I've got to agree with ya Rus, the PBC is a Rib machine!!! The ribs have that little something extra that you don't get from an offset. I really think it's that "grilled" flavor from cooking directly over the briquettes. Great test regardless and I know that both racks were some mighty fine eating brother!!! Cheers!!!

@SmokyRibsBBQ

5 жыл бұрын

Hey T-Roy, thanks for stopping by brother! I totally agree with you about the grilled flavor. All those drippings hitting the hot coals adds that extra flavor that smoking on indirect just can't deliver. Cheers brother, and I hope you and Karen have a awesome Christmas and New Year!

@davidpence5609

5 жыл бұрын

It's because cooking over coals with the grease drippings eveporating back up in your smoke and another layer of flavoring.

@crpilot165

5 жыл бұрын

T-ROY COOKS g

@j.a.garcia868

5 жыл бұрын

I will have to agree with T-Roy and Rus on the grilled flavor from that direct heat. I did a rack recently on a BGE with no deflector and definitely had a different taste which was great!!

@W.Vanderbilt

4 жыл бұрын

T-Roy always trying to ride high on other channels

I’m digging that “spritzer”.

I bought a PBC about 6 months ago because I wanted a drum smoker added to my grill collection. (In all honesty I only chose it because they put a USMC emblem on it at no extra cost.) I grilled a rack of ribs on my side smoker, my Weber, and my new PBC. Everyone in my family chose the PBC as the best I'd ever done. I couldn't believe it then but I've since become a believer. I don't know what's happening inside the PBC, but it is indeed a "rib machine". Subscribed...

Looking good sir... I am in my 5 year learning all kinds of grilling style. I love watching these videos to give me ideas.. Charcoal is my go to. Again great job sir

I simply want to be a peacemaker here and say that I'll eat from both racks equally :)

@LassesFoodAndBarbecue

5 жыл бұрын

Hehe, i was just about to write a similar comment - but you beat me to it :)

@Pgcmoore

5 жыл бұрын

same here

@chrisbennett1701

5 жыл бұрын

I use warm but thinking about a LSG or Lang I like charcoal and wood together I like doing it that way

@chrisbennett1701

5 жыл бұрын

Wsm not warm lol

@kstailey56

5 жыл бұрын

NO! You MUST Decide - You MUST Choose - Lol.

Yep. They both look amazing!! was about to eat my computer monitor!! Great job Rus, and thanks for the good information as always.

I love the pit barrel cooker for set it and almost forget it. Both looked great.

Great video Russ. Really enjoy your videos. Just got pit barrel Cooker last week and made 2 slabs of St. Louis ribs. They were unbelievable. going to do pork belly burnt ends tomorrow. Keep up the great work!

Another great vid Russ! I've had already made up my mind the best cooker I get is a Pit Barrel, but this just solidified that 🔥

Some GOOD Down-home cooking man!!! Your show is just classy...you keep it simple and CLASSY!!!

It’s past midnight and I’m about to get me some ribs!! They both turned out fantastic. My dad and I love your channel. Thank you for sharing and your cat is funny 😅.

Very good video,im considering buying the pit barrel.I've watched many testimonials and for the money it's hard to beat.Thanks again.

Wow! I'll take either one.....or both!!! I might have to consider getting me one of those rib machines! Thanks for sharing!

always a pleasure to watch!!! and yep my cat does the same thing!!!! I'm torn for the money either wsm or a pbc. but I'd sure love an lone star offset!! thanks again Rus!!

I've had my PBC since January of 2016 and have loved it ever since. Matter of fact, I was about to purchase a BGE when I got it and it was so good that I cancelled my purchase, and to this day it's my main smoker. I've watched your channel a lot over the years for recipes, ideas, and tips. Yesterday, I did a hot smoked salmon that I dry cured overnight and a Huli Huli Chicken using your recipe as guide and they turned out great, as usual. Thank you for putting out great BBQ content!

