BBQ Ribs On a Charcoal Smoker | Masterbuilt 40 Inch Digital Charcoal Smoker

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

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[@darealhotrod9058]

Now you got me deciding between this one or the 30 in one...choices.., in case I get this 40 in charcoal one where can I get the gasket?

[@xnova5]

hey just wanted to say that you have a great talent for thoroughly explaining things. please continue to provide as much explanation as possible and don't be afraid to repeat yourself. seriously your videos are on par or even better than stuff produced by some companies.

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

I really appreciate the kind words!

[@76shogun1]

I agree..very clear and without the corny jokes.

[@krisrizakis9989]

Followed your steps with my Masterbuilt 40 Inch Digital Charcoal Smoker and the ribs were great. This smoker does simplify the process of smoking a whole lot. I've had other smokers and this one was hands down the easiest one to use. I did add on the gasket as well.

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Yeah man, this smoker makes some great food! Glad to hear that everything turned out great! Oh yeah that gasket is a must... my door was leaking like crazy beforehand.

[@MoistGrundle]

So I bought this smoker over the weekend, searched YT for this brand first, found your vid. Bought it based off your video. I'm using your recipe as I write this, will update. I went ahead and bought the gasket kit, but haven't gotten it yet; holy cow does this thing leak smoke!! I can't wait to get that installed as soon as it gets here. Thanks for making a good, concise video on it. Honest pros and cons in the prior one were very helpful. I hole this ends up being a good, beginner level smoker for me. Thanks again!

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

It’s a good beginner smoker with a lot of potential. It cooks good food for sure! But yeah get yourself a gasket kit and seal it up for a much better experience

[@MoistGrundle]

@@AndersonsSmokeShow So I bought the gasket kit and installed it.. So. Much. Better. Thanks for that tip. I'm enjoying the smoker, but a tip for a future video maybe: it doesn't like the wind, and the Bluetooth is a but wonky. Both can make your smoker freeze and it won't actually be maintaining heat even tho it looks like it is. Also, what did you end up doing with the ribs you cut off? I got six of those things in my freezer and idk what to do with them.

[@kevinmcsweeney6560]

Does the same company sell a gasket kit?

[@trulife777]

This was an excellent run through of how that smoker works...imm looking at getting a smoker...so this helped

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Awesome! I’m glad that I could provide some insight!

[@tylersearcy4111]

Great Video Man.My wife just bought this smoker for me for my birthday.Im gonna break her in with some ribs using your process! Gotta season her first though!

[@joeshaffer2506]

Wanted to let you no that Masterbuilt did listen to you when putting the Masterbuilt charcoal smoker I just got one and they did change the directions on plugging the wires and the port in while it was upside down after putting the legs wheels and control panel on 👍 now getting used to smoking on it 👍👍👍

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Awesome ribs brother!! Great color and that gasket you added should certainly help!! Looks like a nice little vertical cooker!! Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Thanks man! These ribs turned out great! I’m looking forward to putting this smoker to work!

[@chiefcaptainmoroni1]

Great job. No BS, just solid information.

[@kevinmcsweeney6560]

With all the issues, thin metal, assembly issues you mentioned in the other video, they sure did look good, great job.

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Yeah this thing cooks great food but could’ve been made so much better

[@DLK262]

That’s what I’m looking for. I’ve really been looking at the pellet smokers but absolutely love charcoal.

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Ribs over charcoal is phenomenal!

[@frankferreira9696]

I'm a half-assed smoker but when I smoke, I remove unused grates. Less to clean up later. Nice video.

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

👍🏻💪🏻

[@angusdog22]

Great video . Just bought my mastberbuilt today . Definitely gonna try your method . Looks amazing !!

[@GeneralRock114]

So, how accurate is the ambient temperature?? I’m guessing the minimum is what you set it to, but what keeps it from going a lot higher than that???

[@elite-apex_viper4519]

My wife just got me one and I love it

[@yodaddi2607]

How do you keep temp down. I did my burn in for this smoker and set it for 275 and it was going all the way up to around 320….

[@CrossCutCreations]

I have a couple racks of baby backs in the freezer right now that I just want to cook. Those ribs in the video look insane!

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

I think my next ribs video will be an indoor cook. Maybe a crockpot/oven combo! Thanks for the support Rob!

[@yaboitroy1760]

Hey all the way from North Carolina. Just purchased this baby and only question I have is how long do I wait with the charcoal burn before I'm able to start applying the meat for cooking. Thanks buddy and happy smoking.

