Louisiana Grills Vertical Pellet Smoker $449!!! Ribs

[@jefflawsonqwest]

I believe the prime button is more for charging the auger with pellets. For example, when filling for the first time, press the prime button until the pellets get to the end. Or if you are changing pellet flavors, you could use the prime button to empty the auger.

[@cabowaboman70]

Purchased this unit 2 weeks ago. We have done ribs, spatchcock chicken, wings, meatloaf, pizza and smoked deviled eggs! So far everything has been amazing with the meatloaf, chicken and eggs being our favorite so far. Cleanup has been fairly easy using a shop vac to clean the ashes and vinegar works surprisingly well to wipe the inside and the glass down.

[@Tonetrickybone]

bob rife Yes I agree, Cleanup has been extremely easy and I only had a wipe down inside the glass one time with soap and water. I just made Smoked apple crisp Smoked ham today. I will be posting videos shortly. I’m glad the smoker is working for you.

[@lrightsell]

Thank you for such a good and informative video. I really like how you actually showed how to use the smoker and the different steps and phases of smoking the ribs. I just bought a floor model from Costco for $400 and with my $55 rewards certificate, only paid $345 out of pocket. Can't wait to start experimenting......my family is going to get FAT......LOL

[@Jay0321]

DAMN GOOD SMOKER... I love mine. I was a dumb ass and cleaned it out with a pressure washer after my third smoke. I did put a couple rags in the burn bowl to shield it from water as I pressure washed it. As I was cleaning around the bowl I took the rags out and vacuumed and wiped everything down. At some point the electrode must have got wet or there was too much dampness. I turned it on thinking that heating it up and drying it out would be a good idea. I blew the quick blow fuse on it and the thing did not work at all. SO... I opened electronics and changed the fuse (Menards has them as I am sure other places do) They are small quick blow fuses, 2 in a pack. I put it back together again the next day since everything was dry and it all turned on and the auger spun and it started to heat and burn up the pellets..... WHAT REMAINED IN THE FRONT OF THE AUGER... after a few minutes it was no longer heating and nothing was coming forward from the auger. Because of dampness, not direct wetness, but ambient dampness and humidity from the pressure wash, the auger housing was plugged solid. This also gave me the LO TEMP or whatever that alarm reading is. SO I disassembled the whole underside of the cooker and the sawdust and pellets had plugged the housing almost solid, I used a punch/chisel to get the stuff out of there and that fixed it. I put the thing back together, (millions of screws) and I have not had any issues ever since. I have smoked about 15 sessions in this since May. Clean this thing with EZ off grill/oven cleaner, Orange safe grill/BBQ cleaner or other such items with a roll and a half of paper towel if you want it to look new. I typically deep clean it after every 5 smokes. General cleaning with the orange safe cleaner or vinegar works great too. Shop vac is a welcomed tool for this as well. This is a damn good smoker.

[@joaquinchea2620]

Just saw this smoker at Costco yesterday, it looked really nice for the price $449.00 now after seeing you video I’m gonna go buy one. Thanks for the video tutorial.

[@derrickwilborn6473]

I've been debating on the Lousiana or the Pitt boss. The Lousiana seems to be a better quality...Thanks guys.

[@erickandler8569]

Very well done tutorial of everything in the video, top notch 👍. I love all the info you have provided. I will be buying 1 of these very soon.

[@morggo8332]

Down to nine units left at my Costco.. was on the fence but after watching your video I plan to go pick one up tomorrow and try it out this weekend. Thanks!

[@dnapier9511]

I have tried so many different store bought rubs and my family likes this home-made rub the best! I changed out half the the kosher salt with smoked salt.. it's a great pork rub!!!

[@Tonetrickybone]

D Napier I might have to try that. Thanks brother.

[@shaunheapolo]

Just bought mine this past weekend. Thanks for the video, can’t wait to smoke some ribs.

[@8InaDay]

Are you happy with your smoker? Thinking about getting this one.