@SmokyRibsBBQ

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome and thanks for the feedback

Around a year and 1/2 ago in one of your videos I asked your advice between buying a 300 dollar offset or the Pit Barrell, you suggested the Pit Barrell unless I wanted to invest in a quality offset, well I went with the Pit Barrell and I cant thank you enough that was some solid advice. Now if I ever do get an offset it will be a Lonestar they are built like a tank but not cheap $$$$+. Thank You.

@SmokyRibsBBQ

5 жыл бұрын

I remember that!

A+ for both racks of ribs. Great comparison cook Rus. That Lonestar is really nice.

I love the combination of apple juice and bourbon for your spritz . great idea I will definitely try .

Hi Russ, loved the comparison video and both racks of ribs looked scrumptious!! Wishing you and your family a BEAUTIFUL MERRY CHRISTMAS!! 💗🌲💗

Great video and awesome comparison between the two pits and both racks look amazing rus

Great video as always Rus. I have done ribs on my reverse flow and my UDS at the same time and I find that my UDS, in my opinion, does a much better job on ribs in cold weather than it does when it's warmer. My reverse flow doesn't care what the temp is outside. I did ribs on the UDS yesterday and they came out awesome.

Great looking Ribs... Russ great comparison video between both cookers ... I agree with you on the weather effecting the pit barrel . I have one and temps get pretty low around here and it does play a factor in the cook time and temps for sure

Russ, great video. Both racks turned out great! Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Great video I am so glad you did this. I would have never guessed the PBC would have been able to compete with the offset like that. I would really like to see a comparison using the wood wind cooker and also the Lone Star cabinet smoker

My dad taught me to marinate with mustard as well done it all my life. My mom does it like this now as well. People are surprised when they cant taste the mustard seems to hold the juices in better. Looks so delicious

Very cool video, you gotta love spending the day tending to a smoker. Those ribs look delicious! I made my own custom 175 gallon reverse flow offset smoker and have been using it for the last couple of years. I love cooking on it, but it consumes a lot of fuel even on smaller cooks. It's about time I restore my old UDS and start cooking on that thing again. This video makes me want to do it even more.

I really enjoy your channel, you always put out some amazing looking food.

Great comparison video! I also have a LSG & the PBC. I agree that the PBC usually cooks ribs faster than the LSG & that is precisely the reason why I prefer cooking ribs on the LSG. I feel like I don't have as much control over the temps in the PBC which leads me to overcook the ribs. I probably just have to pay closer attention to them in the PBC. I haven't figured out which ribs taste better so I guess I'll have to do my own comparison. Great work!

Great vid. Now I'm starving. I love my PBC so much, I bought another one after my first one finally succumbed to the elements. Ribs are amazing on the PBC and amazingly easy.

Already got Ron's tshirt wrapped and under the tree he's gonna love it!!!!

@SmokyRibsBBQ

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Alicia! Very much appreciated and I hope Ron enjoys the shirt! Thank you!!!

Perfect as always

G,day, eh. Just got a Traeger for Xmas and been ex-perry-menting with all kinds of jerky, bacon, brisket, ribs and turkey. Yours looks way better than my 3-2-1 ribs, so I'm going to try it your way. Loving this. Traeger works good at -30°C (-20°F) here in Canada. Cheers!!

Yum! Have a terrific Christmas. ☺

The best thing about your videos Rus is the honest to goodness down home real life quality. Subscriber for life my friend ! Ordering me that sweatshirt right now. Nice shoutout to my other favorite youtuber Malcom ! Until Next Time...SMOKY RIBS !

@SmokyRibsBBQ

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the comment!

Rus, awesome comparison video ! I’m sure both racks were delicious, they sure looked good ! Great cook Rus !

Awesome video. Next weekend pork ribs on the LSG. Going to try the mustard as a base for the ribs. Always learning something from you. Thanks.

Those ribs looked really good. I've never own either of those cookers but they both did a great job. I agree that the weather prob had an effect on the PBC. Awesome vid an new subscriber.

Great vid rus. I did some chicken in the pit barrel during that nasty weather here in Alabama yesterday. Ribs in the barrel are the best.

Nice. Awesome stuff

I want ribs NOW! I don't give a damn what they're cooked on...lol. Nicely done as always, Rus! Possum wants some ribs...lol.

