Simple and informative comparison in less than 5 minutes. Love it.

@PatrickSipperly

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It was very helpful.

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful, Erick. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for, and it was directly to the point, which basically never happens

@webbsteroni

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

Was looking to buy one of these for my dad. Thank you for such an informative video!

Really helpful. Thank you for taking the time to discuss these two options.

@PatrickSipperly

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad to help.

Thanks for the review it helped me decide. You answered all the questions bouncing around in my head

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, Trapshooter37! Thanks for letting me know. It adds more meaning to my life.

Thanks for the video! Cause of you explaining both on what they do, you helped me make up my mind. Thank you again!

@PatrickSipperly

5 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, thejudge107! I'm glad to help and I hope your choice proves to be the right one for you!

Good review, I appreciate the insight. I already have a 4 burner Blackstone griddle so I’m gonna get a vertical smoker

Great review! Very simply outlined! I'm still on the fence if I try to talk the missus into replacing our very new BBQ... or just get the smoker. My Bradley died and time to upgrade.

This video answered a lot of my questions I really enjoyed the video. Nice shorts!!!

@PatrickSipperly

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! And shorts in Arizona is the only way to go!

@joeknudsen7080

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this grill help me understand better what I need....thank you for taking time to do

Omg, this is the video that we were looking for. Now, we can a better decision. Thanks you so much!!!

@PatrickSipperly

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you, Jesus!

Patrick, this was just the video I was looking for! I've used green eggs and other offsets for a while...but finally want to invest in a pellet smoker! ....But had THE hardest time figuring out weather to go horizontal or vertical....I was extremely close to getting one of the horizontal smokers...but thanks to you and this video, I'm going vertical! I've already got a decent grill, but yes...THANK YOU for your descriptions of the "good smoker" and "GREAT smoker" ....keep it up! Keep the BBQ videos coming.

@PatrickSipperly

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Ted. Glad it was helpful!

Pat, I couldn't deciede, so like you i bought both models Austin XL and CH 3. Great Video!

@PatrickSipperly

5 жыл бұрын

Great choices, Kelvin. They are different units with different strengths for sure. Thanks for commenting!

@DrLove911

4 жыл бұрын

Expensive decision. Lol

@ZeroFcksGven

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrLove911 depends on your bank account

Great video. I was in the fence on which type of smoker to get. I have a weber gas grill that i love to use, this made the decision easy. Going to buy a 5 Series pellet smoker tomorrow. Thank you for the review/ information.

@PatrickSipperly

5 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, Jon. Glad to help. Thanks for watching and commenting on the video. I just created a video on how to easily clean the glass door: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aod1zbBse6fPo7Q.html

Another very informative video! You are so right with your explanations here. I went to my local Lowe’s with intentions of buying a Pit Boss 1100 pro series, but after careful consideration I bought the new Pit Boss pro series 4 series vertical smoker. I already have a gas grill and 2 Weber kettles so it only made sense to add a vertical smoker to the collection. Enjoying the channel, keep it up!

@PatrickSipperly

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Josh! Congrats on your 4 series. Be sure to share your smoking adventures!

@docohm50

5 жыл бұрын

He sold me on a vertical smoker also. Have you checked out the Blackstone Griddle? The wife surprised me on Christmas. I love it as it fills the gap between my Weber kettle and my vertical smoker I am about to buy.

@ggtaruc2578

Жыл бұрын

Please tell us about the longevity of the Pit Boss smoker and are you happy with their customer service.

The basics answered concisely, thanks great videa!

For me it is a no brainer, Pellet smoker grill wins because you can do more with it. I recently got the Z-Grills 450a 2020 revised version and while I haven't even opened the box yet I know I made the right choice for me.

Thanks, Pat. This definitely cleared some things up for me.

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad to hear it.

Thanks, Patrick! This info is exactly what I needed to know.

@PatrickSipperly

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to help.

Thank you Pat! I've been undecided and now I know which to purchase.

@PatrickSipperly

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, chinoguy23! I hope your smoker or grill is all you hope it'll be!

I own a Blackstone griddle which i can cook anything on and love. I need a smoker now, and from your video it helped me decide and makes sense to get me the vertical Pit Boss. Makes total sense, thank you!!

