Should You Buy The Weber SearWood? Three Weeks in... Cleaning and comparing...

Get a fire going!!! After being married to the SearWood for 3 weeks, we take a deep dive clean and discuss the pros and cons of this new offering from Weber. #bbqgrill #webergrills #grilling

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  • @CJS0614
    @CJS0614Ай бұрын

    This is the kind of honest and real review I needed thank you!

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    CJ, appreciate your kind words. Thank you. You’re quite welcome.

  • @jacobfogal5029
    @jacobfogal5029Ай бұрын

    Hey Sambo - your videos were some of the first out on the Internet. Your comments about the Weber customer service were part of what drove me to the pit. I reached out to Customer Service prior to purchase and explained my use case. 3-5 cooks per week. Tritip, ribs, etc. They wrote back in 24 hours and said it would handle it but to probably use the plastic spatula to clean it out once per week. I've been doing that in the humid Florida weather and it seems to do a better job of getting grease where it needs to if the dust isn't building up on the walls. Thanks for your videos.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Jacob, thanks for the kind supportive words. I don’t miss the South Florida humidity. Spent 9 years there… August was brutal. I think you’re onto something. I really wanted to soot and soil that up to see how she’d handle it, so I really think you’re correct in more routine maintenance. Something not fun in the dead of winter up here, but I do cook year round on my grills. Thanks for checking in!

  • @foodonfire3662
    @foodonfire3662Ай бұрын

    Your candor is appreciated. It seems to me that so many of the issues that pellet smokers have could be solved if they made an OFFSET pellet smoker. High heat grilling could happen over the offset portion and little or no ash would reach the cooking chamber. Also, hotspots would be eliminated along with grease fires. This would allow grease management to be, well, manageable.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    @Food, appreciate you. Thanks for the supportive words. That’s an interesting concept. It sounds very valid. This being my 3rd pellet grill/smoker, they all suffer from the same ash and grease issues. Just in different places. Thanks for checking in!

  • @chiggyvon

    @chiggyvon

    Ай бұрын

    There’s no direct flame grilling on my pellet smoker, all the grease drops on to the deflector plate which I keep wrapped in tinfoil for ease of clean up. It drips down to a catch which channels the grease out of the smoker into a pail hanging outside of the smoker. Works pretty good.

  • @michael-6988

    @michael-6988

    Ай бұрын

    Yoder!

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Michael, I nearly pulled the trigger on a Yoder until I saw a comparison video that showed the SmokeFire blowing the Yoder away with smoke signature taste. I referenced it in one of my videos.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Dave, I wish foil would be a viable option, but I fear it will affect heat flow. Catch pans are my only friend right now. Thanks for checking in!

  • @gregb4500
    @gregb4500Ай бұрын

    Great candid review. Thank you!

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you too Greg!

  • @danielanschutz
    @danielanschutz2 күн бұрын

    If you read the manual, they reccomend cleaning every 10 to 15hrs. I did my first smoke for 8hrs,all grease in the foil pan and ash in the black tray. Weber also includes a black plastic spudger for easily cleaning out the ash or any buildup in the main cavity. Cable management? What cables do you need to manage? Theres a power cable.... And the probe... I hope you aren't outting the power cable on the back rack holder. That's a great way to melt it. Love this compared to the Traeger. Also can use a spirit insert to use all the crafted Genesis attachments. Agree, the utensil knobs are useless.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Күн бұрын

    Daniel, thanks for checking in. To answer your. question, the pit is 15 feet from an outlet, therefore, so is the rotisserie. Extension is wrapped on the rear brackets. Zero melting.

  • @ianvangordon6548
    @ianvangordon654823 күн бұрын

    These are the every day joe reviews we need, ya know the common man w/ common sense 👏

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    22 күн бұрын

    Ian, thank you for the kind supportive words!

  • @craigschmidt4098
    @craigschmidt4098Ай бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to post this. I am looking at the Searwood or the RecTeq

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Craig, glad to help! You’re welcome!! Any other questions, feel free. Thanks for checking in!

