Best Vertical Smoker - Pit Boss Vertical Pellet Smoker - Review
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- Опубликовано: 12 дек 2018
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Nice review Patrick! Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!
i have one just like it , i live in Michigan, use it all year round am able to do 10 racks of ribs in it at a time,have done 2 15 lb turkeys together, it holds temp very well. i do however use a torch to light it in the winter time to help get a fire big enough to keep it going until it reaches a non faulting temp. when i try to use it when its under 15 degrees it will fault out for no fire do to not getting hot enough fast enough. but once it warms up its a mean smoking machine..i have nothing but praise for this smoker.
Thanks for the great video with spot on advice 👌😊
Thank you, JMPhotography001.
I jumped right to the same one an very happy with it. I knew I wanted to get into smoking so I stepped up an got that one right out of the gate. I used my hand truck to get it in the shop an cut the box off an put it on my card table to put it together. Also I empty the pellets after each use do to the fact I live in Oregon an I leave it outside an don't want the pellets to get damp......
Happy Smoking. ... :-D
Glad to hear you're happy with it, Bob. Thanks for commenting!
Louisiana Grills is selling this same unit, although a little larger. I had the same problem when I opened it. Never realized the legs weren’t already assembled and we pulled it out upright. The weight of the unit bent the housing for the fan. Had to pull that off, bend it back and put it back on. Yeah, there should be brief instructions about that on the face of the box. And you DEFINITELY don’t want to handle this thing by yourself. Mine weighs at least 175#! Good luck with yours! Looking forward to getting started with mine. :)
I agree, Rice 'N Gravy! This was not fun putting together by myself. Keep us posted on your smoking endeavors!
Great video!!! Good job!!
Thank you, Kelly-lee!
Honest & helpful. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Really good advice for beginners
Thanks, John. I was hoping the video would be helpful.
My update for the Pit Boss wood pellet vertical smoker. Like I said they sent me out a thermostat to install I found the instructions on RUclips of course. I have cooked a brisket and a pork butt roast since I installed the thermostat and have had no problems. It taken me about 20 minutes to install the thermostat .The thermostat is located inside the smoker at the bottom of the unit you will also have to sneak to wire through to the outside of the smoker. . Good luck everyone. When The smorker works it's great but, to have the smorker 3 months and start repairing on it doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Thank you for the help.
I agree that an appliance of any type should work longer than 3 months without issues. But it sounds like you're back up and running. Good to hear and thanks for the update!
Hey Pat! Thanks for the review. Im currently looking into the Louisiana Vertical Pellet Series 7 Smoker. Its going for a great deal right now at Costco (449.99) when the original is 599.99. Anyways just saw something interesting in your video. It looks like your racks are sitting on top of the rack slots and not inside them. I believe the racks will slide into the slots. Anyways awesome job! Keep it up! Happy Smokin
Hey thedirepupify, you are correct! The grates do slide into the slots. I had them on top because I hadn't used the smoker yet. Going to be smoking a chuck roast later today. Whoo Hoo! Happy smokin' to you too.
thedirepupify GET IT! I just bought that one myself and used it for the first time, I love it! And you can never go wrong with Costco! In fact, I made a video of the assembly... check it out! I'll also be doing some videos in the near further of me putting it to use. Check out my video, like and subscribe!!
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Need your advice. Can you roast 4x 3kg beef roasts all at the same time?
I don't see why not.
I just the gas pit boss 3 .. can’t wait to try it
unboxing - Set box right side up.
open both outer and inner box.
take styrofoam sheet off the top of the smoker inside
make sure box flaps are outward as you tip the box on its side
place the styrofoam on the ground at the open end and set the box upside down.
pull the corner packing strips out. they are taped in place but don't give up. pull them out. then lift the outer box off the inner box.
then lift the inner box off the smoker. remove the parking and door. take internal boxes out.
the smoker is now u[side down and ready for assembly . follow the instructions step by step.
(I did it this way logically thinking that the bottom needed to be on top . it was easy to do and only took 5 min to unbox this way)
love the smoker can't wait to get it working today . smoking a traditional Mennonite sausage as they did in the old days with a modern smoker . Should be awesome .
