You hit the nail on the head with the Masterbuilt. Perfect if you have kids in the garden. You can set and forget if they're constantly needing attention and you don't have time for fire management, plus the outside doesn't get too hot if they accidentally touch it. Genuinely think they should market it to parents with young kids. Then switch back to an offset when they become teens. I love my 560 but agree I'll probably only swap it out for the 1050.
Love my Masterbuilt 560 - couldn't be much simpler to use once you get used to the process of starting it up. I tell friends it's like the convenience of a gas barbecue but with charcoal flavour that you always miss on a gas grill. And it's great for low and slow. Oh and I also use it at max temperature for pizzas on a pizza stone and they come out great.
Amazing collection, i have been put on a lies after my wife noticed i had 10+ smokers, bbq, grill and fire pits. I use them all in my video’s and they’re a mans toys. Thanks for sharing and keep on grilling.
Ha I think you misunderstood. This was about what I personally use my grills for. I’ve cooked many low and slow meats on the weber. It’s a great bbq. One of the best there is. I was saying I only now use it when I have a big family gathering and I need more space for cooking. The comment about what I cook on it was a joke. And I agree - doesn’t matter whether I use my pk or my weber for smoking meats. Still great bbq. I just prefer the shape of the pk so the weber gets less use than it used to
No not at all. Not taking the p. Just much less to talk about with it as I really don’t use it anymore due to the other options. As I say, it only really comes out now when I need to increase cooking capacity. Also, as I mentioned - I never bought it myself, my wife already owned it when I met her. So less connected to it! My first bbq was a super super cheap eBay offset. Pretty much made of tinfoil and impossible to use.
nice one! I found your videos via suggested videos on other MasterBuilt review channels. surprised you don't have a griddle plate bbq, how do you do your smash burgers and fried onions?
Hi love all your videos! Very informative and the passion and knowledge really comes through. I was hoping you could help im stuck between getting the 1050 masterbuilt or spending around the same £1000 on an offset?. Any advice would be great thanks
Just got a Traeger Ironwood 650. Pellet. Would you say the master built using coal and wood has a better/different smoke amount to a pellet smoker? Desperately want an off set, but I chose the pellet smoker due to time it takes tending to an offset. Would the gravity fed give me a similar smoke to an offset? Granted I know nothing will beat an offset for smoke and cook quality
Wilson, your FranklinBBQ video got so many downlikes because like anything that is big enough to have a following is also going to have a group of haters. Loved watching this video and your FBBQ video was awesome too!
So if you had to pick one to use for personal use, not for business, which smoker would you pick? Also what is your opinion on the Franklin Smoker? Does it work as well as advertised? I know price is high but I have been on the list for almost a year. It seems like a buy it once and be an end game smoker for a back yard pit master.
Probably the Smokeyoak 100 gal. I just love how easy it is running bigger smokers. If not, it would be the Franklin. I love the franklin - it works better than advertised. You likely won’t have ever cooked on a pit with such good airflow. And that makes fire management an absolute breeze. But, I’m sure there are some pits out there that are as good, bigger, and for the same price. I agree - it’s a lifetime pit. You won’t ever need a new one unless you want to upgrade on size. It’s a beast. Also, I’ve no doubt one day they’ll either stop making them or they’ll get cheaper built. Will be nice to own one now, while they’re hand welded by Aaron and his team.
@@WilsonsBBQ cool thank you for the reply. I enjoy watching your channel and learning about bbq culture that isn’t in the US. Found your channel originally as you were the first person on RUclips with a Franklin smoker. Have a great weekend
Thank’s! It has a smoke stack way too small for the unit itself. It doesn’t draw nearly enough air through the unit, so it’s harder to keep temps stable, and it doesn’t do a very good job of keeping the coalbed hot throughout a cook. All they’d need to do is re size the chimney so it creates more of a stack effect and more draw and it would be a much better cooker. And it’s so expensive!
The stack on it is completely undersized. It creates no draw, so fire management is unnecessarily difficult and inefficient. All they’d need to do is increase the volume and the height of the stack and it would be a great cooker. Even with all the poor feedback they’ve had on it, they still won’t make the simple change, but rather watch and see all their customers pay for mods to make it worth owning.
