First Brisket On The Workhorse Pits 1975

[@raytrout8272]

Awesome looking briskets nicely done That's the real deal awesome video thanks I'd give it more than a thumbs up if I could

[@BackyardWarrior]

much appreciated....thank you for the love,

[@tpharo34]

Love watching your cooks. Relaxing 👍 and pleasant to watch.

[@BackyardWarrior]

Thank you so much

[@Dan-ry8xg]

Great briskets man wow

[@BackyardWarrior]

thank you🙏🏽

[@ThyronMathewsBBQ]

Wow Homerun on the brisket. Great bark nice beautiful thick 💨 💍 . The score is 10 out of 10 great job keep up the good work

[@BackyardWarrior]

thank you brother... I m honored . god bless

[@CoolJay77]

Those briskets look awesome, and the depth of the smoke ring on the point side is incredible.

[@BackyardWarrior]

Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@scottbrown5733]

Great job. I'm thinking about getting a 1975. Brisket turned out awesome.

[@BackyardWarrior]

Go for it!

[@do7229]

I like how you explain what you are doing. Around 11:12 you talk about how you add a log about every 30-45 minutes. That's really helpful to me to help determine how much time I would need to dedicate to maintain cooking temps. The thick 3/8" steel seems to really help maintain the temps compared to thinner offsets where you may need to add splits every 15-20 minutes. Nice technique on your foil boat. Brisket came out beautiful! I've been looking at the Workhorse smokers, thanks for doing this video!

[@BackyardWarrior]

anytime ... I m glad you found something useful this video.. and 3/8 walls is certainly keeping the temps steady and makes the cook a bit easy to manage.thank you for watching🙏🏽

[@trentwatts8670]

I love and dislike watching this especially when you go to cutting it lol makes me want some so bad!! Looking good brother!

[@BackyardWarrior]

😂😂😂😂😂 I feel you bro.. thanks for watching

[@MrPanthers23]

I love that you show fire management. Love your pit. One of these days, I'm gonna get the 1975 or 1969.

[@BackyardWarrior]

Do it man ... you will love it 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@danger7dan]

The good ol foil boat method…love it.

[@BackyardWarrior]

It works great …still prefer the butcher paper though …thank you for watching 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@RumandCook]

Great first brisket cook!

[@BackyardWarrior]

Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@justinrabidoux]

I just bought a 1975. Your videos were helpful in me considering the purchase, thank you. I agree with others, there's not a lot of Workhorse Pits videos out there, maybe I'll make a few and post 'em. They're definitely helpful, keep up the great work!

[@skimpy150190]

Did you order it from their site? What attachments did you add to your order? I am thinking about getting one as well.

[@justinrabidoux]

@@skimpy150190 Yes, I ordered from the site. For attachments I got the cover, top pull out rack and the wagon package. Best of luck!

[@skimpy150190]

@@justinrabidoux The $700 wagon wheels? How are they? Did you get it just because you move it a lot or because you didn't want to deal with the generic wheels? Also, how difficult was the assembly of the smoker?

[@justinrabidoux]

@@skimpy150190 Yeah, unfortunately the $700 wagon wheels were necessary for my setup. The grill is so darn heavy (~850 lbs) that I am worried that with the standard caster wheels it comes with I would have a hard time moving it around across my lawn and to future locations down the road. I'd rather not have to spend that much $$$$ on a feature, but it beats a grill that rutts up my lawn and takes 5 adult males to move. It arrives assembled is my understanding. I may have to take it out of its shipping crate, but that shouldn't be too much work.

[@skimpy150190]

@@justinrabidoux Oh I didn't know it comes assembled. That's nice. How long have you been waiting for the smoker?

[@fredjones6975]

Thanks for sharing the brisket cook...should receive my 1969 in the next week or two and can't wait to get a brisket on it.

[@BackyardWarrior]

You will love the smoker...thank you for watching 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@skimpy150190]

Did you order it from their site? What attachments did you add to your order? I am thinking about getting one as well.

