Pit Barrel Cooker Co. Reviews 1,715

TrustScore 1 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Witchcraft! How did I get smoke flavor in chicken and a smoke ring on ribs with no wood? I just got mine and, from a friend who owns one's advice, I started with half chickens. My wife took a bite and... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I love the cooker and it's brilliant but I bought the Premium Weatherproof Grill Cover and it's terrible. At the slightest drop of rain it soaks straight through and then just sits in the lid. I tried... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I added the PBC to my arsenal of smokers so as to have a simplistic unit to smoke at home instead of breaking out the heavies. I have to "slap" myself to Keep it Simple. I'm tempted to add a thermome... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The ash holder attachment addresses the one shortcoming if the PBC by having to carry the entire cooker to dump the ashes. I tend to agree with some other reviews that say this piece of hardware shoul... See more

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About Pit Barrel Cooker Co.

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The Pit Barrel® Cooker Co. is a family-owned business that was established in 2010 in Strasburg, Colorado by an Iraq war veteran. Our flagship product, the Pit Barrel Cooker, combines the best qualities of smokers, slow cookers and BBQs into one product.

While drum cooking is nothing new, it has never before been brought to the mass market in a form that is both affordable and simple to use. Our patented meat hanging concept produces perfectly cooked meals every time and allows people to spend less time preparing food and more time enjoying the company of their guests. We have also launched our own line of Pit Barrel Cooker Rubs that makes it even easier to achieve great tasting results with little to no hassle.

We believe that everyone that enjoys outdoor cooking will want a Pit Barrel Cooker because everyone who tries one is simply amazed by the flavor it produces.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Service

We have carried Pit Barrel cookers in our store since the day we opened, and their level of customer service has never changed.

February 18, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Cooker

I have only had my PBC for a short time, but have done chicken, ribs and pork loin on it. They all came out fantastic. You can learn so much by watching their videos. Everything from how to start your fire, to all kinds of recipes.
Another thing I like is the customer service. You can always get a hold of someone if you need help. They are there to make your experience with their product fruitful.
Last but not least.....American made and owned by a Veteran.

February 18, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rubs

Finally Noah listened to my recommendation! The new 2.5lb versions of the pit rubs are perfect. The old 5lb versions were just too big, and the 4.7 oz versions only lasted one or two cooks. Thanks again for continuing to make a great product even better. (Pit Barrel owner since 2014)

February 18, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Pit Barrel Cooker is the best purchase Ive ever made.

The pit barrel cooker is by far the easiest thing Ive ever used. I have never smoked anything prior to buying the PBC. I smoked a full packer brisket just by following the directions and watching the video the pit barrel company provided. 4 1/2 hours later I had smoked my first brisket. It was absolutely one of the best briskets I have ever had and it was simple to do. Light the Pit barrel, hang your meat and its done. Highly recommend this to anyone just wanting to start out and not wanting to spend a ton of money best bang for your buck!!!

February 18, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding!

My wife gave me the PBC for Christmas, what a great gift, it is so easy to use. I've never been able to cook as good as I can now, worth every penny. Shortly after I started using it I bought the gloves and turkey hook.

February 18, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pit Barrel Experience

Everything that I have have ordered and purchased has been wonderful. Fast shipping, quality packaging, quality products. Very impressed!!

February 17, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Smoker!!

My husband received this smoker as a gift and we have had the best food!! So easy to use. When you have to order rub or accessories it is super fast and easy with no shipping. We would definitely recommend his company!

February 17, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So easy.

Brisket was fork tender. It was so easy. The smoke ring was great. Looked like a professional smoked it.

February 16, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

awesome smoker

Love it,love it, love it! Blew my expectations out of the water! Only criticism i have is the all purpose rub is terrible,sorry! I havent tried the beef and game yet. This is truly awesome, thank you

February 16, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great product/ great service

We have a pit barrel cooker at our home AND at our summer house.
We love them...So much easier and quicker than the typical "smoker", but still that amazing smoke flavor without being overwhelming as some smoked meat can be. We just bought one for our son since he enjoys ours so much...AND SHIPPING time is amazing...AND free.

February 15, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome!

Excellent product, instructional videos and company story. So far I've cooked ribs and chicken as per instructions, both came out excellent with no fuss. This will be my go-to cooker alongside my Big Green Egg and Weber gas grill!

February 15, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Satisfied

I'd been searching for a smoker for a while when I found the PBC. The website was excellent and the company is veteran owned. The PBC is very high quality and simple to use. I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase and would recommend the PBC to anyone.

February 15, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company, excellent product

I bought a PBC along with a few accessories such as the hinged grate and the turkey hanger. I LOVE the hinged great. It's perfect for hanging chickens on one side and cooking the delicious barrel beans in the great. This company has excellent customer service. The owners personally answered the phone when I had technical issues. I would recommend a PBC to anyone wanting to get a home smoker.

February 14, 2017
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