THIS MAY BE THE BEST SMOKER | Patriot Pits Freedom 94 Offset Smoker Walkthrough | Fatty's Feasts
I am happy to say that I have been graciously lent an offset smoker from Patriot Pits out of Sandisfield, MA to demo over the winter. In this video, I go through a complete walkthrough of this BEAST of a smoker. This is the Patriot Pits Freedom 94. We look at all the customizations you can make and I show you why I truly believe this smoker will be the next big barbecue game changer! This honestly may be the best smoker money can buy for backyard barbecue enthusiasts, especially if you're looking to upgrade from a lower end model. If you want to step your barbecue game up to the next level, you'll want to check this bad boy out!
Here are the links to Patriot Pits website and Instagram. If you reach out with questions or to order a smoker, be sure to use the code "Fattys" to receive a handmade charcoal chimney AND a firebox tool!
Website: patriotpits.com/
Instagram: / patriot.pits
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Old Country Brazos Review: • OLD COUNTRY BRAZOS SMO...
Patriot Pits Temperature Test: • TESTING THE PATRIOT PI...
Patriot Pits Brisket Cook: • THE TASTIEST BRISKET I...
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:28 Disclaimer About This Smoker
02:25 Who Are Patriot Pits?
03:32 Why Is This Company Special?
05:44 Thickness Of Smoker Steel
06:07 Cost Of Smoker
07:09 Firebox Overview
09:49 Outside Overview
11:52 Inside Overview
12:54 Testing Door Sealing
14:18 Shelf Overview
15:02 Bottom & Cart Design Overview
16:58 Stack Overview
17:56 Final Thoughts
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Here are the links to Patriot Pits website and Instagram. If you reach out with questions or to order a smoker, be sure to use the code "Fattys" to receive a handmade charcoal chimney AND a firebox tool! Website: patriotpits.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/patriot.pits/ Check out the other videos I mentioned in this one! Old Country Brazos Review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qGSDzbSBd8SXnaQ.html Patriot Pits Temperature Test: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fG16la-whZm-odo.html Patriot Pits Brisket Cook: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lYqBm7FtiZfRqKQ.html
The Freedom 94 is probably the prettiest offset out there, for sure. Something I've gotta look into for sure. Thanks Josh for another interesting video with great info. Please keep'em coming.
@FattysFeasts
11 ай бұрын
It's without a doubt one of the best smokers on the market and my personal favorite!
I have a workhorse 1975 (also all 3/8's) and love it, but this one seems like a great option for those in the Northeast...love the counter weight on the door and the front shelf.
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, especially with our stupidly cold winters!
Just ordered mine the other day with the wagon..Jason was awesome to chat with and work with. Can't wait to get it and start cooking.
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
He’s the best! You’re gonna love it!
Best made smokers I’ve seen hands down. Craftsmanship and attention to detail are second to none!
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
You should see it in person! Thing is a beaut!
@EOESKOOLIE
Жыл бұрын
@@FattysFeasts you’re right and we have! We know Jason personally and we mean what we say when attention to detail and quality is on the top priority list!
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
@@EOESKOOLIE He's definitely one of a kind when it comes to this stuff! I know when I cook a brisket it will be one of the best due to his attention to detail.
What a great smoker. I love all the finishing touches and attention to detail. Can’t wait to see you test it out.
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
You and me both! Stay tuned!
Bravo Jason!!! I don’t know you but; am proud. I have not seen any custom smokers coming from the north east. Myron Mixon is more Pennsylvania and has shops in NY. Great job!!!! Where is the temperature test and brisket and wings and etc….. Come on man!!!!!
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
I'll pass the word along to him! It is a long shot to see anything up here, as smoking doesn't seem to be a thing, other than people using crappy propane smokers. I'll be releasing the temp test next week and the brisket towards the end of the month!
@lamarwilliams185
Жыл бұрын
@@FattysFeasts we BBq in New England. We are not represented in the BBQ market. Maybe you and that guy Jason work out a deal. You travel to these competitions and win a couple of trophies to show what his smokers are capable of. If you need help? I live in Bridgeport. LOL
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
@@lamarwilliams185 Awesome! Always good to know some more BBQ nuts here in CT!
Thanks for this video, I have been on the market for awhile, this thing checks all the boxes, plus more, and it's the most beautiful smoker I have ever seen absolutely amazed and the price is great
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
Definitely get yourself one! You'll be even more impressed in person!
