakage comment is big.
ghanus2009 seriously, you talk smack, make insulting comments, etc on my other videos and you want me to answer your questions after that? And, you state you made friends with a Welder just so he would build you a free pit from a propane tank you have. Shows your true character. Ask your Welder these questions. I ain't giving you the time of day.
robert loffredo Yes, we do on both. Contact me at info@gatorpit.net or call my office at 713-896-0144 and I'll be happy to speak with you about the features, pricing, etc. And, quote shipping to your destination. Ritch
1/4" x 24" x 48" single door main with 1/4" x 24" x 24" round firebox with 1/4" solid plate flat top and half side wall. Offers a partial insulated firebox with flat top, using a round pipe firebox..
No doubt Gator makes good pits. I just wish they would evolve from designs other than offset smokers. A small footprint vertical smoker like Pitmakers safe smoker would be nice.
Ur welcome. I want to show "this grill" to my friend, so I was wondering if this particular grill is available for purchase? thanx I'm not in the market, however, my friend was checking out kamados but I think he should see this video 1st before he buys a kamado.
(1). What are the exact dimensions of "your" smoker including the dimensions of your firebox? (2). I noticed most of the "stick smokers" on your website tend to be 24" in diameter, is there a particular philosophy that you have regarding "this" size diameter? (3). And are there any future plans to make a video demonstrating how "you" season your pits?
Main: 2448. Firebox: 2424. We are always coming out with new videos. Sure we will have a "seasoning" video in the future. Most customer order the 24" diameter more for the food tray clearance between the trays and the depth. The larger, the easier it is to fit full racks of ribs and larger cuts of meat that require height (butts, briskets, whole birds).
Hi Ritch, I love your videos. If you always leave the firebox and smoke stack completely open, how do you achieve low and slow at 225? I know once you stated fire management in the video, is it as simple as just choosing a small piece of wood log vs. a big piece of wood log? If so what size logs do you use to achieve 225, 250, and 275?
Greg Jones: You have to learn what your specific cooker will take to maintain a certain temperature range or average. All cookers are different. Size, design, etc. Yes, wood makes a difference. As you see, I leave my stack and air vents fully open. That allows a cleaner burning fire. Also, I have our Tuning Plate design in this cooker. That makes a world of difference in maintaining temperature where you want. It is a combination of factors: Overall pit design, wood selection, air, weather, and many more. You really just have to learn your pit. Only way to learn your pit is COOK and COOK and COOK in all weather conditions. Experiment while cooking. Try different things and see how your cooker reacts. There is no one way I can tell you how to cook that will give you consistent results. Experience will do that for you. Enjoy, Ritch Robin
As you stated, maintain a smoking temperature between 225-275. That averages out to 250 overall. I like to start out high at 275 and then maintain a 250. Why? Because I am about to put some cold meat in. Over time the pit will drop to 235 and I will add one log. That will bring it back up to around 275. Let it drop again over the next 1.5 hours average and add one log again. Pretty simple on these custom Gators. They make it easy, as I stated. Not working your tail off working the cooker or fighting the firebox. Fire it up, put meat on, go play for an hour or two. All will be fine when you get back, check it, and add that one log. :)
+Mihail Gujumit Spoke with the webmaster. The new Gator Pit site is still being worked on for mobile phone view/browse. Keep checking back. In the meantime, you can view thru a PC or Apple computer.
It is based on our 2448 Smoker on our website gatorpit.net. I modified it with what I liked for my personal home Gator. Anyone can get this exact design. We have sold this exact Gator many of times since the video was published. Your friend can contact me to discuss details and pricing. 713-896-0144 or info@gatorpit.net.
Michael Kelly No recipe really. You can purchase various glazes at your local grocery store. Lot of flavors available. Experiment and see what you like best. Ritch Robin.
