We tested the Pit Barrel Cooker and noticed this...

Are you considering adding the Pit Barrel Cooker to your collection? Maddie & Kiki, Canada's Favourite Female Grill Masters, review the Pit Barrel Cooker to show you what it's all about. You will notice many things when cooking on the Pit Barrel, it doesn't have a temperature gauge, it doesn't have any buttons, and according to Kiki, it's the ultimate purchase for a BBQ beginner. Maddie doesn't think so! As usual, these sisters are bringing up very different points about this unit, so tune and YOU decide if this grill is for amateurs or seasoned grillers!
0:00 What are we cooking in the Pit Barrel?
0:32 Overall appearance
2:41 Efficiency
5:05 Price of the Pit Barrel
7:04 Happiness Vibe
9:27 Would we use it again?
If you're interested in making your own Ugly Drum Smoker, Maddie & Kiki have a video to help you do build one yourself! Check it out here! • Ugly Drum Smoker! Test...
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And if you're STILL reading this....consider yourself HUGGED by Maddie & Kiki right now!!!

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  • @MaddieandKiki
    @MaddieandKiki2 жыл бұрын

    Do you own a Pit Barrel Cooker yet?? Or is one on your BBQ wish list??? 🔥

  • @ScottysBackYardBBQ

    @ScottysBackYardBBQ

    2 жыл бұрын

    I reached out to them 6 months ago asking to try one out on my channel. They sent me rude email telling me nope lol

  • @seansound

    @seansound

    Жыл бұрын

    Got mine is 2016 for 399 CDN and i love it. Just bought Turkey hanger accessories and a T-skewer gadget suitable for stacking sliced meat for making Tacos/Shawarma. Looking forward to it.

  • @millersciencesms762

    @millersciencesms762

    Жыл бұрын

    Had mine for about 5 years.

  • @danbender2161
    @danbender216110 ай бұрын

    I bought a PBC after watching this video. It's waaaaay better than I imagined it would be. I'm a beginner, and found this thing to be incredibly easy to use. My babyback ribs taste like a professional made them! Thank you!

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    9 ай бұрын

    Congrats on your new PBC, Dan!!!! That’s awesome that you’re a beginner and went with the PBC!!! It’s an awesome grill!!!🔥😍

  • @bbqmamag8287
    @bbqmamag82872 жыл бұрын

    Great review gals!! Love the look of it and can’t wait to crack open a craft brew while the next cook is on!!! 👏🏻❤️‍🔥💃🏼😘❤️❤️

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you BBQ Mama!!! Yesss!! Cracking a brew while smoking something tasty is what the summer is all about!!!!💃🏻🔥🥰

  • @hawkeyeted
    @hawkeyeted4 ай бұрын

    I've had a PBC for five years. Never has it ever let me down, even without a temp gauge.

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    4 ай бұрын

    That’s awesome Ted!!!! We love the PBC!!!

  • @jaybooth4815
    @jaybooth48152 жыл бұрын

    Just watching your video takes the beginning out of the equation! Love your videos ladies! Hanging chicken on the UDS and the juices hitting directly on the coals....nothing beats it. Yummy! Great review! Cheers y'all!

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Jay, you are sooo sweet!!!! We’re so glad you like the videos, we have a blast making them and cooking together! Cheers to you, BBQ brother!!!🔥

  • @bobbicatton
    @bobbicatton2 жыл бұрын

    Great addition to your collection👍😊

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Bobbi!!! We hope to see you live this Friday at 12pm EST!!!🤗

  • @michaeldiernlinger2114
    @michaeldiernlinger21142 жыл бұрын

    Great review again ladies. I love, love, love the PBC!!! It's one of the most versatile grills and beef ribs out of it are one of the best experiences I've made so far. Do I miss a temperature gauge or water pan. I certainly don't cause everything cooks so evenly and perfect in this amazing device, I don't think you can make any mistake when using it properly. And there's one important thing - it has got horseshoe handles 👄 I'm glad that you have one in your fantastic grill studio now and hope to see it many times in the future. Did I say that this video was not only informative, it was super funny as well🤣 Love you and send big hugs 🤗🇨🇦💞👍🤩😎💙

