How To Cook Pulled Pork on the Orion Cooker | Review

[@jwprimetime9795]

I have a client that travels the US doing rib competitions. He told me that when he’s at home and has people over he doesn’t fire up his big smokers. He uses the Orion and he swears it turns out exactly the same. That was enough to convince me! Got mine last week and the ribs were unreal! Gonna do a Boston butt tomorrow! Thanks for the video!!

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

That's awesome. It really does a great job. I hope you it turns out good for. Thanks so much for watching.

[@meatcranium4280]

I actually thought about this device. It’s very simple actually. In my opinion. It’s based on the concept of Dutch Oven Cooking. Very smart and practical

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

MeatHead Yea it has been on my radar for a while. I was very surprised on how fast it cooked. It does and amazing job. Thanks for watching bro.

[@scottmatthews4633]

These are great cookers I've had one for about 10 years now. The one is this video was brand new of course that's why you didn't see much bark on the meat. It takes about 3 cooking to get the cooker seasoned. After that it's great. Try smoking a whole chicken on it takes about 1:10 to cook and it's awesome.

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Hey bro I agree. I've used it many times since then. It definitely gets better over time. Thanks so much for watching and the support.

[@AKnghtWh0SaysNi]

Great video! Thank you for making this. My wife just bought this for me and I never heard of this type before.

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

That's great bro. It really does an awesome job. They are now selling 3 sizes. One smaller than this one and one larger. I hope you enjoy it. Let me know how it goes. Have a great weekend.

[@realfire6883]

You've answered my question, this would be the medium height at 36 inches? I see the larger one is only an inch higher at 37, wondering if the circumference is larger too?

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

@@realfire6883 The circumference is 24".

[@LazyCookPete]

I'm yet to try this on pulled pork, but from all accounts - and now this video, it's something I need to get busy with. It certainly got the thumbs up from your friends, and from me 😋👍

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Pete Thomas Yes Pete give it a try bro you want be disappointed. Thanks so much for watching

[@GmaAlice]

Using the Orion Cooker makes it look easier than using a crockpot to make pulled pork. Thanks for the review and demonstration! Hope you have a good day!

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Alice the Gmaw Yes mam it is so simple. I left the campsite and went swimming. Came back 3.5 hrs later and it was done.

[@user-ho1yn6ms7y]

Do you have to use match-light charcoal with this cooker? Every video I’ve seen so far has shown match-light.

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

No, you can pour lighter fluid over it

[@BigLewBBQ]

I’ve had pulled pork from an Orion before. Some smoke flavor gets to it from the wood chips. I know it was good? How was the smoke ring in yours? Was there one.

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Big Lew BBQ It definitely had a smoke flavor. There was a slight smoke ring. But the tenderness and flavor was great.

[@foodandrvlife7789]

Looks dry but maybe it’s just the video. I wonder if spritzing in between would have helped. Either way I want to get one of them smokers. Just looks like fun.

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

No sir it wasn't at all. It has a water pan inside.

[@foodandrvlife7789]

THEREALSHOWBBQ awesomeness

[@GrillTopExperience]

Wow! I'm amazed how quick that cooked. I've seen the Orion cooker around and it was good to see it in action. Enjoy the down time.

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Thanks bro. It really does a great job. I highly recommend it.

[@s.greasey7654]

Do you get a residual taste of the charcoal due to charcoal being lit while meat is in the Orion prior to lighting?

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

No the charcoal is on the outside of the smoker.

[@s.greasey7654]

@@THEREALSHOWBBQ Thank you!

[@TT-bi5wu]

I hope these results aren't typical when it comes to pulled pork. It looked very difficult to shred. I might blame the wind for making it too hot and drying it out.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Looks awesome Scott. Looks like a great day! Cheers!

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Cooking With CJ Thanks bro. We had an awesome time

[@ellendelights]

Beautiful Pulled Pork Bro, looks Yummy and Great Color, Love that Orion Cooker!!

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Ellen's Homemade Delights Thanks sis! It really turned out great.

