Pit Boss Pro Series 1150 Review | Pit Boss 1150 Pro Series Pellet Grill Review

[@danastrones7180]

Several years ago I purchased the Pit Boss model PB1000T2. I did have some problems with it when the augur motor died. After the second motor laid down on me I visited with PB and was told about the 5 year warranty. They replaced that motor and later the mother board after it shorted out due to operator error. The company has been great to work with. The only complaint I've ever had was that it didn't seem to get enough smoke flavor into my cooks. After I discovered smoking tubes I no longer have that problem. Thank you Pit Boss for your support and quick response to my problems.

[@jeremyhapner5873]

This guy is great. He described the operation of the grill so good, I went out and bought one . Now I am gonna follow him to learn his recipes. I bought mine through Lowell’s and got a veteran discount. I’m now gonna fire it up!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thanks for the kind words Jeremy. Congrats on your new grill! We’re looking forward to shooting some recipe videos really soon now that the new outdoor kitchen is finished.

[@josegovea9633]

I just did the same thing 👍🤤

[@gosman949]

So Jeremy and Jose, after one year, what do you think about your PitBoss?

[@reddog907]

I bought this back in April , it’s been amazing , the only one thing is the way the auger motor is attached to the auger. It just flops around , I got a bracket to support the auger motor .

[@Adventures101.]

Just fired up our grill finally for the first time and we had the 25° increments it Bluetooth wasn't working and after watching your video we contacted pit Boss and they told us and confirmed that we had the old controller and they're sending us a new one Thank you for making this video I never would have known that that was my issue

[@andrewdenham8820]

I just bought the 850 series yesterday, 11/19,23. I did my initial burn off today. I can't wait until Thanksgiving. I have a 15.3 pound brisket. Great video, thanks.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Sounds good to me. I love a good brisket, so let me know what time dinner is... ;)

[@thedrixperspective]

I just wanted to thank you for such a concise and to the point video. I felt like there was no time wasted and everything you talked about was important to the topic of the smoker. I just added this to my Lowe's shopping cart and will be firing it up at our new house because of you. Thanks!

[@mbaraka13]

First time visiting your channel and I'm probably more of a fan your platform than the smoker itself. Love the quality of the video shooting and editing; your presentation; the reference links; the scene markers. I'm an instant fan and will be sharing your channel with my BBQ circle. Thanks for putting out such great content.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thanks for the kind words Maliik! We hope our content is helpful, and it’s nice to hear when it’s helping others. All the best and thanks for sharing!

[@micheleyakym]

So.. I could listen to you talk about grills and barbque for hours! I needed Thank you so much for the content 😊

[@rohanblues]

We’ve had our Z Grill ZPG-450A pellet grill for a little over two weeks. kzbin.infoUgkx3c8DmtYRYEKYTiR4g7y6Yc2amUPVs_3X It was relatively easy to put together, with 2 of us. (friend and I)The grill seems well built and heavy duty. I followed the start-up directions, and then cooked chicken on it that evening. We’ve since cooked burgers, pork chops, meat loaf, and steak on the Z Grill and love it. I’ve used a hardwood mix (per my Son-in-Laws recommendation) and we are very happy. Like cooking in an outside oven with a nice smoky taste. This is a perfect size for the two of us, and would probably work fine for a small family also.All the things we have cooked have kept their moisture, and remained juicy. No burning on one side!My next challenge will be a brisket. We highly recommend the Z Grill 450A, so far. Hopefully they did get whatever “bugs” fixed from previous models (per the description on Amazon). I’ll update our review after a few months.

[@donaldclements406]

i got a smaller first gen pitboss. the ash pot has to be vacuumed out and the slide plate is manual w out the pull lever. so they did some good work upgrading this feature.

[@gdean187]

I recently got the first version knowing that I may need to send back the board. It wasn't an issue of 10 degrees but it wouldn't hold at 225 most of the time. The auger just wouldn't kick in at these lower temps like it should. Tech support had me do 3 more burn-ins. When that didn't fix it they said they are just going to send me a new one. They don't have the customer mail back their current one anymore to be flashed is what I was told.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thanks for the update!

