My First Time Using an Offset Smoker

Today I get my feet wet with fire management as I fire up and use my new Old Country G2 for the first time.
Wow. I'm hooked.
This pit is hands down so easy to use so as a beginner when it comes to using an offset, I nailed my first cook.
Can't wait to fire it up again, and again, and again, and again.
Let me know what I should BBQ next.

[@paulsimmons5731]

Love that pit, looks delicious 🤤

[@calidan777]

man I love that the G2 has a collector and main cook chamber length stack, but I hate that they to sacrifice the top door and cowboy grate in the firebox

[@MURPHY_30]

Grill private here. Been waiting for you to make this video!!

[@W.Vanderbilt]

Good to see your versatility of BBQ skills. Meaning, pellet smoker and an offset smoker along with the barrel.

[@CookingwithKirby]

Old country Gen 2 is a great backyard offset. I have about 10 cooks on it and it is easy to use and does not take much fuel to keep it running.

[@GrillSergeant]

For real! I have about 4 cooks on it, and I LOVE it. Been digging your G2 content. Let's do a G2 collab! lol

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

The smoker seems like a winner my friend.

[@GrillSergeant]

It totally is!

[@benh580]

Youre gonna be hooked. Nothing compares to an offset

[@robertwoods4457]

Forget the smoker, THOSE RIBS ARE MASSIVE. HOLY SHIT. I’ve never seen ribs that big before. God damn

[@gharv1313]

Awesome job Andrew! That pit is definitely an awesome machine. Ribs looked fantastic also, can’t wait for future cooks. Cheers 🍻

[@karlrussell4956]

Enjoyed your video. I bought this offset smoker just a few days ago seasoned it, but because of weather and time constraints, I have yet to cook on it you make it look pretty good I like the way the woodburning when I was seasoning it I removed the tuning plate and the baffle with the first burn temperature stay for even

[@ComparisonCooking]

Love an offset! Keep the videos coming.

[@andrewconnelly4893]

keep the OC G2 videos coming -- have been interested in the OC G2 for some time and your videos may help me feel better about getting an offset. thanks for the great content!

[@GrillSergeant]

My latest video features the G2. It’s such a great offset smoker if you are looking for something easy to use.

[@vanessakitty8867]

Your first time? Wow. I learned first on an offset and have since switched to a vertical smoker.

[@scottjackson6088]

Which vertical do you use?

[@vanessakitty8867]

@@scottjackson6088 I learned on my brother's vertical which was a custom steel one in Texas. I currently am using a pellet smoker vertical by Pit Boss. When I can I shall be getting one such as in Texas in the future.

[@k1llerdir]

Nice job next cook I would try a pork but or chuck roast. You did a good job managing your first offset fire.

[@FracDaddyBBQ]

Try running the smoker without the rack in the fire box you may find it helps hold heat more

[@bobbicatton]

Great video, Andrew. Those ribs look awesome👍😊

[@BrisketMedic]

Nice work homie!!!! I love my modified pecos, I almost built this very pit while modding mine 😂. Great cook and pit you got there

[@holtstevens]

Nice video! I started my smoking journey with a Oklahoma Joe's Rider DLX it was a very good smoker for a while. I started getting error codes with this and did not want to wait for parts to get it fixed. I saw your video on the PIT BOSS Brunswick and that convinced me to go get that smoker. I have used that smoker a lot with great results. As a matter of fact I am putting on a brisket that has been in brine for 8 days for pastrami this evening on the Brunswick. I have been wanting to jump in the deep end of the smoker pool an get an offset smoker. The Workhourse 1957 is what I was considering but the price has really jumped and I was thinking about the OC G2. For the second time I think I will follow your suggestion.

[@JBsBBQ]

good stuff brutha!! nothing like a good offset

[@TaisinViper]

I always kick myself because my parents had a badass offset smoker years ago and as a teen I didn't know enough about it to actually use it properly. The one upside is it made great burgers

[@gigsurvey6791]

very nice! awesome video

[@nates9321]

Good stuff, Grill SGT!

[@jimshackelford_icu812]

Chicken thighs on the offset are delicious. I run a light layer of AP seasoning. Then a heavy coat of voodoo. Cooked skin side down 225 for a hour then 325 to finish the skin off. And only bbq sauce on the meat side. Hey grill hey whiskey peach. Give it a try sometime pretty damn good. Nice job on the ribs too looked delicious

[@GrillSergeant]

That sounds amazing, can’t wait to try it out!

[@sammypsycho8273]

Dayum! Those amazing! Dare I say better than vertical?

[@andrewfischer8039]

I'd love a biscuit test without flame baffle or tuning plate!

[@GrillSergeant]

Currently I run it without the tuning plate. But the pit would get WAY too hot on the right side without the flame baffle. But….that might make a good video…lol

[@RicsBBQSpecialties]

No you are a true Texan!

[@judgewepbbq]

Nice pit...purty racks! 👀 🍖🍖

[@ScottysBackYardBBQ]

awesome..

[@donnyayers1460]

So, just how heavy is the door, is it heavy enough to need the counter balance that they decided to omit?

[@briancampbell119]

Would you recommend a pellet grill as a smoker or is an offset smoker better for smoke? I have a gas grill, so i don't care for a multipurpose device. Im thinking i want a smoker and figured since I'm new should I stick with pellet, but I enjoy a learning curve and if an offset is superior, I wouldnt mind learning

[@crazymonkey9611]

This is great. I’m going to enjoy all this content. Will help me decide if I’m gonna get a g2 or not. Curious if u were tempted to go “bigger” for your first smoker and get a Lone Star or a Workhorse? Why the g2?

[@GrillSergeant]

Of course I’m always tempted to go bigger but right now the idea of throwing $3-5k on an offset (not even knowing how to use one) seemed kinda crazy. I’m more than happy I went with the G2. How the have the firebox setup will be an absolute must if I get something bigger down the line. In the meantime, I look forward to all the bbq I’m going to enjoy on the G2.

[@lancedean5987]

Your spritz bottle looks like a Rowe Casa spritz bottle

[@looly66]

what season did you use on the grill, and what do use to hydrate the ribs? thank you

[@GrillSergeant]

To season the smoker I used rendered beef tallow and just water on the ribs :)

[@ericbowers71]

You should’ve wiped that oil on with a rag.

[@Dranomoly]

Offset vs pitboss?

[@louish.9414]

1,800 it better come with chef lol

[@michaelgonzales2534]

Your first time bro offset is where it's at how did you like it ?

[@GrillSergeant]

Oh man. I’m hooked!

[@grillyeah]

Looks awesome, ribs and smoker...... but, is the lid as heavy as you made it seem? LOL Cheers brother

[@Bloodstryke]

It is super heavy. Imagine lifting 30 something pounds every time you have to open the lid. Deal breaker for me.

[@Gene9505]

I rigged a counterweight on mine with aircraft cable pulley an couple 2x4s and a 25lb weight - much easier to manage!

[@robertcarbinTheGR8]

What is the name of that smoker? What is the cost?

[@GrillSergeant]

It’s made by Old Country Smokers. It’s called the G2.

[@elvinemery]

Its $1899 plus shipping.. Shipping is from $300 to $400.

[@chinlebbq1]

😮😅