[@ccr294]

I've had one for about 10 years - cooking in a windy environment will affect the temps; I think this piece of meat coulda used another 15 or 20 minutes - when real, fall-apart tender, best to pull out the grate with the meat on it, when done; drip pan has been re-designed but handles for the pan are still an issue - pulling out the pan when done is a pain and if there is a lot of grease, it gets spilled and makes for a very messy & difficult cleanup (the one big draw back to this device.) One feature I like is that you can cook 6 full racks of baby-back ribs at the same time (the 'hangers' are briefly shown in the video holding down the tin-foil). There is also an attachment to do turkeys. There are 3 cooking grates so you can cook a *whole* lot of food. I prefer using chips instead of the 'sawdust-type' stuff and generally will use oak or hickory; more chips = more intense smoky flavor. Meat will be moist if the unit is not opened during cooking process. Water in pan only for beef brisket & fish; There are a lot of variations in the process that can be modified - best to start as shown in this video (without the wind). After about a dozen uses, I ventured to cook a $100+ prime rib - amazing. Check out the manual (significantly improved from the original) cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0201/1256/files/orion_cooker_manual_r2web_664bce4d-6373-4762-be93-f03f212aeae9.pdf?10410584052095638266

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Thank you for watching and all the information. Yes the wind does effect it . But this was an impromptu video. I was very happy with the results. It was cooked perfect for me and basically I was able to pull apart with my hands. But we prefer it finely chopped here in NC. Have a great 4th.

[@skipythepunque]

@@THEREALSHOWBBQ - yes I recognized the sauce (eastern) - I lived in the triangle for 10 years and have visited 40+ BBQ places from Stameys to the Skylight - my favorite store-bought sauce is Scotts

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

@@skipythepunque Yep it's in my blood. Be in it 40 plus years now. I have 2 sauces of my on that I'm working on getting on the market. Scott's is right here in the town I live in.

[@Viewtoagrill]

How often do you use this.. they have them on sale right now and I almost bought one... but decided to come home first and look at some videos.

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

I use it a fair amount. It cooks great and fast. It's worth the money.

[@tonymckee3005]

@@THEREALSHOWBBQ What is the recipe for the BBQ sauce?

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

@@tonymckee3005 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5iomGeOqbOqd9k

[@CookingwithKirby]

Dude that is stupid easy simple. I am diggin that little smoker. Awesome cook brotha! Family loved it, you can't complain.

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Kirby's FishNGrill Bro it was super easy for sure. We were at the campground and I left to go swimming. When I came back it was done to perfection. Blew me away.

[@CookingwithKirby]

Camping was the first thing that came to mind when I seen you fire it up. Not sure with the coals being on the outside like that would be allowed here in California. Definitely can be used in AZ.

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Kirby's FishNGrill Camping is definitely the ultimate setting.

[@1984BBQ]

Looked really good.. I was surprised how fast it cooked . Great video Scott keep up the great work .

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

1984 BBQ Thank you bro. I was too but I followed exactly how they said and it came out great.

[@TopBluePitts]

it will cook better with mesquite, mesquite will burn slower and more uniform, took me 6 hours but came uts shredding by itself so juicy big difference.. try it out

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

I appreciate the suggestion. Thanks for watching

[@rocket4602]

Owned an Orion Cooker. Meats came out OK, but my recollection was that the smoke flavor had a musty element to it. My guess is because the meats cook in a closed loop where air is not free flowing into an inlet and exhausted thru outlet.

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

I hate that. But from my experience it didn't have that taste. Maybe some mods could be done to eliminate that. I appreciate you watching.

[@jonahsharbono8865]

I have cooked pulled pork several times on the Orion cooker. It never makes it tender enough to shred with my hands. One was even tough

[@HhhYhhh-vv2ph]

I agree; although everyone in the crowd and the chef said it was moist, it looked very dry to me. The ones I do on my Weber Smokey Mountain almost pull themselves. I do have this cooker, so I’ll try it with a butt. But I’ll put some apple juice in the pan and wrap it, as he did, with some added moisture.

[@pumpfactory1307]

Would I double my cooking time for a 16 lb shoulder?

