Slow Smoked Pork Shoulder using Pit Boss Charcoal Pellets

[@crisrodriguez3300]

ProTip: mix the sauce with the leftover juices in the pan. And also chop up the fat cap and incorporate it into the meat. Less waste, more food, more flavor Great video!

[@shannongielty]

"the only competition is who gets the first bite" is going to be a saying that I will use tonight. Great video as always. I'm going to check out the rubs, thanks for the ideas.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thanks, Shannon! :)

[@hank6887]

That's what I'm smoking today , I have the pecan pellets and my own rub, glad you share your videos, helps a lot, thanks

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Nice, Hank! I’m learning just like everyone else and have really enjoyed sharing my cooks/results with all of you. It’s been a really fun summer 😎

[@johnladish8566]

Mike, I can taste it from here .. I'm about a week away from taking my pit Boss out of storage and getting ready to start the season looking forward keep the videos coming

[@chrissmith3222]

im glad you clarified with shoulder it saved me a google search as a simple minded australian.

[@PicklesBBQandCooking]

Pulled pork came out great Mike! Easily one of my favorites. Have a great weekend brother!

[@gaborfurcht9065]

I have bought it too. I'm very happy! I don't test it yet..., but I can't wait.😀

[@jeffhilburn9516]

I have always smoked with fat side up. I was always taught that meat does not soak up water, so called being moist, but only soak up the rendered fat. As you said "the bark" will help hold in the rendered fat creating a moist meat. Just like searing a steak then cooking slow. Would enjoy the comments on this

[@shameikafayne9628]

That was good piece

[@larrymoore5264]

I just bought a pitboss pro series 5 in 1 looking forward to setting it up this weekend and trying some of your recipes.

[@glatimore43]

I just got the 5 also. Have tried a few of his already. Comes out perfect every time.

[@rollingcoal91]

Same here. So far have cooked ribs, shoulder and a meat loaf. Give meat loaf a shot if you like it, about a 100x better in the smoker. Iv only used competition blend pellets.

[@sanger2769]

rollingcoal91 do you have a recipe for meatloaf that you can share?

[@progers5019]

That PP was so tender. Turned out great Mike. I love the slide outs on the cooker. So easy to work with. Nice job

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thanks, Phil!

[@gingerjay6483]

To the best of my knowledge.... this man does not have eyes

[@TheLoneRanger745]

It looks. Beautiful

[@JR-vn2gc]

Absolute best videos on KZbin. Trying my first ever shoulder today on my first smoker! Learning so much from you! Thank you!

[@salcedorr2186]

Same here I followed his directions except I ran it at 240. I just put it in 10 minutes ago so I will update when it’s finish. I also don’t have a small tin tray so I’m gonna use a thin baking tray. 🤦🏽‍♂️🤞🏽

[@wrsears76]

Bro me and my family WANNA thank you😁 My new years day dinner was a HIT!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Happy New Year, Travis! Thank you very much for letting me know! That makes all of the time spent producing the videos worth it :)

[@travisbutler4365]

Thanks for the foil pan tip looks good bud👍🏼

[@cherylatkinson6060]

you put a lot of work into that pork it looks awesome good job

[@codeyheltzel4453]

Did you put water in the water bowel

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi Codey! Yes I did

[@AlexRixon]

Hey Mr American Chopper Read 😏 Just found your channel and have just subscribed. Great videos. I will be buying one of these Pit Boss smokers as a result. Stay awesome!

[@Zippydaclown]

Links for RUBS and SAUCE would be nice. Got the pellets at work(Wally) last week

[@StoneMountainAdventures]

I'm liking what I've seen from this vertical cooker. I love my Austin Xl just havent been able to do any filming yet

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

I’ll tell you what, this is my first smoker and it has been great to learn the basics on. I have zero complaints. Seems like most everyone who has a Pit Boss or other brand of pellet smoker likes them.

[@southerngriddlerbbq6343]

Nice cook. Looks like it came out great

[@toms.3977]

I like the way you mix rubs for deeper flavor. Sounds like something I'd do. Great video!

[@smoking_bears_]

Nice cook bud the rub combo sounds killer, nice review of the new pellets. 👍👍

[@johnmanthey2683]

Buckeye, I did find the pellets at Wally World yesterday. They are available here in the “Land That Time Forgot”

[@stargazer16201]

Picked up 2 bags at a nearby Walmart near Pittsburgh.

[@dionicia12]

Thank you for posting this video. I wish I had looked for this video sooner yesterday. It would have saved me 3 hours. The temps were spot on.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Glad it helped!