[@jimrosaschi4750]

This is really an informative video. There are several videos by other people that show how to set up the Louisiana Grills/PitBoss vertical smoker, but this one really shows how to use it. Both the instruction manual and existing tutorials do not really show how to use the thermostat in combination with the Smoke setting and the Prime (pellet feed) button. I think this is a MUST VIEW for any new owners. Also, pellet cooking is different from wood or propane cooking. A+++++

[@Tonetrickybone]

Jim Rosaschi Thanks buddy I appreciate it. I have tons of smoking videos I have to edit and will be posting soon. Thanks for the positive feedback.

[@benn2225]

Excellent and pretty awesome video and very informative for me as Its my first smoker. I just bought this machine from Costco and finish assembling it. Thank you again

[@Tonetrickybone]

Errol Bennett many smoking videos to come on this bad boy. Glad you are part of the family!!!

[@brucie660763]

Same vertical smoker sold under the name of pit boss. Exactly the same except for the design of the smoke stack cap which pit boss calls the copper top vertical smoker. Paid the same price from Lowes. Gonna mix up some rub using your recipe and the 3 2 1 cooking method for my next batch of ribs. Thanks!

[@Tonetrickybone]

brucie660763 Let me know how they turn out!! 👍👍

[@milehighed52801]

Nice overview of that LG Vertical Smoker. I just picked one up myself. At that price, I had to grab one. They were selling pretty well at most Costco's here in Colorado. I'll be trying it out in the next few days. Looks like there's a burn in, but no need to season it. I have to read the manual on that front yet. My first cook will be either a tri-tip or ribs, followed by a spatchcock chicken, then a meatloaf, and then a ham for Easter. If this unit cooks well and is reliable, it will certainly prove to be a steal for only $449 with the cover included. Nice job on those ribs. I hope to replicate your results in the near future. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏻👍🏻🔥🔥 I'm also thinking on grabbing a LG900 grill at Costco as well, for my smaller cooks. It sells everywhere else for $899-999, but at Costco it's only $599!!! Included in the price is a cover and a stainless folding front work table. It has heavy porcelain-coated cast iron grill grates. You can also sear meats over a direct flame with temperatures up to 600°! Great for reverse searing steaks and other meats. But for now, I can't wait to put this smoker through its paces.

[@Tonetrickybone]

milehighed5280 I look forward to seeing your results. I agree with you, $449 is a steal especially with the factory warranty. One thing I would change in my Instructions is a little lower heat in the last 1hr as I stated in the video. I said 250°, I would definitely lower that down to 215° or 225°. I Would just turn it to 250° then put on the smoke function and generally the heat will decrease while the smoke will increase. I have future videos already planned with pork butt, country style ribs, spareribs, meatloaf and much more. Follow me on Instagram @Homebrewsandbbq. Looking forward to seeing those smoke rings.

[@Tonetrickybone]

milehighed5280 Really looking forward to seeing that bark on your smoked ham btw. Cheers buddy.👍👍

[@CarlGoldmam]

a company called Dansons who makes pit boss smokers/grill also make Louisiana grills

[@borkoniBG]

I finished my lunch when video started and now I'm hungry again. Veeeery nice I like it

[@Tonetrickybone]

borkoniBG LoL. Thanks brother. More videos to come.👍👍

[@JdubbJdubb]

It’s a thing of beauty. I just bought one myself. I couldn’t pass up 449$. I was actually saving fir a pellet pro vertical but they cost 1299.00$ so for 449$ you can’t beat it.

[@ericsulser846]

This looks just like the Pit Boss brand at Lowe’s, but a little bigger and the shelves are a little different. Currently $399. Wife picked up one for me during Black Friday for $349 with a free bag of pellets. Search their website or Pit Boss’ for models PBV4PS1 or PBV4PS2. Does a great job!

[@briansmith054]

I'm a total rookie and just bought this smoker! Looking forward watching more of your videos!

[@Tonetrickybone]

Thank you Sir. I am smoking a HUGE ham this weekend with competition pellets. A mixture of Hickory, Cherry, and Maple. I don't know if you have a Walmart near you but you can get a 40lb bag for under $20. The quality is good and the maker is a reliable source, Pit Boss. 'll make a video and post next week.

[@danielbrandfast7321]

Just bought this. GREAT video! Thanks!

