Pit Boss 1600 | Brisket | Baby Back Ribs | First Cook

Pit Boss 1600 | Brisket | Baby Back Ribs | First Cook In this video I did the first cook on the Pit Boss 1600 aka "Baby Huey" and for the main voyage it did a good job on the brisket and baby back ribs. But this first cook temps were off some on my 1600 but once the temps leveled off it ran like a champ! For most of the cook it did run about 20-25° below the controller setting but I can honestly deal with that compared to large temp spikes!! I have reached out to Pit Boss about this issue on the 1600 and I will certainly share their reply with all of you in a future video! Thanks for watching!!
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[@DB-im1yl]

I was at the party Ricer cooked the brisket and ribs for and I can confirm they both were awesome! Great job! Was it Ricer or was it the Pit Boss?!?!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I am glad you enjoyed the BBQ Dale!! Well my guess it was the rubs bro!! The Pit Boss and I just showed up to cook it, well I barely showed up!!! hahaha Like always bro thanks for watching!!

[@patrickstavros7429]

Just like episodes of Last Man Standing, I can't get enough of your videos. Man your videos are informative and make me fricking hungry! Damn the brisket and ribs looked so good!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahahah thanks for watching Pat!!!

[@jmcd3099]

I love that you put your bloopers at the end of every video!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thank you!! I think I got a couple without any but typically there is at least one!! ha ha Thanks for watching!!

[@gwest3523]

Awesome job brutha!! You’re a great follow & I definitely have high respect for the transparency/B Roll/great editing/relatability/Wisconsin is kinda close to Minnesota/Iowa dont’cha know ahhh jeeez you betcha/and simplicity in your delivery…just like a neighbor!! 👍🏻👍🏻💪🏻✌🏻

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed the video!! Thanks for watching!!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Love the video brother! Always entertaining. Looks like that pit is a big'un. Cheers brother.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks CJ!! This pit is huge and glad I packed that bottom shelf for the first cook!! Got some tweaking to do still but in the next video i share a couple work arounds to some of these minor issues I had!! Thanks for watching bro and have a great weekend!!

[@MadHorseBBQ]

Another great video Jeff! Had me rollin when you did the Mt Dew skit! Brisket and ribs looked top notch! I think you just might have a future with the whole KZbin thing! 😜🤣 Have a great weekend Ricer! 🍻

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahahah ya Brian I was too lazy to start a pot of coffee so I grabbed a Dew first!! ha ha Someday I hope to be a real KZbinr but I got a long ways to go!! Like always Brain thanks for watching brother and I hope you have a great weekend yourself!!

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Great video Ricer! Man, that bbq looked FANTASTIC! Them brisket slices, and those ribs were on point! Hopefully baby Huey continues to get educated and do some good learning! Looking forward to the next cook brother! 🔥

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks Darrin!! I was very pleased how everything turn out but forgot my power cord for my light so those ribs weren't as dark as they looked when I sliced them up. Barely remembered to take myself I has so much to pack!! ha ha Ya baby Huey is trying and it really did hold temps great, I got a few work arounds coming in the next video!! Hope you are having a great weekend bro!!

[@claude00]

Great cook and loved the color! This cooker is a monster. Too bad Pitboss never fixed their controller issues. Your 4 am face was priceless!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahahha ya I was crazy tire Claude!! I didn't got to sleep until 1am and got back up at 4am so I could get setup and cooking by 5am. The life of a KZbinr!!! hahaha Like always bro, thanks for watching!! Have a great weekend brother!

[@TaylorsFSCooking]

Man that Pitboss did an amazing job. I'm impressed

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Heck ya once it leveled off even if it was lower than what the controller was set at I was really impressed how it held temps!!! Very solid and ran very efficient!! Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!!

[@paulbush8747]

Ricer, been a while... love the 5AM look. Had me laughing up a storm cuz I do the same thing. I'm up tomorrow morning cooking ribs and picanya for a lunch. Thanks for sharing the experience with us.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hi Paul!! Welcome back!! Hahaha ya I was way too lazy to make a pot of coffee before I started setting up so I figured I would show everyone how I actually was feeling, TIRED!! hahaha Thanks for watching and I hope to see you in the comments again real soon!! Good luck on your cook brother!!