That is really some quality work
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
The thing is the definition of craftsmanship!
The sound it makes every time you slap it with your hand, tells me everything I need to know about the level of quality. I might be making this my new target smoker to save up for
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
Gotta slap that bad boy to really get the full effect 😂😂 You definitely should! I don't think you'll be disappointed.
@chrislee6302
Жыл бұрын
He built a trailer pit for me back in October. Picked it up in November. So glad I made that decision. Had my eyes on a workhorse 1975T but saw Jason’s first video on KZread. Contacted him and he made it happen! The finishing touches are incredible. And the extra add ins are worth it. Plus I didn’t have to wait 10 months to get it. Craftsmanship I would put up against any pit builder
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
@@chrislee6302 When I got this smoker from them, he was telling me all about yours! Saw some pictures of it. Looks like a beast!
That thing is badass. Can’t wait to see it in action.
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
It's even more impressive in person! Hoping to do the brisket within the next week or two!
@chaddesmarais710
Жыл бұрын
@@FattysFeasts can’t wait. Wouldn’t mind watching the fire management testing if you want to film it.
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
@@chaddesmarais710 Working on that video now!
Great Pit Nice Review, does this have grease dam, and is it capable of adding water to chamber.
@Dan-fc1nc
Жыл бұрын
These do have a grease lip where the Smoker chamber and firebox meet so no grease will leak back into the firebox.
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan! If you have any other questions feel free to reach out!
Absolutely LOVE the craftsmanship and the HUGE firebox. Any idea if a wireless thermometer would work through the 3/8" thick steel?
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
The thing is a beast! Are you talking about drilling a port for one? Or a wireless one? There is a port for one on the side near the stack.
@Pengw1n2012
Жыл бұрын
@@FattysFeasts I meant a wireless
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
Great question then! I'll have to try it out. I have one that I haven't used in forever. I would assume it would work. @@Pengw1n2012
I am getting rid of my Oklahoma Joe Highlander and just picked up a Pecos. Now I just need to figure out how to get this plate that they welded in out of the cooking chamber. I am hoping that I'll be able to get some decent barbecue out of this. I am wanting to extend the smoke stack but the baffle is not like the Brazos. You can't just slide the pipe inside of the smoke stack without running into the baffle.
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
Nice upgrade! You'll love it. Are you referring to the baffle next to the firebox? If so, I made a video where I talked about removing that. It's only 4 crappy welds so it's pretty easy to take out. What baffle in the stack are you referring to?
I prefer to have my firebox lid on the top so starting off with charcoal would not be a problem; along with a side door to adjust heat flow
@FattysFeasts
10 ай бұрын
On a small pit, yes, as you usually can't stick the charcoal chimney in to dump the coals. I definitely needed that on my Brazos. But on this pit, you have plenty of space to do that without having an opening up top.
Workhorse pits 1975 models are all 3/8”
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
Correct
@gofigure6562
Жыл бұрын
Their end caps are 5/16.
@dawgsfan8321
Жыл бұрын
@@gofigure6562 Not on the WH!
Man that's a real cooker
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! A real champ for sure!
Great build! Too bad he was not around when I lived in Connecticut 😄! Maybe I’ll haul one down to FL next time I visit family. For now I’m using a Pecos that works fine.
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I'm beyond thrilled that he is right here in NE! A trailer model would be awesome for that! Also, good for you for living in Florida. I'm trying to get out of here myself 😂
@cmsense8193
Жыл бұрын
@@FattysFeasts Hey, hope you do! Love it here. The only thing I miss is the food!
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
@@cmsense8193 I'm a big pizza guy, so I could already see myself missing that!
@cmsense8193
Жыл бұрын
@@FattysFeasts I hear you! I miss a good New Haven pie myself.
Shirley fabrications makes there smokers very thick as well
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
I'll check them out! Where are they based out of?
@richardvillanueva8786
Жыл бұрын
@@FattysFeasts Tuscaloosa Alabama , about the best in the nation. cabinet style doors💪 🇺🇸
I found this guy's walk through video where he showed it off. I kind of wish I had spent money on this one but I think I'm a little content with the Workhorse purchase
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
Workhorse is a good option also. This is very similar to it but I think I would take patriot pits any day. I feel like the craftsmanship is a step above anything else I've personally seen.