Dude. What did you do to Kurt??? That last clip he was wrecked! He couldn't even speak!! Lmao!! Gatorpit quality....you can lose your ability to talk, your motor skills and still be able to turn out excellent food!! Hahaha!! 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Ah, I found it. To be sure, you're referring to this one but modified for yourself: "Party Edition Smoker w/20" x 48" main cooking chamber." In fact, this one WITHOUT modifying is a real nice one. I'll show my friend this to start-off.
I kin attest to how badass the Gator Pit performs. I LOVE Party Gator!!!
My respects for gator pit makers, high quality smokers and grills.
I've had my eyes on a 16 X 32 gator for eight months now while I save my money. My day will come!
Been doing a lot of research, lots of manufacturers. Was leaning towards Pitts & Spitts which are nicely made but am now leaning towards Gator.
Great video and pride of ownership. Cant think of a better place for my pit!
+American Home Fitness (Sterling Heights) Thank you.
grew up in the area, now that I am retiring from the military (May 2016) is time to go and finally get the best Q pits in Texas. I like this king of the grill pit, looking forward to meeting yall.
+zzfenomenozz Look forward to meeting you. Thank you for your service. Ritch
That's the FIRST pit I've ever seen that did not have any leakage. I'm in the market for my first offset smoker. So far, I'm leaning towards Gator. I've been looking for a cooking video on a Gator Pit....very impressed with what I've seen so far.
Thank you.
It is what we do. Have fun cooking.
That is one solid looking pit Ritch. The extended shelf looks really handy.
That is an Awesome Cooking Machine.
I can tell that you take Pride in your Product that you sell.
This video is for Quality control. I like it.
Nice 👍 thanks 🙏
very nice
thats one great Gator Pit. Wish I had one like that one.
Awesome video, it really did show the quality of your pit... i couldn't tell if you added any wood after you did the gas assist or not.. so fire management video would be great.. and was your side kick loaded :) at the end, awesome either way.. thanks
David, thanks for the compliment. I add a stick about every 1.5 hours. So we added one stick once, maybe twice during this cooking video. Started with three or 4 sticks on the initial fire up. Then one stick, possibly two over the 5-6 hours we cooked the meat. Extremely fuel efficient for a large Offset. Kirk was feeling good at the end. LOL Hey, Meat, Fire, Beer goes together.
Gator Pit
why is it that some people, like you cook with nothing but wood and the food has good flavor, but when i cook with coal and i add like 2 or 3 chunks, why does that food kill the taste of my food but not yours....do you finance any of your pits
yoyo manz Wood adds more flavor to the meat. Cooking primarily with charcoal and adding wood chips or small chunks of wood will not be the same as all wood splits. Little wood is still better flavor than no wood at all. Try wood only and cook low and slow. 225 to 250 degrees. Hope that answers your question. Ritch
Nice well done
Hot damn I want one of these!
great job on your video, wished i would have see it before i purchased mine. I will forward your video to my buddy's, maybe we can send some Biz your way.
well done soldier
Thought about. Just haven't had the time to sit down and design one. I am sure we will come out with a Pellet Cooker in the future. It will be Gator Pit heavy duty 1/4" thick construction. Ritch
wish i had a gator pit for our superbowl party, but since im only 15 i don't have the money for one. guess il have to make due with my charbroil 820 instead :/ (yes it's mine, i bought it with my own money for my birthday last year, and have been smoking meat for 4 years)
Tristen, you can turn our great Q on your Charbroil 820. You just have to "master" your pit. Hence "Pitmaster". I used to cook on Old Smokey grills as a kid. Let me tell you, I didn't see anyone spitting out my food back then. Keep cooking. Smoke On. Ritch
true, but the quality just isn't there with my pit. nearly falling over, wheel is coming off, very bad leak in the chamber door. can't wait to get the money for a gator pit though. for the superbowl, everybody's eyes opened up wide and i got lots of praise for my brisket and ribs haha. nobody ever spit out my bbq either.
bro, dreams do come true.
study good, work hard and spend right.
one day you will be proud of yourself.
gold bless you.