  • @RooshkyBear
    @RooshkyBearАй бұрын

    Awesome video Sambo! Your videos are really getting me interested in the searwood. I stayed away from the smokefire because of all the issues that were coming out of it but the searwood looks like it could be a strong contender.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Rooshky, thanks for the supportive words. Appreciate you. Right now it’s without a hiccup. Time will tell. I do like that I can get a dead outta this pit. Thanks for checking in!

  • @j_dun4830
    @j_dun4830Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the videos - 40 hrs was a pretty extreme test, I think it's pretty easy to clean every other cook. By the way tested mine in an unexpected down pour today and it worked flawlessly.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    J, thank you for the comments of support! I’ve been cooking in the rain for 2 weeks. It’s been very damp here in the NE. Been dumping my pellets after every cook and watching closely how the dampness and rain has affected the residual pellets in the auger shaft, since those pellets are dubious moisture magnets. I even popped the PID controller off to see if any moisture got behind it…. Nothing, bone dry. So for now, she’s operating like a champ! Thanks for checking in!

  • @hilltop1845
    @hilltop1845Ай бұрын

    Excellent job...thank you

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    @hilltop, You’re quite welcome! Thanks for the supportive words and for checking in!

  • @CeeZeeBTW
    @CeeZeeBTW27 күн бұрын

    Hey Sambo, have watched most of your videos on the grill, love the content! Really torn between getting this as a do it all grill, or a gas grill now and a kamado or offset later. Thoughts on that? Would love to hear how well you think the searwood will hold up!

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    26 күн бұрын

    Charles, thanks for the supportive words. Appreciate you. Unless you were raised in a family that strictly used stick burners, most of us started on or used gas to grill. Unless I’m using my small portable Blackstone griddle for tailgating, I don’t ever plan on going back to gas as a daily. That said, I almost turned in my SmokeFire for the Summit Kamado. Kamado is a nice setup if you want to make it about the cook. Obviously gas makes quick and efficient use of your fuel and time if you have a group to cook for. It’s really up to your needs and your interest level in the cook. If you’re like me, there’s times I don’t mind throwing a couple hours at my FireCraft over the flames. (Check my vids out)…. But, this Weber will heat up fast and do several things very very well as an all-in-one. 🤞it stays healthy. Thanks for checking in!

  • @tylercunningham2724
    @tylercunningham2724Ай бұрын

    Great video! Your manual mode video helped a LOT. I wonder if the 600 offers better grease management. I did about 8 cooks with a few long cooks and found that almost all the grease made it to the grease tray. The far right back corner has a little bit of grease but not enough to worry me. I just came from the Smokefire which had a ton of issues so maybe I’m desensitized. All in all great improvement.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Tyler, thanks for checking in and for the supportive words. Appreciate you. The designed lip that holds the lower diffuser/ ash manager is the culprit. The grease accumulates on it instead of dripping down into the pan. Then the ash intermingles and creates a sludge that dams up more grease. If Weber could have designed it without that lip, it could be more effective. Thanks again!

  • @arlumlightfinger
    @arlumlightfingerАй бұрын

    Thank you for the honesty. I'd wondered about placing the grease collector so near the heat source. I prefer the side bucket just because I worry about grease igniting. I tend to clean my pellet smoker more often than most folks. Always after a long smoke and at least every third time after shorter smokes so this issue wouldn't necessarily be a problem in my case but still ....

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Arlum, the grease bucket on the side of my Pit Boss did a great job of collecting grease. The SmokeFire, was a horrible disappointment, however, the smooth cylindrical cookbox made it simple to scrape up the grease. This SearWood’s cookbox is a bit busier on the bottom and is a tad more laborious. Thanks for checking in and sharing your routine!

  • @arlumlightfinger

    @arlumlightfinger

    Ай бұрын

    @@sambosplace I've subscribed and I'll be back.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @PhilDietz
    @PhilDietz12 күн бұрын

    How'ze the smoke flavor on food on the SearWood? My tastebuds cant taste the smoke on my SmokeFire EX4 even on extra smoke mode. Maybe I can only use charcoal with chunks.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    12 күн бұрын

    Phil, I’m puzzled about your comment on the EX4. I had the ELX6 and never had to use smokeboost. Ever…. That thing pumped the smoke. The smoke signature taste was spot on. In fact, the EX6 went head to head with big name pellet smokers and blew them away in signature taste, as per a KZread video. To answer your question, I find on mine, maybe not all, the smoke signature is a tad less than was on my SmokeFire.