[@smokingtarheel3003]

That color was spot on. The rubs must have worked well together. I'll bet the smoke mode really helps.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Oh ya the smoke mode does help! The slicing scene the ribs looked a lot darker than they really were but I forgot the power cord for my light!?!?! hahaha oh well next time! Thanks for watching!!

[@balancedactguy]

The lates Pit Boss 1600 COMPETITION SERIES has that cool Roll Top now!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I hope to get one in someday to test out! Thanks for watching!!

[@balancedactguy]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ You're Welcome...I'm probably just a week away from getting one myself!

[@AndersonsSmokeShow]

Great video! After seeing the capacity of that smoker I really need a grill that I can name after a gigantic fictional character! Maybe Baby Beluga.....

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahahahaha yes you need a ginormous pit bro!! I don't name my pits after girls, I can only name them after cartoons or war stuff!! hahaha Thanks for watching Drew and have a great week bro!!

[@BakersBBQ]

Awesome video & great tip with using the wood chunks to enhance bark creation 👍🏻

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks for watching Mike!! Ya my dad used rocks wrapped with foil but I get tired of removing the foil but rocks work the best!! Have a great week brother!!

[@shaunmills4688]

Awesome video and great information on the temperature I better start checking that for sure... thanks Ricer you the man!!!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

You bet Shaun!! It is ok if the temp is off but you should always know what your grate temp is so you can adjust accordingly. The only cooker I have that is almost spot on from what I set the temps at to my signals is my Smoke Daddy Pellet Pro 1190. That rig is dialed in!! But this cooker had a lot of potential for sure!! Next video I show a few work arounds to get it to run even better!! Thanks for watching!!

[@LetsgetNuszBBQ]

Loved the 4 am part. Mountain Dew please lol! Great video man. Loved the bagpipes

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahaha ya this was a fun one to record!! Like always thanks for watching Jake!!

[@susangerds4240]

A big thank you to Jeff for making the meat. The flavor was amazing and I’m just sad we didn’t have any left overs! Thanks again Ricer. Love you.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

You’re welcome Sue and I am glad everyone enjoyed the BBQ! Next time I will make more!! Ha ha Love you all too!!

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Ricer! Looks like the pit boss cooked up the ribs and brisket very nicely. Take care!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Heck ya Johnny turned out pretty good brother! Thanks for watching and I hope you own a shovel down there!! Ha ha

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Mountain dew at 5:30AM. 😂😂😂😂😂 5 hour no-wrap ribs are killer. You laid out some food on that bad boy. Pit Boss usually says, Blah blah blah. But I do look forward to your updates! That extra footage with the kid. Funny stuff.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahaha ya I was way too lazy to start a pit of coffee and I had to get that darn cooker going by 5am!! ha ha Ya I am waiting for answer and hopefully I hear something in the next couple months once this pit is introduced to the masses!! It did do better in my last cook so we will see bro!?!?? Plus I show a few work around to help kick it in the butt a little!! hahaha Thanks for watching Tommy and I hope yours is doing better than mine!!! But I will say it runs way better than my old 1100!!! Have a great weekend!

[@bradlucasbbq6125]

Awesome video awesome!!! Great Job like always. Looks like that cooker is going to be a good one hopefully.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks Brad!! Ya it is doing pretty good! Runs a lot better than my old 1100 and in the next video the PID seemed to get a little smarter and I also showed a few work arounds on this pit!! Like always brother I appreciate you watching!!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

About spit my beer out, when you went to the 4:30 am in the morning scene LMAO! This cook may have been about the smoker, but that b roll at the end had my full attention! Awesome looking BBQ brother!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ha ha and I honestly was crazy tired!! Didn't go to bed un til 1am and got back up at 4am, the things we do to make a KZbin video!! ha ha Well like a true amateur film maker I grab the light but forgot the power cord and or a battery to power it up so I had to deal with the lighting I was given!! Those ribs were not as dark when I sliced them up as they looked but wow were they juicy!!! Thanks for watching Rus and I hope you have a great weekend!!

[@Mankitchenrecipes]

Great cook Ricer! Dang that meat looked good! And you are right, I'll wait a bit and see what happens with the controller issues. But like most grills, you learn how to cook with them and you're good to go. An adjustment here and there does the trick, but of course you shouldn't have to do that. I'll keep an eye out for more cooks and infor about the controller. But that shelf!.......