Nice
My Right Ear!!!
Ah, I found it.
To be sure, you're referring to this one but modified for yourself: "Party Edition Smoker w/20" x 48" main cooking chamber."
In fact, this one WITHOUT modifying is a real nice one. I'll show my friend this to start-off.
sorry dude,,3 hrs on any pit with steady heat works just fine....id love to have a gator pit...!
How much for that exact set up in video
Robert Owens Model is our Ritch’s Edition. www.gatorpit.net/ritch-s-edition.html
These grill`s are bad ass.
Yes, we do just toss a log in. Depending on what is burning inside, may determine the position of the log we toss in.
Thanks for the compliment. Ritch
Suspect the $100 offset smoker I saw at the hardware store is a lot harder to maintain temperature on.
2 Questions...
1. Why do you have the exhaust vent tube near the top rather than at grill level, and why do you choose a square tube rather than round pipe?
2. Why do you place your temp gauges way high u p rather than near grill grate level.
Your build quality is absolutely excellent, love the slide out racks. The no leakage comment is big.
ghanus2009 seriously, you talk smack, make insulting comments, etc on my other videos and you want me to answer your questions after that? And, you state you made friends with a Welder just so he would build you a free pit from a propane tank you have. Shows your true character. Ask your Welder these questions. I ain't giving you the time of day.
Video was was awesome. Do you sell that exact smoker? Went on the web site and didn't see it. Also do you ship to the East Coast ( New Jersey) ?
robert loffredo Yes, we do on both. Contact me at info@gatorpit.net or call my office at 713-896-0144 and I'll be happy to speak with you about the features, pricing, etc. And, quote shipping to your destination. Ritch
1/4" x 24" x 48" single door main with 1/4" x 24" x 24" round firebox with 1/4" solid plate flat top and half side wall. Offers a partial insulated firebox with flat top, using a round pipe firebox..
Haha the damper is the great state of Texas. Nice touch. Can we get any state we want? I'm not in Texas.
ghanus2009 No. Limited
The audio needs some work
It would be closest to the 2448 Smoker on our website.
No doubt Gator makes good pits. I just wish they would evolve from designs other than offset smokers. A small footprint vertical smoker like Pitmakers safe smoker would be nice.
Certainly, Gator Pit can build this exact Gator for anyone.
Thanx
helluva video i lived in the atlanta area how can i get my hands on a gator pit
Ur welcome. I want to show "this grill" to my friend, so I was wondering if this particular grill is available for purchase? thanx
I'm not in the market, however, my friend was checking out kamados but I think he should see this video 1st before he buys a kamado.
Dan, we have more VIDs in the making of cooking and fire management techniques. Just keep checking our Channel for updated VIDs. Thanks, Ritch
wish I could afford one,
When ready, call me. Ritch
Will you ever build a gravity feed system pit?
Texas Pepper Jelly. Google and you can order online. Let them know Gator Ritch sent ya.
Question.. What is this type of smoker on your website call?
(1). What are the exact dimensions of "your" smoker including the dimensions of your firebox?
(2). I noticed most of the "stick smokers" on your website tend to be 24" in diameter, is there a particular philosophy that you have regarding "this" size diameter?
(3). And are there any future plans to make a video demonstrating how "you" season your pits?
Main: 2448. Firebox: 2424. We are always coming out with new videos. Sure we will have a "seasoning" video in the future. Most customer order the 24" diameter more for the food tray clearance between the trays and the depth. The larger, the easier it is to fit full racks of ribs and larger cuts of meat that require height (butts, briskets, whole birds).
Gator Pit
Thanx Ritch.
Pits are bigger and better in TEXAS.
Excellent Video. I am really interested in your personal Pit. What is the dimensions on your pit? I like
www.gatorpit.net/ritch-s-edition.html24" D x 48" main chamber with a 24" x 24" firebox. Overall length is 84" long.