Another great video Russ! Just wish I lived in your area to have a cold one and sample some of them awesome looking ribs lol. Keep em comin

3 years late to the party. Great video still..I will say this... The PBC just does ribs like no other... The amount of flavor you get.. You can't beat ribs on a drum!

Kitty comedy at 17:01 Nice work on the ribs Russ they look fantastic.

@doon714

5 жыл бұрын

LOL

@Wymetime

5 жыл бұрын

I about died. XD Had to rewind.

@dontblameme6328

5 жыл бұрын

Oh dam... Would not eat anything out of that kitchen. Cats on countertop = cat crap laced food

@robertsloan408

5 жыл бұрын

@@dontblameme6328 a little harsh but I must agree. The world has moved on I guess. There was a time when everyone would've thought that.

@dontblameme6328

5 жыл бұрын

@@robertsloan408 I would BBQ that cat if it got in my kitchen.

I 😯want some...Have a blessed week and God bless you and your family. ✌👍🎄

Hey brother great comparison video! Both great looking ribs!

Russ, Awesome lookin ribs thanks for sharing hope you have a great day.!.!.!.

My two most favorite model smokers that someday I hope to own! My current living situation isn't fitting for me to own those type of units and I'm still getting used to all the maintenance and cleanup even with a smaller smoker I have, but this was a great video doing the comparison of the two ribs on these premium grills! The circular air flow that generates in the PBC must have a distinct difference in how it wraps around the ribs as it cooks them compared towards when it touches the grates on any other system as the airflow is reduced. Rus, looks like you guys have been getting hit real nasty with the cold weather down there too! Up where I am, it's been unbearable to smoke plus with all the rain. Hoping I might be able to fire up come this weekend!

@bryanblack526

2 жыл бұрын

Been smoking close to 40 years. Started out with bullet water smokers and graduated to the offset. Got a Horizon offset. Looking to get back to my roots bought an 18 inch Quisinart and love it. Merciful on my physical well being, becoming disabled has put a cramp in my mobility LoL. Would love to add a WSM to my arsenal eventually. Preferably the 22 inch. The water smokers have made it easier to get back to what I love doing. I can see where a PB would help in that regard.

Was just preping some ribs for the pit barrel and found this video, so im trying the mustard, i ussually us olive oil to get the rub to stick so ill see how it turns out. Great video btw. 👍

Everyone must drop over right on time often when they smell your out with the smoker up and going ! I tend to drop half ribs off to neighbors here now and again ! Nothing is more enjoyable then sharing some killer bbq with buds ! Nice vid.

Great video! Merry Christmas!

Hey Rus, I agree with ya 100 percent. Mustard just does something special when it comes to ribs. I can’t tell you what it is, but mine always come out better when I use mustard

Another great video Russ! Love the cat fail! 😂

Another great post Mr Russ, trying to catch-up. God Bless the men and women of the Armed Forces, those that serve, that served and those that passed. I wish you and your a BBQ Memorial Day Weekend, god bless.

Great comparison Rus! It's hard to beat the Pit Barrel Ribs and Chicken! Possum was ready for a taste test too! Take care bud and Happy Holidays!

Outstanding video, brother! I don’t have a LS but I do have a PBC and it’s absolutely insane with Ribs! Great video and production! 🍻

@SmokyRibsBBQ

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! Yes, the PBC is a rib machine brother! I've been saying that for years.

Great video Russ, just got introduced to your videos and they are great! Keep it up!

@SmokyRibsBBQ

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy the videos! Thank you!

Great looking ribs Rus! I wish we could get thick ribs like that here. They look aswesome from both cookers!!

Love hanging ribs, I do it all the time in my WSM! That cat wanted some!! lol

Looks yummy 😋 Awesome cooking vid! 👍

Looks great !!

Nicely done sir!

I just smoked some ribs on my new Hunsaker barrel smoker and they turned out great! I normally use a gravity fed charcoal smoker and wrap the ribs for part of the cook but I just hung the ribs up in the barrel and it held steady at 250 degrees for the 4 hours then slapped some watered down BBQ sauce on it for the last 1/2 hour. Unfortunately my in laws were invited over and they loved the ribs so much they are expecting an invite anytime I smoke ribs again 😪

Awesome!