What is the distance from the shelf as high as it will go to the water pan? I'm looking at this model for smoking my deer bologna. Thanks for the video
Are you able to do a full rack of rubs on this model or do you have to trim off the ends?
You'll probably have to cut them down or in half depending on how long the rack is. I did a rack of pork ribs and cut them in half. They came out great!
Great review been debating whether what to get. Thanks for your help.
Glad to help! Which one are you going with?
@@PatrickSipperly Pit Boss Pro 820 and I'm new to smoking Meats.
Is this any better than smoking on traeger style?
I'm unfamiliar with Trager "style", so I can't say...
I bought the bigger one. I love it. Use it every weekend. Great unit. Only issue is control panel not well made.
Glad you love it, Crawdad! I can't argue about the control panel.
What the deal with the control unit?
How did you do your first burn to clean out the smoker?
I followed the instructions in the manual on page 16 here: images.pitboss-grills.com/catalog/manuel/77551_20171005.pdf
Does a brisket fit in this?
Depends on the size of the brisket.
Hi Patrick! Thanks for your video. I didn't see it posted anywhere, so I will share my unpacking experience for others to consider.
I got a Copperhead Series 5 for this year's Fathers Day / Birthday gift! (Thanks Honey!) After I cleared a space in my garage and found some cardboard for cushioning, i opened the top of the box and got the manual. First, I perused the manual. Then, I searched and watched some RUclips videos! The manual instructs how to work on this critter upside down to assemble the legs and so on! That saved my bad back! So, as they say, RTFM! I watched RUclips unboxings so who am I to say?!! :-D Although I could have done it myself, it was much easier having my DSW to help me. Thanks Honey!!
Flip the open box with all flaps out along the sides of the box upside down onto your work surface (cardboard) and pull the box off of the packaging carefully. Then carefully remove the side Styrofoam pieces and and proceed with the manual instructions! It was a piece of cake to set up and do the initial burnout.
Today, July 4, 2019 I am using it for the first time smoking pork spare ribs and a shoulder! Earlier, I pulled off some hot & sweet Italian snausages I put on to fill in the open grate by the shoulder. They are awesome! I now need to see if my ribs are done. The roast needs a bit more time! Happy Independence Day to all!
Great info, Curt. Thanks for sharing!
Im thinking of buying this smoker but im afraid that the liquids from the meats will fall on t he other meats which isn't really a good thing for the bark. Do you agree?
It's certainly possible that juices from top racks will fall onto lower racks. That hasn't been an issue for me...but that's me. I don't mind it at all.
I am planning on getting my hubby this for Father's day. He currently have "The Egg" that he has had it for several years. I thought this will be a good gift. What do you think?
Hi Karen, thanks for checking out the video and subscribing! I have zero experience the Eggs, so I can't offer any comparison advice. Has he complained about it at all? Things he doesn't like about it? If it's not putting out really smokey meats, a change of pellets might give better results (and be cheaper!) On the other hand, if he'd like to have more racks to smoke more, or some other obvious reason to add a vertical smoker, then this could be an amazing gift. You'd be in line for the coveted WOTY Award (Wife Of The Year). Check out these links to help you compare:
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Thanks
My pitboss keeps cutting off every 25-30 minutes....why is that?
I don't have a clue. I haven't had that problem.
Could this be used in a gage during the winter?
Hello E Colby! In my opinion, yes, provided you've got good ventilation. Smokers put out a lot of smoke and it will fill your garage with smoke. If you don't have some efficient way to let that smoke escape, then I wouldn't do it. The smoke is thick and it will get in and on everything.
@@PatrickSipperly thanks for the advise. Does this thing get a solid bark?
@@ecolbechz2750 Yes on bark, yes on flavor. I used Pit Boss Competition Blend pellets from Lowe's at a great price. Good luck with your smoking adventures.
How many times have you used this? Is it reliable? Are you happy with it?
Hi James. So far I've used it to smoke beef jerky, salmon, and pork ribs. The only issue so far was that the flame went out once and I had to nurse it back to life. The temperature fluctuates drastically then evens out which is probably why the directions say to let it burn for like 10-15 minutes before putting the meat on and beginning the smoke process. I didn't do that. Perhaps that's a uniqueness of vertical smokers. That being said, my wife and I both think we're getting a smokier flavor to whatever we've smoked so far with it. It's much easier to maneuver around than my Austin XL which is a beast! I'm happy with it so far and will be smoking more meat soon.