Sounds Good. Afters checking out Your channel and your website I answered my own question... Thank you. I like
Hi Ritch, I love your videos. If you always leave the firebox and smoke stack completely open, how do you achieve low and slow at 225? I know once you stated fire management in the video, is it as simple as just choosing a small piece of wood log vs. a big piece of wood log? If so what size logs do you use to achieve 225, 250, and 275?
Greg Jones: You have to learn what your specific cooker will take to maintain a certain temperature range or average. All cookers are different. Size, design, etc. Yes, wood makes a difference. As you see, I leave my stack and air vents fully open. That allows a cleaner burning fire. Also, I have our Tuning Plate design in this cooker. That makes a world of difference in maintaining temperature where you want. It is a combination of factors: Overall pit design, wood selection, air, weather, and many more. You really just have to learn your pit. Only way to learn your pit is COOK and COOK and COOK in all weather conditions. Experiment while cooking. Try different things and see how your cooker reacts. There is no one way I can tell you how to cook that will give you consistent results. Experience will do that for you. Enjoy, Ritch Robin
As you stated, maintain a smoking temperature between 225-275. That averages out to 250 overall. I like to start out high at 275 and then maintain a 250. Why? Because I am about to put some cold meat in. Over time the pit will drop to 235 and I will add one log. That will bring it back up to around 275. Let it drop again over the next 1.5 hours average and add one log again. Pretty simple on these custom Gators. They make it easy, as I stated. Not working your tail off working the cooker or fighting the firebox. Fire it up, put meat on, go play for an hour or two. All will be fine when you get back, check it, and add that one log. :)
How much for one of the gator pits
Hey hi has to work more on website I can't see anything, it's doesn't show anything
+Mihail Gujumit Check your browser settings. I it working on my end.
+Mihail Gujumit Spoke with the webmaster. The new Gator Pit site is still being worked on for mobile phone view/browse. Keep checking back. In the meantime, you can view thru a PC or Apple computer.
How much does a pit like this cost? Im over in waco, very interested.
+wacogame gatorpit.net/ritch-s-edition.html
Complete features lists and pricing of each. Build how you want to fit your budget.
Great video rich... I want to learn how to smoke. Sub
GATOR!!!!
That glaze on the ribs sounds great. What is the name of it?
Here you go. kosmosq.com/cherry-apple-habanero-rib-glaze/
It is based on our 2448 Smoker on our website gatorpit.net. I modified it with what I liked for my personal home Gator. Anyone can get this exact design. We have sold this exact Gator many of times since the video was published. Your friend can contact me to discuss details and pricing. 713-896-0144 or info@gatorpit.net.
What's the purpose of the "bird-house" damper?
RockinRob71343 it separates our custom Gators from others. A "signature" so to speak.
Ok. Thanks.. I was only wondering. Thanks.
Recipe for the Habanero rib glaze ??
Michael Kelly No recipe really. You can purchase various glazes at your local grocery store. Lot of flavors available. Experiment and see what you like best. Ritch Robin.
kirk draut is my uncle
Cool Uncle
Bad ass unc
Wait what was the brand name?
L. Downer Brand name is Gator Pit. If you want to see what this cooker started as before the mods: @2448
Dude. What did you do to Kurt??? That last clip he was wrecked! He couldn't even speak!! Lmao!! Gatorpit quality....you can lose your ability to talk, your motor skills and still be able to turn out excellent food!! Hahaha!! 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Terry Kavanagh like I said, "Have fun cooking." And, we do. Ritch
Terry Kavanagh had one too many beers. Looked throwed!!! Jaja
Doh! Scratch the last comment. I found the 2448 Smoker.
Timothy, contact me at my office 713-896-0144 or shoot me an email info@gatorpit.net with questions. We do ship. Ritch
How much for one of the gator pit
Ah, I found it.
To be sure, you're referring to this one but modified for yourself: "Party Edition Smoker w/20" x 48" main cooking chamber."
In fact, this one WITHOUT modifying is a real nice one. I'll show my friend this to start-off.