[@DougMcilvenna]

I am in the market of getting a smoker and your video was very knowledgable . I am still unsure of what smoker is best for me. I will let you know which one I purchased, but I do like. The 1150. Thank you.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Glad I could help!

[@dominicjohnjulio4565]

My son bought one for Camp, and we love it.

[@TheMotorCopMindset]

I'm doing some research to replace my four-year-old Traeger and I must say this video was not only excellent and informative, but well produced. One note...I'd update your link to the smoker because the V2 is no longer sold at Lowe's, but they do have a V3 (which I will be heading out later today to research in person). Well done, y'all!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thanks for the comment! All the best in your search.

[@Johnpvb]

Did you buy it?

[@TheMotorCopMindset]

I absolutely did and love it!

[@zman204]

So, before I watched this video, I watched your video of the best grills under $1199, and it was great. I see that the pit boss you had in that video, is the sportsman 1100. The main differences to me seemed to be, the shelf on the right side of the 1150 pro VS the removable carry tray on the 1100 sportsman; the PID full color controller on the 1150 pro VS the older style controller on the sportsman; the absence of the "jerky" rack on the 1150 pro VS "jerky" rack on the sportsman, and lastly, the hopper window on the 1150 pro VS no hopper window on the sportsman. Both grills to me, even with those main differences, seem great to me. It seems to me, that with the PRO, you get, if you get the newer model, or get your controller updated, that you get more tempurature control with the Pro. I saw at the end of this video, the things you would like to see better with this grill. I really think the Pro is probably the grill/smoker I would choose, however, putting that removeable carry tray from the Sportsman, on to the pro, would be pretty cool to me, so you could use it either as a shelf, or as a way to start putting some cooked food if you dont have another person bringing you a tray for cooked food, or in case you forgot one on your own, and it could still be used as a shelf. I do like the forward facing hooks of the pro VS the sportsman. So, I think I would choose the pro over the sportsman, but love that sportsman shelf, so, does anyone, or you, know, as you said in your other video that you can upgrade the sportsman controller unit, is the upgraded unit the same that would be in the 1150 pro? Also, that window in the hopper is pretty cool! So, I guess what I am saying, is, If I could have exactly what I wanted, I would have the sportsman 1100, with the hopper and controller from the pro 1150, or, the pro 1150, and have the removeable tray on the right, with front mounted hooks

[@LordGrimlok]

Just find out in on the market for a smoker for Father's Day thanks to my wife. This video helped me commit to the Pit Boss. My father in law has the older model and loves it over the Traeger and Rectec, and my mother in law said it was the easiest gel she's ever used. The folding front tray is a huge bonus and it comes without extra cost. This will compliment my kamado joe! Thanks for the video. Subscribed!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Congratulations! All the best with your new smoker, and thanks for subscribing.

[@sickunit2096]

The pull handle coming out is an easy fix. Take the screw out of the locking tab and put a thin washer on the screw where it’s machined (no threads. Install and tighten screw and the tab will remain locked down.

[@mrcain6894]

I bought the slightly smaller version of this model two months ago. This video did a good job of reviewing this smoker and I agree with so many of the comments. Assembly was easy but you need two people or super long arms. I pulled it off by myself just barely. Also a good comment that this is a smoker first. I bought it to smoke and am not a big fan of it for grilling. Small area for searing and uses quite a few pellets. Its heavy to move but I think they used good quality wheels for both the fixed and caster wheels. Good on hard surface ok on grass. The only thing I think I would have comment not in the video is the cord is too short or too long. Its about 4-5 feet not long enough to reach anywhere without an extension cord. but long enough that you have to wrap/unwrap. Either put a 10 foot cord or a 12 inch cord. Over very happy with smoker and the product for the amount of effort needed. The Smoke It ap is nice that you can monitor anywhere.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Well said MR Cain!