@DyaTrill
Жыл бұрын
@Fatty's Feasts & Funnies I'm not an expert but I have seen sooooo many pit walkthroughs, I feel like the welds are just a little more consistent on the WH. I don't think PP is necessarily bad or not quality. I just have seen a few more inconsistencies compared to the Workhorse. Is it worth the extra like $1000......no. Do I think it works as well, probably.
That smoker is a work of art. When you smoking?
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
I want to do the brisket hopefully next week! I'll let you know.
Try a Franklin BBQ smoker!
@FattysFeasts
11 ай бұрын
If he sends me one I will 😂 From what I've seen though, I would say this one is much better...Just my assumption though...
beautiful smoker! new sub here!
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
It really is a beaut! Thanks for the sub!
I like the Freedom 94 but I will never understand why there is a temp gauge right above the firebox inlet.
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
I like knowing what my temps are on each end. Not because I have food next to the firebox, but because if that side is hotter, I know I'm doing a good job pushing the hot spot toward that end.
@logandowner7405
Жыл бұрын
@@FattysFeasts I think it is a too each their own sorta thing. I've got a Shirley 24x48 showing up next week, I tried to have them just give me one gauge at grate level by the collector (like Franklin and mill scale) but I would have had to sacrifice cooking space to do it so I left it alone.
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
@@logandowner7405 Yeah if I had to choose one place I would definitely put it there. That sucks that they weren't able to do that for you. But that will be one hell of a smoker for sure!
Are those golf cart or mower wheels 🛞?
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
Similar to riding mower wheels.
@hlara8889
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍. Great looking smoker
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
@@hlara8889 The thing is a beast for sure!
Man I’m surprised you didn’t go with something bigger. That seems like a small jump from the brazos.
@AlaskaBrisketCo
Жыл бұрын
I’m an idiot. I commented before getting 2 min into the video. 😂
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
😂 It happens! It doesn't look much bigger but in person it definitely is as far as cooking area is concerned. The thing is a huge upgrade and I will definitely be on the lookout for a bigger model when they decide to make one.
"I'm not going to bash other smoker companies" after bashing Oklahoma Joes lol I agree tho. I have an old school welded Oklahoma Joes before they went to China.
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
I know 😂 I was more referring to other companies that make higher end backyard models. I just don't understand some of their products that Oklahoma Joes puts out. They are poorly constructed and seem more gimmicky than anything. For example, they have a smoker / grill combo that makes absolutely no sense to me. There is barely any space and I don't understand how you can run an efficient fire with the lack of surface area. So weird.
A few thousand dollars.. 😆😆😆.
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
Only a few, but worth it! 😁
Why didnt you cook any food
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
Didn't want to make the video too long. Test burn is coming up in the next video, then another one cooking a brisket will be after that!
As they say, imitation is the finest form of flattery
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
What are you referring to?
@Dan-fc1nc
Жыл бұрын
@@FattysFeasts You know. Round, steel, 4 tires 🤣🤣🤣
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
@@Dan-fc1nc Apparently 😂😂
Workhorse are 3/8
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
Correct, they have 3/8 walls, however, this smoker is 3/8 all around (walls aren't capped with thinner steel) with an insulated firebox at a cheaper price. This thing weighs 1200 pounds, where as the workhorse is around 850.
@ryanb4481
Жыл бұрын
@@FattysFeasts The end caps on my 1975 are 3/8. Even the damper on top of the smoke stack is 3/8.
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
@@ryanb4481 Correct. All I was trying to say was this one weighs substantially more than other smokers on the market due to the 3/8 steel plus the standard insulated firebox and the beefy hinges / handles.
@smokescouts
Жыл бұрын
@@FattysFeasts my 1975 weighs 1,000 lbs - the wagons weigh more. The extra 200lbs on your pit must be the bottom shelf, other shelf, partially insulated fire box, and misc. hardware.
@smokescouts
Жыл бұрын
@@Dan-fc1nc that's for their non-wagon model. Their website doesn't specify for each model add on. I have the shipping manifest with the exact weight, and confirmed the weight for different versions with the delivery driver who weighed it and delivered 100's of pits. Regardless of the weights, both are phenomenal pits, priced very well. If Patriot Pits had their pit around a few years ago, it would be in my top 3 choices and a tough decision (Patriot Pit, 1975, Big Phil's Backyard).
You lost me with the first 4:00 minutes of 🦬💩.
@FattysFeasts
Жыл бұрын
What exactly are you referring to as bullshit?