@PatrickSipperly

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad to help. Enjoy your smoker.

@zgriffin3546

4 ай бұрын

how did it turn out?

@aldoortega9784

2 ай бұрын

Same here

Thanks for making your video. I was on the cusp of purchasing a series 5 Pit Boss smoker, then you made me stop and think. The Austin XL looks good but it can't out grill my 22" Weber charcoal kettle and it can't smoke as good as a Pit Boss smoker. I didn't know about the series 3 smoker. When you said it was perfect for you and your wife you sold me. I am going with the smaller Pit Boss series 3. Thank you Patrick for making up my mind..lol So for my final outdoor appliances it will be a 22 inch Weber kettle, my 36 inch Blackstone Griddle(those are fun to cook on) and your recommendation of a Pit Boss series 3 vertical smoker. Ty again.

@PatrickSipperly

5 жыл бұрын

Very cool, DOC Ohm! Thanks for watching and commenting. It means a lot to me! I think the Copperhead Series 3 is plenty big enough for most unless you're feeding a small army. It sounds like you have a great outdoor area!

Great video , awesome way to explain the difference between both choices of smokers

@PatrickSipperly

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Great video. I've been a weber kettle/wsm guy for years. I'm convinced that I want a pit boss vertical smoker now. Thanks!

@PatrickSipperly

2 ай бұрын

Any time!

you helped so much without the fluff . thank you

@PatrickSipperly

11 күн бұрын

You're welcome, glad to help!

I just got a Z Grills Pellet Smoker. It maintains temperature like a champ and is perfect for long smoking sessions like Briskets and Pulled Pork. I love it for that but my Fiancé and I aren’t completely satisfied with the smoke flavor since we are use to our old roommate smoker. Now I want a Vertical Smoker

Great video Pat! Based on your information I am headed for a vertical smoker!!

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Scott! I really appreciate that. Did you have a particular model mind? Just Curious. Pit Boss has been cranking out new designs recently for what it's worth: pitbossgrills.77jaha.net/MqynJ

Great video! This is the exact information I was looking for. I have a Traeger that is great for certain things, but I find that it lacks performance when smoking (I have a 575 model). I'm about to go ahead and buy myself a standup pit boss for some good long cooks. Thanks!

@PatrickSipperly

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad to help. Here's another vertical smoker video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gnaBw9CEmtatnKw.html

Sweet take! I have a great grill already! I’m going with the vertical pit boss.

@PatrickSipperly

5 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

Thank you! Very helpful & the exact information I was looking for.

@PatrickSipperly

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Very helpful video! Helped me decide to not go with a vertical smoker, exactly the info I was looking for!

@PatrickSipperly

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome draymis! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@draymis

5 жыл бұрын

@@PatrickSipperly I just checked out the reviews of a couple pit boss models on Amazon, and a lot of them were terrible... for example: www.amazon.com/Pit-Boss-Grills-72820-Deluxe/product-reviews/B00N35XVOG/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_hist_1?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=one_star&reviewerType=all_reviews#reviews-filter-bar Have you had or heard of quality issues?

Very informative video. Just bought a Pit Boss PBV4ps2 vertical from Lowe’s. After watching multiple instructional videos from the American Smoke KZread channel I decided to buy one. It has the control panel on the side so it won’t get covered with grease. Who really needs a 60# capacity pellet hopper? I do! 5 year limited warranty. I also bought it because it has two temp probe ports, WiFi, and the vertical space will be valuable for hanging salami and bacon. Also 4 racks for lots of jerky. Bought 2 amazn smoke tubes on clearance at Walmart for $13 each! Sorry to promote the American Smoke channel on yours but he extensively covers the pros, cons, and hacks on the Pit Boss vertical. Can’t speak from personal experience but intend to get some. Thanks for the side by side comparison. It will help many make an informed decision.

@anthonyfletcher8053

16 күн бұрын

A long shot but how has the smoker been for you?

Thank you for the video, I've never owned a pellet smoker, only off-sets. Took a lot of pride in my smoking back then, using only wood logs. After seeing the vertical at a store and the price I was very interested. Just got to save a bit and she'll be mine soon. Great info btw, again, thank you!