[@pvbranson]

It’s cool to see someone use the same smoker I bought, especially with it being my first smoker. I got it a month ago and assembled it and had to hit the road in my semi. Haven’t been home for almost a month. Hope to get home this weekend and make a brisket. I’ll definitely watch for you to make other things in the Louisiana, especially being your pretty experienced.

[@Tonetrickybone]

One of the best Smokers I purchased. I’m glad to see you started smoking. The flavor profile is going to be a whole new world and you will never put anything in the oven again. Remember to choose your pellets wisely, alit if cheap pellets in the market with 50% or more filler making the flavor not as potent as it should be. I’m smoking a Pork Butt this weekend and smoked Mac & Cheese. I will post the vids in the next week or so.

[@christophermayer1565]

I have this very same smoker but it i a pit boss, they are the same company.

[@Zippydaclown]

I have a PIT BOSS Copperhead Series 5 that is the EXACT same machinery. Seems they ONLY changed the Logo

[@EatOffTop]

I think that's what the company did

[@Tonetrickybone]

Zippydaclown I did some research and the Bit Boss Series 5 I believe has smaller cooking space 1600sq in compared to 2059sq in The Louisiana has also the sq footage on the Pit Boss is smaller as well. I’m reading that the pit boss has 55 pound pellet holder compared to 60 pound pellet holder the Louisiana has. There’s five or six things that are different on the pit boss series 5 compared to the Louisiana Series 7. Both good smokers though don’t get me wrong.

[@candystang1382]

Homebrewsandbbq which one would you prefer I was looking at pit boss cooper??

[@jimbaker7978]

You are correct!

[@Zippydaclown]

@@Tonetrickybone Pit Boss DOES sell a quite similar and larger Copperhead Series 7. They probably have close to the same specs. But I'm extremely satisfied with my Series 5.

[@alexvids9232]

no need for temp prope in ribs. just smoke them 3 hours then wrap for 2. sauce then 1 hour. 250f.

[@Tonetrickybone]

AlexVids I agree with you. I was just showing how the temp probes work on the smoker.

[@perfectsmoked1674]

Truly revealing....looking forth to coming back again.

[@chuckloya5067]

Thanks for that video, I found it very informative. I currently have a Weber propane grill (which I love) but I want to add a smoker to prepare stuff as you showed here. Would you recommend this Louisiana Vertical Pellet Smoker or is there another you like better? Also, I was a little confused about the two rubs you used, did you use both the AP Rub and the other (in the Mason jar, it seemed more like a cajun recipe?) I believe you said it was your go-to rub? Thanks, Chuck.

[@Tonetrickybone]

Chuck Loya Yes, I absolutely recommend this smoker. Yes, I use the AP rub at the beginning and let it sit until it starts to sweat and then I cover it with my go to Rub. The rub I use can look like it packs some heat but it does not. The amount of sugar use counter acts the heat and it’s a real nice blend. It’s sweet at the beginning with a little heat on the backend. It’s very good. Happy smoking.

[@chuckloya5067]

@@Tonetrickybone Thanks for the quick reply. I've been looking at so many different kinds of smokers and it gets confusing. Your video was just what I needed to make my decision. I'll be buying this one for sure. Thanks again!

[@mikekennedy3848]

More of a question, does this have a PID controller

[@ryanbray7812]

I got one last week. Can't get much smoke out of mine at my desired cooking temp (225 F)... :-( ANYWAY.... I'm going to augment with a smoke tube for some pork butts tomorrow.

[@kayla5978]

I'd like to make this tomorrow! I'm a little confused about the seasoning for the rack in the front, did you use the garlic/salt/pepper? Or the rub in the mason jar? Or did you use both? Thank you for the video! I got the same exact smoker at Costco :)

[@Tonetrickybone]

Kayla Looney I apologize for the confusion. I used the salt pepper garlic as the AP Rub and let the ribs sit on the meat for a good half an hour. Then I came back with my pork rub and let sit while my smoker was getting up to temp. So technically i used both but you can taste the salt pepper garlic at the beginning and a pork rub at the end it’s all about layers my friend. While using this pork rub always always always put on the AP Rub first It adds a ton of flavor. Let us know how it turned out.