Oh you also have a new subscriber here. Not sure what it is about your videos but I really enjoy watching them.

I did enjoy the video. Thanks!

Your cat is adorable!

Great shoot-out between some very nice smokers. Stay warm and keep the smoker hot. Cheers brother!

Great video thanks have a great day be safe.

Wow! Great video! I’m surprised that the much less expensive cooker best out the more expensive behemoth of a cooker! I just purchased my LSG for our new channel and I’ll probably get it in September. Can’t wait but now I’m second guessing my decision...great video though! Smoke on, brother!

It’s the fog from the drippings going straight in the fire on the pit barrel that sets them off. I love my pit barrel. I’ve done ribs on the pit barrel and a Weber kettle indirect, and prefer the pit barrel. I sometimes have to crack the lid in colder weather to keep the pit barrel going at temp. Just watch it cause it will shoot up real quick. Awesome videos. Love your channel!!

Great job

You got me on the apple juice and bourbon. I’m definitely giving that a try on my next cook.

I love your videos, keep em coming. And WHOA, kitten at 17:05, crash and burn! I am finally in a house and looking to buy a smoker. Your videos for me are like a real person's consumer reports. I love it, I try to never miss a post. I can't wait till I am in my new house and smoking some spare ribs and getting to try out all your recipes.

@aliciadavidson5005

5 жыл бұрын

We have had the pit barrel for about 5 years now and we LOVE it!

I love my PBC! Good video.

"Thats meee cat we call posum" hahaha thats gold

Nice job. Very similar to mine. I am from KC so I know BBQ. I like to experiment so one time, I smoked some Baby Backs with Wild Cherry, from the Ozarks, just sayin'. Then sprayed them down with Cranberry Juice. They were fantastic. Gave them a sweeter flavor. Kind of a fruity flavor.

LOL at 17:01 your cat didn't make the jump. Great video.

Great comparetive video. Lovevmy PBC, but tt verifies my experience that the Pit Barrel is affected by cold and/or wind. Going to make a portable shield with an old 55 gal drum with top and bottom removed. Slide it over the BPC during adverse weather conditions. I'll let y'all know how it works out. Thx for great cooks, Smoky!

Great Video. I can’t wait to get my New LSG 20”x42” I still love my Yoder Cheyenne as it really Smoked 2 Brisket’s To Perfection the other day for my American Legion . Thank You Smoky Ribs 🇺🇸😎

@SmokyRibsBBQ

5 жыл бұрын

I'm certain your going to love the LSG! I know I love both of mine. Cheers!

@Mickcotton

5 жыл бұрын

Smoky Ribs BBQ & Southern Cuisine Thank You So Much Sir 😎🇺🇸🍻

Great comparison, enjoyed the video. I also use mustard on my ribs and I have sometimes wondered if it a possibility that if the turmeric in the mustard makes that little bit of difference with the vinegar. Just my thoughts.

I own 2 pbc I absolutely love them.

Great looking ribs Russ. Your right the mustard does something special to ribs.

That’s a badass sprayer..

Looks delicious

great Video! My pit barrel cooker only does Ribs, Its a rib making machine! Do like the Lonestar grill!! (in a year or so when I get some money saved up it will either be a lone star or a Yoder off set!) gotta give a shout out to the Cat making a cameo at the 17:04 mark in the video!! LOL loved it!!

Either of these ribs looked good to me. I'd eat anything you prepare anyway!🍴👍😊

Outside temps make a huge difference on the barrel smoker. I made an ugly drum smoker, and it is very dependent on outside temperatures. I plan on getting a welding blanket to wrap my smoker with to give it a little extra insulation when it is cold out.

Thumbs up for the mustard!! I buy many things generic but am a big fan of french's mustard and especially their ketchup. It's the only one that's not made with HFCS and tastes real. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year brother!

I taste so delicious, awesome!