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks Kevin!! Ha ha ya the front shelf is not very big!! My next cook got even a little better! So we will see if Huey keeps learning!?!? I appreciate you watching brother!!

[@PicklesBBQandCooking]

Heck yeah buddy, those bones and brisket look amazing, really nice bark and color! Experience works for any pit to get through the difficulties but hopefully they’ll fix that pid too. Welcome to 5am hah. Awesome job brother!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks Charley!! Ya Huey seems to be getting a little smart but in my next video I show a few work arounds to give him a little boot in the butt and it certainly helped! I still hope to see a firmware update to get a few more temp setting options but time will tell! Like always brother, thanks for watching!!

[@leeschroeder4150]

Love the video. Really wanting this grill. Great out music too! Killing it.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks Lee!! Ya so far it is doing ok. Hoping it will learn but in my next video I do a few work arounds and it gets a little better! Thanks for watching and glad you enjoy the music!!

[@johnsolberg7301]

Great video c'mon man just Dew at 430???? Time to kick it up a notch beyond the Dew. Lol great looking food. Just bought a platinum laredo 1000 firmware update for that as well. Love Pit Boss have a portable as well. On Wisconsin!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahahah I do not know how I missed this one but ya I was lazy and didn't want to make a pot of coffee!! hahaha Thanks for watching John!!!!

[@304BBQ]

Always love brisket. Looks amazing brother.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thank Matt and brisket is one of my favorite things to cook for sure!!! Hope you are staying warm bro and have a great weekend!!

[@ryanskeen7025]

Nice I’m sold on this new pro series I’m gonna go pick up the 850 this weekend

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Awesome Ryan!! I am not sure if that unit has the 10 degree increments or not but I do know that the 1150 has it. Either way the new Pro Series are very nice entry level pellet grills for sure!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@madwoodbbq3834]

ALL THAT LOOKS REALLY GOOD HOPE YOU HAD FUN

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Heck ya Terry!! This was a fun cook and I do enjoy learning how a cooker runs!! It did good but it needs some small tweaking and I do a couple work arounds in next weeks video! Thanks for watching brother!!

[@CrossCutCreations]

I'd definitely be interested to see what PB says about the temps, but it's encouraging that it holds steady. Nice work!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ya Rob it certainly holds once it gets there but I have a few work around coming in the next video until PB gets back to me!! Thanks for watching bro!!

[@durbijd87]

Alot of people reporting this. Pjtboss says it has to learn. The more you run it the closer it will get.

[@azdevil5649]

Send the controller in to get the update. 10* increments and much better temp controls below 300 degrees

[@durbijd87]

@@azdevil5649 the update for the controllers are for the 1150s. At this time they are not offering that update for the 1600

[@azdevil5649]

@@durbijd87 thank you for the info and wow that really sucks. Was looking at adding this smoke to my lineup but will definitely wait for them to update the controller before doing so.

[@RyanGsBBQStuff]

Cool grill awesome video as always mate and the food looks delicious cheers brother 🤘

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thank you Ryan!! Tweak this cooker a little and it will be a power house!! I appreciate you watching!!

[@NA-sy2fm]

I love the tin foil porbe holder!!!! This is a great idea.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Glad I could help and thanks for watching!!!!

[@billk65]

Nice job 👏 another quality Ricer video production 👍

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks Bill!! I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment brother!!

[@TRIPLEBsBBQ]

Niiice bro. FYI pitboss has a update on controller. It will now do 10degree increments below 300. Bad part is you have to send it to them to flash it. Had to do it to my 1150. It's only a 7day turnaround though.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks!! Ya the 850 and the 1150 are ready for the controller firmware update but unfortunately the 1600 has a different controller, looks similar but it is different so it might be a while before any update comes for this unit. They can't tell me yet but once they get a few controllers on hand I certainly will exchange this one. I have 2 other fellow KZbinrs with this pit and both of them are not having the same issues as me. Now in the next video I have a couple work arounds I am sharing and the PID is getting a little better!! SO we will see?!?!?!?! Have a great weekend and thanks for watching!!

[@timriley2092]

Ok first watching your channel love BBQing and smoking always trying to learn and improve but I stopped your video at exactly 2minutes in because I just wanted to say anyone who incorporates bag pipes with BBq is fucking awesome I’m subscribing and hitting that like button Now back to the video

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahahaha Awesome!!! Glad you enjoyed the video, Tim!!!