@PatrickSipperly

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, BigGunz357! Glad you liked the video and I hope your future smoker grill serves you well!

@BigGunz357

5 жыл бұрын

For the past few years I've felt so empty inside without a smoker 😂

@GreasyGoblin69

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigGunz357 heyy! Do u still smoke?

I have the vertical 5 series and I agree with everything in the video. My biggest frustration is the location of the control panel directly underneath the food chamber. It is so easy for grease to get on it even when just spraying down a brisket, and ash accumulates as it has to be brushed forward to be cleaned out. I like to slide out the tray to check my meat and all those drippings have messed up my LCD panel. The glass door looks nice, but after 5 hours of cooking, the glass is worthless and too hard to clean. Just a few things to consider....

@PatrickSipperly

5 жыл бұрын

Great points, Mr. V. I wonder if future verticals will have control panels higher up, maybe on the side. Thanks for commenting!

Excellent tutorial! That helps in my decision for a smoker!!!

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, David! Thanks for watching and commenting.

I love to smoke and I love to grill ... looks like I'm just going to end up getting both of them... Perfection is important

@PatrickSipperly

3 жыл бұрын

I understand. I like and use my smoker and grill in different ways and for different reasons. Go for it, Brianna!

Perfect. Just what I needed. I use an old school offset smoker and looking for an easier electric alternative to go with it. I was thinking the vertical to save space, and it looks like that is what I’ll get. I only want it for smoking. Thanks for this.

@PatrickSipperly

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@deminybs

Жыл бұрын

same, I just need to make sure I get a vertical one wide enough for a large brisket, got a 16.5 wagyu one dry aging currently

Thanks, Pat. Good information. Any chance you could do a video on using the vertical smoker? In particular, discuss the water pan, why it needs one and the Austin does not have one. Thanks.

@PatrickSipperly

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeff, thanks for watching and commenting. I have a few videos featuring the Vertical. Here are links and let me know if any of these help: Ribeye in a Vertical: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fHl9s5mNXZqum6Q.html Cover: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iIyXq8p_otnalbg.html Chuck Roast: kzread.info/dash/bejne/g3h7prSHaMzRZZs.html Vertical vs Horizontal: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y5WtrLOYadq3mdY.html Review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qpmmrtmQfM_PdM4.html Another Review: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gq1tmNeSk8-xpqw.html

Excellent video! This really helped my decision. Many thanks!

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, Paulo. I hope you really like whatever unit you decide to get!

*I have both as well (and then some lol) and here is my take on it::* I too believe that you will get a better smoke flavour out of the Vertical than your Austin XL, but I just got rid of my big Austin because it was not producing as good of a flavour as my two Traeger Barrels are producing. I have a small Traeger 20 series heavily modified that works like a dream, grilling for 4 ppl, then i have a Pro 34 for bigger events/gatherings and a Pit Boss Copperhead Vertical 3 series (like in this video). Btw, I’m not a fanboy to any particular brand at all, I’ll take what ever I can get my hands on haha.. (apparently wifey said 3 is enough, had to get rid of one) My experience has been that the small 20 series Traeger will smoke everything in a very VERY similar way like the Vertical does: Slow, steady, some temp swings but an absolute beautiful smoke ring, great flavour. Literally very similar. But my Pro 34 is more of a “Grill”, though I haven’t tried the exact same recipes on the big Pro like in the vertical and 20. But I have NOT been able to get the same smoky taste as with the other two units (same with the Austin) I’m not sure if that has to do with barrel size or what, because they have same electronics and I use same pellets, temps etc.. The Austin was even more of a “Grill” than the Pro34, less Smokey flavour but had even better temp control and burned a lot hotter too... That’s been my experience with them over the past 3 years. I do like em all though for their different strengths.. Hence why I keep 3 on hand hahah.. The one thing where I’d probably challenge this video is that there are plenty of ppl “grilling” with their vertical Pitboss. Couple of mods and you’re off to the races. However you will be at a disadvantage, due to the layout. But ppl do grill with their verticals.. And that sort of brings me to the last point: you can not smoke a big flank or brisket on a 3 series vertical WITHOUT cutting it. It just doesn’t fit, unless you “hang it”. I’ve hung stuff, specially Pork Tenderloins, but I don’t like to hang beef, specially not heavy pieces like brisket as you are stretching that meat big time (maybe string it next time??). Anyway, in contrast, I’m able to fit a 14-15 lbs brisket into my small 20 series Traeger, and it’s been giving me an amazing brisket!! So yeah.. In conclusion: If I could have only one, no doubt, it would def be a barrel smoker, but living in the country with plenty of room and having 3 different ones works too 😉😇 Much love!! Thanks for readin’.. Now GO SMOKE SOMETHIN’!!

