I made one years ago. Best bbq ive ever made on it. I always have trouble holding heat, made ribs on really windy day last week. Still, turned out awesome. Probably my best ribs i ever made yet.
Sweet!! Yeah the food that comes off these is great. I’d say maybe it’s something to do with the way you have the exhaust set?? I leave mine wide open on the top and totally control the heat with the intakes. I also don’t leave it open too long, I go in and do what I have to do and shut it right away.
I've built several smokers, grills, crawfish boilers, from everything drums, aluminum, stainless steel. But this one I truly like because it's unique looks like it will work great, and the side intake pipe. Besides the finish is cool. God bless y'all.
@@bayoutrapper thanks!! Yeah this drum is a good cooker. I used it in one contest we did and placed in pork. In the process of building another one with my welder now
I built one about 5 years ago. Love it but the game changer was when I bought a TipTop Temperature controller on top. My bottom intakes are wide open. I can smoke for 14+ hours on one load of lump charcoal at 225°F.
Yeah that’s sweet! There are a few good gadgets out there to really control temp that I’ve seen. I use mine for hot and fast in the competition world. I cook ribs in 3 hours with this thing. It puts out awesome bbq with that good taste of the grease dripping on the coals too.
I cannot tell you how glad I am I watched your video! I'm getting ready to put mine together, but want to go with a "steampunk" look. That rusted patina you did is exactly the color I'm after. 👍👍
Cool build. I believe you could buy all the needed materials from a big box hardware store for less than $100, but definitely a plus to have it in kit form, and instructions in sure
Thank you so much for making this video. I have been putting off building a smoker but you've inspired me to do it. Also you have an amazing piece of land there my friend! Would kill for a garden like that! Very jealous!!
Really appreciate the kind words buddy! You can’t go wrong with a good drum smoker that’s for sure. The hardest part of the whole process was getting the metal clean, but other than that not too bad. Yeah man I love living out in the woods nice and quiet!!
very nice job, appreciate you owning screw up, I'm going to build one at my sister's in Oregon while I'm here for winter and treat them to some North by God Carolina bbc. Go Heels
@@TheCyleRitchie because the basket hold plenty of charcoal to run for like 14-15 hours. Then the water pan goes on the second grate and you can access that from the top. Plus it’s a huge pain in the a** to try and do the door without a welder.
That’s exactly why I wanted to build one. The drums are scoring well with the KCBS judges right now. And they are good for hot and fast. I cooked some spare ribs in 2 hours and 50 minutes, that is rolling. Thanks for watching!
I have 2 offsets and a wifi pellet smokers. I have 6 UDS smokers and the UDS smokers are the best overall in my opinion. If I had to pick a style for competition BBQ or the best smoked meat I can possibly make I will always go with a UDS over a offset and definitely over a pellet smoker.
@@lesgrant7861 yeah they really are good because you get another flavor with that grease dripping on the coals. Plus they are so much easier to transport. I love my offset for brisket though!!
First time to the channel,liked&subbed.Thank You for all the info and for recognizing the people in your video.I am probably going to build a grill at some point so this researching is helpful 😀
looks awesome, thanks for the step by step instructions. I would like to build a similar one, but want to check, do you paint the inside as well? if not, does it not get rusty?
@@dannychami9599 so don’t paint the inside because that would be toxic. For the inside just wet sand to get the liner off after you’ve burned it out. Then before you cook, just spray it down with cooking oil. Keep it dirty when you aren’t using it and it will be fine
@@doncegas9687 thanks buddy!! Yeah I went with Dorothy from Twister. I actually sold it a while back but I’m in the process of building another right now
@@BBBarbecueandPits Do you think i can use an old motor oil drum? This project is near and dear to me because my dad and uncle worked producing steel drums for many years here in chicago. I would build this with them.
@@jpsanch33 yeah just make sure you wash it out good first. Then burn a really hot fire to get rid of any toxins that could be in there. That’s really cool man, that will be a good project for y’all to work on together
Thanks man! Yeah it was a mixture of white vinegar, salt, hydrogen peroxide. Then I let it sit in the sun for about 4 hours. Rinsed it with water let it dry and hit it with that clear. Came out better than I though it would!! Thanks for watching
It looks like it's been about 9 months since you first posted this video. Thanks, by the way for sharing. I'm curious, have you had any rust issues breaking through the clear finish you used since you finished this smoker?