[@BrianDowd]

The video shows it was very cold by seeing you breathing. I will say that I figure that was core reasin for the temp variation you mentioned in the pitboss 1600. How does it perform with temp in warmer weather? Im guessing much better, but you did a great job as both the brisket and ribs looked great. How was the smoke flavor?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

They updated the controller, the first batch had some issues but the new controller ran great! Thanks for watching!!

[@hillbillybbq]

Looks awesome bro! Lots of room on that thing! Nice!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ya Mike this thing can hold the protein for sure!! Thanks for watching bud and I hope you are enjoying your weekend!!

[@wendyzapata1618]

Thanks for the great info. 👍🏻

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Tanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@1984BBQ]

Ricer great cook brother .. Those ribs and briskets turned out fantastic. The pit Boss did a really good job . I'm curious as to what pit boss has to say about the controller setting .

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ya John I am still waiting but they will have an answer eventually. Mine is getting better and in tomorrow's videos I do a few work arounds and this pit is getting a little better but still off about 50° from what I set the controller at!! Thanks for watching brother and I hope you have a great weekend!!

[@Stlmgnolia]

Ricer loved the 5am intro(put me in a coughing fit)u know I love Thermworks too But get meater to sent u the block(4 probes\each probe(when inserted right)gives u internal AND ambient temp of grill and NO WIRES!!BTW Harry Soo would be proud of u with the wood blocks under the briskets

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahah ya I was pretty tired that morning!! hahah I certainly would love to have a set of those for sure!! I do have two of them but never put them on film yet, it is an affiliate thing I have with Thermoworks. Now that doesn't mean I can't do a video using them but Thermoworks let me become an affiliate when I only had 1k in subs. They don't offer that to a lot of Tubers at that size. So I guess I have a certain level of loyalty to them. Now I am hoping they come up with the same type of unit one of these days!!! Like always thanks for watching and have a great weekend!!!

[@rickeybobby1974]

I'm new to pellet grills and recently picked up the PB 1600. I have the same issue as you getting it to heat up and reach set temperature. Hopefully PB can give you some insight as to what the issue is. Looking forward to the follow up.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Heck ya Rickey!! Once I hear something I certainly will share with everyone! The 85- and 1150 are getting updates to their controllers but unfortunately the 1600 has a different controller. But mine is getting a little better the more I run plus in the next video I show you a few work around to get this cooker rip roaring a little quicker!! Thanks for watching and stay tuned brother!!

[@charliethetraveler6009]

Hey brother! Beautiful video as always makes my day ! And let me tell you some ! My wife is about to kick me out because every time you got a new toy makes me feel to get one it happens with TVs 800 the 1150 now I want the 1600 I think she’s going to put an protection order against you to stopping me to get more pits LOL 😂 JAJAJA just kidding brother, you the best , good luck 👍

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahahaha sorry Charlie!!!! Tell her I have a bad habit of making my viewers wives angry!!! ha ha My wife gets mad at me because I make these videos and half the house and garage are packed with cooking equipment so I am in the same boat!! ha ha Thanks for watching bro and in the next video i show a few work arounds on this pit but I had one heck of a great cook for sure!! Have a great weekend brother!!

[@charliethetraveler6009]

But let me tell you ! When I do the cook she is always like ! “ can I have more of does ribs” driving me nuts LOL 😂 LOVE YA BRO 😎

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

HAhahah oh ya they always are happy when you cook them up something for sure!!! hahahaha

[@markowen7129]

Awesome first cook on the 1600 Ricer!! Got the same wall fan you recommended in a different video, works great.👍 I wish I could say the same for my new 1600. I've been having the same troubles as you but with the newer PID and additional problems. PB sent me another PID and grill temp probe but didn't help. PID temps won't drop when the lid is open rotating food but my inkbird clearly shows a significant drop. If it does drop it won't come back up to set temp. Now PB is sending a combustion fan. Has yours gotten better at getting to set temp and showing temp changes?? I'm hoping the fan works and it starts learning soon as my 1100 is also down waiting on a backordered controller. 😆

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

After I got the new controller mine has ran pretty dang good but every pit I have ever had i need to rotate the protein. But this one holds pretty tight. Sorry for the late reply, I was down with the Coof the past few weeks!