Thanks! That really gives some simple perspective.

Greetings from Nova Scotia, Canada! Great instruction and since I already have a grill the vertical smoker is the obvious choice!! You get straight to the point which is the only way to go!!

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Thanks!

@carriad11

4 жыл бұрын

Greetings again; no doubt now it will be a Pit Boss Vertical 5. I am seeing issues with the augur jamming; seems the solution is don't leave pellets in the hopper. Or putting only enough pellets in the hopper to finish the smoking project. What is your experience?

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

@@carriad11 I've never had that problem, but I live in dry Arizona. My guess is that that issue happens more in humid climates and it's not really an augur issue...? That's just a guess.

@carriad11

4 жыл бұрын

@@PatrickSipperly Thanks for the prompt response! I would agree not an augur issue. Living in the maritimes I will empty the hopper after each use and learn to gauge the pellets needed for a particular smoke.

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

@@carriad11 You're welcome! One nice feature of those vertical smokers is a small door at the bottom of the hopper for easy emptying of the pellets: amzn.to/2YOvey7

Thanks for clearing that up. Very helpful

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! You're welcome.

This is so Much help!! Thank you!! I want to surprise my husband with a smoker but our grill is going out! I didn’t know you could get both in one!! (I’m not a grill master like he is) 😂

@PatrickSipperly

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Blythe! The Austin XL is a great pellet smoker grill! If you get it online you don't have to try to wrestle it home 'cause it's heavy! Here's a link: amzn.to/2VCHG5U

@OKFrax-ys2op

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll vote for you Master Pit Master 😂

I love smoking food it has become a hobby of mine recently. Good video

@PatrickSipperly

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's a hobby of mine as well.

ive had a vertical for a couple years, i just bought a traeger yesterday. probably keep using my vertical for long smokes and my traeger for 8 hours or less

Just got a vertical pit smoker, can't wait to try it out!!

@PatrickSipperly

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Keep us posted!

Great video. Just helped me decide. Thanks

Great video! So informative!!

@PatrickSipperly

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked it.

Thanks for the video was exactly what I needed!

@PatrickSipperly

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Question answered quickly and concisely. Thanks! You helped my decision.

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Glad to hear it!

Good video. I like you direct style. Thx.

Thank you! Great video!

I have a vertical smoker, and weber kettle. Pretty much covers everything.

Smoked hamburgers are good. And I love bakeing on it to I have both the 5 series vertical and a pb 820 sp. Pluse a charcoal grill to smoke on when I want to.i love smokers and grills.😊

@PatrickSipperly

Жыл бұрын

Right on

That was handy info, cheers

@PatrickSipperly

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Fantastic video. Thank you.

Very helpful. Thinking of making my own smoker but wasn't sure which type to do.

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent, Peter. I saw a guy offering his plans for making your own smoker in a weekend: www.pelletsmokergrill.com/bbq-grilling-cookbook/ Let us know how your smoker turns out!

@peterratcliffe5115

4 жыл бұрын

@@PatrickSipperly Having watched yours and other videos I'm going to build an offset smoker and grill combo. The offset fire pit can provide hot or cold smoke and grill if needed but not at the same time. The smoker chamber will be vertical and joined to the fire pit via a pipe with adjustable baffle and a chimney with another adjustable baffle. The whole thing will be all welded together with wheels one end and handles the other. I'm going for multi purpose.

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

@@peterratcliffe5115 Sounds great! I hope you'll make a video of the process and the end product! I'll bet a lot of guys will be interested in how you made it and how it works.