Awesome video! I've been in the market for a gravity fed grill. Are you planning on making a video on how to run and operate the grill? That would be a great video
I personally can - i think anytime you use charcoal as the main heat source, you get a different flavour to pure wood. But, more importantly, its a different sort of combustion. With the masterbuilt, you're obviously smouldering wood chunks for smoke flavour. With the offset, youre burning straight wood at a pretty clean combustion temperature - which isnt that noticeable until you're doing a 12 hour brisket cook. I also think the bark is unbeatable in an offset. Cant beat the taste, appearance and texture a real fire creates! still love my MB for sausage though!
Nice vid and collection there. Nice to see UK vids coming up more too. I notice on your other videos you mentioned oklahoma joe and a cactus Jack offset I'm guessing those got replaced with the two offsets you have now. I'm looking for an offset to join my collection, so far I've got a kamado, WSM, weber kettle and a traeger but I want to venture into offsets. How would you rate the previous ones that you had? (as they're both on the more affordable end for giving it a go sort of thing)
I loved my oklahoma joe and cactus jack - the ones i have now are in a completely different league to the OKJ. That is a starter smoker that will do you well for a good few years, but you will likely outgrow it if you get 'more serious'? about offset cooking - its designed to be more of a charcoal + wood smoker. Rather than a wood split smoker. But its great - i always recommend it to people for first time offset buyers who maybe dont want to be investing a load at the start. The cactus jack is more in line with what i have now - super thick, great airflow and may outlive you! My advice would be to get the 20" version. I'd happily have my cactus jack now if it wasn't for the Franklin pit.
@@WilsonsBBQ cheers for the info, appreciated. I'm certainly serious with smoking on my other cookers but never ventured into offsets. I think an OKJ may be on the cards for 12 months to see if offset smokers are for me before investing properly. Do you have a PM facility I wouldn't mind dropping you a line on a few bits
Not that I’ve ever used one, but I’m not a huge fan of the idea of a reverse flow pit. I like a tonne of convection so the traditional standard/horizontal flow pit is what I like - so I’ve never given them much thought!
Yeah! I’d definitely consider one of those. A little small for me at the moment, but If I ever sell the franklin, I’d definitely look at the workhorse for the smaller backyard option!
Absolutely. Especially the 20” version which has a new improved stack size. Great pit. I’d own one again for sure. But I’d go for the 20” over the 16” which is what I previously owned
Not yet. Some of them have bought bbq from me! If they ever say something, I will certainly cut back. I’m always very conscious of things like if they have washing out to dry. I’ll avoid cooking. But so far, no problems 🤞
Enjoy the nice weather!
Nice collection, thanks for sharing!
You hit the nail on the head with the Masterbuilt. Perfect if you have kids in the garden. You can set and forget if they're constantly needing attention and you don't have time for fire management, plus the outside doesn't get too hot if they accidentally touch it. Genuinely think they should market it to parents with young kids. Then switch back to an offset when they become teens. I love my 560 but agree I'll probably only swap it out for the 1050.
I had no idea that folks in the u.k. were as serious about their bbq as we are in the southern United States! Mind blown!
Love my Masterbuilt 560 - couldn't be much simpler to use once you get used to the process of starting it up. I tell friends it's like the convenience of a gas barbecue but with charcoal flavour that you always miss on a gas grill. And it's great for low and slow. Oh and I also use it at max temperature for pizzas on a pizza stone and they come out great.
Amazing collection, i have been put on a lies after my wife noticed i had 10+ smokers, bbq, grill and fire pits. I use them all in my video’s and they’re a mans toys. Thanks for sharing and keep on grilling.
Good video but you can get a lot more than overcooked burgers and undercooked sausages from a Weber kettle...
Ha I think you misunderstood. This was about what I personally use my grills for. I’ve cooked many low and slow meats on the weber. It’s a great bbq. One of the best there is. I was saying I only now use it when I have a big family gathering and I need more space for cooking. The comment about what I cook on it was a joke. And I agree - doesn’t matter whether I use my pk or my weber for smoking meats. Still great bbq. I just prefer the shape of the pk so the weber gets less use than it used to
No not at all. Not taking the p. Just much less to talk about with it as I really don’t use it anymore due to the other options. As I say, it only really comes out now when I need to increase cooking capacity. Also, as I mentioned - I never bought it myself, my wife already owned it when I met her. So less connected to it!