[@markowen7129]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ No problem man, thanks for replying!

[@daddydutchbbq]

Good looking grub Ricer !

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thank you Kent!! Not bad for the first cook!!

[@mikebentivegna6003]

awesome BABY HUEY

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ha ha ya he did pretty good and getting even better! Thanks for watching Mike!

[@rustylamb3421]

Nice looking cook!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks Rusty!! I should have brought a light for the slice job because the ribs really look darker than they were but oh well!! Thanks for watching bro!!

[@cavyboy99]

Question from your favorite fan lol. What do you do to keep the searplate/drop drain thing clean. Mine gets horrible. And it doesn't really drain into the outside drip can. The grease and stuff just burns onto the plate as soon as it drops on it. What do you do or suggest. I know i can't use aluminum foil

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I just scrap it off after every couple cooks with a good hard plastic scraper!! It is a pain on every pellet grill but just as bad on my offset. So honestly, just part of the clean up procedure. Thanks for watching!!

[@FrankenKarn]

Holy shit I saw another 1600 video and my only complaint was it didn't have the cast iron grates. That one has the cast iron grates! Now it's perfect!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Nice but I hate that they are cut in a diamond pattern. They are hard to clean! I really like the stainless grates on the new Elite 1600 because they are super easy to clean!! I OG 1600 is still a very nice pit! Thanks for watching!

[@FrankenKarn]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ oh I absolutely agree the diamonds aren't as good as the parallel style but I feel the cast iron is a huge step up. I was thinking about replacing my diamonds with a third party cast iron so I can get the lines. Just for the same reason

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Oh ya those would be fine for sure!!! The diamond cut are nice just a hassle to clean!

[@unclestevesshake]

LOVE THE VIDEO! That's Great.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thank you Steve and those 3 rubs on that brisket certainly is a winning combination!! Thanks for watching Steve and you Competition Cow Cover has the perfect amount of black pepper in it for my liking!!! Have a great weekend Steve!!

[@ericcomfort6228]

Hey Ricer. You being in Wisconsin, are you familiar with my buddy Mark at The BBQ Superstore?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I have never been there but I think they are from Michigan if I am correct. Thanks for watching!!

[@Shaney1614]

Ayo was that an actual song just without the lyrics at the end if so what song was that??sounded so fire low key.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Not sure what songs I used. Most of them were purchased off Audio Jungle. Thanks for watching!

[@conradkostelecky7935]

Nice cook. Looks like a good pit but I wouldn't trade my 36" Camp Chef Woodwind wifi for it.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I don't blame you! You got a great pit and someday I want one to review!! I am on the search for the "Perfect Pellet Grill" we will see if I ever find one! The closest one I got is my Pellet Pro 1190 but there are a few things I wish that pit had but for temps and accuracy nothing that I have had can beat it to date, I say that because I got a couple more pits coming in soon!! Thanks for watching!!

[@rghuxley]

Which would you pick? Pellet Pro 1190 or Pit Boss 1600?

[@EricsBBQAndMORE]

Looked great!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thanks Eric!! Have a great weekend!!

[@durbijd87]

Pb answer will be the controller had to learn. I do believe mine had gotten better before my weather went into negative Temps. I may run this thing just to see what happens when I'm running 20 deg weather colder than before. BTW I live the morning clip...and while I use coffee I know the feeling lol.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I agree mine is getting a little smarter also!! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment bro!!

[@miguelangel492008]

Do you smoke in your garage? Interesting

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Heck ya and zero issues with doing it! Easier to film and not so cold and windy in the winter! Thanks for watching!

[@ryanreeves70]

Just saw the 1600 elite on clearance for $559 !

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Great deal!!!!

[@tannerherrington8914]

Is there a difference in the Pro Series and Competition Series? Or just one is sold at Lowe’s and one is sold at Academy?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

The Pro Series 3 at Lowe's is a tad better because of the controller. Thanks for watching!