[@fredjones6975]

@@skimpy150190 yes...I purchased the "Cowboy Firebox" option and asked for the rubber wheels for ease of movement. I have used it for several months now including 6 + briskets, several pork butts and ribs...absolutely love the 1969.

[@skimpy150190]

@@fredjones6975 Which wheels did you get - imgur.com/a/dwyEIiO? I don't see rubber ones there, but maybe it is somewhere else on the site? Any idea if the only difference between 1969 and 1975 is the size?

[@fredjones6975]

@@skimpy150190 I think my wheel package is now the standard option. You can call direct and Ashley will help you out. As far as I can see, the only difference is size. The 1969 has been plenty bug enough for what I need thus far.

[@FargoFred]

nice video. love the firebox views. i watched this video because i was curious about the smoker and you did a good job showing me all parts! and you have the best tasting haha. makes me want some

[@BackyardWarrior]

thank you for the love brother ...much appreciated

[@mattaakre3644]

Just discovered your channel and I really dig it! I’ve been eyeing a 1975 for a while, great to see someone cook on it with great attention to detail. Keep it up!

[@BackyardWarrior]

thank you ... much appreciated. I highly recommend it.

[@noahkraft6453]

That is a damn good looking smoke especially when it’s a Franklin design!

[@piratelute8934]

@@noahkraft6453 What do you mean 2 pieces of pipe being stuck together is a Franklin design?

[@ED6499.]

Bro you did really good on them briskets

[@BackyardWarrior]

Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@drewvarrio5321]

Wow ! Beautiful great job, just ordered a 1975 this morning I’m beyond excited

[@BackyardWarrior]

Congrats…you will love it man…get some wood while waiting 👍👍👍

[@skimpy150190]

Did you order it from their site? What attachments did you add to your order? I am thinking about getting one as well.

[@drewvarrio5321]

@@BackyardWarrior wood is all ready to go split and seasoning

[@drewvarrio5321]

@@skimpy150190 yes I ordered from the site and ordered a top pull out rack and a cover that’s it, I didn’t go for the cowboy fire box as I have multiple other grills I use

[@BackyardWarrior]

@@drewvarrio5321 👍👍👍👍

[@boilami]

Thanks for sharing your journey, keep going we love it ! Were you hosted a party to cook so much brisket at the same time ? or you cook for your friend too ? Also I was wondering what you are doing for a living. Good night !

[@BackyardWarrior]

mostly I cook for friends and family...I work in F&B.THANK you for watching

[@JMario-kt9xk]

Nicely done! I am in the market for an offset and the 1975 is the one I will most likely purchase. However, there are hardly any videos out there, if any of people actually cooking with this pit. Is nice to finally find someone with a 1975 making videos. Keep on making videos and I'll keep on watching!!

[@BackyardWarrior]

You will love it brother...thank you for watching 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@michaelhernandez1480]

You did good brother

[@BackyardWarrior]

thank you brother

[@ZWis222]

Awesome video that thing is a beast still can't wait to get mine. Was told early June should be delivered. Getting a pit for a lifetime.

[@BackyardWarrior]

that's right ,as long as you take care of it.. it will give you good bbq...thank you for watching

[@skimpy150190]

Did you order it from their site? What attachments did you add to your order? I am thinking about getting one as well.

[@ZWis222]

@@skimpy150190 yea ordered it from their site. Got the 1975-t with the top slide out rack. Still waiting on it as delays for supplies and demand has kicked up. Can't wait to get it.

[@skimpy150190]

@@ZWis222 Oh you got the $4,000 one?? Nice! Do you notice the difference between the typical 1/4 and your 3/8 thickness?

[@ZWis222]

@@skimpy150190 ya I figured trailer would make things way easier for comps and selling at different events. I haven't gotten it yet unfortunately so I can't comment on any differences. Was supposed to go into production in June but keeps getting pushed back. Seems like they keep getting crazy amount of orders.

[@fikscue]

Love the brisket cook man! Came out amazing 🔥

[@BackyardWarrior]

Thank you brother 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@masaigeraghty3525]

Awesome job brother..u make it look so easy .

[@BackyardWarrior]

Much appreciated brother 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@paceva]

I wish I could have seen more of the smoker!