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yaaaay we’re glad to hear you’re a PBC fan too, Michael! It is one solid unit that pumps out some awesome BBQ! I (Maddie) definitely gotta just sit back and relax and forget about the temperature gauge, you’re right, it cooks everything so evenly so you don’t even need to know the temp at all!!! And yes those horseshoe handles are soooooo darn AWESOME! Nothing ugly about this thing! And we are so glad this review gave you a laugh, we are always disagreeing as sisters do LOL!!!! Love you too and sending MASSIVE hugs!!!!!💃🏻💖🔥❤️‍🔥 🇦🇹☀️

  • @illiniwood
    @illiniwood Жыл бұрын

    Get a "Weber Smoky Mountain" and the "Pit Barrel Cooker WSM hanging system" PBC sells on their site and your options will go through the roof. You're looking at roughly the same price with loads more options. Oh, and it comes with a built in thermometer too.

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    Жыл бұрын

    Pit Barrel sells an accessory for the WSM?? Great info, illiniwood!! We have the WSM and love it!! It’s an awesome smoker!!😍🔥👏

  • @805BBQJUNKIE
    @805BBQJUNKIE2 жыл бұрын

    Great review maybe I should get one

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    We think you’d love it, 805!!! It’s fun to play with and for what you get in the box, it’s a sweet price too!!!!🔥

  • @ixlzz
    @ixlzz2 жыл бұрын

    Be aware that the PBC is designed to be operated with both hanging rods installed, even if they are not being used to support food, at all times. The airflow volume is calculated based on this condition.

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    FANTASTIC point, ixlzz!!!! Thank you for sharing with us, we will keep this in mind!!!🔥

  • @bbqottawa8092
    @bbqottawa80922 жыл бұрын

    I’m a Weber Kettle guy, but this did intrigue me. Good job ladies👍

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    The kettle is one of our FAVOURITE grills that we own! It will always hold a special place in our hearts as we have cooked at a variety of events and festivals always with out Weber kettles! But this cooker is awesome too!!! Thank you, BBQ Ottawa!💖🇨🇦

  • @RoniMugaki
    @RoniMugaki Жыл бұрын

    I just bought a pit barrel, but these girls are hilarious and they nailed it...😁🙌🏿

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Roni!!! We hope we made you giggle during this video!!!! Grill on! Have fun with your new Pit Barrel!!🔥🔥🔥

  • @Mankitchenrecipes
    @Mankitchenrecipes2 жыл бұрын

    Oh I like it! I don't have a PBC yet... But I will have one soon that my brother in-law us making for me😁 And I can't wait! Great review! 👍🍻💃🕺💃

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Kevin!!! We know you’re going to love it, it’s such a unique cooker to add to your BBQ collection!!! Thank you for stopping by!🥰💃🏻

  • @bbqjones
    @bbqjones2 жыл бұрын

    It's definitely on the wish list! :) 🔥🔥💯💯

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    We know you’d rock one Gary!!!!🔥💃🏻

  • @CookingWithCJ
    @CookingWithCJ2 жыл бұрын

    The Pit Barrell is a rib machine, give those a try next cook! I love my PBC. Noah and Amber are awesome people. And google that sea level for your city! LOL

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    We LOVE ribs on the PBC!!!! We first brought one home years ago and ribs were our first cook on it!!!! The sea level thing threw us both for a loop, but you’re right, nothing a quick google search cant handle!!!! We Love ya CJ!!!!!!!!!💖🥰💃🏻

  • @ScottysBackYardBBQ
    @ScottysBackYardBBQ2 жыл бұрын

    great job guys,...uds looks nice.. true pit master doesnt need a gauge.. great job

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah this is one beautiful UDS LOL!!!! And yes, the lack of gauge is something to get used to but is definitely not necessary!!! Hope to see you live on Friday at 12pm EST!!!!!🔥💃🏻

  • @ricks5917
    @ricks59172 жыл бұрын

    Maddie and Kiki = my happiness vibe pegged beyond happy😊 grrat review! I wanna go "portable grillin'" with Maddie!!😂 I'll bring the 'brew👍🍻

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yaaaaay!!!! Let’s go, Rick!!! We’d love to go portable grillin with you!!!🥰🔥👌🍻💃🏻

  • @Papykitchen
    @Papykitchen2 жыл бұрын

    !bonjour a toute le monde depuis la France . c'est déliceux ce que vous faites . bravos

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    Merck merci!!! Greetings from Canada all the way top France!!!! 🇫🇷 🇨🇦 🥰

  • @chadwilson6550
    @chadwilson65509 ай бұрын

    It’s for sure for beginners

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes definitely!!!!

