Pitts & Spitts Adjustable Flat Top Grill Review And Burn In

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

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[@BallisticBBQ]

Very cool pit indeed Rus. Looking forward to seeing some Smoky-Magic on that grill!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Greg! Shooting tomorrow if I can stand this heat lol.

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Heck ya Rus! I love the looks of this pit!!! I certainly like that gas assist to get the pit fired up!! Great walk around review Rus and that pit looks solid and built well like a guy would expect when it is American made! Can't wait to see a cook on it!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Me too Jeff! Nice grill, and I love the gas assist!!! I appreciate it brother and thanks for checking it out! #madeintheusa

[@jjm6187]

Been following you for about 8 years now, Russ. Keep on keepin' on! My skills have developed big time over that timespan and it's in big part to you and a couple other excellent youtube cooks/pitmasters

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

That is awesome! Thank you for the long time support and glad I could help you out some.

[@TROYCOOKS]

I am loving your new toy Rus!!! Can't wait to see some cooks on it brother!!! Cheers!!!!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Troy! I’m chomping at the bit to fire it up for the first cook. Cheers 🍻

[@teryniafielder7230]

I will be looking forward to cooking on this! I love the way the fire can be adjusted! I miss the first grill we had that was similar to this!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Haha, I bet you do! Yeah, I love that function. Yep, all of my very early videos were done on a adjustable fire grate grill that we had, but you already know that LOL.

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

That's a good looking pit and the construction looks flawless,looking forward to seeing how it cooks

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yeah, I'm liking it a lot. My next video will be the first cook on it. Thanks for watching!

[@Brian-xn7so]

Nice grill. I’m glad you like the chile. Thx for supporting my state.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks! Yeah man, I love Hatch chile peppers! Just got finished grinding the dehydrated peppers I did into a powder. Taste amazing!

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Great looking grill!🤘

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Joe! I appreciate you watching

[@richardnichols2455]

Been looking for a charcoal grill/pit for a while. Really like to looks of this one.

[@bigvisk1125]

sort of like a heavy duty hasty bake? how much adjustment do you think you have there between lowest setting and highest setting? looks like a lot. thanks.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

You can set it below the lowest notch and the fire grate has 18" of travel from bottom to top

[@bigvisk1125]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ thats a lot, thats more than the hastybake i think thats only 14". make this even better as a smoker id imagine. hmmmmm. thanks :)

[@nordicwilly6650]

Rus count me as a subscriber. Great videos. What is the deepest distance between the food grate and charcoal basket?

[@1230mkelly]

18"

[@OreoKnick]

I appreciate all your videos over the years Sir! 👍🏿

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

And thank you for all your support over the years! Much appreciated!

[@jimelmore9728]

Rus, I ordered a grill very similar to this pit. Only difference is mine will have two separate fire grates that operate separately and mines a 24x48. Check out the Lone Star Grillz 24x48 adjustable grill.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

I'm very familiar with LSG products. I own one of their offsets, pellet grills, santa maria, and the El Patron is being built as I write this.

[@jimelmore9728]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ Ive own their 30” cabinet offset my self. Definitely quality products. Not too many doing direct heat cooking. Looking forward to seeing this one in action. Stay safe and God bless..

[@troyv8302]

Was waiting on this review, looks like a fun pit. Looking forward to seeing some more cooks on this as this style cooking intrigues me.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks for checking it out Troy! Next video will be the first cook. Cheers 🍻

[@troyv8302]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ Will be checking it out for sure. Wish I could call dibs on the pit...LOL

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

😂🍻

[@Mankitchenrecipes]

Now that is one well built grill Russ! Looks like it's definitely a lifetime grill and I really like how you move the fire up from the bottom. And it's Hatch Green Chiles season here in NM! I know the air smelled incredible when you were roasting them!!! Can't wait to see that grill in action!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yeah I'm really enjoying it and can't wait to fire it up again! Yes sir, got to have those hatch chiles while I can get them

[@myporchbbq]

If you were a backyard cook and had to choose between this grill and your LSG Santa Maria… which would you pick ? Trying to think through the pro and cons of the two grills. Thank you for the hours and hours you put into the content you create.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Even though the flat top grill can let up and down similar to a santa maria, it isn't the same because the lid makes the difference. They are not the same. I personally like having the lid to hold in the heat and it also allows you to cook low and slow and smoke, where a santa maria can't smoke meat. It only perfumes it somewhat. I like them both and they both have a place.

