Franklin BBQ Pit - My First Look | Mad Scientist BBQ

[@MadScientistBBQ]

For those who are interested. I’ll be testing this out with brisket, pork butt, ribs and beef ribs. I’ll also be doing a comparison between this pit, the old country brazos, and a backyard size FatStack (custom) smoker. Let me know if you have any other suggestions!

[@great207]

Looking forward to the comparison. I have my heart set on getting a Workhorse pit one day. Also I like the music in this video.

[@UseAbuseReuse]

Can you do a pork belly? Also will you show how you clean it and season it? I should clarify, clean and season the smoker :p

[@MadScientistBBQ]

@@UseAbuseReuse for sure. I have been meaning to do that for a long time anyway

[@MadScientistBBQ]

@@great207 I have heard of them but I need to do some research

[@michaelkennedy272]

Since you have an all star line up of smokers for comparison, how bout include a Meadow Creek Ts 120 ?

[@Roaring.On.Carnivore.]

Don't forget to give your kid his drill back 💪

[@MadScientistBBQ]

😂😂 fair enough

[@sjcali6161]

@@MadScientistBBQ that’s not cool man....you don’t give your kids tools like that. Lol Keep up the vids. I like the content.

[@hobohunter2316]

I came to the comments looking for drill jokes lol

[@AZRob.]

Hey Jeremy, I'll loan you my Makita if you want to do a comparison video 😁

[@knybean]

How many AA batteries did that Fisher Price “drill” go through to unbox that pit? Some kid is asking his dad why his toy is so hot.

[@TROYCOOKS]

I'm excited for you Jeremy! That's a nice looking pit bro! Can't wait to see some cooks on it. Cheers brother!!!

[@cleverhonky7186]

Can’t wait T -Roy to do the same thing. Texas Class!

[@jeremyfancher9870]

didn't realize you guys were related

[@MuttonChops24]

With the price of OSB currently sitting at $50 a sheet, and 2x4 not far behind, that shipping crate alone cost about $400.

[@rogerwilco71]

I was getting a "Christmas Story" vibe with the crate....Fraaagilllleee

[@EmerikLonestar]

Exactly.

[@jeffsmith848]

must be italian

[@jaysonlorenzon88]

I would literally watch an hour long video of this. Love your channel, keep the videos coming 👍

[@shoelessman]

i own pit #55... got it in early november. my unboxing was a little different than yours on account of me not being able to find the power drill and being too impatient to wait for my 13 year old son to get home from school to tell me what he did with it. so i unscrewed every single screw by hand... (my son made it up to me by building me a franklin table out of the leftover box parts) enjoy it! the airflow is gonna blow you away!!!

[@MadScientistBBQ]

Nice! I didn’t do anything with the crate. Seemed to really draw well when I did the burn in

[@desiking00]

When did you guys order and how long did it take for delivery after ordering? I signed up for the wait list.

[@breadboozebacon]

My turn just came up on the waitlist. 😳 Would you mind sharing about how much shipping was? I have no concept of what to expect.

[@kevinbongard6772]

FRAGILE....look it must be Italian....... That's a beast of a smoker.....lookin forward to upcoming cooks

[@pedroelvas9148]

I like you Jeremy, you are clearly a passionate and a connoisseur about barbecue, although you're very humble, especially with Aron from Franklin Bbq and I just love your atitude! Keep going the great work and videos! Cheers from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@kjrchannel1480]

It comes with its own storage shed, or the start of one. It looks like it has a twig and berries when that bucket started swinging because of the placement.

[@TheBradleyd1146]

Can't wait to see the first cook on this bad boy.

[@lovejones7545]

Sharp looking pit! Looks really solid at first glance.

[@josephvaughn3016]

I've been checking your page every few hours anticipating your first video/smoke on the new Franklin stick burner. I love your vids....true fan!!! I CAN'T WAIIIIIIIT!!!!

[@WilsonsBBQ]

I own pit #038 - few videos on my channel. The most impressive thing about this pit is the draw. So much airflow.

[@zanderwow]

Great looking smoker! The quality of this build is amazing. I really REALLY want one! But the best thing about this video, by far, is you geeking out over Aaron Franklin's signature! ❤👍

[@FunAtDisney]

Wow, so well packed! OSB is going for about $35-$40 a sheet right now, so that crate alone is about $200 worth of lumber!

[@c7adventures376]

Well that's the least they could do after charging you 3k for a smoker. Lol

[@brettboudreaux6588]

I noticed you chose the raw steel exterior finish verses the powder coated on your Franklin smoker . I’m currently on the waiting list but would like to see a video about the maintaining the raw steel along seasoning a new smoker. Thanks , keep the videos coming !!!

[@HighVibesTravel]

Excelling Video! I felt the vibe from Montréal on how exciting it was to open the container/Box! Cannot wait until you show off the first cook. Have a blessed weekend !