So I sold this smoker to a subscriber a while back. But I cooked on it a bunch before and didn’t have an issue with rust coming through. Laying down a few heavy coats is a must for this. Eventually it will need more clear coat on it though, maybe once a year.
Might it help with longevity of the barrel,if you were to use a high heat resistant paint on the exterior of the barrel. I'm not able to easily obtain a barrel but if I was able to find one, I'm going to try to make it last as long as possible.
Awesome Freaking Smoker!!!! I'm about to start mine tomorrow. Question...how far to the left and right of the rear center line did you mark your intake center?
Thanks man! I got the center point on the front of the drum then measured 10” to the left and 10” to the right off of that center mark. Good luck on your build bud let me know if you have any questions
Yeah I like that name too! You’ll have to check the website it’s goes up and down. I put the link in the description. They also sell new barrels on there too so you wouldn’t have to burn it out. Or you could just get one on fb marketplace for like $20 but you have to burn the liner out. Thanks for the subscribe!!
Great build brother! I want to make one myself, but i am concerned about the airflow. Does anybody know if air gets to the bottom properly? And is there a way to increase it on a less windy day?
@@rafaelthakoer1533 yeah it works really good with the pipes. I’m telling you, you can’t go wrong with this set up. I’ve used drums so long it has become a set it and forget it at this point. They are so consistent!! Thanks for watching buddy!
@@BBBarbecueandPitshaha 'set it and forget it' ok man thank you, i trust your knowledge!💪🏾 Here in Suriname bbq is a big part of our culture. Traditionally we just grill chicken and on a good day, ribs. Opening a american style bbq joint with proper smokers specifically for smoking other cuts of meat is my dream, it could change the whole dynamic of how grill and smoke over here. If i really do build this smoker i'll forsure copy these exact colors. The patina is craaazy good looking. I love everything about this smoker man!
So, with these types of smokers you fill the basket up with charcoal and add wood chunks in it for the smoke. A full charcoal basket will last for over 10 hours easy (depending on the temp you are running at)
So until the paint burns off on the outside and you should see that liner burnt on the inside. I think I did mine for about 3 hours with a really hot fire
@@StephenPulliam I used the Rustoleum High Temp Clear. It held up really well when I had it for about a year then I sold it. When I sold it, it was still in good shape. I put 3 heavy coats on to ensure it lasted.
Everything I run through my ugly barrel smoker smells like xylene and tastes like diesel. I'm gonna have to make a new one. I found a plastic barrel floating in the river, I'll try that next.
Cool thanks for replying and I'll continue my search...also loved how your came out thanks for sharing hope to see more dope projects from ya. Got a new subscriber here!
Calculated the cost even though I have a few scrap barrels plus figured out the cost of my time and I would save a $100 just by buying an Oklahoma Joe's offset barrel smoker from Lowe's
Yeah but I feel like the one you build would ultimately be nicer and you have to factor in the life of the grill. Store bought stuff usually falls apart faster than something you build. Which barrel? The Bronco? Or the offset smoker?
Bought a drum off facebook they claimed it was safe non haz. Got it home realized there was a sticker at the bottom that ready dry/rot spray. Be careful make sure you only use a barrell thats food safe
Yeah I definitely think it’s worth the extra $5-$10 to get the food grade just for peace of mind. Mine still had corn syrup in the bottom of it and you could smell that sweet smell.
@BBBarbecueandPits I'm trying to get a barrell from a local honey farm. I turned the barrel into a burn barrel for leaves so atleast it's not a wasted 10
Forgive my ignorance , but how do you refuel the fire ? I mean , if i´m doing a large brisket that takes 12 plus hours , it looks like I´ll have to remove everything inside 3-4 times to add more wood , or am I missing something ? I forgot to add that I smoke with oak , not much else is available where I live.