[@BackyardWarrior]

if you go to my videos and click on the "how to season" video .. it shows some features of the smoker. and now that I have cooked a few times on it... I feel comfortable make an overview video in the future ,stay tuned .. thank you for watching

[@jeffneilson510]

Looks really good

[@BackyardWarrior]

Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@BBQROCKSTAR178]

Beautiful job!

[@BackyardWarrior]

Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@lkapigian]

Nice cook my friend

[@BackyardWarrior]

Thank you 🙏🏽 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Much appreciated and thank you for watching

[@level100pikachu]

awesome channel! i have a workhorse pit arriving in a month and was wondering what size (inches) wood splits are you using?

[@BackyardWarrior]

I use splits that are 14-16 inch long and 3-4 inches wide

[@rrocha1981rr]

Con madres brother

[@BackyardWarrior]

gracias jefe

[@charliecalzadilla6028]

Very nice. How many splits you think you went through on this cool?

[@BackyardWarrior]

A lot 😂😂...lol I was feeding it every 30-45 minutes a couple splits at the time

[@sawboneiomc8809]

If I ever found brisket that cost $44 I’d mortgage my house again to buy all that I could!

[@BackyardWarrior]

that cook was before you have to pawn your kids in order to buy meat...lol

[@sawboneiomc8809]

@@BackyardWarrior ..yeah...saw the date on the package

[@MeezyPeezy]

those logs seem like they would spike the temp real hot! when i used just 2 splits in my oklahoma joe i get temps over 400F sometimes.. Do you encounter that that when laying down full size logs? How about the smoke that smolders from a full size log like that?

[@BackyardWarrior]

The fire box on this smoker is 24x27..so it can take big logs…once lit all you have to do is dial it in using damper or smoke stack .Plus metal so thick (3/8) ,it’s easy to manage your fire

[@davidrussell631]

Very nice pit, and you did a really good job on that brisket! I also have a hard time deciding between the foil boat and paper for briskets, because both work great. The fact my pit (Texas Pit Crafters PM 100) likes to run closer to 275 than 250 is my excuse why I usually cook by day. The downside I’ve been running into is that the end of my flat often dries out. It could be I’m not wrapping quite soon enough. I’m turning the flat end toward the heat when I wrap per Mad Scientist BBQ, so I may try leaving it facing away from the heat next time to see if that helps. Congrats on the new pit. Don’t think you could’ve made a better choice. 👍

[@BackyardWarrior]

Thank you brother 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I had my fair share of dry brisket...I think meat grade ,wrapping and placement in the pit all play into that

[@davidrussell631]

@@BackyardWarrior it’s usually a little hard and dry for only the first inch or so, with the rest being really good, and my buddy says he has it happen to him cooking over 275 as well. Thanks for the tips!

[@BackyardWarrior]

@@davidrussell631 anytime brother

[@scot349]

Congratulations on your pit and thank you for this video. Did you install the port yourself or did it come that way? Thanks again.

[@BackyardWarrior]

Thank you 🙏🏽 and thank you for watching 🙏🏽🙏🏽...I did install my myself.23$ at Lowe’s

[@justinrabidoux]

At 5:30 do you have coals started off camera?

[@BackyardWarrior]

no I had the fire pit going on and used some of that charcoal to start the fire in the smoker

[@wadef2579]

Great video BW! Did you purposely not fully wrap to achieve that nice bark? Love seeing you run that 1975. I just pulled the trigger on a 1969.

[@BackyardWarrior]

correct and it keeps the brisket moist while preserving the bark.. good buy on 1969 ,you will love it.thank you for watching

[@irvwander8756]

Loved it , but had trouble hearing you .

[@BackyardWarrior]

I know…audio got messed up on this one..sorry for that 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@artblackwood7936]

I've been enjoying your videos. Very well done. The Workhorse pits seem really good. I've never cooked on an offset but am looking at a Workhorse pit as my first. The temperature seems really even end to end. Is there a hot spot in the middle? Or is it pretty much even across the entire cooking surface? It looks like your fire management would have a very positive impact on even temperature. Do you feel as though the Workhorse technology aids in such an even temperature?