[@sj-xb4yz]

thought I would hit you up on the Pit Boss.... the "smoke" setting vs the cook settings. are these settings like "smoker" vs "oven with some smoke"? I would love to know what the P setting = temp on smoker. I hear its between170 and maybe 230 for smoke. My PB Sportsman 820 temp is quite different from my "meater" thermometer. usually just like you said.. my PB is lower in temp. set at 250' (and I'm outside in wisconsin) it runs 230' but you wouldn't think a digital thermometer system would care what the outside temp is and just pump in pellets to achieve the set temp. ?? another Q... does changing the chimney do anything? and playing with the open grate for temp control... is that something worth trying or does the direct heat cause dry meat.. lots of Q's.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Man I thought I replied to this one but it must not have sent Shawn! Don't open the sear plate when smoking, that will just scorch the meat. Plus every box store pit I have had never matches the controller completely on temp! I cook to the chamber temp and once I know where it typically runs I set it at the temp to get to get close to where I want it at. I close my chimney down some. Don't over think this just watch you temps and start to learn to cook to probe tender. I don't cook to any temp because meat isn't all the same! Have fun bro and again just cook and learn your pit and this stuff gets real easy!!

[@jfeal]

I have the same problem with temperature differentials, did you find anything about that?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Mine got better the more I ran it and honestly I like have a little hotter side in my pits anyways. Because I typically only cook enough for a couple days and that can never fill up a pit anyways! Thanks for watching!

[@Gajewski_damian]

Looking into buying 1600’series could you use a wanted pan rather than a sprayer bottle for water

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Yep you sure can!

[@johncost2611]

Sent my controller for my 1150 Pro to pit-boss for the update. Should fix the temperature stabilization, and provide 10 degree increment changes instead of the 50 degree changes. I'll let you know how it works when I get it back and re-install it.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Awesome John!! Can't wait to hear how it does!! Hopefully soon they announce that they are doing the same for the 1600's! But mine seemed to get a little better in the next video!! Plus I show a couple work arounds that helped it run even better! Thanks for watching bro!!

[@jtplumbing6592]

3 years late, but was there ever a follow up video on this after speaking with pit boss?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ya I talked about how they sent me an updated controller. Still running today. Thanks for watching!

[@Geek_Chef]

Whenever I am running slow to catch up to temp on my Pro series 4 V2....I will force the Auger on for about 30 seconds a few times and then it will catch up quickly.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Funny you mention that I do that exact same thing in my next video when I smoke a pork butt!! Worked like a charm but I still want this controller to get tweaked some!! Thanks for leaving this nugget of gold info for others to read!!! Have a great weekend!!

[@mattsinclair1244]

I know you’ve used both what do you like better the traeger pro 780 or the pitboss 1600?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I lean towards the 1600 because if is a little more bang for your buck!!! Thanks for watching brother!!!

[@brendana4695]

I’m really thinking of adding a pellet grill to the patio. I have a PBC and a Weber kettle, but I would like something I could fit everything for a party on and be simple to use. This cooker looks like such a good mix of affordability, size and features. How do you like it so far?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I really enjoy this cooker and now I am getting the controller firmware updated it should run even better! This one has just struggled getting up to temp but as far as the rest of the cooking procedure it is a fantastic pit for the price!! This is a great box store pellet grill but not perfect. Unfortunately I am still in the search for the perfect pellet grill but this one comes in dang close!!

[@larrydavis1420]

Honestly I was a little disappointed in this review. I use a charcoal fired smoker (nothing electric on it) and was considering this Pit Boss cooker due to having to keep a pretty close eye on my temps with the charcoal. But it seemed you were constantly having to rotate the meat, and having to compensate for the differences in your temperature settings and your actual temperatures. Looks like you had to babysit this cooker as much as I have to babysit my charcoal cooker. If that's the case, I'll probably just stick with what I have. I produce awesome briskets and ribs with it, was just looking for something that required a little less tending to. I appreciate the video!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hi Larry--if you watch more of the videos on this pit you will see that once they updated the controller it ran a lot better!! So all the new models in Lowe's have the new control head but with that said the Elite 1600 is better than the OG 1600. I am in habit to always rotate my meat just so it cooks evenly. I even rotate on my offsets or kettles. But again when this pit first came out the first batch had a programing issue. most pellet grills have a hotter side because of the fan. Even my $4k Timberline XL has temp issues. But my Lone Star Grillz pellet runs like an offset and if you got the cash that is my #1 pellet grill. Thanks for watching!

[@larrydavis1420]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ hey thanks for the update! That's good to know. I'm going to have to run out to Lowe's and have a look. Thank you again, for posting the video and the updated information. I truly appreciate you.