@@vtheb666 so with this cooker you actually fill the charcoal basket up with charcoal and use wood chunks for your smoke. If you do that you won’t need to access the fire anymore for the cook. The nice part is that it’s more of a hot and fast smoker. If you are running 275-300 in the drum, that brisket won’t take you 12 hours and the end product will be the same. In contests we cook a brisket in about 5 hours and it’s the most tender meat you will ever eat.
I would say no, but for safety sake and to kill any germs inside I would still burn it out. Unless it is a brand new barrel that has never had anything inside
Perfect, I'll make a note of it. I'll try to find some plans or opinions...otherwise I'm left with the good old classic version. By the way, I'm a big fan of the patina finish you did.
@@BBBarbecueandPits It's possible that there'll be an identical finish on this Atlantic rope (if I can manage it...). To be continued! And thanks again for the videos and advice!
Was sure nice they sent you the kit. And thank you for sharing your build. But after some research, considering that the store bought pit barrel cooker/smoker is cheaper than the kit.....and I don't have to in through all the steps of finding a food safe barrel, cleaning it, sanding it, painting it, etc etc etc.....I think I will just buy one.
Yeah I’ve heard good things about those. I just don’t like the intakes in those pit barrel cookers. Also I’ve seen a few people say the bottoms burn out faster than a normal barrel. Something to consider. I love the intake pipes on the one I built because you aren’t bending over every time you need to adjust the temp.
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I made one years ago. Best bbq ive ever made on it. I always have trouble holding heat, made ribs on really windy day last week. Still, turned out awesome. Probably my best ribs i ever made yet.
Sweet!! Yeah the food that comes off these is great. I’d say maybe it’s something to do with the way you have the exhaust set?? I leave mine wide open on the top and totally control the heat with the intakes. I also don’t leave it open too long, I go in and do what I have to do and shut it right away.
Try wrapping the smoker in ceramic sheets, that will keep the temp level even in cold weather.
I am thinking about DYI drum smoker and I have to say, this project has motivated me to give it a try. Love the patina finish. Great job!
@@paulg7226 thanks! Yeah give it a shot. It’s so much cooler cooking on something you actually built.
I've built several smokers, grills, crawfish boilers, from everything drums, aluminum, stainless steel. But this one I truly like because it's unique looks like it will work great, and the side intake pipe. Besides the finish is cool. God bless y'all.
@@bayoutrapper thanks!! Yeah this drum is a good cooker. I used it in one contest we did and placed in pork. In the process of building another one with my welder now
I built one about 5 years ago. Love it but the game changer was when I bought a TipTop Temperature controller on top. My bottom intakes are wide open. I can smoke for 14+ hours on one load of lump charcoal at 225°F.
Yeah that’s sweet! There are a few good gadgets out there to really control temp that I’ve seen. I use mine for hot and fast in the competition world. I cook ribs in 3 hours with this thing. It puts out awesome bbq with that good taste of the grease dripping on the coals too.
name it MUD (my ugly drum)
@@rainfall7661 “My name is Mud” classic lol
@@BBBarbecueandPitswhat was the name of the movie (will Ferrell) married some I want to watch it again 😂
@@derricksmiley5632 the clip I used is from Wedding Crashers
This looks really great man, I am inspired.
I cannot tell you how glad I am I watched your video! I'm getting ready to put mine together, but want to go with a "steampunk" look. That rusted patina you did is exactly the color I'm after. 👍👍
Thanks for watching! I hope your build turns out awesome!!
I still want to build a UDS one day, great video and awesome job!
Thanks buddy. Do it. Just follow what I did minus the mistake lol. That drum ran really good.
Cool build. I believe you could buy all the needed materials from a big box hardware store for less than $100, but definitely a plus to have it in kit form, and instructions in sure
Yeah having the kit made it a lot easier that’s for sure. Getting a barrel you don’t have to burn out would be nice too
That's awesome! Thanks for showing the whole process clearly enough so that anybody can follow it, including how to fix a mistake .
Glad you liked it thanks for the feedback!!
Thank you so much for making this video. I have been putting off building a smoker but you've inspired me to do it. Also you have an amazing piece of land there my friend! Would kill for a garden like that! Very jealous!!
Really appreciate the kind words buddy! You can’t go wrong with a good drum smoker that’s for sure. The hardest part of the whole process was getting the metal clean, but other than that not too bad. Yeah man I love living out in the woods nice and quiet!!