  • @64mrobie
    @64mrobieАй бұрын

    I enjoyed your analysis. I'm still using a Traeger Silverton I bought at Costco six years ago. Ash flies everywhere and it's a pain in the ass to clean. Other than scooping out ash I gave up doing thorough cleans. Is there any pellet on the market that is easy to clean?

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    64mrobie.... To my knowledge, all three of the pellet grill/smokers had their pros and cons for cleaning. I can tell you that with the new SearWood, the flying ash and soot during your cooks, is much less than the previous 2 cookers I had. Thanks for checking in!

  • @chiggyvon
    @chiggyvonАй бұрын

    First off, great video! It’s one thing to show us how it cooks, but to show us what it’s like to live with from an upkeep perspective is very useful, and you’re the only person that has shown us that as far as I know. When I saw all the ash I was a bit taken aback, that seemed like an awful lot for 40 hours of usage. However, thinking about it some more, that wasn’t 40 hours of low and slow. You did quite a few high temp cooks which would consume more pellets per hour of cooking compared to low and slow. I’m curious to know if you have a sense for how many pounds of pellets were used in that 40 hour period? On my pellet smoker, I’m consuming about a pound of pellets per hour for low and slow. It doesn’t work for grilling so I only do slow cooks on it.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Dave, thanks again for your supportive words, appreciate you. I always step away from post video telling myself I shoulda, woulda coulda…. And I should have noted how many pounds of pellets I burned through. If I had to estimate, I’d say at least 4 bags. I found a 30lb bag of Royal Oak pure charcoal pellets that are same price per lb of wood pellets, but are supposed to burn hotter and longer than wood. Going to mix some with the wood 50/50 first to see how the flavor signature is. Then I’ll try it straight up. Maybe a video? Thanks for checking in!!

  • @toroscosmicos9889
    @toroscosmicos9889Ай бұрын

    My concern would be the continuing ability to easily remove those wing nuts over time.

  • @vookie91

    @vookie91

    Ай бұрын

    Same. Had the wing nuts on my traeger seize due to the heat from the burn pot over years of use.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Toros, I’m remaining positive. The wingnut screws are stainless. Thanks for checking in.

  • @Bearded_Toy_Guy
    @Bearded_Toy_Guy12 күн бұрын

    You ever consider that the reason that the grease pools in that corner and doesn't go into pan is because your grill isn't level or should be tilted a tad in that direction? Just a thought.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    11 күн бұрын

    BTG, great point. My pit is level. At that point of the first clean, it was mostly due to nest position. Theres grease all over the corners and it’s more about the flanges catching it. Thanks for checking in!

  • @jameshyde149
    @jameshyde149Ай бұрын

    If I had one and I am looking. I would probably try using the top rack when I could and use a disposable drip pan below. Not do able for searing I know. But I am disappointed to see it only has two wheels. I need to keep mine in a garage and roll it out about 75 feet to use it.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    James, even using the drip tray with both smokes, it still accumulated grease. Thanks for the supportive words and for checking in! As far as moving it, I hated the SmokeFire’s casters. They got hung up on everything, rolling it in and out of the garage for 8 months. This pit isn’t too bad to move. It shuts is more stable.

  • @manoliepappas
    @manoliepappas20 күн бұрын

    I’ve never owned a pellet grill and was deciding between the two sizes of Searwood. Should I go with the larger size?

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    20 күн бұрын

    Manolie, I suppose it depends on your needs? If you’re going to be smoking bigger pieces of meat or several racks of ribs, and wish to use a pan of water or juice to moisten the smoke, then you’ll want the XL. If you’re only going to cook for 2-4 people, perhaps the 600 will do. I’m the type of person who plans big, just in case. 😉 good luck with your purchase!

  • @timnelsonic
    @timnelsonicАй бұрын

    Has anyone found a good 3rd party cover for the SearWood? My grill is arriving today and the Weber cover is currently not available (and maybe not that great).

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Tim, I’m currently looking at a couple from Porch Shield, NettyPro and Covermates on Amazon. I want function over form. Let us know if you find smarter choices. Thanks for checking in!