[@white_devil73]

I just bought this grill this past weekend. It is in my garage waiting for me to put it together. That'll be an after Thanksgiving activity. I'm beyond anxious to start cooking.

[@66tlcat]

Just bought one. It's still in car because it turn cold w consistent rain. The next couple days are a repeat so it's my new co-pilot for the next few days. But SUBSCRIBED to u & thanks for making me feel good about this purchase

[@BigSouix1440]

I own this smoker. It’s great! Highly recommend

[@BillStrathearn]

Thanks for the review! Super helpful and super informative.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thanks for watching!

[@hikerdude5265]

Thanks, David! I was holding back because of the controller but I see they corrected that now. Great presentation!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thanks! All the best.

[@reddog907]

I added insulated oven gasket to the door as it was metal on metal and it also makes the lid snug so smoke doesn’t escape .

[@jasonogle6602]

Just got mine home and its broke the auger won't run. Pop pid control and squeeze the circuit board it will run. Now I need to see if lowes will take it back

[@sgtyork9330]

Bought mine on Labor day. Just got it together and fired up now. Going to smoke chicken leg quarters as soon as it's cured out. Beautiful smoker - grill.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Hope you enjoy

[@ValsElegance]

This is amazing .. Exactly what I was looking for!!!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thanks for watching!

[@MTheroy]

Put this together alone in about 40 min, quality is fantastic! Can’t wait to fire it up. Moved on from my Traeger after 5 years when the augar went out. Great review!

[@85rbrooks]

My wife and I literally just had the same experience. After 5 years my treager keeps catching on fire because the pellet feeder just keeps feeding. I'm so done with it I can't wait to try this out tomorrow

[@MTheroy]

@@85rbrooks Exact same, my traeger caught fire multiple times towards the end, taking away the joy of smoking. The Pitboss has been an all around amazing upgrade you’ll love it!

[@DarthSailorMoo]

I just ordered mine from lowes. They do delivery and assembly for free. I so can't wait. My first pellet grill was a treager and dam thing caught on fire wasting a brisket on first use. That could of literally burned my house down since it was right next to it on a wooden porch. So, I am still getting a little ptsd from that for using these. How is finding grill grates for this thing when needing to replace?

[@ianthomas4879]

Great video! Thank you. I’ve finally decided what unit to buy thanks to this information.

[@sempernarc]

Instant sub. You've got a great voice, commanding control over the point of the video, and good quality video and sound all together. Keep it up plz!!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Much appreciated!

[@michaeln3446]

Your video just made my decision...was torn thanks...great video!

[@bronsonburks2745]

Which would you recommend between this grill and the traeger 885? I think this one is a better bang for the buck. However, Traeger seems to just be smooth operation with little complaints overall.

[@DouglasTellef]

Great video, my 1150 arrives tomorrow, I am super excited!

[@allneedsmobiledustlessblas2859]

Top Notch Video ! Very informative.... Ive been looking at this unit , we are waiting for the concrete patio to be poured now just a little too much rain. Really good job, thanks for the info,

[@mollylinus]

Looking at getting one soon. I think your review clinched it for me. Nice job! If your not getting some kind of compensation from them, you should. Cheers

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thanks Jeff! All the best with your new smoker. As far as compensation goes, we're not great at that part of running a channel yet. Lowes affiliate program is dead, so there's not really anything we can make on sales of this grill. We're learning lessons as we go, lol.

[@evantilley6192]

Well thanks for the review. Just committed to one for 850 cdn which is on sale from its usual price of 1199. Thanks!!

[@codyjohnston9431]

Can you do a test to see how even the temp is inside while cooking. I have read several complaints about uneven heat. I seen a photo of the biscuit test and some were burnt and Athens Dowie in the middle

[@TravisBiggie]

this. ive read about so many people returning them. using bread is teh easiet way to do the test.