[@Ericsbbqwi]

Great video Rus. I putting one of these pits on my wish list. This would be a great pit for up at my cabin.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Eric! Man yeah, I love cooking on pits like this

[@jjm6187]

Man, I really like this style of adjustable live fire cooking unit vs a santa maria. NEver seen something like this!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yeah I look forward to doing the first cook on it this week if these storms would ever get out of here.

[@victorbenner539]

Interesting cooker. I like the idea of a "reverse " Santa Maria grill. The idea that you're grill remains at working hight is nice. Have a great day 🌤.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yeah it's a very versatile grill with a lot of grilling options which I hope to show over time. Thanks for watching the video!

[@robolive123]

Hey Russ, I know this is an older video, but wondering if you can explain why you prefer this flat top version to Pitts & Spitts' roll top version? Couldn't you do the "reverse santa maria" thing on the roll top as well, with the top closed? Thanks!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yes it’s the exact same grill only different lids. You can do the same things on both grills, but I just like the looks of the lower profile on the flattop. Just my personal preference

[@jaybooth4815]

Newly subscribed. Great cooker! Cheers y’all!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@mikeoreilly4020]

Good video as usual, Rus. Looks like a really nice pit. Reminds me a lot of my LSG Adjustable. Looking forward to seeing you cook on this.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks, I appreciate you checking it out! Yeah, very similar grills.

[@dyates6380]

Wow. That thing is AMAZING. Thanks for sharing this!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Your welcome

[@craigjohnchronicles2504]

I love the flat top as well, but the roll top grill has an adjustable charcoal tray as well...

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yes it does!

[@elchampeon8772]

Not a bad design. Look awesome. Salutes from another Welder/ Fabricator

[@JarrodJames-s9l]

Have you used the yoder charcoal grill? I'm interested in the yoder and pitts and spitts.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

No I haven’t

[@JaxxDrinkwater]

That's a nice looking Pitt Rus. Just checked out their website and it looks like some nice smokers they have as well.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Jaxx! I'm looking forward to firing it up again tomorrow!

[@codywade87]

I own this pit, and I love it. I’m just curious have you done a brisket on it? If you’re willing to offer any info on your process (maintaining heat with propane, etc) of smoking a brisket on it that would be awesome. Thanks for the video.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

No I haven't done a brisket. I use mine more as a grill even though I have smoked low and slow beef chuck roast before. The gas is mainly to assist in lighting the charcoal or wood. I never use it in the actual cook. If I were to do a brisket on this pit, I would build a small wood fire to control the heat on the opposite side of the thermometer, and I would cook the brisket on the thermometer side. It would require about the same babysitting as an offset smoker. I suppose you could use the gas to actually aid in cooking the meat, but that is not why they added that to the pit.

[@erich2489]

This has got to be the coolest grill ever made.

[@BBQPITDOG]

Hey Rus that grill is a sturdy work of art! Looks like something my Dad would have built back in the day. Bet it's definitely heavy and a lifetime piece of BBQ equipment. Thanks for showing this off to us. Wonder what the first cook will be? Stay cool Bud and have a great week!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Hey Rob! Yeah it's built right! Can't wait for the first cook which will be one day this week. Whatever day it isn't raining LOL. Thanks Rob and you too!

[@theathjr]

Wow this pit looks awesome. Normally I would immediately look up how much these cost but today I’m gonna pass(because I really want one and don’t want to be disappointed that it’s out of my price range) haha ! I really like how compact this grill is and the features far outweigh the typical santa maria style grills here in Central California

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yeah man, I'm loving this pit. The price of steel is through the roof right now, so any smoker or grill is gonna cost a lot, but the good thing about this one is that it will out last me LOL. Thanks for checking it out Tom!