  • @timnelsonic

    @timnelsonic

    Ай бұрын

    @@sambosplace Thanks for the quick response (and for the great, honest videos).

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    You’re quite welcome. 👍

  • @gerardmacneil6317
    @gerardmacneil6317Ай бұрын

    Good afternoon Sambo. I am in dire need of some help. I have ordered my Shearwood back in April and I’ve been on the phone with customer service since then and cannot get anywhere. No one can tell me where my grill is and when I’m going to get it and I can’t get a hold of supervisor I’m getting stonewalled at the customer service level and I have no idea which way to turn, any suggestions or name or contact? Thank you so much.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Gerard, this sounds unprecedented. I was in contact with a gentleman named Jesse C. This was his email I was in contact with. I’m in shock they cannot locate your PO. I hope it shows up at your doorstep soon. support@weberstephen.com

  • @DubRXSTi
    @DubRXSTiАй бұрын

    Sambo, appreciate all the time and effort you’ve put in to these videos. I picked up mine last week. Million dollar question…. Would you buy it again?

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Tyler, I’m the type of guy that researches till it’s paralysis thru analysis. It’s kinda like that new car purchase. Everyone loves theirs the first 5K miles. Then you start noticing nuances you thought weren’t important in the beginning…. Or that nagging rattle. I decided to give Weber another chance after the SmokeFire circus I had. I don’t have a crystal ball, having said that… if the SearWood continues to do what it’s doing without issues, then yes, I would buy this again. I almost bought a Yoder until I saw a video of the SmokeFire destroying it with smoke signature taste. Time will tell.

  • @woodbutcher5794
    @woodbutcher5794Ай бұрын

    How many pounds of pellets have you burned since cleaning? I was thinking about that ash catcher, im sure that stops a lot of ash in the air. You think that they would have learned their lesson with the S F. Which i have and do like

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    @Wood, if I had to estimate, I’d say 4 or 5 20 lb bags? That’s burn-off, 2 biscuit tests, 10 hour smoked shoulder, 3 weeks of daily cooks running 45- 60 minutes, 12 hour brisket…. Less than the SF. Thanks for checking in!!!

  • @rizboys7015
    @rizboys7015Ай бұрын

    Sambo, Love the review and we’re much alike. 😂 Good stuff. I am strongly considering the Searwood 600 due to space. My concern is the potential for a grease fire in any pellet grill. Thanks again.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Riz, appreciate you. Thanks for the supportive comment! Any pellet grill can flare up if you don’t keep it maintained. They are more labor intensive than a gas grill for sure. But, with proper care, this SearWood should be fine. Thanks for checking in!!

  • @gosman949
    @gosman949Ай бұрын

    Has anyone here found a pellet grill that is easy to clean out? I would like to know.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Yessir. Apparently that’s the hurdle. Thanks for checking in!

  • @Sheps246

    @Sheps246

    Ай бұрын

    I've had pretty good luck with my camp chef p24. Camp chef has an ash cup that you can access from the bottom with a slide release. You pull the slide out from the side of the grill and all the ash falls into a cup under the grill. That Searwood had an incredible amount of ash in it lol. I only clean mine once a season and it probably has a quarter that amount of ash in it. Thanks for the great video on this smoker, keep them coming! I'm looking forward to the brisket video results!

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    @Sheps, I wish this SearWood kept the grate under the firebox like the SmokeFire had. That may have helped with ash drop instead of it being blown up into the diffuser. Thanks for your comments and for checking in!

  • @gosman949

    @gosman949

    Ай бұрын

    @@Sheps246 Camp Chef who? What number is it?

  • @henryfabian3187

    @henryfabian3187

    Ай бұрын

    Lone Star Grillz! Built in Texas & built like a tank.

