An Ode to the 1969 Cowboy Firebox grill (on a weeknight)

Every Workhorse Pit deserves a Cowboy Firebox for that hot and fast grilling, when there is no time for the low-n-slow cook. Weekend or weeknight, it's a whole lot of fun! #workhorsepits

[@prosmokebbq8530]

So good to see Workhorse videos back!! Can’t wait for our next container of Workhorse pits to arrive in the UK 🎉

[@darrenc3895]

He probably did not mean to make an ASMR, but this is brilliant, I also LOVE my Workhorse 1975 cowboy. Grilled on it Saturday.

[@fredjones6975]

Love my 1969 pit...thanks and great to see you back making videos

[@williemakeit7185]

Great video JD!

[@GizaDog]

Got my 1975 pit a few days ago from Gary the delivery guy. Love it

[@michaelduncan2759]

Glad to see you back JD.

[@Dusty11BP]

I use this on my 69 all the time. I typically have 3-4 five gallon buckets of little 3-4 inch chunks of wood from trimming my splits down. They fit in a charcoal chimney perfectly and make an excellent coal bed for grilling. I am paranoid though so my cooker is sitting on blocks with the tires off so I don't run any risk of catching the tires on fire or melting them, when I'm running that firebox as a grill. Its probably not necessary but I've reached down and touched them before and thought I burned my hand, last thing I need is for them to melt and pop or worse catch on fire. Mind you that was using it as a grill for several hours straight, and again is probably just my own paranoia.

[@justwantmyrugback]

Love my 75 cowboy grill - just so happens my disc fits perfectly into the firebox so I enjoy making fajitas and can really do anything on a disc that you would a griddle.

[@randyhogan3071]

he's got the cowboy firebox door edge smudge mark on his elbow. I get it every time!

[@WorkhorsePits]

That guy stays dirty and cuts all over him 24-7 lol!

[@jcrewguy123]

I've got the 1969 with the cowboy grill and while I've used it for grilling, I can attest that the mild steel used in the expanded metal grates deform/warp/sag due to the higher heat. It requires a cast grate as you would find on a gas grill in order to handle the higher temps. I searched and searched for replacement cast grill grates that fit in order to make the cowboy firebox work properly. BTW, the pit is great for smoking, just not grilling with the expanded metal grates.

[@WorkhorsePits]

Ironically we are releasing V grates and Bar grates for the cowboy in November. They will roll out once the EL Bandido is released.

[@rnvrnv354]

Very Nice, but might there ought to be some flashing to protect the rear tires from the heat?

[@erikbegg7577]

Who makes that baller bucket spinney lid seat thinger!? Love my 1975 btw, cowboy grill is great for tri tip...

[@JMZGRILL]

🪓♨🔪 Muy bien .

[@Project337]

Oooooh, add a grate hook to the back of the ash scraper?

[@Rozco1_]

Hey there JD, been wondering how many gallons is the 1969 considered. I know it’s not a tank but just wondering if you have a rough idea. 60? 65? Can’t seem to find it anywhere on the internet. Lol. Thanks in advance.

[@WorkhorsePits]

He just figured this out this morning for another forum. In my memory since 2019, we've not been asked but here you go. 1975 is 94 gallons, 1969 is 57 gallons and the 1957 is 49 gallons. Thanks

[@Rozco1_]

@@WorkhorsePits thank you!!!!🙏🏽

[@johnruplinger2449]

Personally I think the cowboy firebox is overrated. Most outdoor cooking enthusiasts have better options for searing a steak. As an owner of an early 1975 model that I love, I would love the option to purchase the counterweight, it would be great that my wife could easily access the cook chamber without the possibility of injuring herself, although I have seen the video for the proper technique to open the door

[@WitchD0ct0r]

I like the versatility of the cowboy firebox and have used mine on many occasions for either reverse searing or just straight up BBQ steak when I didn't feel the need to smoking. What I do appreciate with the cowboy firebox is the easy access to my fire for fire management and even cleaning. I do however see your point with most outdoor enthusiasts will have other options to sear steak. As a South African in the UK, I have multiple outdoor cooking contraptions but with our limited backyard space, this option to do it on one smoke is amazing.

[@williemakeit7185]

Over rated is a bit much John. I have one smoker and it doubles as grill.

[@blipblopride9024]

I had a PK360 and an OG Oklahoma Joe. Upgraded to the 1975 with cowboy firebox, never used my PK any more - so I sold it… Now just the 1975 and a pizza oven. (I do turn my firebox into a griddle though)