[@thetangierc]

I am used to smoking using charcoal and wood chunks. I've been learning for a few years on Broil King Vertical Smoker, but need something wider so I don't have to cut a slab of ribs. A few questions: Is the noise from the unit loud enough for neighbors to be disturbed? Keep in mind I mean a metro Los Angles next door neighbor. Not a suburban neighbor who may be a distance away. You eluded to this, but do you find the cost benefits better than a coal and wood chunk smoker? Is the flavor of a pellet smoker as good as a charcoal based smoker? This is where I've noticed the largest difference in flavor from my smoker and others who have propane or electric smokers. My meat tends to come out more full of smoky goodness. How long does that water pan last? It's one thin being able to smoke for 15 hours, but how many water pan changes would you have to do?

[@Tonetrickybone]

Tangier Clarke When I smoked a pork butt a couple months ago the smoke was 14hrs. I filled the pan twice at 225°. The smoker is very quite, my phone was pretty close to the smoker and sounded louder than it really is. I think a 20lb bag of pellets is cheaper than buying coal and wood chucks. The flavor of the smoke is still noticeable with pellets. I usually turn to the smoke feature the first 1-2 hours at 180° and then crank heat to 225°-250°. This infuses more Smoke flavor. All around great Smoker.

[@jaycharles9548]

Why did Costco stop carrying these ? I'm looking for one of these in my area. Matthews , NC

[@PrincessAlexisfuntime]

Did Costco stop selling this smoker? Can’t find it at their website. I want one!!!!!!!!

[@bricharsstormsmeadowlakesk2653]

Just noticed. The water pan actually slides into the side holders for the racks. You're wasting rack space. There should be side holders for the pan and the racks. Maybe somebody commented already about that lol. I have the same smoker.

[@Tonetrickybone]

Bri & Char's Storms Meadow Lake SK Yes you are correct. It was such a small smoke so I did not use the side holders. Larger smokes is a must. 👍👍

[@bricharsstormsmeadowlakesk2653]

@@Tonetrickybone ah now I see what you're doing lol. Good plan.

[@steveleach1064]

would I be able to use the water pan as a steamer (without smoke)? I am thinking Corned beef which is much better steamed than boiled. Thoughts?

[@Tonetrickybone]

Steve Leach It’s possible. I never used the smoker as a oven only with wood pellets. The water pan would steam the corned beef if placed under it correctly. I don’t know if I would use the smoker without the pellets though. Let us know how it works out.

[@jamesobrien8668]

Pitboss makes this for Louisiana Grill . I believe this is a 5 series or a 7 Series pitboss they also make the smokers for Cabela's to

[@StFirSAlt]

WRONG. Dansons is the parent company of both LG and PB. PB does not own LG.

[@Antmanlv]

also i seem to have the problem when i turn my smoker off all the lights go off but the motor stays running? any idea?

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Nicely Done!

[@jimwelby737]

The pellet feed opening is so close to the fire pot, is there any risk of pellets burning up into the auger chute and catching the hopper pellets on fire. I've heard of this happening with some pellet smokers.

[@Tonetrickybone]

Jim Welby I never had a problem with that happening. If it does there is a kill switch that automatically shuts the smoker off. The smoker pot that the auger fills was extremely cold one day and didn’t catch the pellets on fire quick enough and the pot overflowed. The smoker went to cool down mode and shit off. It was 8° outside though.

[@hazman440]

Good vid … Can ya hang full racks off the top shelf maybe ?

[@Tonetrickybone]

hazman440 Hanging Ribs? Absolutely buddy!!!! Hanging the ribs would evenly distribute the smoke across the top and bottom, great idea Sir. I’ll be sure to hang the racks the next Rib smoke so you can see it in action.

[@hazman440]

@@Tonetrickybone Awesome ... I don't need a pellet grill as I have a Weber Performer with the cart and a four burner Weber Genesis. I want smoker that I can hang slabs the same way I did in my (burned out) Barrel House Cooker, it did ribs the best.

