Old Country BBQ Pits Brazos DLX

This video is about cooking a pork butt while trying out some new mods.

[@scottcarter9975]

Wow. Water directly in the smoke chamber. That's genius. I'm off to buy a ball valve for my DLX right now. Thanks!

[@BIGGxDAWG210]

I just got one, got the updated version, love it

[@RaleighSmoke]

Nice extension! Lookin forward to that biscuit test video.

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

Thank you.

[@barrygolden9823]

I buy firewood by the truckload and store in a rack made of treated 2x4's elevated off of the ground. I have found this to be an easy way to keep plenty of wood on hand.

[@TheAmick218]

Audio is much improved. Waiting on the Academy in Orlando to restock the DXL.

[@docholliday4489]

Mustache is looking on point brother!

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

Thank you sir.

[@julius64bama]

You Got me leaning toward brazos over few of the more expensive smokers.

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

I think that unless you want to spend about 3 grand or more. This is probably the best option for your money.

[@felipemata2960]

I have a wrangler. Pretty much the exact same, just a shorter cook chamber. And I couldn’t be happier with it.

[@petemitchum3198]

Thanks for the video. I decided to go through with a Brazos...the Arron Franklin smoker looks great, but there's about a two year waiting list, and it's going to cost about three times as much. I was wondering how much difference extending the smoke stack would make. That's the one thing I noticed on Franklin's is the considerably taller stack. I've subscribed because I want to see your biscuit test. Thanks again...keep up the good work!

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

I just put out the biscuit test video check it out

[@edwarner3826]

@Brandon G Cooking & Outdoors did you do any gasket mods to the firebox or cooking pit? Curious if it leaks around the openings.

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

I did not. Mine doesn't leak much. I get a little smoke out of the door but not much

[@wesd3742]

Love the video, sounded like some skin vids back in the 80's though. Not that I mind.

[@daviddrake9798]

Have you thought about using a LSG 18-in fire box? I've never cooked on this cooker without using it that how well do you think the stock fire grate works?

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

I have thought about getting one before. But after cooking on it I have not had any troubles with fire management at the stock setup. I would like to get one and see if there is any difference.

[@PrettyGoodShot]

How do you like that counterweight? Im looking at the Brazos and Brazos DLX. Worth the $200 upgrade with the extras?

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

It works. I like the way it cooks. You can turn out some great bbq on it.

[@brandonmorris5209]

What's up with the sticker residue on the left side of the door?

[@elsos8711]

So how much wood did you use on a day like that? I'm not an offset cooking guy yet, but need to start. Looking at the smaller Wrangler version.

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

To start the fire I use quite a bit. But after that I go through about a log every 30-45min

[@elsos8711]

@@brandongcookingoutdoors8532 Like a 3" dia log maybe? Thanks for the reply! And you're not in the desert, very green there. Jealous

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

@@elsos8711 yes about 2-4" diameter. About 8-12" long. I usually put 1-2 in at a time. Yes I'm in Tennessee it is very green here most of the year.

[@Edaire94]

Is that a 2” ball valve and where did you get it?

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

1&1/4" I got it at lowes

[@cameronquinney2025]

What size drain valve is on there ?

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

1 1/4”

[@scottcarter9975]

Brandon what do you think about the guys who remove the baffle from the Brazos? Like RaleighSmoke. I'd value your opinion. Scott

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

I don’t think it would hurt anything. It might even help maybe. I just haven’t gotten around to messing with it. Most pits do not have that. If they do it is angled up not down on fancy ones.

[@scottcarter9975]

Thx Brandon. I believe I will try it. Biscuits before and after. Will report.

[@williamsmith5308]

Which cover did you buy?

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

The one for the original brazos

[@abesBBQ]

How much water and would that restrict airflow?

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

I have filled it up with about 2 or 3 gallons. It seemed to cook just fine

[@abesBBQ]

@@brandongcookingoutdoors8532 awesome thanx for the feedback..I think Franklin has no baffle plates on his pits to improve airflow..

[@daviddeane7437]

having water in it like that helps stabilize the temp.

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

I am not sure about that but I would not have hardly needed to spritz if I didn't want to.

[@MoldAdvice1]

adds humidity ..

[@darylwatson4777]

I have enjoyed your video and I am trying to find your mopping sauce recipe you mention in the video OLD COUNTRY BBQ BRAZOS DLX ( Rodney Scott) would you mind sharing. Thanks D

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

Watch pit master x. He has a hack Rodney Scott sauce video. That is what I went by for the most part.

[@MadHouseBBQnyc]

So the extension is 18" ?

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

I am pretty sure it's right at 16"

[@genuinebrutha7429]

What size diameter is the ball valve

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

1&1/4"

[@genuinebrutha7429]

@@brandongcookingoutdoors8532 thank you sir

[@BradR1232]

You just dump water in the grill no pan?

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

If you have a ball valve installed on the grease drain. Which is how mine is setup. You can just fill the bottom of the cooking chamber with water.

[@BradR1232]

@@brandongcookingoutdoors8532 Cool. I thought that might make it rust but I guess not if you drain it after the cook.

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

@@BradR1232 yep just drain when done

[@jp23618]

What is the extension made out of? What’s it called? Thanks

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

I think it's called stove pipe. You can get it at lowes or home depot.

[@jp23618]

@@brandongcookingoutdoors8532 do you think 36 inches would be too much?

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

@@jp23618 total length of the extension? Or total with stack included?

[@jp23618]

@@brandongcookingoutdoors8532 it would be a 36 inch extension

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

@@jp23618 you can always start out long and then cut it down.

[@mrfunkybassist]

Goo gone!! Lol

[@stenny1970]

Brandon G Cooking & Outdoors - What is the white stuff on your lid ? Was that a sticker that you can't get off

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

Yes. I finally got it off with some goof off. I was just lazy for a bit.

[@knuterockknee]

Too. Uch smoke

[@jgiffin25]

What's with the porno music

[@williamshelton4900]

You just destroyed your bark with that foil

[@daviddrake9798]

You are wrong I wrap all the time and have plenty of bark

[@williamshelton4900]

I don’t even remember your video, but if you used foil it was a soggy bark, maybe you have a special foil made of ( bull shit )

[@PurerockSmokinBBQandMETAL]

what diameter is the extension tube?

[@brandongcookingoutdoors8532]

6” I think