[@BackyardWarrior]

The pit is well built and the science behind it is on point...it definitely make fire management very easy and hold it for long cooks...of course there is always up and down in temp but after a few cooks..you will get a good idea on how your pit work.I notice that the back by the smoke collector gets a little hotter than the front by the fire box and towards the wall as well. All in all I highly recommend this pit for everyone who looking for a smoker...thank you for watching 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@HuSmokin]

Workhorse advertises +/- 5 degrees across that lower grate. Pretty amazing.

[@BackyardWarrior]

@@HuSmokin it’s true...once you get it dialed. It holds temp like a champ....and recovery time is fast too

[@magnuscarlsen3269]

How are the temperature spikes and drops when adding wood and wood is burning out. Does the temp stay pretty constant? Very interested in one of these pits.

[@BackyardWarrior]

When adding wood or opening the smoker to check on food …temp drop or spikes are little to unnoticeable thanks to a thick steel 3/8 👌👌👌highly recommend it

[@danielcuevas1044]

Man, great vids! I really want to go with this model but shipping is double down to Texas compared to the 1969 model. Do you think I would lose much by going down to the 1969?

[@BackyardWarrior]

I don’t own a 1969 …but there’s not much difference between the two..I just went with 1975 so I won’t regret it later on..and it worked out really well for me.if you have the space and 💰💰💰in my opinion..just go with 1975

[@danielcuevas1044]

@@BackyardWarrior Appreciate it, just placed the order for the '75! Thanks for the feedback.

[@richiesbbq]

How many briskets do you think can fit on there at about 14lbs.?

[@BackyardWarrior]

I’d say 6…4 on the bottom 2 on the upper grate

[@richiesbbq]

@@BackyardWarrior thank you sir. I'm researching the 1975t. They told me it would be next April sometime. Keep up the good work my friend. I'll be in touch.

[@BackyardWarrior]

@@richiesbbq you gonna love it …get some wood 🪵🪵🪵ready

[@davidbeaumont3043]

When you first lit your fire and checked your Temps, it seemed like it was 225 to 250 across the grate. Workhorse advertises 5 degree difference across the grate. What has your experience been with this?

[@BackyardWarrior]

these pits are pretty accurate ... it takes a good amount of time from lighting the fire until you get the pit dialed in.that was one of my earliest cooks, the more you cook on it the better you get to know and manage it.i can get it to an even temp now better than my first 3-4 cooks.

[@outnumberedbbq]

I have a 1975. Still trying to dial in my temps for briskets. What temp were you running? Measured on door thermometer or grate probe? Thanks!

[@BackyardWarrior]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏽🙏🏽...upper grate is always hotter than bottom one. Back end by smoke stack is always hotter than from smoker by fire box.it takes a few cooks to find hot and cook spot in your pit and go from there. Your probes only reads a few inches from the door.I use ThermoWorks signals to get inside temp.

[@skimpy150190]

Did you order it from their site? What attachments did you add to your order? I am thinking about getting one as well.

[@outnumberedbbq]

@@skimpy150190 I called and dealt with Ashley. She is very knowledgeable and helpful. Only upgrade I got was the cowboy grill. She sent invoice by email and I paid by PayPal I think. Very smooth.

[@noahkraft6453]

How well does that smoker hold temps

[@BackyardWarrior]

Like a champ 💯💯💯💯

[@Rizadassalchipapa]

brisket vs shor ribs ?

[@BackyardWarrior]

BRISKET

[@dawgsfan8321]

Just curious, as I’m currently waiting for 75t!, could those have went on vertically?

[@BackyardWarrior]

absolutely ...the grates are 23-24 inches deep.you can fit 4 in there vertically

[@dawgsfan8321]

@@BackyardWarrior thanks a lot! Man I bet I watch at least 2-3 of your videos a day! This wait is killing me!!!

[@BackyardWarrior]

@@dawgsfan8321 LOL I know the feeling brother ….get some wood🪵🪵🪵 while waiting it helps a lot to have it ready🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ovems21]

Where did you get the tool you use to grab the splits in the fire box?