[@TheDjsupermix]

how many racks can the smoker handle?also would the racks on the bottom cook any faster than the ones on top?thx your my new bbq guru

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Depending on how you configure that ribs and If you’ve trimmed them at all... you could get up to 12 racks of ribs in the smoker. Personally whenever I do this many I would rotate them on some interval so that they are all exposed to the same conditions

[@TheDjsupermix]

@@AndersonsSmokeShow thanks brother much appreciated

[@generalchaos5676]

Thanks so much for this video! I am close to purchasing this smoker, but I too live in Northern Illinois and it gets quite cold here too in the winter. I searched through your videos and dont see any updates as to how it performs in the dead of winter for you. Thanks for any help you can provide!!!

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

I sold mine pretty quick. I wasn’t impressed with the quality of this smoker. In the winter you’d 100% need a smoker blanket as this has no insulation whatsoever and would lose heat to the cold air pretty quickly

[@generalchaos5676]

@@AndersonsSmokeShow Thank you for that opinion! Any suggestion on what I could use in winter that will still hold at least 4 briskets?

[@santiagomoody2607]

@@AndersonsSmokeShow so you do not recommend this smoker? I just bought one but haven’t opened yet.

[@chaysouth2492]

What kind of rub and bbq sauce did you use

[@patrickmccoy3485]

Bro how are you maintaining temp on this thing?? Set my temp for 250 it burns to 300..

[@michaelheinzerling8831]

How many hours are you getting out of one basket for the average cook? Seems like you were about out of fuel at 3 hours?

[@myrinlewis1551]

I know this is one of your older videos but I just got this smoker brand new never used from Lowe’s for $130 dollars any advice for me or mods I also live in Ohio

[@stridersoa]

Thank you for the tutorial! Trying this out tonight going into the new year!

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@stridersoa]

@@AndersonsSmokeShow it was the most delicious ribs I've ever had! Thank you!

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Glad to hear!

[@Stlmgnolia]

nice looking ribs! have to racks in freezer,think i'll try your method in the Camp Chef.u keeping secrets on the rub& the BBQ sauce lol

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

They turned out great! Haha on the run yeah because it’s kind of a convoluted situation... I bought a pork and rib rub from a local spice shop and it’s really good, but I like sweet on my ribs so I had to add brown sugar, honey powder, and cherry powder to make it how I wanted it for the ribs. Lol! The sauce it’s Sticky Fingers Carolina Sweet

[@prestonlambeth9368]

Good video man, I am in a different country, and I am trying to figure out like, how can I keep these ribs juicy and ready to do for my customers at my dark kitchen.... (thinking face) any recommendations? so they don't 'dry out'? super looking forward to your feedback... cheers

[@TheDetailer2017]

How many smokers does one man need, geez! ***Said no man ever***

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

I have 6 grills and smokers hahaha!

[@bluetoaster05]

Great video! I'm getting the same smoker so it's nice to see it in action! Was thinking of doing whole chickens first.

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Love doing whole chickens! I prefer spatchcock my self

[@PerkinsTechTips]

Can you send the link to the gasket kit you purchased for this model please?

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

I’ve got it in the description, up towards the top.

[@wahkeen2]

How's the smokiness? I had a Traeger Timberline that was just miserable at smoke flavor compared to my old home depot offset smoker.

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

It gets a nice smoke flavor. I’d say if you’re looking at one of these you’re better off looking at a Masterbuilt Gravity Series

[@TheDjsupermix]

excellent video

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Thanks Lynn! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@andrewchristian1910]

Great video. I just bought one of these and it is helpful to see how others use it. How many times did you refill the charcoal basket?

[@denniskuhlman8828]

Look good, seems like these use even more charcoal than gravity dearies, between your pit boss, gravity fed and, now this one, how do you rank them?

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

So this is a tough question.... but it would come down to the Pit Boss and the 560. They are both good for what they are intended for. I’d say the Pit Boss would win for 1 reason.... the size. I can make tons of food at once and that’s a great feature. I love to entertain, so having the ability to smoke an entire meal for an army is great! Now the Masterbuilt 1050 might be a great option because it almost doubled the size of the 560.

[@hkvanx]

Great video! Are temps the same for different rack levels? Or hotter at bottom or cooler at top? Thanks!

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Howard V I haven’t had the chance to test the temperatures throughout the smoker. I will be looking further into that in the upcoming weeks.

[@jonbuettner270]

I do the same method. What method do you do for baby backs?

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

It’s depends on what I’m looking for. I’ve made them completely fall off the bone from time to time or but off so it would be 2-2-1 or 3-1-1

[@richbyars9630]

What do you do with the rib pieces you cut off because they are thin?