[@seanewert8843]

Can you use the aluminum pan for the first part of the cook to avoid a mess? Or does that affect the cook

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Yes you can. Put the pan on a rack directly below

[@badluk1]

Why not use attached probe computer? I always smoke mine fat side up

[@boxerbody27]

By the way awesome cook!!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you

[@TheCrazyPop]

Those look GOOOOOODDD!!! Great Job

[@twotiredblackparents5872]

Loved the video

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you Rich & Rich

[@jodykennamer6147]

Love your videos. Where did you get the black gloves you are using? They look like they help with heat also.

[@genehughes-MyNewPlanB]

I bought one of these vertical smokers because of it's diversity, and man what a great product! I decided to look around on KZbin to see what other folks are doing, and with this being said I really enjoy your no nonsense approach...Happy Smoking!!!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thanks, Gene!

[@JavierMartinez-nm5kc]

If it would’ve need to be strayed what would’ve u use ?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

I like apple juice. If I don’t have apple juice I’ll use 1 cup of warm water mixed with a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar

[@ggtaruc2578]

I don't think I heard you say what the temp you set the smoker.

[@TheCanadianBubba]

That and some slaw on a bun = heaven !

[@keithhuey4414]

Can you run your probe cords through the smoke stack?

[@dividendminer]

What gloves are you using

[@jimmylemons920]

Love the Kenny powers shirt

[@ZenBJJ10p]

Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but the rules of thermodynamics mean heat always rises to the top, so the top of the box should always be hotter. Thanks for the video! Making my first one tomorrow and really looking forward to it

[@backyardcookingwithmandb1389]

Awesome cook! Thanks for the video.

[@derickbrown8471]

After you smoke it and you wrap it in foil can it go into an oven to finish off it’s time?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Yes. I do it all the time to save on pellets

[@derickbrown8471]

I love your videos I did a brisket last fall it turned out wonderful. Thanks for the quick response

[@gilmo1938]

another great video!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you, Gilmo!

Head Country is great bbq sauce.

[@MarkTaylor925]

Great videos! Especially on the Pit Boss 3. I'm picking up a new one from Tractor Supply today (best price I found)! The Pit Boss will replace an electric smoker that gave me fits. Your videos have been a HUGE HELP for a new owner. Keep on smokin!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thanks Mark! You will like this smoker much better than an Electric that uses wood chips.

[@Foxfirebrown1234]

Why my Pit Boss 4 series pellet smoker does not have smoke coming out the chimmney. I'm making three pork loins now. Help me

[@johnmanthey2683]

Good video.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you

[@robbyknapp3705]

How much more time would it take at 225

[@Doug6714]

Great looking BBQ. Surprised that one cooked slower than the other. Keep smoking!

[@glwhitaker3967]

After the pork butt was done, what did you do with the juice after it was wrapped up in. Did you add the juice to the BBQ after adding your BBQ sauce? Thanks

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Yeah, I mix it right back into the pork so it doesn't dry out.

[@glwhitaker3967]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ Thank you. Going to smoke a pork butt,some baby backs. Thank you for your help. Going to look on you page for pizzas. My wife makes homemade pizzas and she wants to use the smoker. Any tips on this. I already have my 12" pizza stones.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

I just posted a pizza video last week. I give a few helpful tips. Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gobGpGBvf8yNrKM

[@jasonvillaoddy]

Fan from Australia here, love the vids man keep them coming..... Doing a Boston butt in exactly the same smoker as I write this lol. The series 3 pitboss we get here is a slight different colour also I wish I could get my hands on those charcoal flavored pellets all they got for us so far down here is competition blend and apple wood :( Keep up the good work mate! Cheers.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thank you, Jason! I am so happy that my videos make it to you guys “Down Under.” You guys have been so kind to me and I can’t thank you enough. As far as the pellets go, the competition blend is one of my favorites but the charcoal blend is a little bit better especially if you are used to smoking with charcoal.

[@ChrisDavis-gx5ut]

What is the name of that meat prob gadget.

[@adamshields1982]

Weight wise what’s the biggest size you have fit in this smoker? It looks amazing

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

That is the biggest. I got the 3 series because it is small & super efficient (burns less pellets) but there are times I wish I got a bigger model. 90% of the time I use this model it’s more than big enough.... but a full packer brisket isn’t gonna fit unless you use my “brick trick” where you put a brick under the brisket to shorten the horizontal distance.

[@adamshields1982]

The Culinary Cookhouse so with the brick method about a 6-7 pounder?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

It was about a 10 pound brisket if I recall... here is the video so you can see what I had to do. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHTFoGysiLl7p6s

[@cakerins]

What do you do with the leftover juice in the pan? Have you ever put it back into the pulled pork to moisten it? Saved it for a pork stock for soup?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

The smoker pan gets pretty gross so I just dump it out but if I smoker the pork in a foil pan I like to collect the juice and pour it into an ice cube tray and freeze little pork juice ice cubes for future recipes

[@crawdaddct]

Love the video. Haven’t found those pellets yet, been looking. Every since I bought my pitboss and I watched your first pull pork video seems like I make pulled pork every weekend. Everyone loves It and ask me to make them. Even catered a birthday party last weekend. For a family member, so not for money. The pit definitely makes it easy.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thats awesome! I read on Pit Boss's website that you can only get the charcoal pellets at Walmart right now.