  • @Sonnydawg
    @Sonnydawg17 күн бұрын

    Thanks Sambo for the great videos on the Searwood. I have been a Weber Genisis guy for the past 15 years and did dabble with a cheaper electric fridge type smoker years ago. I have since gotten rid of that smoker as it was a pain to clean and I really only want one BBQ / smoker so I can use in all applications (smoking, grilling). Perhaps the searwood is checking all the boxes that I'm looking for. I'm not 100% certain I want heavy smoke flavour every time I'm grilling something. My question for you is what amount of smoke flavour do you get when searing / grilling up some steaks or burgers on high heat? I'm assuming it is little to none but wanted to hear from yourself as well. Keep the great vids coming. They are awesome and extremely helpful.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    17 күн бұрын

    Sonny, I’m humbled. When you’re grilling high heat in manual mode, there’s but a hint of smoke flavors. Very very mild at best. If you mix pellets like I do, with 50/50 charcoal pellets and hickory, the “heavy wood” signature is toned down a bit more. If this pit stays heathy, it could truly be considered an all-in-one. My 6 week ownership review is coming up soon. Thanks for checking in!

  • @Sonnydawg

    @Sonnydawg

    17 күн бұрын

    @@sambosplace Awesome.... That's what I was hoping for. Looking forward to the 6 week review and if you can comment on how often you are cleaning this unit in that video, that would be great as well.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    17 күн бұрын

    Sure. I can tell you right now, I’ve only done 3 cleans. Pellet grills require a bit more cleaning than gas obviously, but the dividends are greater. I too had a Masterbuilt vertical smoker some 12 years ago. PITA to clean. This unit is much easier.

  • @Sonnydawg

    @Sonnydawg

    17 күн бұрын

    @@sambosplace thanks alot. Keep the good vids and info coming. It is appreciated.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    17 күн бұрын

    You bet!

  • @rickstevens3027
    @rickstevens3027Ай бұрын

    Great video. I also had a smoke fire for a long time. I finally gave it away. made great tasting food. But would not cook evenly and I hated putting pellets in it. Even with the cons you mentioned. I like it more than the sf. and the fact that it cooks evenly is a massive plus. looks like its a great grill so long as you don't want to collect or use your grease. the disposable trey seems kind of pointless. One thought about grease fires. It looks like the belly is so deep... I don't think the fames would really reach the meat anyway. may be a no issue unless you really just let it go between cleans.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Rick, thanks for the supportive words. I appreciate you! I’m liking my experience with the SW much better. Not as big a learning curve going from my Pit Boss to the SF. Let’s hope it maintains reliability. I’m smoking turkey breast on it now and it’s so darn quiet! The belly is deep indeed. I’m even wondering what would happen if I removed that lower diffuser, just to see what happens. Thanks for checking in!!

  • @frankmarano2529
    @frankmarano252911 күн бұрын

    It doesn't appear to be worth the swap of the Smokefire vs. this new weber offering. I have had my Smokefire for about three years, Weber has replaced the auger assembly, the fan and the igniter assembly (twice). Let us know if you have any issues with the components on this grill. Weber really takes care of the customers all my replacements came fast and at no charge even after the warranty period. I'm not convinced that this new grill will be much different . Thanks for the Review!

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    11 күн бұрын

    Frank, Strap in brother... just dropped the 2 month review! Check it out! kzread.info/dash/bejne/mmulx8GkdsLZZJM.html

  • @metzger1226
    @metzger1226Ай бұрын

    Nice review but I feel like you are trying to solve for a nonexistent problem. Yes, lots of ash in the diffuser, but did the grill stop or degrade in performance? The grease does not make it down to the foil pan? Again, was there a problem? I know you are using your extensive experience, but again, what problem are you trying to solve? I don’t have issues with the tool hooks but I can imagine some do. That definitely could have been better. I’ll keep tuning in as you have useful reviews. Grill on!

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Metzger, thanks for tuning in. Ash will fly, ash will accumulate. The grease mitigation on my Pit Boss was excellent, utilizing that hanging bucket arrangement. Very little grease to scrape. They solved it. So in my mind, I’m always comparing it to that first pellet grill 6 years ago. Thanks for continuing to check in!!

  • @matthewvenezia9479
    @matthewvenezia9479Ай бұрын

    I think all the ash that collects in the burn pot cover/deflector is a non-issue. If anything, it is insulation. You can see it catches in some valleys, as long as it doesn't cover the slots where the heat comes out of, It doesn't seem like it would be an issue. Definitely a different design that takes some getting used to, I guess. The main concern is ash building up in the pot itself, this can affect ignition.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Matthew, thanks for checking in and sharing! I agree with you, my only concern, is if you’re not going to be routinely with maintenance, efficiency would be affected. If you have clogged or narrower ports in the pot or diffuse, it would cause you additional fuel, possible heat deflection and time to cook. Thanks for checking in!!