[@thomasd298]

I have issue with the set temp being lower than the actual temp from the probes. I tested with the iGrill 2 probes and the probes that came with the smoker. Is there a fix for that?

[@Tonetrickybone]

I have had problems with the iGrill probes before and could be the iGrill probes rather than the LG probes. I have not had and issues with the LG probes that came with the smoker. My probes in the past after cleaning them collect water in the probe itself and inturn throws off the correct temp, usually by quite a bit. I fixed my iGrill probes by putting them in the oven at 450° for about an hour. DO NOT put the plug in part in the oven only the wire and probe. After an hour the condensation and water pushes itself out of the probe where the wire goes in. This fixed my issues I was having. Make sure when cleaning probes don’t submerge in water, if water gets in the probe they do not work correctly. I hope this helps.

[@danj530]

Thanks for the math! 👍

[@Antmanlv]

hmmm when i put mine on smoke it stays at around 165-180 degress. Is that the correct temp to smoke baby back ribs in 5-6 hours?

[@leonvanhees1668]

Seems low? How did they turn out?

[@ABM261-zi2gl]

Nice!!! Where can i find a cook book for smoking meats for this smoker? I can’t find any.

[@burnettm606]

Pit Boss has one as this is their smoker rebranded it will work fine.

[@JV-qc4oq]

Is your smoker still keeping the internal temp at your temp setting? Mine is off by 50 degrees. This only after 6 smokes.

[@Tonetrickybone]

J V Yeah the internal temperature is maintaining what it shows on the digital screen. I smoked over a dozen times now and I never had an issue. I hope everything works out or maybe you could call the company and get a replacement. I have multiple videos coming in the future as well so stay tune.

[@jimbaker7978]

Mine was off by 25 degrees out of the box. My is back At Lowes!! If I set the temp to 350, it shuts down on an ERL code. I am not a pit boss repair center.

[@Tonetrickybone]

Jim Baker mine is not a Pitboss though. I’m sorry for your luck and hope you get a LG Series 7 in the future. Best of luck.

[@Jay0321]

How is this working for you? I am thinking of buying o e tomorrow, I have seen fixes for this thing for the ErL errors. It gets great reviews but also a few negatives. Is this thing still operating good for you? Thanks for the videos

[@danielhaddock5635]

It's a pit boss(or made by)

[@PrincipalScratcher1]

What temp. did you steam them?

[@Tonetrickybone]

Principal Scratcher Same temp. 225°

[@DennisCorrea]

I'm looking for the volume of the inside of the cabinet not the amount of Grill grate space.

[@dwightteton55schneider90]

2059 sq inches which is bigger then almost any of the horizontal pellet smoker grills. Plus easier to arrange meat on. I had a high end vertical stick burner and loved it. Just never use it anymore. Will do a pile of meat on it. I could do an easy 80# of meat on the stick burner and this is similar size.

[@sneakyblackdog]

5.5 cubic feet

[@jfennell32]

I have this smoker do you think i could fit a full packer brisket in this smoker

[@Tonetrickybone]

John Fennell Yes, without a doubt it will fit on one grate.

[@Drewderpderpderp]

Right off the bone

[@markbiagi4609]

Looks identical to my pit boss

[@Tonetrickybone]

Mark Biagi How many lbs of pellets and how much smoking space is in your Pitboss?

[@markbiagi4609]

Homebrewsandbbq it holds 60 pounds only difference I can see is the pit boss has only 1 latch on the door same number of racks my door is painted copper

[@Tonetrickybone]

Mark Biagi The smoker in the video has 2,059sq. inches of smoking space. How much space does Your Pit Boss hold? I’m interested to see the difference in this. Thanks for watching.

[@DennisCorrea]

How many cubic feet of BBQing space is inside of the cabinet?

[@Tonetrickybone]

Dennis Correa 2,059sq inches 👍👍

[@Tonetrickybone]

Just shy of 14.4 square feet of BBQing space. Plenty of room to smoke those 17 rotisserie chickens you always wanted to do. The instruction manual does say you could smoke 17+ rotisserie chickens at one time. That's what I'm talking about.