[@WacomStu1]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ Just ordered 40lbs for $35 at Home Depot online

[@UnconsciousCollective.84]

Love that shirt man 👌

[@koopa816mj1]

Good to see bam margera doing well

[@bromikeg5391]

That is really nice thank you for sharing your expertise my friend.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

You’re welcome, Mike! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment

[@ruthcarpenter9123]

Can you link the other video you smoked the shoulder? Also what is the normal temperature to smoke them? You said it was a little higher at the beginning

[@claymoore128]

Great video! I’m new to smoking and am starting with a pork butt. While you didn’t do a spritz in this video, I saw you normally use a mixture of water and vinegar. What’s the ratio? And do you use white vinegar? Could you use apple cider vinegar for this?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

I usually use 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and 1 cup of warm water. You can also use straight apple juice. Just remember that smoked pork butt for pulled pork isnt done cooking until your temp probe goes in and out like butter. Smoked pork butt for for slicing is done around 175 degrees F.

[@eastwindfarms3671]

I don’t have words!

[@MrDrock1976]

Mike my pork is not coming out falling apart but it is done. What can I do differently?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

What temperature did you take it up to?

[@kylehanna6486]

How much variation do you have in temperature from what you set the knob at to what the actual temperature is?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi, Kyle. If I set it at 275 it will fluctuate between 275 and 250 with an occasional/momentary spike to 285 when fresh pellets are coming in. I think 275 is the sweet spot for this smoker. What kind of swings are you seeing?

[@kylehanna6486]

When I set it at 225 it gets all the way to 265-270 when fresh pellets dump in.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

I wouldn’t worry about it. I stopped monitoring the temps after about a month of using the smoker because it always came out delicious. Wait until you really get it seasoned in... the smoke flavor gets intensified.

[@MrStevenbakeris]

I've been running the pit boss 7 for 7 1/2 hours at 250. 5.2lb pork butt, only hit 150. Ive decided to wrap now and have set the temp to 300. Hoping it'll cook in time for dinner. I guess no 2 cooks are the same lol.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

No two cook are the same but that does seem like a long time. I typically budget 1.5 hours to 2 hours per pound. I wonder if the temp probe is off or the smoker isn’t running at the right temp

[@MrStevenbakeris]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ its now climbed to 195. I've used 3 different temp gages throughout the cook just to ensure I get it right. Really dig the videos by the way. This was my first cook in my pit boss 7.

[@ThePhilDEEZ]

Heat rises, which is why the top got hotter. SCIENCE! lol Just got a PB Tailgater. Gonna do some wings and pork shoulder tomorrow. Need to find some of the charcoal pellets. Yours looked awesome!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi, Phil! I like that tailgater and have been considering buying one.

[@ThePhilDEEZ]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ check local walmarts, one by me clearanced them to $200.

[@lovelylisawarriorqueen7923]

Oh wow i cant wait to try the Charcoal pellets and the Pecan rub, 2 new ideas for us. Looks fantastic, also cool branding with your t shirts you always wear!

[@eastwindfarms3671]

Lovely Lisa Warrior Queen lisa!

[@lovelylisawarriorqueen7923]

Chris!

[@fathergratwick]

these smokers have much higher cooking temps at the top of the cabinet vs at the bottom where the temp probe sits. like well over 100 degrees difference.

[@rockyjolly6459]

How long would you preheat before you put the meat in? Also have you had any moisture problems for the pellets in between cooks while being stored. Thanks

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi Rocky. In the warm months I preheat for 30 minutes. In the cold months I preheat for an hour. I have not had issues with moisture in the pellets where I live but I have heard from a lot of people who say that they have had auger jamb issues die to moisture. I use my smoker at least once a week so I’m always pushing pellets through

[@8InaDay]

Do you get major temp spikes after having the door open for as long as you do?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

I haven't noticed anything too crazy with the temp spikes but having the door open like that definitely adds time to my cooks because the pit has to recover. If I'm not filming a video, I rarely open the door at all... I just let the Pit Boss do its thing.

[@thomasrudder9639]

General tip to all you smoke head effers. When ya pull em out and wrap em in foil. Bring them into your house oven. They hold their temp better and you’re not using your pellets or smoking TF out of your smoker. I have this same smoker, by the way, if you’re even thinking about buying this model.....DO IT! I love mine!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

That’s a great tip!