  • @gransport4246
    @gransport4246Ай бұрын

    The grill comes with a plastic scraper to push the ash and grease from the drip pan to the aluminum foil grease cup. I would presume if scraped every other cook, it would be easy to keep clean and little need for a paint brush.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Gran, indeed it does. With a swath of about 2”. Does a great job on the grease stuck to the sides, no doubt…. We’re always looking for less time on maintenance and more time doing other things. That’s where the 5” brush comes in. Makes quicker work of moving ash/soot to the lower pan. Never intended to move grease. Thanks for checking in!

  • @mang6423
    @mang642313 күн бұрын

    Good review, but what did you expect after 40 hours of cooking? That does seam a little long before breaking it down. I mean, you saw how much crap was in it after 40 hours? You're probably lucky it didn't have a flame out or fire. Looks like a nice grill though and it's looks very modern. I'm a pitboss user for 9 years now and really have no complaints other than the Weber looks so modern as I stated and I'm a very modern man with a contemporary eye. Good review and good luck with it!

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    13 күн бұрын

    Mang, thanks for the supportive words. I owned a PB for 4.5 years. This is much less labor intensive to clean and with that fan blowing like it does, this pit can handle 30 hours of soot and ash. Not much in the massive firepot. Went that long again without clean out. Contemporary… Nothing was more contemporary than the SmokeFire I owned previously which was even more contemporary sexy. Good looking pit, just worked like hawk tuah…. When your PB finally goes, think Weber. 😉

  • @smitty1696
    @smitty1696Ай бұрын

    I clean my pitboss usually after every cook

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Smitty, I wish I had your attention span. Not that I’m lazy, but not as focused enough to clean out after every cook. You’re a better man than me! Thanks for checking in!

  • @MsDynnez
    @MsDynnezАй бұрын

    Searwood vs recteq flagship? What makes better food? What you all think?

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Cesar, thanks for checking in. Many factors go into what’s “better food”Personal pallet, your butcher, initial prep, seasoning, choice of pellet fuel, temperatures, humidities rest times …. Vast array of variables. There’s many cook-off videos out there that pit manufacturers with controlled cooks. If any other manufacturer wishes to send me hardware to cook-off with, I’d do some comparisons. Having said that, my channel’s goals are not to blow sunshine, sprinkle glitter and feature dancing unicorns around the grills for sponsorships and freebies. I’d rather tell it like it is through my lens and let viewers make their decisions. You’ll never hear me state anything is the “best” because I bought/own it. It might be best for me, but not the best for anyone else. Hey, thanks for checking in!

  • @scotthill1278
    @scotthill127826 күн бұрын

    Using aluminum drip trays will keep it much cleaner. aluminum foil just folded is cheap and easy. ps the grease sticks to the ash that you left in it.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    25 күн бұрын

    Scott, you are correct on all points. Thanks for checking in!

  • @5thwheelBBQ
    @5thwheelBBQАй бұрын

    Great video full of useful informations Thank you

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    @5thwheel, thanks for the kind supportive words and for checking in! Enjoy your cooks!!

  • @paulgutzke348
    @paulgutzke348Ай бұрын

    Looks way easier to clean than a pit boss design. I would say get a plastic tote to keep your tools clean. The weber grill covers are not worth the price.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Paul, I like that idea! I even have one in the shed! Good thinking! Owned a Pit Boss for 4 years. Loved the open flame searing and broiling. Loathed the cleaning process. I actually replaced that big conical shield and sliding grate after 3 years. It just flake rusted away.

  • @janbell609
    @janbell609Ай бұрын

    Have used mine about 5 times in 3 weeks. There is ash blowing all over the place which makes me hesitate to use it. Research shows that it's food grade. But I have kids and worry about long term affects. Bought a shop-vac specifically for this thing. Should bought the smaller one at least I would feel better about the $1400 with tax I dropped.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Jan, was the pit assembled for you at a store? Just trying to figure out if perhaps that bottom pan/diffuser is set in properly. I have no ash/soot making it to my cooks. Nothing like the SmokeFire that dusted everything. Thanks for checking in and following!