[@AntsBBQCookout]

Wow it's beautiful 🥲 can't wait to see your first brisket on it! Thanks for sharing

[@thomasdiaz6507]

Awesome Pit! Can’t wait to see it’s first cook

[@MadScientistBBQ]

Cooking with it this weekend. Check Instagram for an early look

[@thomasdiaz6507]

@@MadScientistBBQ you are a great and tremendous inspiration to me. Thank you

[@MadScientistBBQ]

@@thomasdiaz6507 👍🏻 I’m glad you like the channel. Keep smokin’

[@jaysantos536]

Good pit but WAY overpriced for what you get. Jamie Geer's pits dont cost much more and are FAR superior in every way.

[@GadjetGriller]

Ok a couple of questions. There doesn't seem to be a way to control; the heat? No cap for the Stack, No way to block the air through the off set? How do you put out the fire once the cook is done? The shelf seems to take up a lot of room in the main chamber? looking forward to the next video for the answers to these and many more questions.

[@Littlesweetlittleheat]

That drill comment was hilarious 👇🏻🤣 very very niiiiiice put. Did not know Franklin made their own. Love it

[@maalikwilson5404]

Maaaaaannnnnn!!! That smoker is dope!!!

[@jaysantos536]

Good pit but WAY overpriced for what you get. Jamie Geer's pits dont cost much more and are FAR superior in every way.

[@gurnchild1234]

It looks like the first and last bbq/smoker you’ll ever buy... that’s a hunker chunker burning love..

[@tomchipego]

You bought 1, i'm thrilled cant wait to see how it works

[@darrenmerrill6799]

Cost?

[@sgt.hollowpoint6968]

The drill is the real star of this video. Amazing little drill! #thedrillthatcould

[@GreenhornBBQbeer]

Was there supposed to be a rain cover on the stack? I guess a bucket would do. The drain location gives me visions of grease fires.

[@alexstrick4693]

Killing me with that drill

[@ericayoder2436]

Love the logo on the crate.

[@eric.psu95]

Very nice smoker and I’m looking forward to seeing some cooks done on that bad boy. Congrats!

[@erikandersson3682]

Like the Happy Gilmore reference! Looks solid enough.

[@drew---]

Don't toss out that plywood, it's currently probably worth more than the bbq haha

[@KennyKetchum91]

Yeah seriously, you ain't kidding.

[@BrentDunnaway]

Definitely worth more than the drill, lol

[@ugursenturk5860]

The welds at 5:00 🤣🤣

[@David-burrito]

Jeremy, thank you for this video. My first impression, based on observation, is disappointment that the cooking grate is stationary and does not slide out. Am I missing a feature that I couldn't see? Thanks again.

[@TripptheGOAT3]

Congrats on the fun new toy. Will be interested to see how it draws. Looks like cracking the door open to some amount is the plan.

[@MadScientistBBQ]

The instructions say it has enough flow with the door closed. Will be testing both ways

[@MishaTal1]

Another great video Jeremy. My favorites are the fire maintenance videos.

[@YoderJosh]

I can’t decide if a purchase or a build is the better choice. But man do I want one. He seems to have it all figured out.

[@jeremyfancher9870]

My Lang just came on an open trailer pulled by a pickup. They drove out about 20 at a time to deliver to California. Guys were hilarious, "mmm mmm mmm ain't this the best smoker you ever see, yep this is a Lang right here you ain't never gonna cook better baby!"

[@heathd1852]

Your wife wants her drill back brotha! Can’t wait to see you cook on this offset. I’m wondering if I should get this thing for Father’s Day.

[@nategibbons172]

Father's day of next year maybe...

[@brendanmorales4504]

Definitely looking forward to seeing the cooks on this thing!

[@dhallpro]

Looks good. I'd probably add some paint and a way to dampen the air in the firebox.

[@MrBebar]

No rain cap for the stack?

[@todd8666]

Hey Jeremy ... loved the unboxing !!! I did notice something, the handle has been installed the wrong way around. If I look at Aarons website the handle faces the other way which means that the weight of the handle would not open the door, but keep it shut.

[@MadScientistBBQ]

Hey you’re right! I think you are the only person who caught. It has since been fixed, I noticed how hot the handle got when doing the burn-in and realized it must go the other way around.

[@todd8666]

I’m actually building my own smoker and studying every detail I can get my hands on. I live in Australia and a franklins BBQ pit would set me back around 6 to 7k . Loved the latest post on the ribs, it’s interesting how he has made the water pan tray to be bimetallic which in turn causes the air to swirl around the chamber.

[@todd8666]

@@MadScientistBBQ was there a lot of rust inside the cook chamber ???

[@thomasalexander8499]

AAre you kidding me, I love this!