[@damonmccray85]

Can you use all wood chunks in this thing?

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

It’s not recommended. I know that people have does it in the gravity series, but this might get out of control

[@donniecyphert6789]

Just bought this smoker today. What did you wrap the outside in?

[@arosemenaa]

How's does it compare to the either of the gravity charcoal smokers? I didn't see a video where you compared them?

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

I’d take a gravity series over this any day. The construction and build quality on this can’t hold a candle to the gravity series… granted this is significantly cheaper too

[@MrVeteranVlogs]

Another Great Video Brother

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Much appreciated!

[@rooseveltreynolds9551]

What you think about match lights coals

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

I never use them because they will affect the taste of the food, similar to how lighter fluid does

[@PicklesBBQandCooking]

Good looking bones Andrew! That new smoker seems to be working well. Awesome job brother and keep on grillin!

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Thanks Charley! It makes some great food!

[@johng7822]

I found your video on assembly and seasoning really helpful and I had to get a gasket seal also because I noticed on my first smoke that there was smoke coming out. How much coal did you use for the ribs and how often do you have to add charcoal in a long cook.

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Glad that it was helpful! I used a basket for the ribs. Long cooks like a brisket or pork shoulder you’d probably add charcoal at least once if now twice

[@HeyYou-fo8jv]

The chunks caught on fire quick and I had to remove them as the temperature shot up . Any tips on how to fix this would be appreciated.

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

I would assume that it would’ve leveled out? But if anything I would space it out or use a little less charcoal in the areas of the basket where you place the wood.

[@rooseveltreynolds9551]

What if I want to cook chicken also how do I time it

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

What kind of chicken? Whole? Quarters? Thighs?

[@garynorton9492]

I have other grills so I mainly want a smoker would you suggest getting the Masterbuilt 40 Inch Digital Charcoal Smoker or Masterbuilt 1080

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Hey Gary! I would go with the Masterbuilt 800 or 1050 over the 40 inch any day. The build quality of the gravity series is far superior to the 40inch

[@paulconner3765]

What kind of oil did you use to soak your paper towel that you added to the fire starter

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

I think it was just olive oil

[@paulconner3765]

Awesome thanks

[@cscottfish]

Have you smoked anything else with the charcoal smoker yet? Does it have charcoal capacity for brisket?

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

I smoked a few things besides these ribs, but ended up selling this one to make room for other smokers… I don’t think the charcoal capacity on this one would last for the entire cook… you may have to refuel a few more times depending on the size of the brisket.

[@cscottfish]

@@AndersonsSmokeShow thanks! If they worked in the vertical smoker hopper into this cabinet we may have a real winner. Hope you have a good one

[@mharmic1]

@@AndersonsSmokeShow Thanks for this video, and this insight! Even at 225, you dont think this will get a 10lb brisket done? It says you can get a 13hr cook out of the charcoal.

[@mericankid3567]

I’m close to pulling the trigger on one of these smokers just cause for the price it seems like a good deal..other than the charcoal basket warping do you have any other major complaints about it? Would you buy again?

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

So here is the thing.... The smoker has made great food so far, and its pretty easy and foolproof... But the low price of $350 really reflects with the build quality. I think Masterbuilt dropped the ball by not making this a double walled cabinet. It leaks quite a bit of smoke from the seams, and the cabinet door isn't sealed. Even after adding a seal it still leaks, and thats mostly due to the fact that you can't make the door too tight or else you will buckle the side wall of the cabinet. The thin steel is flimsy and cheap, but it makes good food and is only $350. When you compare it to other charcoal options in that price range I don't think its too bad of a deal, but I think there is more value in getting a Gravity Series over this.

[@mericankid3567]

@@AndersonsSmokeShow good info! Maybe in the future Masterbuilt will make some tweeks to this cooker. Thanks for the feedback

[@blueyoda4385]

Can you still use the smoker without plugging it in?

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

It needs to be plugged in because there’s no way to manually control the airflow

[@rooseveltreynolds9551]

I noticed you added the gasket on the cabinet not the door

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

It was easier to attach to the body of the smoker.

[@cloud9tk95]

Quick question bro I’m looking into buy the 40in masterbuilt is better than the masterbuilt gravity series

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

I love the concept of the vertical, but the gravity series takes the cake 100%

[@cloud9tk95]

@@AndersonsSmokeShow my guy thank you 🙏🏾 #kcbbq on the way

[@derKonigsten]

Been looking at picking one of these up. Curious if you've used it in the winter and how it did? Did the charcoal basket hold up or warp to be un-usable?