Great job sir Looks amazing. Very beautiful!!
Thanks buddy!!
This is a nice build and the paint job is A1. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks!!
Man, that patina looks great! Awesome job!
Thanks! Yeah came out better than I thought it would!! Thanks for watching
Great Job!!
Im impressed. The finish looks great. Good job. 👍
Thanks! Yeah I thought it came out great. I just sold the drum not too long ago and the finish still looked great
very nice job, appreciate you owning screw up, I'm going to build one at my sister's in Oregon while I'm here for winter and treat them to some North by God Carolina bbc. Go Heels
Heck yeah show them what real bbq taste like!!! Thanks for watching. If you order the kit from the link let them know I sent you!
That came out beautiful, Great job.
@@Anunnaki-z7i thanks and thanks for watching!
For future reference, the hole in the top is called a bung hole lol
Awesome job, I love the paint.
Makes me think of Beavis and Butthead haha. Appreciate you watching. Might build another one with my welder coming up 👍🏻
I own a blue Gateway and love it! But after watching your video I want to build one!! Great video and the paint is bad to the bone!
Thanks buddy! Yeah I have a couple of gateways and this one performs the exact same.
@@BBBarbecueandPits awesome! Good luck to you
fyi that center punch is spring loaded it does not need a hammer just pressure, ( kinda looks like mine might be wrong )
Yeah I figured that out from all the comments about it lol. Thanks for watching
Great job from start to finish....great product.
@@ronaldbrown7824 thanks for watching!!
Definitely …..DORTHY fits her great👍👍👍good job !!!!!
Thanks!!
Looks awesome! One question; Why doesn't anyone put doors in them for the charcoal & the water tray?
@@TheCyleRitchie because the basket hold plenty of charcoal to run for like 14-15 hours. Then the water pan goes on the second grate and you can access that from the top. Plus it’s a huge pain in the a** to try and do the door without a welder.
I know an amateur cooking team that built 3 of these and they are either winning or placing top 3 always
That’s exactly why I wanted to build one. The drums are scoring well with the KCBS judges right now. And they are good for hot and fast. I cooked some spare ribs in 2 hours and 50 minutes, that is rolling. Thanks for watching!
I have 2 offsets and a wifi pellet smokers. I have 6 UDS smokers and the UDS smokers are the best overall in my opinion. If I had to pick a style for competition BBQ or the best smoked meat I can possibly make I will always go with a UDS over a offset and definitely over a pellet smoker.
@@lesgrant7861 yeah they really are good because you get another flavor with that grease dripping on the coals. Plus they are so much easier to transport. I love my offset for brisket though!!
As long as you’re welding, you could also weld a threaded coupling in, if you have one handy and aren’t bothered by the gauge sticking out a bit.
@@BxKRs yeah that was just a quick fix. Recently I’ve been just welding the entire drums now that I’ve gotten used to it.
@ really nice work! I’m inspired to try it out myself sometime…
Awesome build brother I just joined your channel I'm from The south live an work in South East Louisiana and that heat is no joke Awesome job...
Hey thanks for the subscribe buddy. Yeah I bet the humidity is no joke down there!!
First time to the channel,liked&subbed.Thank You for all the info and for recognizing the people in your video.I am probably going to build a grill at some point so this researching is helpful 😀
Hey thanks for supporting the channel! Let me know if you have any questions along the way
Work of art….
Thanks bud!
Dude awesome job! That would be fun to do with an 85 gallon drum
I didn’t even know they made them that big. That would be sweet
@@BBBarbecueandPits they're used as overpack drums for when 55 gallon drums leak
@@zieglla that’s good to know. I might try to find one and make a larger drum 👍🏻
Rust bucket bro a piece of art
@@PedroMendoza-f4z appreciate that buddy
looks awesome, thanks for the step by step instructions. I would like to build a similar one, but want to check, do you paint the inside as well? if not, does it not get rusty?