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Possibly. Just have to keep an eye on the internal temperature

[@AOKUrbanHomestead1]

Awesome. Gonna try this once I get the cooker

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

AOK Foraging and Adventures You will not be disappointed at all. Let me know how it turns out.

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Great job done. That cooker is the stuff I tell ya! Mighty tasty! Have a great week!

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

CB's Greenhouse and Garden Thanks so much. It really did a great job. It did all the work for sure. Thanks for watching and have a blessed week

[@PAPATexas]

Meat claws! Nicely done. Yummy looking! Everyone showed up for the taste test! 👍

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

PAPA Texas Yes sir those meat claws are the best on the market. Thanks bro I appreciate your support as always. Yea the whole campground was smelling it. Lol

[@theoldbasser4645]

That looks good and it seemed simple. Is there a purpose to the little pile of charcoal on the top other than extra heat.

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

The Old BASSer It all works together as a convection cooker. It is very easy to use. Thanks so much for watching and commenting

[@StoneMountainAdventures]

Looked good man. Super fast. Is there a way to know the cooker temp? I may have missed that.

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Stone Mountain BBQ I have seen folks run a probe through a screw hole. It for the most part the way it is design. You follow their recommendations on the time. I couldn't have asked for better results.

[@pierrunnertravel2426]

Had one for years. Love it

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

That's awesome. Thanks so much for watching.

[@tamerthehun9536]

Does it rust? Do you have to cover it outside?

[@casualcarolinafishing5835]

When I saw those two thumbs down over there, I thought you must've really messed something up. I don't see it. Looks like it came out perfect to me!

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Thanks bro I appreciate it. I have 1 or 2 trolls on every video that just like to put thumbs down no matter what. They are just in there mama's basement and have nothing better to do. LOL!

[@RedsBBQandPizzeria]

What up Scott! Great cook and man that Orion is very unique! Loved the way it turned out, that sauce tho... prob the best you can get with pork!!! Great job!!

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Red's BBQ & Pizzeria Hey bro! Thanks I appreciate it. I was very impressed with the way it cooks. So simple but great results. Cheers bro

[@jimmclain2089]

Have you measured the internal temp of the Orion while it is cooking ? I know that different weather conditions can cause some differences, I am just interested in what the “average” temp would be.

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Honestly I have not. It's actually been a while since I used it. But will try to remember to do that next. Sorry about that.

[@terrygrant3206]

I want to agree, Orion says that the temp outside does not effect the cooking time, but I have several cooks with sorry ass notes about temp, but cooking time varied quit a bit. further study required.

[@mariansowinski8967]

Did you use lighter fluid to start the charcoal?

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Yes on the outside.

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

Recently met a gentleman who raved about the product coming out of that Cooker. Your crowd agrees! \m/

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Heavy Metal Bar-B-Que I was was really surprised It tasted awesome. Thanks so much for watching

[@LassesFoodAndBarbecue]

It really worked great. I see some kind of build like this in my future :) The pork looked super too :)

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Lasse's Food and Barbecue Yes sir it did awesome. Look forward to seeing it.

[@AmericanPirate]

I like that set it and forget it! Looks like it came out good!

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Angry Pirate News Yes sir it came out great. That's all I did. Light the coals and stepped away. That easy.

[@uploadtime1780]

Still get use three Year’s later?

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Yes and I have all 3 sizes.

[@BBQPITDOG]

That little rocket did a great job! Campground approved!

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

BBQ PIT DOG Yes sir it does a great job. It was definitely a hit. I appreciate it bro.

[@GrillingwithGrove]

Interesting been waiting on how this cooker works. Real simple cook, Meat looked good too

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Grilling with Grove it does great job. Set it and forget it. I appreciate the support bro.

[@hotrailstohell]

Thanks for the video, I just got an Orion and will try it out:)

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Bob Hansen My pleasure! Welcome to my channel channel. I hope you will continue to come back. Thank you for your support.

[@theranger7974]

Ty for talking me along

[@mrscottoncandydarlinglife]

Happy Tuesday To You !!! Thank you for the review =)

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

MrsCottonCandy DarlingLife Thanks so much. Happy Tuesday to you as well.