[@johngreen5837]

I've heard that if you take the shield out it will cook even

[@Twigs199]

PLEASE! I have seen and heard this as well. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks 😁

[@uneCENT]

I was all about getting a traeger before finding legit non sponsored reviews which opened my eyes. Glad I didn’t fall for traeger’s marketing campaigns and got a much better bbq

[@mikecee3058]

Unfortunately control board failures are rampant with Pit Boss pellet grills. I've had to replace mine twice, and if you do an internet search, you'll find out that control board replacements are a steady income stream for Pit Boss.

[@norbertomachado5465]

HOW DO REPLACE THE IGNITER ON THE 1150 PRO SIRIES

[@clarencemitchell4887]

I don't have this one but the older version and let me tell you I love it . I have a offset smoker and gas/charcoal grill combo and it been 1 yr and I haven't touched neither. The pittboss is amazing 1 yr cooking at least 2x per week on it and not 1 single problem. May sale my other grills just to purchase this one. Want hurt to have 2 of the greatest grills on the market 😁 just my opinion. If you buy one you will not regret it promise you . I've cooked quarter of 🐖 to brisket, chicken, porkchop, hotdogs, hamburger, fish you name it and once you learn this grill your wife will never I mean never want to go out and eat again 😜 might even get you some brownie points 😃 .Enjoy it I do ‼️

[@TerryWilliams3406]

Considering moving from a propane to a pellet grill. Really impressed with the reviews on the Grill Boss. Anyone prefer Traeger to it?

[@ossiboyz7566]

I love my pit boss pellet smoker. Had it for about 6 months and done everything from briskets, wings, to burgers. Got rid of my propane grill because I never use it anymore.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I personally love a pellet grill over a propane. I started with a propane many years ago, and I think i'd have a hard time going back after using pellet grills and gravity charcoal grills. For me the difference between Pit Boss and Traeger is app functionality. The Traeger app has more features currently and recipes that you can start on the app where it will control the grill for you. The Pit Boss is about half the price, and there are more differences, but you can watch our Traeger Ironwood 885 review and compare it to this model to see what's different between the two. Best wishes as you decide which is best for your cooking style!

[@Fundando]

First time on the channel but thumbs up for that smoked chile verde.

[@tonibarber7483]

Explained the features extremely well

[@arnoldsripinyo2082]

Wonderful video! Curious how you think this compares with the Camp Chef Woodwind series and which you prefer? Thank you.

[@nikbadshah]

Hi great summary on the pitboss. This 10deg increment on Pro Series 2 controller, is that true on 850 model also? And you are saying if somehow if my grill doesnt do the 10deg change then pitboss would send a new controller? I ask because i have a 850 Proseries 2 on sale at nearby lowes but doesnt say if its 25 or 10deg increments.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I haven’t tested the 850, but it looks like they might be the same controller. It’s been over a year since I’ve worked with this model, so I can’t speak to what’s happened with the controller lately.

[@sideyardbarbecue3214]

Wish it had the griddle like the bigger one. Nice review 👍

[@jessd460]

Excellent video! I heard the WEIGHT of the grill mentioned...does anyone happen to know what GAUGE steel is used? I can't find this anywhere on their site for the newer model (PB1150PS2)!!

[@ryanwhite2606]

Have you reviewed the rectec 700? If so, which grill is better between the rectec 700 and the pit boss 1150?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I haven't reviewed the RecTeq 700 yet, but a friend has one that i've seen a couple of times. First thing I'd say is that the 700 is $1,199 and the 1150 is $699, so you're at about double the price for the 700. That alone puts them in different brackets for me. The second thing I'd say is in the names themselves. The cooking square inches in the 1150 over the 700 is 450 more square inches of cooking space because the Pit Boss comes with an upper rack, which is optional on the Recteq. Those are the first two things I'd look at. To go deeper, I'd need to get more hands on with the 700.

[@ryanwhite2606]

@@TheBarbecueLab Thanks for your feedback. Even though you haven't reviewed the 700, do you know anything about the build quality compared to the pit boss 1150?

[@sgtsavage4991]

Which smoker do you prefer out of this pitboss and the Treager ironwood 885?