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

I can tell you that there are better smokers out there depending on how much you’re looking to spend. The biggest downfall to this is the thin single wall construction.

[@captricko1]

How do you like that smoker? Did you have to add more charcoal?

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Hey Rick, I tossed a couple handfuls in for good measure... and partially because I wanted to go inside and know that it was going to hold temperature. Not sure if I actually needed to though. Overall the smoker has made some great food so far. I am a little disappointed in the build quality but it also was only $350 so I need to manage my expectations accordingly.

[@universaldonor3100]

@@AndersonsSmokeShow it's a MasherBuilt...can't expect much in the build quality

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Oh I know, but they could’ve put a little more into this one... their other verticals are made better than this one.

[@universaldonor3100]

@@AndersonsSmokeShow thanks for the reply...and for the time you put into these videos! to be honest, maybe the main reason I returned the 1050.....it just put out too damn much smoke for my patio...and too much smoke flavor....lol

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

What about a pellet grill? The smoke flavor is a little more mild, but I don’t think we can stop smoking out your patio lol

[@MicJaguar]

I smoked Peking Duck Chinese style once and was good. The ribs look great. A lot of work though. I see why BBQ places charge so much.

[@keithshoup]

2 things - 1) Post a link to that door gasket - if there's an Amazon affiliate link, might earn a few bucks. 2) I noticed you didn't worry about the edges of the ribs when applying rub - works out well? I'm a bit too obsessive when I do it - your way seems easier. Thanks for the video!

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

I've been paranoid with coating everything in rub and what usually happens is I waste a bunch... and that adds up especially when you use more than 1/2 the bottle on one cook. I put the link in the description, but here it is: amzn.to/33MVNr9 Thanks for Watching K!

[@Billieloverfr]

Did you end up adding more charcoal?

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Yes I did add a few handfuls into the basket

[@gotcheese9163]

Gotta love Costco ribs!

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Always a great deal at my Costco!

[@MrBoomdiada]

Great Vid! Thank you. I just got this smoker - scratch and dent for $100. MASSIVE DENT. Anyway... 1 question. I see you're using Costco Ribs. I've bought these ribs from them twice and they STINK TO HIGH HELL. They smell like they're bad. Do yours stink when they come out of the airtight bag they're in? I read somewhere this is normal and it's caused by bone dust or something like that and you just need to rinse them off real good.

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

I’ve honestly never had an issue with smell from the ribs… but if I did I would be concerned. Fresh meat shouldn’t smell rancid.

[@MrBoomdiada]

@@AndersonsSmokeShow Thanks for the quick reply! I bought them months apart, after the second one, I thought, there's no way BOTH of these were bad. I guess maybe they were. You could smell them in the next room as soon as I opened them. A search on Reddit seems to indicate this is normal. My BBQ friends smelled them and said HELL NAW!

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Yeah that’s odd. I can say that I’d probably take them back if they were rancid smelling and still within the best by date

[@stuartbriscar6157]

Walmart had this on sale for $200 so I figure it's worth a shot.

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

$200 isn’t a bad deal. It’ll be a good entry level smoker

[@5starsteam685]

Im gonna cook these ribs with the same exact method you shared in this video. My ribs better taste good or I'm gonna slap you with the rib. Thanks for sharing!

[@wayneyoung6382]

Yo I just got one for a real good deal I'm going to used it today

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Nice!

[@jorrick66]

The dull side is the nonstick side of foil

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

The truth is that only applies if it’s non stick foil. Standard foil has no difference in which side you use.

[@jorrick66]

@@AndersonsSmokeShow that is true too

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Truthfully I didn’t know that until I just read it 🤣

[@jorrick66]

@@AndersonsSmokeShow lol nothing wrong with that. Never stop learning brother!

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Thanks for watching John!

[@CLINT-THE-GREAT]

Pro tip: pull your rack out and place ribs on them first and then slide rack in when you put them in

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Good advice! Thanks

[@jrodthegreat1]

im starving

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

You and me both!

[@aram325302]

lol that's a lot of wood for a couple of ribs.

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

I wanted to slap those ribs with some smoke! Lol

[@Geneford1971]

Is it just me, or does he kind of look and sound like Paul Teutel Jr?

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

You’re about the 5th or 6th person to say that! 🤣🤣

[@universaldonor3100]

meh....cooked with and without membrane....can't tell the difference.....dang...this is a charcoal hog like the 1050

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

I’ve found them more desirable without the membrane, but I’ve done it both ways.

[@theprofessor8517]

There’s no meat left on those - it’s all sauce and sugar.