[@fakeaccount8981]

Rus Jones did you work at Ingalls shipbuilding in Pascagoula Mississippi? I was a pipe welder there for 6 months back in 2019 before covid. I left Houston and moved to Pascagoula, went back to Houston when covid happen.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yes I did. I retired last November

[@jeffficht2230]

That looks amazing. Would love one of those.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yeah, I really like it and wish this rain would stop so I can fire it up again. Thanks for watching!

[@Railroad_Bbq]

Surprised that you don't have a Lone Star Grillz adjustable charcoal grill. But that is a nice pit

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Maybe one day, but I really enjoy the open design of this pit, without the separate compartments the the LSG grills have. More like a open pit. I'll be doing a Baltimore Pit Beef video very soon and you will see why I prefer that entire fire grate area open.

[@805BBQJUNKIE]

Hey Rus this is well built pit I also was a welder for over 15 years great review my brother

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Jorge! I appreciate you checking out the video

[@CarlosGarcia-hu2je]

I ha been in Hatch, NM. great vid.

[@Alien300Blackout]

Have you cooked baby back ribs on this grill?

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Not yet, but I will

[@NorthTexasBBQAddicts]

Pitts and Spitts is about as solid as they come 💪👌

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Hey Kenneth! Yes sir, well built indeed! I love cooking on grills like this! Thanks for checking it out brother!

[@NorthTexasBBQAddicts]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ we need to get together bro

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yes we sure do!

[@NorthTexasBBQAddicts]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ tell me when and I'll make it happen

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

@@NorthTexasBBQAddicts October is a great month Kenneth. Much cooler weather and normally clear skies, but hey anytime is ok with me, just give me a heads up and we will plan a visit and video together.

[@danieldaly8442]

Do you think you could cook a small pig in there Carolina style?

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

A 40 to 50 pound dressed pig should be no problem

[@vegasgamedude4379]

Great looking grill! Great review as always!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching

[@Moondoggy1941]

One thing concerns me is the handle that moves the tray of charcoal, it seems that you or someone could walk into it, and that might hurt.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

I think laying your hand 🤚 on that hot grill is much more of a concern. The handle is tucked neatly and close to the grill it’s self

[@EverydayBBQ]

Looks like a very well built and innovative pit. Looking forward to seeing you cook on it, brother! Hey don’t forget about your boy here with that hatch chili powder lol 😂.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Hey Mike! Yeah brother, it's a solid grill. Haha, I just powdered the dried hatch chiles and vacuum packed it. Should be great in certain recipes and dishes. Cheers Mike!

[@chrishunnicutt3986]

Great review Rus!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching

[@D2Kprime]

This thing is like a jack of all trades. Pretty much everything that I would want to use a grill for it does.😊

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

A very versatile grill for sure!

[@garytingler3222]

That is a nice looking pit Rus. Great review !!!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thank Gary

[@NorthTexasBBQAddicts]

Great intro to that awesome grill Rus

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks again Kenneth! Cheers brother!

[@kcfolk4life74]

That’s a nice grill😀

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks! I'm really gonna enjoy cooking on it

[@SmokehouseBayouSmokedMeats]

Rus, this pit looks like the real deal! Thank you for a great review.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

I'm liking it Brian! Thanks for checking it out, and we got to do something together using this new pit brother!

[@woodlandwonders6887]

Looks like a very solid pit. Thanks for the review.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

You're welcome and thanks for watching!

[@bobbicatton]

What a beautiful grill. Enjoy👍😊

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Bobbi! Oh yeah, I'll enjoy cooking on this grill.