[@Jameessd]

This was an awesome review of this grill. I have one of the older models that I bought last year and sadly I paid roughly the same price (100 dollars less). Then I recently saw this one not too long ago at Lowe’s. I think I may have to purchase this model now.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thanks Tactical_SS! Best wishes as you decide what to do. We can’t say no to another smoker, so I already know how I’d answer that, lol.

[@micahroberts3564]

Just pick up a smoke daddy Pid controller. No need to get a whole new smoker

[@Jameessd]

@@micahroberts3564 it’s cool I sold my old one to a neighbor. The 1150 Pit Boss is so much better. Such small things they added was a huge improvement from the model I had

[@reddog907]

Hi David , I just watched this video again. I have the same smoker with the improved PID, in your video when you showed the box it came in there was a picture on the box that said Smoke Density Control. If you can sometime look into how to produce more smoke on this smoker , in the PID there are the words "Recipe and Set " which does this but it is so confusing how to use it . I find the smoker does not put out enough smoke. The instructions in the manual are terrible. I know the newer PBs have come out with VST so you can up the smoke. Anyway any tip or info you can provide would be greatly appreciated . Thanks for your great videos.

[@Andrew-wp1bz]

Would this be effective for grilling for a large crowd? For instance cooking 15+ burgers?

[@meganswindall7839]

I will never have any other kind of grill they are quick easy to use and can do anything on them.

[@bucknutzbackyardbbq8688]

This is the fourth video of yours I have watched and I love them all. Thank you for your honest and helpful reviews. New subscriber.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Glad to have you aboard BuckNutz!

[@clb01able]

David, thanks for the video review. Can you slow cook a 25 lb whole turkey? Is there enough clearance or room vertically ? Thanks

[@luckytoo7]

I was able to put this grill together by myself it is actually pretty easy. My toughest problem was it was a hot day and the parts got hot in the sun. Keep the parts in the shade and this is an easy install for one person.

[@jameshuff8763]

How does the smoke setting work

[@luckytoo7]

@@jameshuff8763 I've found i can keep the temp more consistent by using the app but at 250 it tends to fluctuate between 250 and 198. Not sure if it my smoker or common with the pit boss. It might also be the weather in my area. I live in northwest Washington state.

[@gosman949]

Lowes will assemble and deliver for free!

[@peterhernandez4037]

How is cleaning is for let's say grease? I know you mentioned the ashes but maybe I missed it

[@MN-vw2lo]

Do you have to be connected with your phone to the same wifi network to operate the grill or can you operate it from anywhere?

[@box420]

i got a new 850 pro and it did the update on its smoke it app

[@lucasarcher5712]

Wish you would have included maintenance/cleaning. I think it’s important that a grill has features that make it easier to keep it nice and clean/tidy.

[@dirtymotovation]

Quick question- does this have heat distribution issues like the origional PS1150? On my ps1150 the right side was always HOT and the left was always cooler.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

This cooker is on loan at the moment for some long term testing, but from what I know about pellet grills in general, they're almost always going to be hottest right over the fire pot and cooler the farther you move away from the fire itself. In most pellet grills, the internal temperature probe is located on the inner left wall closest to the pellet hopper, so it's measuring temperature on the far left of the chamber and well above grate level. With any unit, it's important to run something like a biscuit test to understand where the hot zones are in any cooker. We are testing new pellet grills right now, and we're including a heat zone test with each unit, so in the future content, this will be addressed moving forward. All the best!

[@kylet3589]

What the width without the shelf...I have about 57" to work with besides my kamado and its table And how far does the stack stick out I'd really like that ash cleanout feature, do any of the smaller units have that?

[@tombo552001]

What do you think about the handle when you go to open it, you will burn your arm unless you stand to the side to open it, also the top rack is awkward to remove.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I so rarely use the top rack in a grill they’re pretty much an afterthought for me. I usually pull them out and store them in the garage unless I’m doing so much food that I need it, and then I’ll grab it and put it in. So, it may be tough to pull out, and I just didn’t do it enough to realize it. I’m around 6’ tall, and the lid handle didn’t really bother me, but I’ll have to see next time I’m out there.