@@dannychami9599 so don’t paint the inside because that would be toxic. For the inside just wet sand to get the liner off after you’ve burned it out. Then before you cook, just spray it down with cooking oil. Keep it dirty when you aren’t using it and it will be fine
@@BBBarbecueandPits thank you for the prompt reply
Great work brother. Sure looks fun
Thanks! Yeah came out great. Cooks great too 👍🏻
Dorthy fits the bill 100%
Perfect. Best greetings from Germany 👍
Thanks for watching!!
Awesome build, just subscribed to your channel, you probably have it named by now, Ole Rusty!
@@doncegas9687 thanks buddy!! Yeah I went with Dorothy from Twister. I actually sold it a while back but I’m in the process of building another right now
@@BBBarbecueandPits Excellent! Have a good weekend!
Great job, I love drum smokers.
Heck yeah thanks bud
Awesome 👏🏻 awesome 👏🏻 love it
You inspired me to take this on!
Do it! It’s a good smoker and you can make it your own
@@BBBarbecueandPits Do you think i can use an old motor oil drum? This project is near and dear to me because my dad and uncle worked producing steel drums for many years here in chicago. I would build this with them.
@@jpsanch33 yeah just make sure you wash it out good first. Then burn a really hot fire to get rid of any toxins that could be in there. That’s really cool man, that will be a good project for y’all to work on together
Looking good. I might try this
Heck yeah. Drum smokers produce some really good bbq
If you want to add a second cooking grate, what measurement would that be in your build? This looks great.
So I pulled 16” from the bottom of the barrel spaced out equally in line with the top grate bolt holes
Cool video 🙏 Sending love from România ❤
Thanks!!
Great Video
dude rust bucket awesome love it
Yeah that was my go to
Man I like that, I been thinking about doing me one of these!!!
Do it! Not too bad of a process and you come out with an awesome smoker
That's super cool 😎
Looks good I would to see how it works .
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Works great. Got 5th place pork out of 27 teams in my last contest and the pork came off this drum. Can’t go wrong if you know how to run it!
Twisted Sister would be my name for it! we say it as twissed sisser!
The sizz makes the bbq so good!!
Loved the video! I just subscribed
@@WarwickProud69 thanks!!
Rust Bucket!!!
Dorothy from twister is classic 😂
Sick shit bro!
Thanks bud!!
Nice build and video!
Thanks a lot man!
I love the look. 1 question will the rust bubble up under the clearcoat causing it to rust out?
So I cooked on it about 8 times and I had no issue with it. I put a lot of layers of clear on it so I don’t think it will be an issue
Awesome job👍
Thanks!
Very nice result! Are you hitting a spring loaded center punch with a hammer...?
Yep lol. Didn’t know how it worked at the time… now I know haha.
Nice job looks great 👍
Thanks!
I love the rust look. Did you just hit it with the mixture of water/salt/hydrogen peroxide followed by clear coat? It looks awesome
Thanks man! Yeah it was a mixture of white vinegar, salt, hydrogen peroxide. Then I let it sit in the sun for about 4 hours. Rinsed it with water let it dry and hit it with that clear. Came out better than I though it would!! Thanks for watching
Will the smoker eventually rust out
Good job looking good
Thanks!
manawar!!! thats what it looks like
Looks amazing 👏
Thanks!!
Great video man thank you !
Thanks from Guatemala
Thanks for watching!!
Nice work
Thanks!
Dude. You Rock!
@@pamatt1965 thanks! 😂
BUTIFUL!
Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻
It looks like it's been about 9 months since you first posted this video. Thanks, by the way for sharing. I'm curious, have you had any rust issues breaking through the clear finish you used since you finished this smoker?
So I sold this smoker to a subscriber a while back. But I cooked on it a bunch before and didn’t have an issue with rust coming through. Laying down a few heavy coats is a must for this. Eventually it will need more clear coat on it though, maybe once a year.
The finished product looks amazing. One little thing though, are you using a hammer on a snap punch?
😂 I realized how it worked after the fact, I’ve never used one before
@@BBBarbecueandPits I imagine it's a fairly common mistake
Killer, love it! Thanks for sharing
Turned out better than I thought it would lol. Thanks for watching!!
I am impressed. I need one of those kits. I already have my drum
@@petemac4284 thanks! Yeah it is a fun project to do too.
