BBQ Buyer's Guide to Scoop Baffle Offset Smokers

Are scoop baffle offsets smokers the next big thing? Learn about all the backyard models of these smokers now available, including the new Solution Offset Smoker!
Chapter Times
00:00 Openning
00:28 Maps
01:44 Basics of Scoop Baffle Offsets
02:20 Different Kinds of Scoop Baffles
07:54 Lone Star Grillz
13:17 The Solution Offset Smoker
15:54 Jambo Pits
18:59 Outlaw Smokers
22:40 Charts - Price
23:22 Charts - Inches Squared
25:22 Charts - $/in2
26:18 My Thoughts
Featured Offset Smokers
The Solution Offset Smoker
Jambo Backyard Pit
Lone Star Grillz Texas Edition 40in
LSG Texas Edition 48in
LSG 20x36
LSG 20x42
Outlaw BBQ Smokers Patio Model

[@crazymonkey9611]

These videos are absolutely fantastic. That solution pit looks interesting. Might be a good alternative to the ever increasing prices of the workhorse pit.

[@BLACKFLASH186]

I have the LSG 24x60 with all the bells and whistles. The smoker cooks like a dream. Main thing is to set the tuning plates.

[@nordicwilly6650]

Another masterclass!

[@SonicBoomC98]

Good info

[@bentleyfatheree1616]

I have the LSG 20x36 with the fire management basket, which makes for a great coal bed. The temps are very close across the grate.

[@barbruhque]

I’ve had an Outlaw Patio for the past 4 years. GREAT cooker!

[@HansenMath]

Do you get enough smoke flavor on the outlaw? I've read a lot of mixed reviews, due to how clean it burns and how it prefers higher temps.

[@barbruhque]

I do. You can always choke the air intake slightly to make it not run as clean. And with moving the coal basket closer to, or further away from the cook chamber, I can adjust the temps as much as 50 degrees. Does it like to run at 275-300 yes? Can I make it run 225-250, absolutely. It’s all about learning your cooker. Another note, biscuit test has shown even cooking throughout the entirety of the cooking grate up to 2” from the baffle.

[@mannyr8795]

Exactly, smoking dirty is way easier than keeping clean smoke

[@mannyr8795]

@@barbruhqueIt has a heat baffle on bottom? Does it tend to over cook the bottom side of the meats?

[@barbruhque]

@@mannyr8795 no heat baffle. The opening is angled and cooks evenly. If anything, the top of the proteins may cook faster. But not a noticeable difference.

[@SwineLifeBBQ]

#teamoutlaw Great Video! Outlaw definitely is in a league of its own especially in customer service and product development. Great take on all the pits!

[@tylarfeder6639]

I like your videos, you've covered a wide variety of different smokers and grills which has helped me a lot in choosing my next purchase. Could you do a buyers guide to propane smokers??

[@SmokeMasterD]

I'll think about it. I'm biased against them, though, so probably not.

[@Burdette305]

True Bomb smoker completely changes the scene with his idea and gets even temps across the entire grate. Also, unrelated question, do you know of any offset builders in Florida?

[@SmokeMasterD]

I think there might have been one in the episode I made cataloging all the builders in America and Canada, but that's been years ago. No one really well known. There are builders like Stumps on south Georgia and Shirley Fabrication in Alabama that might be close.

[@Mike-fb4rl]

I think Lone Star addressed the square body firebox, with the add-on of the fire management basket. The "V" shape of it, does mimic that of a round body firebox, without losing the ability to grill in it or use the skillet. I suppose that is the compromise.

[@amiradib1007]

The thing that always blows my mind is this: as someone in the market to potentially purchase a $3k, $4k, or even $5k smoker, trying to get more than three photos of a pit can be difficult. Most manufacturers post two or three and call it a day. Is it just me, or should we be able to see several pics inside and out? Maybe it's just me...

[@mannyr8795]

If your willing to hack out that much doe $ for a smoker, get a plane ticket and go visit the shop.

[@robertorodriguez5226]

Make the customer do the work. Not good Capitalism practice. Instead He can request more pictures.

[@craigjohnchronicles2504]

@@robertorodriguez5226 - If you're in full-on research mode, you can literally ask those makers for more pics.

[@Frenchie187_]

Most pit builders use different designs not everyone wants to give their secrets away.

[@rodderbob]

On my 48" Texas Edition the upper grate runs just under 100 degrees hotter than the main grate when the main is running around 250. As to your preference for round fire box producing a better coal bed than the flat bottom my guess would be you've never used the fire management basket. That basket produces a very good coal bed when managed correctly, and benefits from having air flow from the bottom as well as top and sides. But, I've seen comments from some folks who just dislike it for whatever reasons............perhaps resistance to change.

[@SmokeMasterD]

I actually bought an lsg firebasket. It's not that I dislike it per-se. I just prefer building my fire on the bottom. I feel like it gives me more control over the coal bed itself. If people like using the basket, I don't begrudge them that preference. I just like the other way better.

[@asshatt]

Great timing…I have an appointment with Craig bell next week and maybe I can convince him to do something like this instead of the removable baffle he offered

[@SmokeMasterD]

You'll have to tell me how that works out!

[@josephhorswell4839]

How about move the firebox up & let the glasses travel directly into the top of the cook chamber? Why offset at all?

[@eleasartoledo7866]

Any updates on the new M&M BBQ Backyard offset smoker?

[@SmokeMasterD]

So far nothing besides the Goldee’s pit

[@eleasartoledo7866]

@@SmokeMasterD thanks for the quick reply. Can’t wait for the upload on it.

[@mefobills279]

Pitmaker hitman may still have a scoop. 8 years ago, or thereabouts, they ducted the heat up to the top shelf.

[@SmokeMasterD]

Interesting.

[@TechTails]

The issue is never the cost of the smoker for me. It's the cost of delivery instantly tacking on 1 grand into it and everyone only building these out of Texas.