  • @hughstuffher2671
    @hughstuffher2671 Жыл бұрын

    What's toxic with the homemade ugly drum...that yellow lining wasn't burned out before use

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    Жыл бұрын

    You got it Hugh, some homemade drum smokers contained toxic stuff before they were turned into a smoker!!🔥

  • @themaucks2254
    @themaucks2254 Жыл бұрын

    My only smoker and first one I've ever used, I need a 2nd one I like it so much. Easiest to use, set it and forget it, always comes out great. I smoke wild hog legs, deer, turkey, potatoes, ribs, pork butts.

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    Жыл бұрын

    You sound like our kinda BBQ person, The Maucks!!! Love hearing what you make on your grill!!! It all sounds so delicious!!!🔥

  • @thegalleryBBQ
    @thegalleryBBQ2 жыл бұрын

    Does Maddie really crack a brew and wander over to the smoker😂😂😂😂😂😂I need to know😜😜😜😜I never realized the PBC had no temp gauge! Again, with Maddie! I need a temp gauge! Id drill it and add a few temp gauges! I'm with Kiki. You ain't packing that pit up😂😜😂😜😂 AWESOME show as usual! And thanks for the hug!!

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    LMAO!!!! I sure do!!!!! Whether it’s craft beer, or my tried and true PBR or Old Milwaukee, beers and smoking go hand in hand!!!! And we love that you agree with us both, Hot Tommy!!!!! Hugs hugs and hugggggggs!!!!!!🔥🥰

  • @1sexytuffbull
    @1sexytuffbull2 жыл бұрын

    🔥😎👌🏼 S@MaddieandKiKi 💃🏻🕺🏻💃🏻 another awesome review and you lovelies had me in stitches 🤣😂 I luv the fact that you both bring valid points and concerns… A drum smoker/cooker it’s also on my must have in my SexyMatadors cuadrilla 🙌🏼 yeah I pretty much want everything you both have 😉🤣😂😎

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your SexyMatadors cuadrilla is already quite the impressive collection, S.Will!!! But we like your style of always having more space to welcome home more grills!!😂🥰🔥 we can’t wait to see your shiny new kettle whenever it finally arrives!!! See you later today!!!!!💖❤️💃🏻🕺🏻💃🏻💖🔥

  • @skoggit
    @skoggit2 жыл бұрын

    Hey my BBQ Sisters, the Pit Barrel Cooker is my go to cooker. Cooks everything perfect and it is basically a set it and forget it cooker. I bought mine several years ago and it's one of the best investments I have ever made in my life. With the Pit Barrel Cooker there is no need for a temperature gauge on the cooker or any probes. I have never used any probes and never will. Been cooking and smoking meat so long I can tell when it's done by looking and a good thermometer. I would say this cooker would be an excellent cooker/grill for a beginner. Enjoyed the review! See you all at Friday's Livestream God willing and the creek don't rise. You all Stay Safe & Take Care! Mrs. Skoggit sez hey to everyone!

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    Skoggit, you are the ultimate Grill Master!! We are not surprised that you own a PBC and love it so much, it really is an awesome cooker!! And we just found out that you and Big Reggie are good friends! We would love to meet you both someday, as well as Mrs. Skoggit! Oh the fun wed all have together!!! Probably more fun than a west Texas honkytonk on a Saturday night!!!!!!!😂🔥💃🏻🥰 see you Friday!!!!!

  • @skoggit

    @skoggit

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MaddieandKiki Hey my BBQ Sisters, Big Reggie and I are really good friends. He has came twice to Lubbock to visit. We always fire up the smokers and grills drink a few Ice Cold Lone Star Beers and enjoy the great times and friendship. Hope someday you all can make a trip to Texas and we can all get together. Lets see, Maddie, Kiki, Big Reggie, myself and Mrs. Skoggit all together. Texas would never be the same. lol! Like I always say we would have more fun than a West Texas honkytonk on a Saturday night! You all Stay Safe & Take Care! Mrs. Skoggit sez hey to everyone! See you at Fridays Livestream. Enjoy that PBC.