Thanks for such an informative video! Being that sausage/meat sticks, brisket, and other lengthy smoke meats, vertical seems to be the wise choice for me. How do you feel about the finished product (compared to grilled meats, or those cooked in an electric smoker)? I've been fixated on the idea of a pellet smoker for years, but I'm also not familiar with the taste of the finished product.

@localaz1887

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video, Adam. (Adam Bomb - great name!) I prefer wood pellet cooking to electric or gas. The quality of the meat and your seasonings will play a huge role in the end product, but in general, I prefer the wood pellets. Thanks for watching and commenting!

My Sirius 4 from pit boss grills very well and it's the vertical I have not had a problem with grilling on mine just the only thing is if you grill in the vertical you got a grill on the very top shelf or else you will not grill I have came to find that out myself

Thank for the answer!

Hi Patrick just gave you another "thumbs up!" You made my my water with the comments you sent to MM about your Brisket. Please give me the recipe and cooking instructions, thanks!!

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dee Dee! Thanks for the thumbs up! Fortunately, the brisket is easy to cook. I think the brisket was about 6 lbs...ish... You can see the brine process here in this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o62T0pqOaK7Zcpc.html I grabbed a container and mixed 1 cup salt + 1 cup sugar into some water, then added some a tbs of liquid smoke. Mixed it thoroughly. I stabbed the brisket with a knife several times to create openings for the brine to penetrate easily. Then I submerged the brisket into the brine adding enough water to cover the meat. Then I topped it with ice to keep it cold enough for 9 hours outside of any refrigeration. The 9 hours isn't a magic number, it was just the time I had before I wanted to start smoking. You can brine for a couple of days if you want, but I wouldn't bother if it's less than 4 hours. Then into the vertical smoker for 10 hours (overnight in my case) @ 225. Then I took it out and put it directly into a large crock pot for 5 hours on low. I do that because after about 5 hours in the smoker it's just cooking anyway. Probably not much more smoke getting into the meat. Cooking it in a sealed crock pot keeps it moist the rest of the way. Some people wrap their meat. I prefer to use a crock pot. Then I shut off the crock pot and just let it rest as much as an hour. This was our travel time out to my folks' place. The meat was so moist and tender it started coming apart getting it out of the crock. The best brisket ever. Let me know if this helps.

Thank you pat for help in my decision

@PatrickSipperly

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad to help!

Thanks man this helped me out a lot

Thanks for the video, Pat. My years in the fire service taught me that heat (and smoke) naturally travel up, then over then down. So, a vertical smoker makes better use of natural convection.

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, devans911! You've got much more authority in this than I do!

@archerzahir7545

2 жыл бұрын

I know Im kinda off topic but do anybody know of a good place to stream new series online ?

@sagealonso2028

2 жыл бұрын

@Archer Zahir i dunno lately i have been using flixportal. Just google for it=) -sage

@archerzahir7545

2 жыл бұрын

@Sage Alonso thanks, I went there and it seems like a nice service :D Appreciate it!!

@sagealonso2028

2 жыл бұрын

@Archer Zahir Happy to help =)

Very good analysis

Pitboss also had an option with the KC Combo platinum, it's a smoker and a separate grill with the griddle option. Having a smaller smoker chamber this is absolutely amazing as far as s smoker and having a griddle hooked to it makes it perfect for me. Check that one out

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, here it is: pitbossgrills.77jaha.net/n7Gya If you have one, tell us how it's working for you!

@rustycasteele6121

4 жыл бұрын

@@PatrickSipperly it is everything I could want, I was thinking about getting an Austin XL and a Blackstone, BUT wife saw this and now I have the best of everything. I can smoke, grill, and even griddle. I smoked shrimp in the smoker while I made fried rice on the griddle, I was smoking a pork shoulder and fixed bacon and eggs on the griddle. I also use the griddle to sear steaks, gives them at all over crispy sear. In a word it's amazing. Now it's not the biggest, but it is perfect for a family and friends.

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

@@rustycasteele6121 Great to hear!

Great video , sound advise.

Great video thank you !!!