Loved this comparison. Both of those racks looked great to me. I don't have a pit barrel, but I do have a WSM, which I've discovered that I can do hanging cooks on like the PBC. I'm anxious to give that a try and experiment with a more hot and fast style of smokin. You're absolutely right about using mustard as a base layer too. It seems to me that the vinegar in it also helps to tenderize the outer layers of the ribs and helps to prevent them from having a crunch, making it a consistent bite through. I love the shirts. I have about 4 or 5, which I wear religiously. Now that you got new styles, I'm gonna have to get more. Also too, I'm sorry about the cold weather you're having. I may be responsible for bringing that since I was about 60 miles from you last week.

@SmokyRibsBBQ

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Russ, glad you enjoyed the video. I have never owned a WSM but I have seen Justin hang ribs with his. Same thing I would think. Thanks for all the tee shirt purchases brother! I truly appreciate it! It really does help offset cost. Temps aren't to bad yet but it's probably coming lol. Cheers Russ!

Thanks for the great video, what cooler is easiest to clean? And what cooker cooks overall better beef, chicken etc. offset or barrel? Thank you.

I never could get my pbc to run like it was supposed to. Eventually I gave up and sold it. I'll own it as operator error, but I never could figure out how to maintain proper cooking temp. Love my LSG though! And you got me started wanting one. So thanks for that :)

@jeffzarfos6128

5 жыл бұрын

You may want to give the PBC another try. I don't even add wood and the flavor is amazing!

Did a 6lb butt on the PBC over the weekend, smoked for 6.5 hours. It was rainy and in the upper 30s, PBC temps fluctuated from 300+ to low 200s. Had to add just a little charcoal after the first 5 hours, and cracked the lid whenever I noticed temps dropped. The butt turned out awesome. Anyways, this was a really cool test, I was surprised to see how similar they tasted. Either way, if you’re eating ribs it’s a WIN! ✌️

Howdy Rus. So I know you put this up about 4 years ago and I only just saw it. Absolutely no surprise that the barrel made a better rib. Offsets and vertical smokers with water pans and or diverter plates don't allow the juices to fall onto the hot coals. When the juices fall onto the coals they vaporize into many complex flavor compounds and float back up onto the meat. Just like when grilling. I use my Webber Smoky Mountain with a meat hanger in the top and remove my water pan to do the same thing. Absolutely wonderful. The other thing I like when doing ribs( I prefer to do baby backs, they are so forgiving) is my ribs will be done in 1 hrs to 1.5 hours depending on how cold it is. I've been thinking about making a insulated wrap made from a movers blanket for when it's cold out. That would work great on your barrel smoker. Cold weather is one reason I really like my Lonstargrillz large IVS. It can be below freezing and it doesn't change the cook time or use more noticeable fuel. But you don't get that extra flavor. It's always a game of compromise right? Anyway great video. Have a great day 🌞 👍🍻

@SmokyRibsBBQ

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out Victor! Yes the fat hitting the hot coals and infusing back into the meat really makes a difference

Man Russ both racks look awesome, im definitely a fan of ribs with just a rub on them with no sauce, great job

I have another thing for you to try. Called The Grandma trick. Soak your ribs in buttermilk after u trim overnight. I usually add a little Tabasco sauce in my milk when soaking. Ur preference. Then season how u normally do. And cook how u normally cook. Enjoy. I do this with steak too. Works amazing.

You always make me hungry Rus.

I have the warming oven on my LSG offset smoker. I set it up as a barrel cooker and frankly with that setup it produces the best ribs I have ever produced eaten. I can honestly say the warmer is the best option I have on my LSG. I use the LSG charcoal basket for my heat source. The basket 1/2 full of lump charcoal with a few chunks of mesquite and 1/2 chimney of burning Kingsford gives me at a minimum 10 hours of consistent heat 250+-

You better not leave those ribs unattended for long. 'Possum is up to no good! Another great video. I kind of take away from it that there may be a slight edge to the pit barrel but really not that dramatic. It does say though that a cheaper smoker can often do the job of a more pricey one. I also love how you are such a nice guy as to give shout outs to the others in the BBQ and Food YT community.

thank you, great!!!!!!!