[@shannonconnock2588]

Great video enjoy the music

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Awesome!! Glad you enjoyed it!! Always fun to add a few tunes in on the mix!! Have a great weekend!!

[@g-loctv6114]

I'm considering getting this 1600, but that temp issue has me a little hesitant. Did you hear back from pit boss about the temp delta?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I sent my controller in and they did an update to it. Now it is running like a champ! I think soon the 1600 will be coming out with the new controller already installed. I know people are now getting their 1150's this way!! Thanks for watching!!

[@stevenblyth6493]

i live in Australia and am having a hard time trying to buy this any ideas would be great

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ya this pit is a Lowe's exclusive. I hope they make a similar version in the Navigator eventually!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@chadwickparker9705]

Didn't u say u guys made custom cutting boards

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I do not make custom boards. I got mine from www.haileyhome.com/deadbrokebbq they were doing the engraving last year but not sure if they still do. Thanks for watching!!

[@InfallibleProof]

I'm a beginner smoker, just bought the Pit Boss 1600. I had hard judge where to lay the brisket, right side of smoker was running 30 degrees hotter than left , the brisket would heat on one side so fast I would have to rotate it. It hit 205, but it didn't pass the pull test. Any suggestions how I should approach it the next time?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I don't cook to any real temp. Temp is just a target but probe tender is when it is done.

[@DennisDeLucas]

May be a dumb question.... How is your setup so you can cook inside?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Cheap stove pipe with some flex pipe at the end to adjust. I also have a vent fan to draw the smoke out while filming! Works great!

[@DennisDeLucas]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ thanks!!!

[@LongsQuest]

Looks like a great first cook, Ricer.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ya not bad Skip!! Huey is learning it is my way or NO way!! Ha ha

[@cavyboy99]

So what did pitboss say about the temperature being off

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I got an updated controller and it is pretty much spot on now!! This pit is a beast!! Thanks for watching!!

[@cwfl7531]

So in order to get any smoke you've gotta have it on the "smoke" setting? So after 30min or an hour on the smoke setting you may as well just throw the meat in an oven? Seems like more of a pellet oven than a smoker to me. Eta, I'm honestly interested in buying this smoker. Not trying to be a dick. Im just trying to educate myself on how it works before buying one.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahaha well you can use the Smoke setting like I did to get a little more smoky flavor bro. I grew up on live fire so sometimes I like to hit it a little longer at a lower temp to add a touch more flavor. Maybe you don't realize that the temp is controlled with fire a lone from "Wood" pellets. There is no heating element in it like an oven. haha But anyways thanks for watching and glad I was able to help you learn something today. Have a great afternoon!!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

The second part of your comment didn't show up here but pellet grills are great for beginners to learn how to cook and not have to worry about fire management. Once you get how meat renders and feel and texture then you can step up and learn fire management. Nothing wrong with starting on a drum of a stick burner but you will not wreck as much food on a pellet grill as you can on other pits!

[@timothysuggs4762]

Was there a reason you didn’t stick the ribs on one of the other grates?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I just wanted to see how much I could fit just on the bottom great and see how a full grate would cook. No reason just testing!! Thanks for watching!!

[@txfieros]

That thing is soooo wide. If it were only a bit taller you could have a little exta headroom on the top rack for bigger items. I saw some other vids of having problems with the controller as well. I'm sure some firmware issues should fix it up. It's just sad how they could not realize that pits are coming off with wonky controllers. Maybe if it's a super isolated issue and missed their spot checks if there are any.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ya Krash this kind of is a typical issue for all these large box store dealers!! They push pits out faster than they are ready sometimes because they are used to sending out replacement parts. But I do have faith they will address this issue and Darrin from Ash Kickin BBQ is not having these issues so that is a good sign!! I will say the more I have ran this the better it is getting. Not leaps and bounds but I see a difference!! In my next video I show a few simple work arounds to give this pit a swift kick in the rear to get to work!! hahaha Like always bro appreciate you watching!!

[@jeremybrockington6494]

Good job 👍🏾 bruh

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thank you Jeremy!! I appreciate you watching brother!! Have a great weekend!!

[@cavyboy99]

What the heck is the difference between the 1600 elite PSE and the 1600 elite with smart compatibility. I'm about to buy one of these but I don't know what the hell is the difference

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Elite has a better controller.