Awesome job well done ✌️
Thanks for watching!
That’s a beauty!❤
Thanks!!
very good i am going to make one myself in greece
That’s awesome! Let me know if you have questions. Thanks for watching
amazing build look like very solid smoker
IF you add my DIY cold smoker to it then you can also cold smoke.
Thanks! Yeah that would be good for sausage
@@BBBarbecueandPits Thanks friend my video works for you
Great project but what was the prior contents or liquids inside the drum. Thanks and God Bless.
So it had corn syrup in it before. Thanks for watching
Might it help with longevity of the barrel,if you were to use a high heat resistant paint on the exterior of the barrel. I'm not able to easily obtain a barrel but if I was able to find one, I'm going to try to make it last as long as possible.
Yes so anything high temp will work. The high temp clear coat I put on is still holding strong today. Anything to prevent rusting
Awesome Freaking Smoker!!!! I'm about to start mine tomorrow. Question...how far to the left and right of the rear center line did you mark your intake center?
Thanks man! I got the center point on the front of the drum then measured 10” to the left and 10” to the right off of that center mark. Good luck on your build bud let me know if you have any questions
Rust bucket. So how much is the drum and the kit? New subscriber brother man!
Yeah I like that name too! You’ll have to check the website it’s goes up and down. I put the link in the description. They also sell new barrels on there too so you wouldn’t have to burn it out. Or you could just get one on fb marketplace for like $20 but you have to burn the liner out. Thanks for the subscribe!!
Great job
Thanks!
Did you use a high gloss paint or satin finish? Your rig looks nice!
Thanks!! It’s the Rustoleum high temp clear gloss. I did about 3 coats
Now thats what I'm talkin bout...they sellin The Big Green Eggs for thousands!!
@@turtledove1927 yeah I know it’s ridiculous.
Great build brother! I want to make one myself, but i am concerned about the airflow. Does anybody know if air gets to the bottom properly? And is there a way to increase it on a less windy day?
@@rafaelthakoer1533 yeah it works really good with the pipes. I’m telling you, you can’t go wrong with this set up. I’ve used drums so long it has become a set it and forget it at this point. They are so consistent!! Thanks for watching buddy!
@@BBBarbecueandPitshaha 'set it and forget it' ok man thank you, i trust your knowledge!💪🏾 Here in Suriname bbq is a big part of our culture. Traditionally we just grill chicken and on a good day, ribs. Opening a american style bbq joint with proper smokers specifically for smoking other cuts of meat is my dream, it could change the whole dynamic of how grill and smoke over here.
If i really do build this smoker i'll forsure copy these exact colors. The patina is craaazy good looking. I love everything about this smoker man!
@@rafaelthakoer1533 thanks for the kind words! If you ever have any questions just reach out to me.
@@BBBarbecueandPits that's very cool of you. Looking forward to more videos, cheers.
❤Its soo beautiful...
Thanks!!
hi, i'm an italian guy. Please can you tell me how you prepare the rusting solution and what you use for the glossy final effect? thank you so much
I mixed 3 parts salt, hydrogen peroxide, and white vinegar in the spray bottle. Then I used Rustoleum high temp clear coat spray paint.
How do you refil with wood or coal without removing the food ??
So, with these types of smokers you fill the basket up with charcoal and add wood chunks in it for the smoke. A full charcoal basket will last for over 10 hours easy (depending on the temp you are running at)
How long did you burn it out for? I’ve had mine going a few hours but I’m not sure how long I should keep it going
So until the paint burns off on the outside and you should see that liner burnt on the inside. I think I did mine for about 3 hours with a really hot fire
Do you use clear coat after the rusting solution
Yes. You let the rust dry then hit it with a few coats of clear
Beautiful that's it
Thanks!!
What did you use for the clear coat? How has it held up?
@@StephenPulliam I used the Rustoleum High Temp Clear. It held up really well when I had it for about a year then I sold it. When I sold it, it was still in good shape. I put 3 heavy coats on to ensure it lasted.
Nice 👍
Everything I run through my ugly barrel smoker smells like xylene and tastes like diesel. I'm gonna have to make a new one. I found a plastic barrel floating in the river, I'll try that next.