My first bbq was a super super cheap eBay offset. Pretty much made of tinfoil and impossible to use.
Like the video good info, but please don’t slate the trusty Webber 😉
No slating. Great bbq. One of the best. I just don’t use it as much anymore
Thank you
nice one! I found your videos via suggested videos on other MasterBuilt review channels. surprised you don't have a griddle plate bbq, how do you do your smash burgers and fried onions?
i build my own vertical pits. horizontal one coming soon.
Try bell fabrication. Awesome pitts. 3/8” plate. Rolled. Awesome
Great video, you must have very accommodating neighbours
You need a TMG Pits Volunteer from Bakoa.
Hi love all your videos! Very informative and the passion and knowledge really comes through. I was hoping you could help im stuck between getting the 1050 masterbuilt or spending around the same £1000 on an offset?. Any advice would be great thanks
great video bro...very informative and detailed...
Just got a Traeger Ironwood 650. Pellet.
Would you say the master built using coal and wood has a better/different smoke amount to a pellet smoker?
Desperately want an off set, but I chose the pellet smoker due to time it takes tending to an offset. Would the gravity fed give me a similar smoke to an offset?
Granted I know nothing will beat an offset for smoke and cook quality
Wilson, your FranklinBBQ video got so many downlikes because like anything that is big enough to have a following is also going to have a group of haters. Loved watching this video and your FBBQ video was awesome too!
You should check out BBQ Mates too
How much is the Smokey Oak approximately? I'm Dutch and shipping or even pickup from the UK probably isn't as bad as from the US
Thanks for the video dude! Very informative! Is the Smokey Oak the backyard or comp bbq? I’m presuming the comp but thought I’d check?
Man, I would love to be your neighbour haha
So if you had to pick one to use for personal use, not for business, which smoker would you pick?
Also what is your opinion on the Franklin Smoker? Does it work as well as advertised? I know price is high but I have been on the list for almost a year. It seems like a buy it once and be an end game smoker for a back yard pit master.
Probably the Smokeyoak 100 gal. I just love how easy it is running bigger smokers. If not, it would be the Franklin.
I love the franklin - it works better than advertised. You likely won’t have ever cooked on a pit with such good airflow. And that makes fire management an absolute breeze. But, I’m sure there are some pits out there that are as good, bigger, and for the same price. I agree - it’s a lifetime pit. You won’t ever need a new one unless you want to upgrade on size. It’s a beast. Also, I’ve no doubt one day they’ll either stop making them or they’ll get cheaper built. Will be nice to own one now, while they’re hand welded by Aaron and his team.
@@WilsonsBBQ cool thank you for the reply. I enjoy watching your channel and learning about bbq culture that isn’t in the US. Found your channel originally as you were the first person on RUclips with a Franklin smoker. Have a great weekend
Longhorn koozie?? You need an Aggie one! Gig'em. Great video
Picked this up while in Austin! Will add an Aggie one to my collection when I go back over!
No he doesn't
No he picked the right one..Hook'em Horns
Thanks for all your videos and sharing your knowledge with us, can you expand more on why you believe a Yoder Wichita is such a bad pit? Thank you!
Thank’s! It has a smoke stack way too small for the unit itself. It doesn’t draw nearly enough air through the unit, so it’s harder to keep temps stable, and it doesn’t do a very good job of keeping the coalbed hot throughout a cook. All they’d need to do is re size the chimney so it creates more of a stack effect and more draw and it would be a much better cooker. And it’s so expensive!
I see, this was on my radar for a future purchase so I will have to make sure I do my research and compare this to others. Thank you
@@BBQcheese Well what he's talking about he clearly knows what he's talking about. You don't dispute with a certified smoke boss!
Interesting video as alway! Can you let me know which videos on your page use your masterbuilt?
Where did you fid the additional racks?
Would love to hear more about your thoughts on the Yoder Witchita
The stack on it is completely undersized. It creates no draw, so fire management is unnecessarily difficult and inefficient. All they’d need to do is increase the volume and the height of the stack and it would be a great cooker. Even with all the poor feedback they’ve had on it, they still won’t make the simple change, but rather watch and see all their customers pay for mods to make it worth owning.
Sorry if I’ve asked on another video, how do you store you Masterbuilt gravity? Just under one of their covers and nothing else?