  • @AH-xoxo6969
    @AH-xoxo6969 Жыл бұрын

    You two are entertaining and fun (ny)! I picked up a pit barrel @ my local recycling company, Urban Ore, in Berkeley, California, for $100 bucks. I’ve yet to fire it up. Are either of you Canadian females single, and available? I would love to chop and split your smoker wood and make delicious salads to enhance your culinary grilling forays. Wasabi Salmon over wild rice with grilled garlic asparagus and Tartine sourdough bread! Some Cabernet wine spice it up? Our imaginations are the limit. Thanks for your inspiring silliness! A toast to creativity!

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    Жыл бұрын

    WOW!!! What a proposal, AH! How can any gal say no to all of that tastiness!!!!🤣🥰 We love that you got an awesome deal on your PB, please let us know when you fire it up for the first time, we’d LOVE to see your first cook!!🔥

  • @thejiaozijournals4017
    @thejiaozijournals40172 жыл бұрын

    one thing i see that people miss even from the official site, is that most people over fill their basket. You ladies did not do that. He mentions on his site what you light with is supposed to come from what you filled with. I over filled once and it got too hot, especially if you add wood...

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great point, Jiaozi!! Every time you fire up your bbq, is an opportunity to learn! We learn so much everyday we grill!!! Grill on bbq friend!!😍🔥👏

  • @thejiaozijournals4017

    @thejiaozijournals4017

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MaddieandKiki and i learned today, something i normally do... soak your wood chips :)

  • @Willplunk
    @Willplunk2 жыл бұрын

    Good review Ladies, the meat looked just right. I don't own a Pit Barrel Cooker. A good cook can cook on anything, you have proven that. I have a lifelong friend coming from Alabama this weekend and bringing five of her Ladies Group with her. My Niece is letting them stay at her lake house. I'll be cooking for 7 ladies and 2 men for 4 days, wish me good luck, I don't know what my friend has told them about my cooking, it should be interesting. I'll let you know how it turns out. KitKat gave your video a paw's up!

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness gracious, Will!!!! That is one massive culinary endeavour you’re taking on! We hope you’ll send us a few pics from your feast, we’d love to see what you cooked up for that lucky crowd! We will wish you good luck, but feel that you don’t need it! A gathering of friends is so special, it is bound to be a fantastic time!!!!! 🥰🔥

  • @Willplunk

    @Willplunk

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MaddieandKiki Thanks, I'll send some pictures after they leave. I have a surprise for them.🧡🧡

  • @lucasmorse3425
    @lucasmorse3425 Жыл бұрын

    Make sure to leave the rebars in regardless of if you're hanging meat or not. They are part of the design which dictates airflow.

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    Жыл бұрын

    Great point Lucas!!! You are totally right! Those rebars are critical in proper air flow!❤️‍🔥

  • @millersciencesms762
    @millersciencesms762 Жыл бұрын

    I put a temperature gauge in the lid of my PBC.

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    Жыл бұрын

    Ooooo great idea Robert!!! We may have to steal this idea from you!😀

  • @SaltPepperFire
    @SaltPepperFire2 жыл бұрын

    A liquid dead body?????? Wow Maddie hahaha Super cool cooker!!! gotta love the fragrant smoky mist scent LOL

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL!!! We are both OBSESSED with Breaking Bad and that’s where we learned the liquid body thing!!!😂 And yeah that fragrant smoky mist gets us every time we fire this thing up!!!! LOL

  • @SaltPepperFire

    @SaltPepperFire

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MaddieandKiki oh yea!!! Loved breaking bad!!! Walter White was a wild man. Check out my new rib video when you get a chance.