[@BackyardWarrior]

It was a thrift store find…but you can find on Amazon…thank you for watching 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@skimpy150190]

@@BackyardWarrior Do you mind sharing the name of that tool so I can find it on Amazon?

[@BackyardWarrior]

@@skimpy150190 I got mine from a thrift store....

[@skimpy150190]

@@BackyardWarrior Yea I mean what it is called in general. Wind maker...? ha

[@BackyardWarrior]

@@skimpy150190 Outdoor Campfire Fireplace Tongs

[@apexpredator40]

Someone’s been watching the ol Chudski! What was your deciding factor to go with Workhorse over Primitive?

[@BackyardWarrior]

😂 lol ... I m a big fan of chud... I like his work a lot. But I think my work is original, maybe some coincidence here and there. It happens on KZbin. I went with workhorse pits because of the size.I only cook for my family at my house. Thank you for watching 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@sohcsleeper]

Hi Backyard Warrior, what part of central Florida are you in? I'm gonna be there next week for vacation are you interested in smoking a A9+ Wagyu Brisket? I live in Mobile, AL and we'll be passing through Pensacola where The Butcher Shoppe is. They've got whole packer Wagyu briskets for 8.99 - 11.99 lbs.

[@BackyardWarrior]

man that sounds like a plan... unfortunately I m out of town when kids out of school. family vacation .we definitely do it some other time.do care sharing that butcher shop information ?/ I heard a lot about them.thank you

[@sohcsleeper]

@@BackyardWarrior facebook.com/TheButcherShoppe I'm lucky that I live about 50 min drive away, they ship all over the US, lots of competition guys use their briskets. Last time I smoked an A9 Wagyu brisket the flat was like eating the point on a prime cut, unreal. Whats nice also is that it's already 90% trimmed so you're not paying $8-12lbs on fat that you'll cut off.

[@user-kk9mn7yv9r]

Great cook! Were those prime or choice?

[@BackyardWarrior]

Prime ...thank you for watching 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@fredjones6975]

What temps did the pit average during the cook?

[@BackyardWarrior]

250-275

[@fredjones6975]

Thanks for the quick response. Was that on the Tel-Tru thermos or the Thermoworks grate probs?

[@BackyardWarrior]

@@fredjones6975 tel-tru is always 25 degree less than inside the smoke chamber by tha wall... this thing is 24 inch diameter and there is a lot of radiant heat that comes in play.overall it hold temp like a champ.

[@fredjones6975]

Thanks

[@thedude4241]

Those briskets look great. Now that you’ve done some cooks on your workhorse, how do you like it? How’s the quality? Keep up the videos.

[@BackyardWarrior]

I love it man.....This thing is it well built and it will last you a lifetime.the quality and price is unmatched ...I highly recommend it🙏🏽🙏🏽👌👌

[@thedude4241]

@@BackyardWarrior thanks I’m really considering getting the 1969.

[@BackyardWarrior]

@@thedude4241 go for it man...,steel prices are ⬆️⬆️⬆️

[@piratelute8934]

I think what you did to that fat cap during the trim might have been against the Geneva conventions

[@BackyardWarrior]

Oh my God you are hilarious 😂 😂😂you should be a comedian 👍👍man and the metaphor right there is genius😱😱😱

[@piratelute8934]

@@BackyardWarrior I am a comedian ty

[@skimpy150190]

Great video. I am really close to pulling the trigger on the 75 as well. Not really sure about the attachments. Do you think I am missing anything? imgur.com/a/YvQnruB. Also, do you mind sharing more info on how the smoker works so far. Is it easy to make quick cooks like chicken and steaks, do you just smoke them and then sear them on top of the firebox?

[@BackyardWarrior]

if you ask me... I'll get all the upgrades available ...you only buy this thing once for life.the smoker is excellent and perform well on short or long cooks..highly recommend it

[@skimpy150190]

@@BackyardWarrior The issue with getting all the upgrades is that then the price more than doubles. Goes from $1,956 to $3,863, before shipping. This is a huge increase. For $4,000+ you have better smokers on the market.