[@jonathanwhite4739]

I can't decide between getting the Pit Boss Austin XL and the 1150? Can you help?

[@timothyrobles8777]

Great Video on the Pro 1150. Do you what Pitt Boss models come with the "Ash Pot Access Clean Out" ? Or is that just in the Pro Series? Thank you in advance.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I'm not sure which models come with that, Timothy. They seem to be releasing new models all the time, and I can't keep up with what features are included in each line.

[@thecoreelementsmoto]

I wish I had that arm on my Pitboss Austin XL. When it comes time to replace, I am going pro series!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I like the arm too. I still love the Austin XL though. That’s a beast of a grill for the price.

[@russellernst1705]

Does this have a hopper clean out so you can change pellets flavors

[@stephenarmstrong4801]

Love the reviews - I have an older pit boss. The thing seems to run hot always and grease gets down into the bottom of the grill which makes cleaning a big pain. Plus danger of fires. It looks like they’ve taken care of those issues? Thx

[@shawnmcbrien9561]

I have the same smoker and do not have the 10 degree increments. How did you get that? Is there a software update?

[@lucidthoughts4519]

Any problems with smoke leaking from underneath at the clean out tray? Mine doesn’t sit tight which lets smoke out, don’t know if this affects the smoking process much..

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I haven’t noticed smoke leaking out of the clean out tray on mine, but I can’t imagine it’ll affect the level of smoke. Pellet grills aren’t built to hold smoke in like an offset. They’re pretty porous.

[@simoncapizzi9689]

Great video, thanks for the info. Doe's the hopper have a way to dump the pellets?

[@BrianPUREy]

Yes it does

[@stevegallenbeck1497]

Just bought an 850 which is just a smaller version . Got it together by my self but second person would have helped . So is the trick to these grills just knowing what temp a certain meat is done?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

That's certainly one of the tricks you'll need for success. Depending on the cut of meat you're wanting to cook, there are temperatures that are recommended as "best" for each cut depending on what your desired outcome is. If you're wanting to do a pork butt or brisket and you want a good amount of bark on the meat, you'll start around 190-200 and let it run overnight to build up a bark, then when you wrap up the meat to help it through the stall point, the bark will be set and you can turn the grill up to 250-275 to finish the cook. There's lots of knowledge that comes into play with pellet grill cooking, so I'd suggest watching a video or two on the topic before jumping into a cook. Best of luck!

[@1crazynordlander]

You do an excellent job of reviewing products. Thanks! Subbed! Thumbs up!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thanks for the sub! All the best!

[@gosman949]

The new Pit Boss 1600 Elite looks great and is brand new from Lowes. Please review.

[@GrillSergeant]

Great review! What pan did you use to butter bath cook the chicken in?

[@Iamabarabbas]

I do mine the same way except for cream cheese and jalapeños inside wrapped in bacon. That pan is called a mini loaf pan. We have a pampered chef one and it works great and cleans easily. Hope this helps

[@hdconley]

Bloody great review mate👍

[@JS-zb1vv]

How do you make it smoke more ?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

If I want a pellet grill to smoke more, I’ll put a pellet tube on the grate for the cook.

[@LordFilary]

Great video as always. I am torn between this and the Gravity Series 800. I currently have a small pellet grill, Weber Performer, and an ugly drum. Which way would you lean between the two, now that you have cooked on both? Thank you and keep the videos coming

[@Rudy8558]

It’s funny I’m in this very same debate. I’m leaning more towards this just because of the research on the gravity with the fire box getting too hot and warping and melting it that you almost have to buy a modification insert to prevent this makes me a little worrisome about the longevity of it. I’m thinking this will prolly be the one for me.

[@davidbueso3840]

@@Rudy8558 exactly the way I feel. I hope this can give the smoke flavor I'm desiring for on a steak, ribs, or brisket. What yah think?

[@coryharlow995]

A lot of people seem to have this conundrum. It doesn't make any sense to me. 1 is charcoal and 1 is wood pellets.