Any issues with the pellet grill over heating and how high temp will the vertical smoker go? Thanks very informative. I’m still trying to decide. I have a grill so maybe all I need is the smoker unit. I cook for just a small family. I read so many negative reviews on every grill I’m gun shy. Thanks for taking the time to do this video.

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Bill. Thanks for watching and commenting. To your questions: 1) There are going to be temperature fluctuations with any wood pellet grill. Period. The way the pellets feed into the firebox doesn't always flow evenly. There's bound to be a little overflow. Not much, but enough to send temps from 225 to 300 for a few minutes. It's just like a small campfire. So, yes, I've had overheating now and then. Not fatal. 2) How high depends on your smoker. I think my Copperhead goes to 400.

Thank you you just helped me make my decision

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help, Isha. Thanks for watching and commenting. If it helps a little more, here's a link to Pit Boss and sales they're running now: pitbossgrills.77jaha.net/MqynJ

Great video, I'm looking at going with a vertical smoker but just want to be sure that it will do a great job cooking larger portions of meat slowly such as brisket?

@PatrickSipperly

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Great video really straight forward description of what the units can do. However I think most people hopefully know that you do not grill with a smoker hahaha.

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Owen. Pellet Grills are a brand-new animal to a lot of people, plus there are smoker-grill combo units out there, so I can see how some might not be sure.

Thanks for the help brother

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

You got it!

Thank you for that info.

@PatrickSipperly

2 жыл бұрын

Any time!

Nice video, great explanation

@PatrickSipperly

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Marco!

ThanKs, Since I have a Smoke Hollow grill with charcoal and gas grill sections AND a sear grill on it. This let me know that I have no seed for a horizontal smoker. This si much appreciated.

I know an Arizona backyard when I see one ;) Thanks for the vid 🤙🏼

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, those faded brick walls! Thanks!

@Mrjot1700

4 жыл бұрын

@@PatrickSipperly Can you store both grills outside during the cold weather season. Thanks

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

@@Mrjot1700 First "cold weather season" varies greatly depending on where you live. I live near Phoenix, Arizona. Cold weather is quite mild here, so I'd say yes you can and yes I do, but I also keep them covered year around when not in use. You're biggest concerns will be humidity and water. Avoid letting your grills/smokers get wet. If you live in a really humid area, then you might want to empty out your hopper and clear out your augur area before storing for long times. Keep everything covered dry when outside during the cold weather season and you should be good. That's been my experience.

@Mrjot1700

4 жыл бұрын

Ok. I live in Texas. It doesn't get that cold here. Thanks alot.

@josetrillo2428

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. Sure is Az back yard!! Its my Phoenix is my hometown!! Now Living in Lubbock TX!!

you just saved me from buying the wrong product. I was going to get the horizontal one as a smoker but the vertical one is the obvious choice.

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, eliott970! I hope you really enjoy it. BBQ Guys is offering free shipping here: bit.ly/2kFheax

This is what ive been looking for, even better that you used Pitboss products as well. Thank you for your review! Ive had a Pitboss 820 grill for 4 years and yes i agree it does smoke adequately but I have never been satisfied with the smoking flavors compared to other smoker setups. My biggest issue with it is that the airflow through the grill dries out meat surfaces too much, its been tough to smoke fish on it because of this and it tends to turn thinner meats into jerky. I just purchased the Copperhead 5 vertical smoker but my biggest concern was again because its a pellet smoker that there would be too much airflow in the unit whereas a traditional smoker the smoke would generally be static rising from the wood chips and burner. I have built the unit but have been waiting for a good answer or opinion on this before using it for the first time. What is your opinion on this, do you find there is any airflow in the vertical smoker or does the smoke circulate more naturally compared to the grill?

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Hello travisk310! First, thanks for the kind words. Second, I can't say that I've had the same dried-out meat issues. For what it's worth, I usually do a half-smoke - half-wrapped cooking process. I smoke the meat on the grill or vertical smoker for say, 4-6 hours, then either wrap the meat with plastic then with foil and put it back onto the grill or into a crockpot for the remaining cook time. This ensures juicier meats and has worked well for me. I also make sure there's a container of water in the smoker to keep the meat moist as well. As far as airflow, I explain my theories about why I think verticals are better smokers in the above video. The verticals also have just one outlet for the smoke vs the horizontal smoker grills that have the chimney and the drip hole. I see a lot of smoke escape out that way too. Let me know if any of this helps to answer your questions.