@@GreatNorthWeb lol yeah probably need to get a food grade barrel
Can you show a video on how to remove and lid and reuse it. Looking to buy the kit but not sure how to remove the lid on the on the drum.
So the lid was just clamped down on mine. You need to find one with the lid like that. Check fb marketplace they have a ton on there
Cool thanks for replying and I'll continue my search...also loved how your came out thanks for sharing hope to see more dope projects from ya. Got a new subscriber here!
@@jesseborr299 thanks!!!
Calculated the cost even though I have a few scrap barrels plus figured out the cost of my time and I would save a $100 just by buying an Oklahoma Joe's offset barrel smoker from Lowe's
Yeah but I feel like the one you build would ultimately be nicer and you have to factor in the life of the grill. Store bought stuff usually falls apart faster than something you build. Which barrel? The Bronco? Or the offset smoker?
The bronco drum isn't one piece. And from china
Bought a drum off facebook they claimed it was safe non haz. Got it home realized there was a sticker at the bottom that ready dry/rot spray. Be careful make sure you only use a barrell thats food safe
Yeah I definitely think it’s worth the extra $5-$10 to get the food grade just for peace of mind. Mine still had corn syrup in the bottom of it and you could smell that sweet smell.
@BBBarbecueandPits I'm trying to get a barrell from a local honey farm. I turned the barrel into a burn barrel for leaves so atleast it's not a wasted 10
That’s the TinMan
That’s a good one haha
My votes dorothy
Forgive my ignorance , but how do you refuel the fire ? I mean , if i´m doing a large brisket that takes 12 plus hours , it looks like I´ll have to remove everything inside 3-4 times to add more wood , or am I missing something ? I forgot to add that I smoke with oak , not much else is available where I live.
@@vtheb666 so with this cooker you actually fill the charcoal basket up with charcoal and use wood chunks for your smoke. If you do that you won’t need to access the fire anymore for the cook. The nice part is that it’s more of a hot and fast smoker. If you are running 275-300 in the drum, that brisket won’t take you 12 hours and the end product will be the same. In contests we cook a brisket in about 5 hours and it’s the most tender meat you will ever eat.
@@BBBarbecueandPits Thanks mate , I´m very new to smoking , I appreciate your advice I´ll let you know how I get on with the next big smoke !
Can you send the link to the kit you used?
It’s in the description
Question, if the drum unlined do you will have to burn the inside?
I would say no, but for safety sake and to kill any germs inside I would still burn it out. Unless it is a brand new barrel that has never had anything inside
Hi from France, I was wondering, is there any point in having a remote combustion chamber? Like on long classic smokers
If you set this one up correctly from the beginning with coals and wood chunks it works great.
Perfect, I'll make a note of it. I'll try to find some plans or opinions...otherwise I'm left with the good old classic version.
By the way, I'm a big fan of the patina finish you did.
@@xavche38 thanks a lot! Yeah that was kind of an experiment just glad it worked out 😂
@@BBBarbecueandPits It's possible that there'll be an identical finish on this Atlantic rope (if I can manage it...).
To be continued!
And thanks again for the videos and advice!
Was sure nice they sent you the kit. And thank you for sharing your build.
But after some research, considering that the store bought pit barrel cooker/smoker is cheaper than the kit.....and I don't have to in through all the steps of finding a food safe barrel, cleaning it, sanding it, painting it, etc etc etc.....I think I will just buy one.
Yeah I’ve heard good things about those. I just don’t like the intakes in those pit barrel cookers. Also I’ve seen a few people say the bottoms burn out faster than a normal barrel. Something to consider. I love the intake pipes on the one I built because you aren’t bending over every time you need to adjust the temp.
Dorothy, definitely Dorothy!
That seems to be the top one so far
Awesome
What brand of paint do you use for the lid? And what do you use to clear coat the body with? Im building this in the UK so has to be weather proof
So the black paint on top was Rustoleum high temp black. And the clear coat on the drum was Rustoleum high temp clear coat. Got both off of Amazon
@@BBBarbecueandPits do you clear coat the inside
@@benormond5441 no you have to burn the liner off then I just spray the inside walls with cooking oil