@@PatrickSipperly thank you for taki g your time to reply! I'm on the fence between the pit boss upright and a traeger. Your insight is greatly appreciated!
James, get a Pit Boss you won't regret it. I have an Austin XL and thinking about buying the same one Pat has in the video.
@@kelvinlowe7316 I ordered the pit boss and it was broken out of the box. They are sending me a new control board. I look forward to using it.
What I have found using this smoker is that doing long cooks, 6+ hours - The hopper fills up, starts to burn pellets inside the auger and smoke starts coming up from the pellet hopper instead of inside the cooking chamber. Anyone else had this issue?
No, I haven't had this issue.
Nice!!! Where can i find a cook book for smoking meats for this smoker? I can’t find any.
Check out this cookbook: www.pelletsmokergrill.com/bbq-grilling-cookbook/
Patrick Sipperly Thanks for a quick response. I am new to this. So, i just want to make sure that will work for me. Because, I was told the vertical pellet smoker cooks different from a smoker that grills as well. Again, I am new to this. So, I am sorry if I am asking too much.
@@ABM261-zi2gl I did a video talking about the differences between vertical smokers and pellet smoker grills. Here it is and I hope it helps: ruclips.net/video/1ayJQ_9wQis/видео.html
I just bought the Pit Boss ,vertical, pellet smoker, Pro series; today, from Lowes (about $300. plus). you are correct, it is very heavy to handle, by yourself. Fortunately, I had some store help, to help me put it in the back seat of my Lexus sedan. It fit ,but not without having to take it out of the boxed packaging first! I accidentally saw the packing, warning about not standing it up right at first, and that saved me some damage to the smoker. when unloading it at the house. Since I am a first time smoker, since many,many years of smoking, Thanks for the tip on smoking some other items, like veggies.I was hoping, that you would have showed some furthers tips on how to use that new smoker.Boo! Hoo! LOL Good luck with your new Pit Boss. John, Asheville NC
Hey John, thanks for watching and commenting, and congrats on your new vertical smoker. I have several videos here on RUclips, so maybe you'll see something helpful. Here's a playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLIhcZSuKDL1RXjelgk6lWRG-y9SW4FGWc
We just bought that same out boss!!! For $299 at Walmart!!!! Anyways thanks 🙏
You bet! I hope it works great for you!
**BEWARE FIRE HAZARD**
I have been a firm believer and user of this product for some time now. I have done many smokes almost weekly. I maintain and clean my smoker after every use. I have recently found an issue that is concerning and could cause a fire on long smokes. Under the unit were the thermometer line comes through, there is a big hole that allows the grease to run down onto the electrical wires and connectors. It has the potential to cause a fire.
I was hoping for more of a review of how well it worked. Nice prelude though!
More videos are coming, Michael!
I think you meant to say "CopperHEAD" instead of "CopperTOP" for the Pit Boss Model. I have the COPPERHEAD 5 myself.
I think you're absolutely right!
How big of a turkey will it fit, and how hot can you get it. My Traeger is ten years old and it’s time for something different. Enjoy your new toy.
Hey, Crazy Dogs! I don't know by weight, but the interior measurements are 15 inches wide X 12.5 deep (See 4:15 on the video). The racks are adjustable and removable to accommodate what you're smoking. We are enjoying it so far!
There is no turkey that wouldn't fit in this thing. And it doesn't fit in here I wouldn't want to eat it. 😂😂
Just bought one a few mins ago. Instructions say it'll do a 10-12 pound turkey
I lie your step, cheap to up grading. My first was a Brinkman charcoal type bullet. It was orange. It died. Upgraded to a Weber Smokey Mountain. Still have it, still used it. I live in an apartment. Lucky they let me have a grill. They don’t want charcoal. So decided to upgrade to pellet. Good video.
Thanks, John!
Does it produce a lot of smoke or lite smoke?
The vertical smoker puts out more smoke than my horizontal smoker in my opinion. Verticals are better smokers by design.