[@RaleighSmoke]

Goodnight in the morning! An 8 pound butt in 3.5 hours?!? Wow! Talk about hot & fast. Any ideas on how high the temps were in that thing?

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

RaleighSmoke To be honest I don't. I was determined to cook it just like it says. Start it and walk away. I will be doing more cooks and check the temp then. I didn't open it until the reveal. It did a great job.

[@robcaponesoutdooradventure8286]

Oh man I know that was delish and I will look at your seasoning ,I never had Cajun but I sure do miss Carolina BBQ . Nice job !

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Robert Agri Chillin' Outdoors Thanks bro I appreciate it. The Orion cooker does a great job. The flavor combination of those 2 seasonings are phenomenal. Go to www.heavenmadeproducts.com Mike is a great guy. Tell him I sent you.

[@ethanlane9866]

Looks good it looked good when i went over to talk to you keep the videos coming

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Ethan Lane Thanks bro. I was hoping to get ya'll some before you left. Thanks for watching

[@foxxxy51]

Dang man that looks delicious!!!! Good stuff

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Rip&Tip Outdoors Thanks bro. It turned out great. I appreciate you watching.

[@michaelwegman8099]

Amazing video. Looks delicious!!!

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Michael Wegman Watercolor Thanks bro I appreciate you watching

[@Booger500us]

Nice one Scott!

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Air Fryer Recipes with Booger500us Thank you mam!

[@CorbyQ]

Damn good job. Nice cooker really cool

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Hey my bro I appreciate it. I was very pleased with how it cooks.

[@Big_Johns_Life]

I would give it a try

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Big Man Outdoors Thanks bro I appreciate you watching and commenting

[@harristech6807]

Subscribed! NC native miss home! Looked so amazing, how about that sauce link I can't find it lol, looked so dam good man great job. I have this smoker on the way going to copy your recipe thanks!

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Harris Tech Hey bro welcome and thanks so much for the support. Orion does a great job. I'll have a rib video coming out this week. Here is the video for the sauce. I hope you enjoy it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5iomGeOqbOqd9k

[@GarPunktTV]

Great upload! 👍🏻👍🏻😊

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

GarPunkt.TV Thanks so much I appreciate you watching and commenting

[@Moms-30]

Awesome

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Mom's Kitchen by Divya Thanks so much I appreciate you watching and commenting

[@soulfoodqueennet]

yes nice nice share

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

soulfoodqueen.net Thank you and thanks so much for watching

[@javierorganista7491]

L😮ghter fluid ?

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Yes, it's on the outside of the smoker. Doesn't affect the taste of the meat.

[@davidbewers4442]

Seen the same thing done with an upside down garbage can, just as good and way cheaper and easier to clean up.

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

That's awesome

[@chromaHDME]

wow!You made me hungry now!:))

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

PicTunes Lol! Thanks so much

[@Chefs-kitchen]

Great Video ;-)

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Cowbridge Kitchen Thanks so much I greatly appreciate it

[@keithhobbs]

looks to dry for me

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Great

[@HappyCarlsonsTV]

Never tried this

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

HappyCarlsons TV Thanks so much for watching. It does a really great job.

[@issacf4416]

Looks dry.. maybe too much charcoal.

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Not dry at all.

[@LorenKyleDiedrich]

Looks dangerous having flames on the outside in windy conditions.

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

It's fine.

[@Ali-kg7sh]

Good video liked and subbed keep up the good work and mind checking my latest video out and don’t forget to comment and I appreciate all the support ✌🏻

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Ali Thanks so much and welcome to the channel. I will check you out too.

[@orlandogarcia2546]

I'm thirsty just looking at it.

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Thanks for watching

[@kirillkhizhnyak3749]

your gonna get black smoke in 3.5 h .orion needs vents and quick to change wood chips

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

It works great the way it is designed.

[@kirillkhizhnyak3749]

Orion is a great unit ,but when chips start turning black it affects the flavor

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

@@kirillkhizhnyak3749 So far I haven't had any issues.

[@nando4455]

looked dry

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Not at all

[@davesager9253]

I would have injected it and pulled at 205 just my opinion

[@THEREALSHOWBBQ]

Good idea. Thanks for watching