Great information thanks

My masterbuilt vertical smoker hits 700 F and can cook burgers and steaks easy. Verticals the way to go

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

vertical all the way. smokers are for smoking not grilling. get a weber kettle for the best grilling. i have a masterbuilt smoker and its amazing.

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, AlexVids!

Thanks for the video. This definitely helped with my decision. I do have a question about cooking area. For example, how many baby backs do you think you can get on both? Thanks again.

@PatrickSipperly

5 жыл бұрын

My Copperhead came with 4 racks that are about 12x15 each. The Austin XL has about 1000 sq inches. I cut ribs to fit as needed. I also finish a lot of my meat in a crock pot (vs wrapping them and putting them back out on the grill so they won't dry out). Up to you as to how you utilize that space. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@Yiffin84

4 жыл бұрын

you can fit 12 racks on the pit boss pro series 4

I have a pitboss series 4 for smoking and charcoal for grilling

I purchase the pitboss Memphis ultimate. Four grills in one.

thank you, you helped me make my decsion

@PatrickSipperly

18 күн бұрын

Awesome! Glad to help.

I smoked Beef and Turkey Burgers on mine and they turned out great

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@deanguinn4436

4 жыл бұрын

i was just about to comment the same thing when i found your comment. i don't even use my standard grill in years. i smoke everything from a full turkey to steaks to everything.

@meals24u

3 жыл бұрын

@@deanguinn4436 my man!!! Same

Great video thank you

@PatrickSipperly

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

great video. ty.

@PatrickSipperly

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lives4Trauma!

very well done. Is the verticle better for smoking because the temps do not go as high?

@PatrickSipperly

2 жыл бұрын

Vertical temps can go up to 450 or so. I personally think it's better because of the design that I mention in the video.

I went with the vertical series 5. Because I already have a bbq to grill. So I want a dedicated smoker then.

great video I think im leading toward vertical smoker BUT what your thoughts on pellet feeder or wood smokers which is easier to maintain and or better and of course thoughts on gadgets bluetooth/ wifi been looking at the Pit Boss Grills PBV3A1 Electric Smoker but loke the idea on high tech

@PatrickSipperly

2 жыл бұрын

I love my vertical smoker for it's easy of use. I upgraded to the Sportsman 7: pitbossgrills.77jaha.net/OR5jdP I don't have any experience with a pellet feeder.

We have the PitBoss vertical smoker like this and love it. I was surprised to see the grill one had that great option to grill on the open flame. I know that the higher the temperature the more pellets you will use. Do you find yourself having to buy way more pellets for the PitBoss grill?

@PatrickSipperly

5 жыл бұрын

Hello Julia! Great question and to my surprise, no. The Austin XL is an efficient grill and doesn't burn through pellets as quickly as I feared when I bought it. It's a great grill though much heavier and bulky compared to the vertical smoker.

Great video!

@PatrickSipperly

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

i have a vertical smoker and a charcoal grill. Both combined less than the Pellet Grill and I think I get competition results

Great video! I have a question though. Can I use the vertical smoker as an oven as well without using pellets?

@PatrickSipperly

3 жыл бұрын

Well...what other heat source were you thinking of? This is a pellet smoker. It's built specifically for wood pellets... It is not an electric smoker... Here are some electric smoker that might perform the way you want it to: amzn.to/3ayoDj9

Thanks for sharing.

@PatrickSipperly

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting. I think you asked about quality issues and complaints on Amazon. I saw those complaints too. Every pellet smoker, make-model-brand, is going to have flaws and issues. I had problems with my Traeger. Pit Boss' aren't perfect. None are. But, for the most part I'm pleased with my Pit Boss'. The flame has gone out a couple of times on my Vertical, but it happens. Wood, fire, and moving parts. It's just part of the deal.

Sub'd. Great video!

@PatrickSipperly

4 жыл бұрын

Terrific! Thank you.

Exactly why I bought the vertical smoker, I want smoke not a grill to smoke on.