[@elvisstopper4208]

I found Aaron on you tube like 10 years ago while searching for ways to build a bb q pit.I watched all his videos as he built that huge mammoth grill he made for his resturant.

[@SlickGipsy]

That drill is adorable

[@MadScientistBBQ]

😂

[@SlickGipsy]

@@MadScientistBBQ Hold it high! No one should make fun of a man's purse drill :)

[@jcraigshelton]

Glad it came with the wrench because if not, that woulda been a deal breaker. Just kidding! That’s pretty tight! Great design and all the needs were considered by The Master.

[@jaybooth4815]

That’s one awesome smoker Jeremy! Really nice unboxing video!

[@TheRealPunisher]

Now this is an unboxing. Amazing. Cant wait to see the first cook on this bad boy.

[@FeartheBeard197]

Hey Jeremy, idk if you know but in Franklins book the Meat Smoking Manefesto he says they clean out the pits once a week and re season it with the tallow they get from the briskets. So you are in fact right about the pit coming pre seasoned with tallow

[@Entropy825]

Can't wait to see a few cooks on the new pit.

[@BrianFordKY]

I'm sure someone has told you already but just in case they haven't. You put the firebox handle on incorrect, that's why it opened up as you were moving the pit. :-) Cheers and can't wait to see your cooks.

[@johnemberton408]

I’m on the waiting list for one of these. No price was given on the website so I’m not sure what to expect. I’ll be looking forward to comparison videos!

[@lukagrloci78]

My mate have one in UK! Waiting list up to 12-18 months

[@luferigno1]

Can't wait to see follow up. Curious to see how the temp control is without a vent on the smoke stack.

[@erics1503]

Looking forward to the next videos on this smoker.

[@patton357]

Did your drill come with a bottle of wine, lol. Great video!

[@FargoFred]

Can't wait to see what you think of it! One comparison i'd be curious about is efficiency. Like how many average sized splits per hour or whatever. Also how to maintain an non painted pit! I'm curious on that. Thanks Jeremy!

[@wakborder76]

As someone who is waiting on their LSG smoker to be dropped off next week, I am really looking forward to your seasoning video.

[@BackyardWarrior]

Good looking pit Jeremy ...bless up

[@supercharged00gtp]

Congrats on the purchase, its a beautiful piece of equipment!

[@the.friendly.misanthrope]

what a beauty! looking forward to see it getting put to work. even if one could get one over here, shipping would be overkill. 🤣greetings from bavaria.

[@ryanlomba5278]

Looking forward to the comparison. As an austinite who does his own bbq on a custom offset, I’m always interested to see other smokers tested. Honestly I’m more interested in seeing some decent sub $1000k stuff hit the market, but I’m pretty sure those times are long gone.

[@dice12tx]

It'll be interesting to see if smoke leaks out of that stack connection without some sort of a seal.

[@MadScientistBBQ]

So far no smoke leaks from the stack but it does leak from the cook chamber door

[@josephvaughn3016]

Mad Scientist I can't wait to see what's the first thing you're going to smoke on this Franklin Smoker. I'm on the list to purchase one myself!! I'm sooooo hyped!!

[@davidrios8872]

looks good but as a pit smoker builder myself I always try to make things much easier and workable for clients and when it comes to BBQ and moving around and what I mean by that is making sure i add a pulling handle and a table top but its a good looking smoker though

[@MadHorseBBQ]

Looks real nice! Laughed pretty good at the IKEA instructions cause those are bad. Looking forward to seeing you cook on it. Have a great weekend sir! 🍻

[@the.friendly.misanthrope]

thanks again for showing us, just came back to say, i think you mounted the firedoor handle the wrong way around. 😉

[@AV8R_1]

I had a all steel smoker “The Good One” a few years back that no matter how well seasoned it was, turned into a rust bucket. Especially on the inside. The racks completely rusted out. I did leave it outdoors, but it was covered, and that didn’t help. How do you protect these all steel smokers so that they last many years? Mine lasted maybe three. ☹️ it was even painted on the outside with high temp engine paint.

[@Mr2004MCSS]

I have two Good One smokers and both have serious rust issues. I've had one for almost five years and the other one for four years and both were covered with Good One covers under a covered and sided carport.

[@puntermaster]

I wonder if it drips right into the drain bucket. I know everyone is looking for a comparison between the pits. I currently use pellets, but stick burning definitely peaks my interest.

[@ggarden8432]

can't wait to more on this smoker

[@edgarcastro361]

How much time did you have to wait for it to arrive? How much it cost you?

[@christianoles1427]

Very excited to see you cook on this thing!!!

[@TheWeddPhotog]

It looks like Franklin's pit is made by Mill Scale. I saw the same pit in another video and it's a spot on match! 4k price tag too!!!

[@giulio7918]

I know this is kinda off topic, but the blqck glives he has, i have read they are only resistant up to 150°c, is that true, do they desintegrate/burn if hotter? I would consider putting them on top of regular cotton gloves so they dont get dirty.