[@cavyboy99]

I understand that but there is two different elites. There's the elite 1600 pse and then a "normal 1600 elite" with (smart capability) look at lowes and you'll see what I mean. What the heck is the difference between them

[@cavyboy99]

​@DeadBrokeBBQ think I got the answer what the difference is. The PSE version has only 2 probes and 5 degree increments. The regular 1600 elite has 4 probes but 10 degree increments

[@davidstutenkemper4932]

Why did you place wood chunks on the grate

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

To dome up the meat so liquid doesn't pool up and prevent me from making some good bark!

[@rickmckenzie2863]

Any idea on the temp difference of the pit boss ?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

On most pellet grills there is a difference of about 25-50 degrees depending at what temp you are running them. This one wasa ypicallys around 25-30°. Thanks for watching!

[@johnsadler2766]

What’s the difference between the 1250 pro series and the 1600

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

1150 is 1,150 sq inches and the 1600 is 1,600 sq inches of cooking space. Pretty much the same pit but the 1600 just has more room. Both are good pits, you just got to decide how much food do you want to cook at a time??? Thanks for watching!!

[@daddydutchbbq]

So, for clarity which rubs did you use ?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ha ha smart ass but will answer you still!! Haha I used SuckleBusters SPG, Texas Brisket and Uncle Steve’s competition cow powder in the brisket. Then Tailgaters Party rub and Sugar Daddy from SuckleBusters on the ribs!! Ha ha thanks for watching!!

[@David90001000]

Mine won’t hold the temp either and I also have the 1600.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Ya but I do t see huge temp spikes so that is good. I am just running my controller a little higher. But once it levels off it holds well and that is a big bonus!! I do hope they do a firmware update soon but time will tell!

[@scallensr]

Do you unplug Baby Huey after each cook?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I do after the shut down cycle finishes now since I got the firmware update because the light is stuck on but because of how many pits I have one pit typically doesn't get used more than a couple times in a row anyways. Thanks for watching!

[@scallensr]

@@DeadBrokeBBQ just got my 1600 about a week ago. It has the 10 degree settings but it just not reaching the desired temperature. Should I be looking at a firmware update?

[@davidgolden7524]

Interested to see what PB has to say

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Me too!! They will but I just don't think they have it all nailed down yet. Some people are not having the same issues as me so I might just have a Monday made cooker!?!?! ha ha thanks for watching and I will keep you posted!!

[@aramaria9250]

Amazing cooking skills!! Love the ribs!Check out the SearPro torch. I highly recommend it! Try it on your next steaks adventure. It'll give you a perfect crust for your meat AND it is way CHEAPER compared to others, has a powerful flame, it is portable and the BEST of all is, it can SEAR ALL FOOD EQUALLY and much faster! Check it on KZbin and their website! It is definitely worth the buy!!! Happy cooking!!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I don’t buy anything anymore. Companies send me their products to use. Thanks for watching!

[@mzwak2001]

Not much smoke from the smoker but meat looks great

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Since the updated firmware this pit is a lot better now. Smoked a lot than what it did prior.

[@dynodansmoking]

Great job ... Learn the pit and ajust

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Heck ya Dan!! Got to learn and sometimes come up with a few work arounds! This is a nice pit and it is running a little better also!! I do have a couple tricks that I will show in the next video!! Have a great weekend brother!!

[@marvinradimak9322]

Haha do the dew! Wood chunks? Harry Soo. No! 275 degrees! Hahaha. 109 degrees? You must have been tired. Music was ok but it should have been Black Sabbath.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Hahaha ya I was too lazy to make a pot of coffee at that time. I had to getting rolling first so I grabbed a Dew!! ha ha Actually my dad taught me that trick but he always used rocks wrapped with aluminum foil. Works even better than wood chunks!! No 275° is a bummer but I hope they eventually update this controller like they have on the 850 and 1150!! Fingers crossed! I love Black Sabbath problem is I would get demonetized and have to sit in KZbin jail until I removed the copyright claim!! Thanks for watching!!

[@JBishop25]

Lot of real estate there!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Heck ya Jody!! Lots of room and soon my updated controller will be back so then we caaa test it and see how it performs! Thanks for watching!!

[@etheridge66]

Don't know if you found the tempature control problem. Check this out{ Having Pit Boss Temperature Problems?) by Mad Backyard

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

After I got the new controller, everything work fine!! Thanks for watching!!!