Yes sir! Just under the official masterbuilt cover that you can buy for the unit. It’s held up nicely for nearly 3 years!
@@WilsonsBBQ thank you! I’m tempted by the 800. Love your videos. Wish I lived closer to try your stall!
Any recommendations for an offset that's built like a tank (thick steel) for around the £1000 mark, or does such a product not exist?
They definitely do! The black fire from pro smoke is a good option under £1k
@@WilsonsBBQ thanks I'll take a look!
Awesome video! I've been in the market for a gravity fed grill. Are you planning on making a video on how to run and operate the grill? That would be a great video
100%
Awesome!
How do you deal with the english weather and the masterbuilt?
Good video
Maybe even the best video.
Let me know if you want to sell any of them. I'm in Dorset and would really love an offset.
Why is a Yoder witchita trash?
Can you compare the taste between masterbuilt gravity vs offset for a brisket and pulled pork?
I personally can - i think anytime you use charcoal as the main heat source, you get a different flavour to pure wood. But, more importantly, its a different sort of combustion. With the masterbuilt, you're obviously smouldering wood chunks for smoke flavour. With the offset, youre burning straight wood at a pretty clean combustion temperature - which isnt that noticeable until you're doing a 12 hour brisket cook. I also think the bark is unbeatable in an offset. Cant beat the taste, appearance and texture a real fire creates!
still love my MB for sausage though!
Nice vid and collection there. Nice to see UK vids coming up more too. I notice on your other videos you mentioned oklahoma joe and a cactus Jack offset I'm guessing those got replaced with the two offsets you have now. I'm looking for an offset to join my collection, so far I've got a kamado, WSM, weber kettle and a traeger but I want to venture into offsets. How would you rate the previous ones that you had? (as they're both on the more affordable end for giving it a go sort of thing)
I loved my oklahoma joe and cactus jack - the ones i have now are in a completely different league to the OKJ. That is a starter smoker that will do you well for a good few years, but you will likely outgrow it if you get 'more serious'? about offset cooking - its designed to be more of a charcoal + wood smoker. Rather than a wood split smoker. But its great - i always recommend it to people for first time offset buyers who maybe dont want to be investing a load at the start.
The cactus jack is more in line with what i have now - super thick, great airflow and may outlive you! My advice would be to get the 20" version. I'd happily have my cactus jack now if it wasn't for the Franklin pit.
@@WilsonsBBQ cheers for the info, appreciated. I'm certainly serious with smoking on my other cookers but never ventured into offsets. I think an OKJ may be on the cards for 12 months to see if offset smokers are for me before investing properly. Do you have a PM facility I wouldn't mind dropping you a line on a few bits
Hey Wilson, have you checked out BBQ Mates? I've got my eye on one of their off-sets when I move house soon
Not that I’ve ever used one, but I’m not a huge fan of the idea of a reverse flow pit. I like a tonne of convection so the traditional standard/horizontal flow pit is what I like - so I’ve never given them much thought!
Have you had a look at Workhorse pits? Ive been eyeballing the 1969 model…
Yeah! I’d definitely consider one of those. A little small for me at the moment, but If I ever sell the franklin, I’d definitely look at the workhorse for the smaller backyard option!
Would you recommend the Masterbuilt 560 for a beginner or is it overkill?
Definitely not overkill. It’s a perfect beginner options!!
How do you rate the Cactus Jack offsets? Can they hang with the offsets you actually own?
Absolutely. Especially the 20” version which has a new improved stack size. Great pit. I’d own one again for sure. But I’d go for the 20” over the 16” which is what I previously owned
You should collaborate a smoking meats
livestream with Mark Zuckerberg.
He loves smoking his meats
Do your neighbour’s ever complain about the amount of smoke?
Not yet. Some of them have bought bbq from me! If they ever say something, I will certainly cut back. I’m always very conscious of things like if they have washing out to dry. I’ll avoid cooking. But so far, no problems 🤞
Just checked out you’re store do you ship to US?
Do I ship what to the US?
@@WilsonsBBQ I should of been more specific if I buy a sweater would that be shipped to the usa
Is your smokey oak for sale 😎??? I am interested if so.
Afraid not! You can buy one directly from Smokey Oak Barbecue though!
Your missing a ugly drum smoker.. mate ....best cooker ...at least 20 hours straight on one load of charcoal..