[@4seasonsbbq]

Great lookin smoker Jeremy, I can't wait to see the seasoning and first cook videos. I made an octagon smoker a couple years ago. I borrowed a hanging scale from my work and made a video weighing the smoker, it is 875lbs. Keep up the great work Jeremy, I love your videos. 👍👍

[@MrJonnyutah69]

Is there any possibility of cooking over Charcoal? Maybe in the Smoke Chamber?

[@scottestergaard6535]

Good for you Jeremy!

[@Jimmies3]

I seasoned my Pecos smoker with bacon grease. It smells amazing every time I fire it up!

[@rapinbatches]

Cool. Much better than Franklins ridiculously overpriced one. And cooks just as good.

[@tylerhumphries9428]

Hey, im new to the channel and new to using off set smokers. Your channel has been a huge help. Can you do a brisket rub recipe?

[@Byron4343]

Your gonna have people putting beef tallow in there coffee.. Your a legend

[@kalmanzsambokijr.2684]

Noticed the Pocock tee!

[@boostedcruiser04]

Awesome, can’t wait to see how it compares. Seems like it’s pretty close on price point to a Jambo backyard model, I’d love to see how the two compare to one another.

[@joe56984]

I’ve heard about a 1/3 of the food served at Franklin Bbq are cooked on pellet grills starting this year.

[@MrArock47]

I'm a bit confused by fire management on this cooker. No vent adjustments just seems odd to me.

[@jonbuettner270]

Holy smoke stack Batman!

[@chickman]

Can you estimate much wood does the Franklin BBQ burns per hour at 275F if roughly 60F outside? By the lbs would be best but understand that is difficult since you have access to plenty of smoking wood.

[@Mr2004MCSS]

Nice video. I got the offer to buy last month and only have two more days to decide before the offer expires. The price has went up about $500 since they first offered it for sale so that plays a part in my decision. I probably won't buy it just because I have a M1 that can burn wood and it does a great job so I doubt the Franklin pit will do it any better.

[@fredjones6975]

Expecting delivery on a Workhorse Pits in the next couple of weeks and have the same level of excitement. Workhorse pits are based on the same design concept as the Franklin Pit but a bit more reasonable with respect to price.

[@jonnyq2323]

Workhorse you say 🤔

[@outnumberedbbq]

Love my 1975t

[@EvMc305]

So I understand it's a smoker can it be used for direct high heat cooking?

[@wippdriver1]

Congrats on your Aaron Franklin pit I hope it Cooks well

[@efernandez2]

It was inevitable for you to get that smoker 😁. Next, is the seasoning, and maybe a comparison between it, and the brazos.

[@MadScientistBBQ]

Seasoning is filmed. Gonna do the first cook this weekend. The comparison will be after I feel really confident with how the pit works.

[@Harleyforever20]

Watching this got me excited with anticipation upon the arrival of my new pit. After 4 months of waiting, Amber with Lone Star Grillz called me 2 weeks ago to let me know that fabrication started in my 24x48.

[@00Bagged]

The wait is the only thing keeping me from ordering a LSG

[@Harleyforever20]

@@00Bagged I took delivery on my 24x48 on 4/23/21. My wait is finally over, now I can start enjoying my new pit. I had no reservations about the quality of the product. I would do it all over again if I had to. I looked at another builder for a similar pit but, unfortunately things didn’t work out. Sometimes you have to wait a while to get the things that you really want. I believe this pit will elevate my skills and BBQ to the next level. To me, in the long run, I think I have made the right decision.

[@00Bagged]

@@Harleyforever20 no doubt, they make a nice product. I wish mine wouldve held out a bit longer but it's on its last leg . At this point I may have to get a lifetime or old country since everyone else is also backed up

[@Harleyforever20]

@@00Bagged I understand completely.

[@cezarbarron6671]

I Like all the detail

[@gm3353]

I can’t tell how you control temp/airflow with it. I’d like a deeper dive into the beast esp inside the pit.

[@MadScientistBBQ]

Airflow has to be controlled 100% by the fire size and the door to the firebox

[@gm3353]

@@MadScientistBBQ I just read as much in his book lol. Thanks for the reply.

[@renzoj8529]

Can't wait to see the other videos you post on this pit!

[@lucraymond2198]

have you ever made a video of smoked bacon? I'd love to get your take on that. Have a great day.

[@frankiii4587]

Think you'll finally be able to make a better brisket now? hahah kidding! Gorgeous pit there! Got a brisket on my Pitts and Spitts right this moment!

[@joneskimracing2932]

How does it compare to other similar smokers, like your Old Country?

[@TheDWZemke]

Lol many wonderful things to your Tut reference. The welding may be TIG not MIG.oops I saw mostly MIG.