[@DennisCorrea]

@@Tonetrickybone I just research their site and this is what it says. Cubic Cooking Space: 6.2 cubic feet. But this is still a nice smoker.

[@Tonetrickybone]

Dennis Correa 2070 in.² equal more than 14 ft.² sir. Are you sure you are looking at the right smoker?

[@dwightteton55schneider90]

This is similar size to my Backwoods Smoker Party 80# of meat easily. I loved the BwSP but almost never use because I finally bought an easy bake oven Memphis Pro smoker. But I need a unit for our summer place and think vertical units are way better then horizontal. Not quite the same flavor as the stick burner but 10 times easier.

[@toonamife]

Buying me one of these today 😁

[@eddieg683]

Any idea why my temp drops and stays at 160 when in the smoke position

[@sneakyblackdog]

Eddie the smoke position is a precook smoke to give it an extra dose at the beginning, I've seen it as low as 130 and up to around 180, pellets produce more smoke at low temps at higher temps not as much, remember you want blue smoke not white smoke

[@jimbaker7978]

Sneaky is correct!! Pellet anything smokes more at low temperature because the efficiency goes down. Increase the temperature set point, more pellets in the pot, the flame grows and the heat / efficiency goes up. I like to set mine at 200. I get nice blue smoke and start the cooking process. ALWAYS remember, you want your internal temp to make 140 degrees F, in 4 hours so you do not have bacterial growth, which can make you very sick

[@sgtshultz13]

Same as the Pit Boss 7 series

[@Tonetrickybone]

Wilhelm Shultz No it isn’t. Dimensions are completely different.

[@sgtshultz13]

Homebrewsandbbq Pit Boss is the same company and they have a 3, 5, and 7 series vertical smoker. That LG is the exact same as the Pit Boss 7 but a different color. Part numbers 65700 for LG and 7770 for PB. Both made by Dansons.

[@Tonetrickybone]

Wilhelm Shultz The interior square inches of cooking space is different. The one in the video has more than 2200sq inches of cooking space. The Pit Boss does not have the same cooking space. These are not the same. Best of luck.

[@hove131]

Same smoker as the pit boss lol 🧐

[@Tonetrickybone]

Hove 131 Nope. The square footage is different brother. Cheers.

[@DBH510]

What is that recipe

[@troyreed6470]

Yeah I’m calling bs was just on their website and it’s $999

[@Tonetrickybone]

This video was made a couple years ago before all prices skyrocketed. It was at Costco for $449 when this video was made.

[@gregsolomon]

Wrapping ribs in tin foil during any part of the barbecue process? Blasphemy. Five hours of barbecuing at 200 degrees with no tin foil is the true way to barbecue...extremely tender, juicy, and delicious...perfection. P.S. - The term "smoking" is a misnomer when used for this type of cooking of meat. "Smoking" uses very low heat and dense smoke for the entire cooking process...between 100 and 175 degrees. Once you hit 200 degrees, you're barbecuing.

[@Tonetrickybone]

GregSolomon I disagree with pretty much everything you said. Your opinion is your opinion Sir.

[@UnityFirearmsLLC]

Tonetrickybone I’m with you on that.

[@jimbaker7978]

Very true!!!

[@milkmann62]

They dont sell them no more

[@jimwelby737]

I just saw them in the store yesterday. Same price as last year. I'm guessing the availability in the stores is seasonal.

[@Gendo3s2k]

Lol I don't think anyone likes those backwards latches

[@jimbaker7978]

I bought one, this is the same as the pit boss. Actual temp is 25 degrees less than the set temperature. If I turn the set temperature up to 350, the unit shuts down with an ERL code. I spent 5 hours , 4 separate phone calls , never got to speak to a human. Emailed, and received a response stating they hoed to get back to me in 5 to 7 days. Unsatisfactory. I returned mine to Lowes. Another thought, if they ship you a replacement part, you have to tear the cooker apart to install the new part. So we are providing the labor to repair their defective product, at no cost the the manufacturer. No me!

[@joemack76]

Jim Baker when you run out of pellets or it stops feeding it will do that

[@brianrayl6187]

Heart attack with all that salt