  • @2AChef-n-BBQ
    @2AChef-n-BBQ2 жыл бұрын

    Ok, Did she really crack an old Milwaukee😳 not much for drums, but this is a great review👍🏼🍻😎

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL!!!! Oh yes she did!!!!!!! Why does Old Millie get a bad rep!? It’s soooo good!!! Cheers, TPC, we missed ya on Friday at the live!!!!🔥💃🏻

  • @2AChef-n-BBQ

    @2AChef-n-BBQ

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MaddieandKiki I can never plan for anything, I apologize😐 I care for my 83 ye old mother who is blind and wheelchair bound, and a bit gimpy after foot surgery 2 weeks ago😝. Next beer in video Ill pop a Moosehead for kicks😉👍🏼🍻

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@2AChef-n-BBQ wow that is so very amazing of your for caring for your mother!!!!!!! We just love you even more now, and poppin a Moosehead would make our Canadian hearts proud!!!🥰👌🍻

  • @2AChef-n-BBQ

    @2AChef-n-BBQ

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MaddieandKiki thanks, its a 24/7 job but worth it. Moosehead is my favorite Canadian beer, I even have the shirt🤣😂🤣🤘🏼🔥🤘🏼

  • @mysemicharredlife
    @mysemicharredlife2 жыл бұрын

    Ahhhhhh!! Waaaaaant!! 😂😂🔥🔥🔥

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    We definitely see one of these grills in your collection someday, Kathy!!!! They are unlike any other grill out there! Soooo much fun!!!🔥🥰

  • @adambosick3137
    @adambosick31373 ай бұрын

    It is no longer made in Kentucky, it is now made in China. The Gateway drum smoker is still made in the USA.

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this info with us Adam! Grill on!!🤘🔥

  • @dwaynewladyka577
    @dwaynewladyka5772 жыл бұрын

    You both are like an enhanced version of Consumer Reports. Great review. I do remember seeing barrels on my dad's farm in Alberta. Those had fuel inside, which wouldn't have made a good cooker. Cheers! ✌️🇨🇦

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL we like this description Dwayne!!! Thank you! And yes, if you’re going to make a drum smoker yourself, you gotta make sure it only held non-toxic materials in it! Cheers to you, hope to see you this Friday!!🤗🇨🇦

  • @josephpattison6913
    @josephpattison6913 Жыл бұрын

    It is totally for beginners! You do need a nice probe. But you can do baby back ribs by sight and touch!

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    Жыл бұрын

    Great insights Joseph!!! And we love that you do baby backs to the touch, that is SKILLZ!!!! You are our kinda guy!!😍🔥

  • @BbqMikeG
    @BbqMikeG2 жыл бұрын

    The enamel coating will make it last forever.

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    Heck yes, BBQ Mike!!!! Such a great feature of this cooker!🔥

  • @FritzFrank
    @FritzFrank2 жыл бұрын

    OMG fuzzy blue mold and animal prints in a water pan/drip tray that you forgot to discard?! I definitely never did that myself. No really, I didn't. Seriously. It was someone else. 😬😳🤢😝😂🤣

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    LMAO!!!!!!!! Ok so at least the number of times this has happened can be counted on one hand….ok maybe, two hands….ok maybe two feet too!!!!😂🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @djevlhelvete
    @djevlhelvete Жыл бұрын

    Nice video, just don't scream so much, haha. 👍

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    Жыл бұрын

    LOL!!! We’re Italian, we don’t know how to talk any other way!!!🤣😂🤣😂😂😂

  • @michagander9165
    @michagander91652 жыл бұрын

    Probe the meat

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, probing the meat is always a great option Michagander!! Hope you can attend our livestream this Friday at 12pm EST!!!🔥

  • @michagander9165

    @michagander9165

    2 жыл бұрын

    Invite

  • @Mrmatt-pt3xm
    @Mrmatt-pt3xmАй бұрын

    Did you 2 goons hang chickens in a painted green barrel? Yikes

  • @deep2732
    @deep2732 Жыл бұрын

    this is definitely for beginners

  • @MaddieandKiki

    @MaddieandKiki

    Жыл бұрын

    Great insights Deep, Kiki agrees with you!!🤩🔥

  • @deep2732

    @deep2732

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MaddieandKiki it was my first purchase of a smoker and I couldn't be happier. Don't have to mess with the cooker and just monitor the temp of your food and that's it. Ezpz