1st PBC rib cook

[912smoker]

Was lucky enough to find a PBC 3 hrs away when Smokin Okie posted the Academy sale. Grabbed the last one in stock and already had a trip planned to ATL to visit the new granddaughter.
Finally got a chance today to try her out.
Loaded with Cowboy briquettes and followed lighting directions.
She's been running 260-290 steady.
Rubbed one rack with Myron Mixon Rib rub and one with Heath Riles comp flavor. Here they are at 2 hrs in at 175°IT.
Liking the color so far.




I check back in 30 mins or so and should getting close to finish.
Got a movie date with 2 granddaughters at 1pm so counting down.

Keith

 

[normanaj]

Lookin great so far!

 

[JLinza]

Im in...

 

[Brokenhandle]

Those are looking great! I'd go for ribs and a movie!

Ryan

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Keith, looking great my friend… get them ribs done as that’s a date you don’t want to be late too. And Congrats on the new pit… nice choice for the trial run!

 

[Fueling Around]

ooh new toys
Looks good

 

[Smokin Okie]

That looks familiar

You're not getting as much scorching on the end bones as I did.

I measured cooking temp with digital probe hung about 8" from the middle rebar. I see you've done the same.

 

[gmc2003]

Wow that didn't take long to master. Ribs are looking good Keith

Point for sure
Chris

 

[Smokin Okie]

I lined the bottom of the cooker with foil before putting in the charcoal basket, Made clean up a bit easier.

I got that tip from Amazing Ribs , here it is

To make a foil liner for the bottom of the PBC: Take 2 sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil and crimp them together. Use the lid of the PBC to make an impression on the foil. Fold the foil just inside that impression so that it will fit neatly into the bottom of the barrel. Make sure the foil is as flat as possible so that it won't compromise air flow under the basket.

 

[WaterRat]

Looks nice!

 

[912smoker]

Lookin great so far!

Thank Norm and luckily things went pretty much as planned.

Those are looking great! I'd go for ribs and a movie!

Ryan

Well Ryan I ask the wife is she secretly won the lottery . 2 adults and 2 kids with full movie popcorn, drinks and candy. She still hasn't told me the $$ and probably a good idea . I dozed off pretty quick but the 6 yr old gave me the rib poke!

I missed the boat when they went on sale mid yr or so and was determined to find one this time Justin. One rack needed more time but the kids were ready to eat and make the show!

Keith

 

[jcam222]

Looking good and congrats on the new cooker

 

[912smoker]

Total cook time was around 3.5 hrs and happy with the first run.

Rack on the left needed more time that I had but the other was great.

Painted with some MM Hog sauce while resting on the board.

Decent smoke ring for a shortened cook and nice smoky flavor from the pecan chunks.
I was pleased and the wife and girls loved them eating 2 each. No plate shots but served with BB and corn.

Overall very happy with the PBC and flavors from the drippings.
Held very steady temps without any additional adjustments.
Closed the bottom vent when finishing and atill have about 1/3 basket of briquettes left for next time.
Will probably cook on the grate next cook and see if there's a noticeable difference.

Keith

 

[jaxgatorz]

Those ribs look tasty !!

 

[912smoker]

Im in...
Thanks for lookin JL!

ooh new toys
Looks good

I was so excited to try it at the kids house the weekend I picked it up. BUT the Mrs. explained that we had a 4 hr drive home in the SUV and she did NOT desire to smell smoke all the way home.
Yep ...she won so I grilled tri tip on their gasser.

Keith

 

[nomoreusmc]

Looks great Got to love a barrel smoker!

 

[chopsaw]

Nice work Keith . That drum looks like fun too .

 

[912smoker]

That looks familiar

You're not getting as much scorching on the end bones as I did.

I measured cooking temp with digital probe hung about 8" from the middle rebar. I see you've done the same.

And thank you again for the tip!
I started them hanging in the middle of the drum then remembered a video from TRoy where recommend hanging near the sides. But they didn't have much flavor from the rub. Wondering if it slid off during the process?

I lined the bottom of the cooker with foil before putting in the charcoal basket, Made clean up a bit easier.

I got that tip from Amazing Ribs , here it is

Luckily I saw that video and did the same.
Still deciding if i need the ash pan or not

Wow that didn't take long to master. Ribs are looking good Keith

Point for sure
Chris

Thanks Chris but don't give me too much credit . I was just happy to get the charcoal started correctly

Keith

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Looks like a success Keith

 

[Smokin Okie]

I did not get a lot of flavor from the rub either. I picked up mostly charcoal/chunk. But all of my rib cooks for the past 7 years have been stickburner or clean burning GF, so that flavor really stood out to me.

With charcoal/chunk, flavor from drippings hitting coals, cooking at higher temps, and then the rub ......... there's a whole lot going on there.

I'm planning on putting yardbird on the PBX this week. But first, I have to modify the tabs that hold the cooking grate. Those up at the top, I'm gonna move down 5" in order to set the grate 18" above the coal bed. That's just like my 18 WSM.

Those top tabs are suppose to accommodate an unreleased accessory that PBC calls the " ultimate hanger " . Those tabs are useless for me, as I bought this for a chicken cooker. And I'm gonna fill the holes with RTV Sealant, so they can easily be reused.