@@PatrickSipperly I am either going to get the Pit Boss propane vertical or this one. I would rather get this one but all the cooking videos I have seen of pellet smokers do not show much smoke after it gets up to temp. Have you experienced that or does it produce good smoke for hours? I like to have good smoke on my briskets for 4 hours.
Great question@@Grandpa_RLP. Pellet smokers offer smoke that comes on intensely then slowly dissipates, comes back intense, dissipates, and on and on over the duration of your smoking time. You will get good smoke and smokey flavored meats. You won't see a constant thick cloud of smoke pouring out the smokestack the whole time, but intermittently. I think you'll be happy with a vertical pellet smoker.
@@PatrickSipperly Thanks for the info and videos.
@@Grandpa_RLP You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting.
You have to much backlight which makes it hard to see the black smoker.
Thanks for the feedback, David. I'll keep that in mind when I shoot again.
So why off topic but this guys are really good muscle platform and good frame for bodybuilding if he put some effort in the gym he would be huge
LOL. Must be an Afterburner.
Nice video!
No work around for grilling and smoking on one unit. Smoked food needs to rest. Grill while smoked food is resting. That said, I have the Austin XL and 5 series. Simply because a smoker is better at smoking than a grill/smoker combo.
Thank you! I agree.
How does it smoke?
Hey Iron Dog! It smokes well. An easy to use, easy to move around, smoker. It's actually a better smoker than my Austin XL. The flavors are richer and smokier.
Ok thanks
Who would grill veggies? I don't eat veggies...
Sorry Thomas!
I like to smoke meat and weed
Get to smoking and show the results.
I've done exactly that, cordelmar! Check out the other videos on my channel. I have several!
Now do your review after you actually used it.
just purchased one, assembled it, doesn't work: instructions were very simple, but customer service doesn't answer phone or email, so its' going back to Costco for full refund
Wow, not good. Sorry to hear that!
Same thing happened to me. Went back to academy and got a different one. This one has no issues! Used it a few times now and very happy!!!
Comes with 5 racks. They shorted you one
You might be right. I've only used 2 so far... Hopefully I won't miss the 5th. LOL. Thanks!
3 series has 4 racks, 5 series has 5 racks
Thanks, Mike!
Buyer beware after about four uses I start getting error codes. I called the number at the company they finally sent me out a thermometer to replace in the unit no instructions no video no anyting. I did not pay $500 just start working on a grill.
If this really happened, I'd be very angry too. I've had better luck with my Pit Boss Vertical Smoker. I did have a grease fire that rendered my unit dead in the water. I contacted Pit Boss and they sent me a replacement digital controller and instructions. I'm no whiz bang Mr. Fixit, but I made it through and I'm back in business. Let me know if you want instructions (for a Series 3) and I'll link to them.
I hate reviews with NO PERFORMANCE notes.👎
What performance notes would you like? I might that in another video...
@@PatrickSipperly Temperature performance,does it reach desired temp,hold temp, are heat gauges accurate. Any discrepancies in advertised performance and actual performance. Thanks Patrick. I've waited along time but now I'm ready to get a smoker. Been doing my research and cant honestly find really good reviews on moderatly priced smokers.
Sorry....not much of a review without discussing how it holds temperature, ease of cleaning, ease of use, durability, quality....etc.
You know what, Michael... you're right. I could have mentioned more things like that. Perhaps, I need to do another, more in-depth review. I have another video comparing my Austin XL to this Vertical smoker coming out soon. I did a first impressions video here: ruclips.net/video/Py96uYclKvI/видео.html
Master built is much better I don't like my Pitt boss at all it will be going back
Bummer, Victor. Sorry to hear that.
Well that was useless.
Totally uninformative. If I wanted a description of the product I can go to the web site. If your going to do a "Review" tell how it works what are the drawback? does it keep constant temperature? does it blow fuses? does it actually smoke properly? is it hard to clean? unfortunately this vid is a waste of time.
Here's some stuff! Lol!
Apologies for the thumbs down..
I should have exited when you had difficulty unboxing...! Pulled the Staples..?? Absolutely first time I've ever seen that..
Sorry. Horrible ""review"".