[@bradhelfrich6602]

Great video! It's not good that the temperatures are set in 25° increments. Can you get the PID controller updated and fix that? Increments of 5° would be optimal.

[@dan33klein]

I believe you can send your controller to Pit boss now for a firmware update

[@jamesgretsch4894]

Your chili verde looks amazing. I'm a big fan of chili verde. I go to some good Mexican restaurants that make excellent CV but when I do it at home it's not quite right. If it isn't quite right then it's a big disappointment. Could you do a video on making your chili verde? Thanks!

[@brycetyler2274]

How much of a temperature difference is there throughout the grill? It seems like the center would be hotter than the rest of the grill.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I didn’t run a biscuit test on this one, but I would assume the center is hotter since that’s where the fire is. The deflection plate does disperse the heat though, so in my experience it’s not a profound difference. Not enough that it bothers my planning when I’m smoking something.

[@brianhermann9275]

Great review! Quick question on the pit boss lineup. Is there a huge difference between the pro series and platinum?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Platinum has lights inside the cooking chambers and a few other bells and whistles. They’re similar, but the Platinum is a step up, thus the small price increase over the Pro.

[@raymondgarcia3683]

I have the same grill and when I’m smoking some pork shoulders and brisket the grease doesn’t all go to the grease catcher do you have any idea why it’s doing that!!! It leaked when I put the food on the left side and drips a lot on the bottom try

[@TheBarbecueLab]

In my experience, when a grill is leaking grease where it's not supposed to, it's usually how the diverter panel is placed in the grill. If the diverter panel is in backwards, it would push grease to the bottom of the grill instead of to the channel on the right side of the grill that's meant to drain it. If I were you, I'd just take the grill grates off, and take a bit of water and pour it on the diverter tray and see where the water goes. If it doesn't funnel down the diverter panel and into the grease bucket, that'll tell you what's causing the issue.

[@raymondgarcia3683]

Thank you i will try that

[@mattdechalk7619]

How you doing great video I'm purchasing the pitboss 1150 Would you say this machine is better than a The treager pellet grill or do they run about the same cause they both say treagers and pitboss do not have accurate readings Need some help

[@TheBarbecueLab]

When it comes to reading temperatures at grate level across a pellet grill, I’m not aware of a single grill that has completely even cooking across the entire grate for under $2,000. It really comes down to a single burn cup where pellets are burned, and it’s just going to be hotter in most cases where the fire is. Both Pit Boss and Traeger make good grills. They each have somethings they could do better, and Traeger seems more refined when it comes to their end product, but you’ll pay about twice as much as a comparable Pit Boss. You just have to decide which one best fits your cooking style and what you like to produce when it comes to barbecue and grilling. All the best!

[@ghost.1893]

Just got my PitBoss and it has a light but does not do Temps in 10 degree increments

[@qdog5678]

Does it get up to high temperatures quickly like if you set it to 400 to 500 degrees? Also does it hold temperature to what ever temp you set it at?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Pellet grills like this one can get up to 400-500 degrees in about 7-10 minutes in our experience. It usually takes 3-4 minutes to get a full fire going in the fire pot where the pellets burn, and then it's just the grill continuously adding pellets to burn to reach the 400+ temperature. Also, yes it does hold temperature to whatever temperature you set it for. You just set the dial for the temp you want, and the controller will make sure the grill gets to that temp and stays there. The only thing you have to do is make sure there are pellets in the hopper.

[@qdog5678]

@@TheBarbecueLab thanks

[@trey95]

Very easy to put together. Just heating mine up for the first time. Is it suppose to take awhile go heat up?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Pretty sure that I usually have mine to smoking temperature (250 range) in 10 minutes or so. To get to grilling temps, that takes another 3-5 minutes with mine.