[@ivandrago9140]

That's a fine looking pit Russ, I've never heard of this company but I'm headed to the website. Great review!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

They have been around a long time. Glad you heard of them here. Thanks, I appreciate you checking it out

[@SleeperBBQ]

Nice pit and review Rus thank you

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Lance! I appreciate you checking it out

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

i wanted to get an actual smoker grill, but heard it doesnt work to well in colder weather and are hard to control. i went on line to see if there was a “lazy man’s” (well, in my case, lazy woman’s smoker pit, lol) type of perfect smoker for such conditions but so far have not found one. sigh. so, for now, i just settle for grilling out on my gas grill with the little smoker box with holes in it, and that smokes the burgers, steaks, etc, somewhat.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Sounds like you need a insulated cabinet smoker. But it’s only for smoking not grilling

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ thx, but i would need one that grills and smokes, but thats ok, if i get hankerin’ for excellent smoked/grilled meats, the hubby and i hit up the local “mission bbq’s” restaurants, dotted along northern va. we have not found a better, more tender and super friendly bbq place anywhere. but time to time, i want to pretend that im a pit master and i make him something smokey on the gas grill and he thinks im amazing, lol.

[@mikeg6069]

Hmm... A pellet grill would complement your gas grill very nicely. They work great in cold weather and are easy to control.

[@jordesign]

@@gailsfoodandstuff Did you look at the Hasty Bake 131? Or even a Big Green Egg? Can grill and smoke on those.

[@freightdawg6762]

Beautiful Pitt

[@MikeBrownBBQ]

That looks awesome, you could could do a small hog cook on it!!!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Mike! Yeah, perfect size for a suckling pig.

[@donevens4357]

Great looking grill!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks! Appreciate ya watching

[@FracDaddyBBQ]

That’s a awesome new pit rus them hatch peppers is a must

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Jared, and yes sir, I got to get those hatch chiles while I can. No other green chile has the flavor that they do.

[@FracDaddyBBQ]

That’s no lie Rus have you ever made a creamy hatch green Chile dip ?

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

No but sounds delicious! Text me the recipe 😋

[@FracDaddyBBQ]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ Will do I’m making a tik tok on it also this dip will change your life

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

@@FracDaddyBBQ Let me know when your tictok video is up. I always miss the notifications

[@Jimbocue]

Awesome rig Russ

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Jim, I appreciate you checking it out!

[@Jimbocue]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ don't miss a video.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks so much Jim! I truly appreciate it

[@DrewBQ]

Nice review video. Like the pit for sure.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks 👍

[@Nick-ih5em]

From one welder to another, cheers brotha 🍻🥃

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Cheers! 🥃🍻

[@mikej3584]

Hi Russ, super solid pit! Support from Yankee New Hampshire! Although it is southern NH lol

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yeah I'm liking it a lot! Thanks for checking it out!

[@raybates3119]

Nice grill Rus!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@bullparnu7434]

Yeah mad set up.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yeah I’m liking it a lot!

[@jimduffy9773]

A good review!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thank you!

[@williamparr3787]

Don’t like expanded medal for charcoal

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

It's pretty much a standard on most custom pits and can last a very long time as long as you take care of it. By the way it's metal, not medal

[@williamparr3787]

@@SmokyRibsBBQsorry if I spelled metal wrong but that grill requires to much maintenance and expanded metal is still not best choice for charcoal.But hey thanks for correcting my spelling 👍

[@jaimesoto4552]

Nice video!! 👍

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@skwerlee]

What an awesome pit!!!!!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yeah, I'm loving it!

[@lyleswavel320]

Nice pit, getting that fat & smoke flavor

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yes sir! I love this set up! Thanks for checking it out

[@Cookingwithkiran1]

Nice video stay connected.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thank you!

[@AndrewIanWeir]

Are you retired now Russ?

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yes I retired last November, well from my day job, not youtube obviously.

[@AndrewIanWeir]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ that’s awesome!! Congratulations.

[@richardnichols2455]

Just went to the website. Little too much money for my budget. Little overpriced for me. Sorry. Guess I will go back to the ole kettle.

[@richardnichols2455]

2200$!😳

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yep not for everyone, but most any custom built pit that isn’t mass produced is gonna be a high dollar pit, but on the bright side they last forever if cared for

[@Rocky1115]

Wowzah... $2,250. Too rich for my blood. My goodness.