  • @janbell609

    @janbell609

    Ай бұрын

    @@sambosplace Ace Hardware built and delivered.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Jan, check to make sure your bottom pan/ diffuser is in place. It rests on two protruding tabs on the left. It may have shifted in transport. Check to make sure the main diffuser is seated appropriately. I cannot think of anything else.

  • @bradleymack4583
    @bradleymack4583Ай бұрын

    Agree with the 3 nipples on the front of the hopper. Have a look and see if the handles have scratched the hopper. Terrible placement in my opinion. Love the magnetic paper towel holder idea.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Bradley…. Terrible… I think it was after thought like, “Oh yeah, tools?” When my side shelf arrives, I’m going to drill the front edge and find small, black knobs to hang tools off of it like the SmokeFire had.

  • @rickcormier9160
    @rickcormier9160Ай бұрын

    If the ashpan is removable, I assume it was meant to be cleaned by dumping into a trash container.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Rick. Great question. Indeed it does. It slides out towards you, fairly easily. I keep my ash can next to my pit. Thanks for checking in!

  • @IzzyEatz
    @IzzyEatzКүн бұрын

    I’m waiting for huge grease fire youtube videos people will post They need to reengineer the grease trap

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    19 сағат бұрын

    Izzy, I don’t think it’s going to occur, if it hasn’t already. Hoping we stay flare up free! Cheers!

  • @Randel1966
    @Randel1966Ай бұрын

    Love the paint brush idea. I think you need to do a pork butt to really see the grease management. Thanks!

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Mr. P, I recently did a pork shoulder. Turned out fantastic! Check it out here. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ap6Y09t8ZM-vp9Y.htmlsi=dnbhpkDF9HqK1IXU

  • @Randel1966

    @Randel1966

    Ай бұрын

    Oh yeah I did see that. I meant one without a catch pan. I am really impressed that with all that ash it still was cooking fine. Thanks again for the in depth reviews.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    You’re quite welcome. I do keep a pan for moisture. Doubles as a grease catch.

  • @PrisonerofZion
    @PrisonerofZion20 күн бұрын

    you said you smoke on the upper rack, don't do that exclusively. use the whole thing and your grease won't stay in one spot.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    20 күн бұрын

    Zion, indeed. Just finished ribs on the lower rack. Turned out perfect. Thanks for checking in!

  • @BlackDogBBQ
    @BlackDogBBQАй бұрын

    All pellet grills get ashy. It’s a live fire with fans Blowing air. If you don’t want to maintain a machine more than a cheap gas grill that never gets cleaned, don’t own a pellet grill.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Black dog, most of the viewers are aware. Some are considering a pellet for the first time, all factors important. Thanks for checking in!

  • @mefobills279
    @mefobills279Ай бұрын

    Heat doesn't rise? Airplane fuel (kerosene) made the base of skyscrapers red hot and melted thick steel. Heat flowed down.

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    @mefobills…. Add to that the massive fan blowing and modifying convection currents! Thanks for checking in!

  • @mefobills279

    @mefobills279

    Ай бұрын

    @@sambosplace The massive fans in the buildings blew convection currents down. It's the science!

  • @peterprescott4136
    @peterprescott4136Ай бұрын

    Who cares if the grease is in the ash pan? It’s easy to manage and clean. Grease adheres to every single cooker on the market. It’s naive to not understand this. You sweep and scrape the ash and grease into the pan. Obviously you have little experience with these types of cookers. Good luck. The beauty of these Weber cookers is their versatility. If you’ve ever used some of the other brands you should great.y appreciate its ability to actually grill. You shouldn’t store anything that is susceptible to rust outdoors. Regardless if it’s under a cover or not. Probably should temper your wildly ambitious expectations just a bit. Definitely a complainer! Cord management 😂😂🤣

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    Peter, These videos are meant for the exact segment of viewers you outlined. Thanks for emphasizing that point. And no sir, I do not wake up to a breakfast bowl of anger and judgement like others. Thanks for the chuckle and checking in.

  • @peterprescott4136

    @peterprescott4136

    Ай бұрын

    @@sambosplacekeep at it Sambo, you’ll figure things out. 😜

  • @sambosplace

    @sambosplace

    Ай бұрын

    @@peterprescott4136 Right on!