[@bertlee20]

I notice you didn't show a single shot of the main smoking area while you were cooking. I am really interested in how well this thing contains the smoke. As in how well is it constructed? How well is it welded together?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

This unit didn’t leak around the lid for me, but at the same time, it’s by no means containing smoke like you would get on an offset. Pellet smokers in general are pretty loose with their ability to hold in smoke since there’s no way to choke down the exhaust on any of them that I’ve seen. Even if you screw the cap on as tight as it’ll go, it’s still a huge exit point for smoke. I really don’t worry about smoke loss in a pellet grill personally. The Traeger I have has vents all across the back of the unit and doesn’t even use a smokestack, but still gives a good smokey flavor when I don’t want to manage an offset fire every 45 minutes. This unit felt well put together to me. It’s heavier than the majority of the pellet grills I’ve tested.

[@jimimak1087]

It would be sweet if it came with rotisserie attachment.

[@joebacarella2829]

I bought a z grills about 4 years ago when these were in there early stages for $600 it`s a 700 D. I love it for chicken with skin on it, it is set it and forget it, at 300 * it is one hour and it is perfect, mine does not have a sear option, and does not smoke much at all at 300*. I bought a smoke tube and let it burn for 10 minutes and when I put it in the grill, it just goes out. I know this is a pit boss review, but is there a way that you know of that I can get more smoke, my only complaint with these pellet grills, is that there is no strong smoke flavor, so if people think you are going to have a strong smoke flavor, it just doesn`t happen, like a stick burner, but stick burners are $3,000 today, so this is my delema, any advice would be appreciated. Love your videos.

[@danikaflorence444]

Dilemma*

[@ericyost5287]

Awesome video. What is that your using to hold the chicken thighs? Also can you share that recipe?

[@Noviceedc_]

The probes are used to keep tracking of the food you’re cooking?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Yes, the external probes are used to keep track of the internal temperature of different foods on the grill.

[@dennisheflin2680]

Very professional presentation. Thank you

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thank you Dennis. All the best

[@Lineman12.4]

Great review, have to disagree with the lights though.

[@larrybounds9001]

Just bought a 850, haven’t used it yet. Sure hope no problems. I’m interested in your chicken breast cooking pan. Where can I get one?

[@skwest]

Any thoughts when comparing this smoker with the Cuisinart Oakmont? Since you explicitly make the case (in this review) for considering the qualities of the Pit Boss independent of its "open flame" feature, which the Oakmont lacks, how do you think they compare? For instance, are you swayed by the Cuisinart's cast-iron grates (which you particularly liked in your other review)? Similarly, would the Cuisinart's double-walled lid make a difference for you? Sizewise, weightwise, and featurewise, they are similar... What makes the difference to recommend one over the other for you? Thanks!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

It's been a few days since I had the 1150 fired up, but it's very similar to the Oakmont. I do like the grates of the Oakmont better. They're really great. I like the open sear function on the Pit Boss, as long as you view it as a sear station, and not it's ability to grill in a very small area. Searing off a roast or a tomahawk steak works really well over that sear feature, but I wouldn't rely on it for burgers since you just can't fit enough over the opening. To me, it really comes down to what features you like the most between the two. Which seems easier to clean for you? Which has the shelf space you'd see yourself using? What about the mobile apps? Do you plan on using it with a phone to control it while you're away? I'd look at those kinds of features and make my decision that way. I've used both, and I like them both. I think the decision comes down to personal preference on everyday use and what features draw you more.

[@theoldshooter9011]

If it was said, I missed it. How many BTUs? Most complaints I read about this is its inability to hold a 225...250...temp. Temps vary greatly. Your experience?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

We haven't had problems holding the 225-250 temps here with our grill. We did a brisket a few weeks back and it held steady for about 12 hours at the 250 mark. On one of the first cooks, it took it about a half hour to get up to the 450 setting, but my assumption was the controller was doing a bit of learning on the first time out. That's just our experience though. Can't speak for others.

[@DaileyDouble]

Thanks for the video, this grill looks phenomenal

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thanks for watching Ty!

[@nasonit4169]

I don't know if this has been asked... Can you tell me the box dimensions? I'm trying to determine of I need it shipped.