[@billholland2076]

DId this with 1 9lb butt, yellow mustard binder, Pit Boss pulled pork rub, McCormick roasted garlic and herb rub, Sweet Baby Ray’s Hawaiian BBQ sauce, and competition blend pellets - best one I’ve ever done! The rub combo was outstanding!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

That sounds awesome, Bill! Which smoker are you running?

[@billholland2076]

Pit Boss Pro Series 4 Vertical - Christmas present from my kids

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Bill Holland nice

[@mikelindstrom1275]

I followed this video for tips on my first smoke. Smoked a 7lbs shoulder on 225 for total for 12 hours. Last 2 hours I wrapped in foil and turned up the temp to 290 since I was at a stall. Took it out once probe ready 205. Bark was good but the pork came out tough and chewy. Not sure where I went wrong. Maybe I dried it out when I turned the temp up? Any suggestions?

[@fallguy4209]

Yeah you over cooked it. 12 hours smh.

[@franka8377]

I need to store mine in the fridge over night, do you recommend keeping it in the pan with the juice so I can reheat it the next day?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Yeah for sure! If you have a sous vide machine, that is the best way to reheat it.

[@pauliejm]

I just bought a Pit Master Pro series and noticed that the smoke seems to be better at low temperature. I wanted to low and slow cook a pork Butt, I just don’t know how low I can go, any ideas?

[@likeachamp91]

How even is the smoker across the whole smoker. I have heard there is swings of up to 25 to 75 degrees?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

I’m actually not sure yet. I typically just use the middle rack but this would make for a good video especially now that it’s cold outside.

[@likeachamp91]

Weekend Warrior BBQ yea I agree. One thing I know I want to see in a future video and I’m sure many others would as well. Easy video for ya I’m sure after an hour with some probes on each rack

[@likeachamp91]

Weekend Warrior BBQ also fill the water pan so it’s as “normal” as possible

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

@@likeachamp91 I'm gonna try to get the video out this weekend. Should be interesting.

[@likeachamp91]

Weekend Warrior BBQ awesome I’ll make sure to watch. This shall be a deciding factor. I have been looking into a series 7

[@davidpike2334]

How many times did you have to add more pellets in 8 hours?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi, David. That 20 lb bag got me through three cooks. 8 hours for the pork shoulders, 2 hours for the smoked meatloaf, and 3 hours for the ribs. I have the 3 series which is the smallest so I'm guessing it is more efficient than the larger models.

[@ryansbbq1554]

Love the video man. Where do you get your gloves that you are always using?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thanks, Ryan! They are called venom steel nitrile gloves. I have a link to them in my newer videos but if you have a Lowe’s near you, you can get them there too 😁 Don’t go cheap in the gloves. In the summertime the cheap gloves are garbage and rip if you’re hands are full of sweat.

[@TheUniversoulstereo]

I just bought the same exact smoker and I’m going to do my first cook tomorrow. I want to do a Pork Shoulder and 2 slabs of ribs. Any suggestions on cooking temp?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Congrats on the new smoker. If you are in no hurry I would set the smoker to 225 and let it work it’s magic.

[@TheUniversoulstereo]

Weekend Warrior BBQ that’s what I was thinking too. I have a 5lbs shoulder, so that should cook for roughly 5-6 hours?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

I typically budget 1.5 hours per pound and then a 1 hour rest

[@TheUniversoulstereo]

Weekend Warrior BBQ PERFECT! I’ll let you know how it turns out. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@budreynolds216]

Does your water pan run out of water real quick? I have a vertical Pit Boss like yours.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi, Bud. If I’m smoking around 250-275 Fahrenheit, I need to refill it about every 2 hours. I’ve got a turkey in there right now at 300 degrees and I need to refill it about every hour.

[@budreynolds216]

I'm about to fry a turkey. Going to smoke my first butt Saturday.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

BUD REYNOLDS I love fried turkey! It’s fast and it always comes out juicy! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@astronola]

finally got mine delivered, under $350.00 FROM WALLY WORLD ...cant wait to start

[@michealreed9792]

Should have ordered the Series 5 from Walmart for $396 much larger smoker for just a little more money that’s what I have

[@astronola]

@@michealreed9792 ive read bad reviews about the 5 and keeping an even temp throughout the pit, thats why i went with the 3

[@tiffianylayman4973]

Do you leave the smoker on cook or do you turn it to smoke after it preheats? I am learning how to use this and it seems to lose temp quick when we turn it to the smoke setting after preheat, and I am unsure if that is what it’s suppose to do.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi. Good question. I actually just addressed my hat question in detail a couple days ago in this video Five BBQ Tips for Beginners | Answering Your Questions kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2i0lYJseNKjfs0

[@tiffianylayman4973]

Weekend Warrior BBQ awesome! I will watch it! Thank you sooo much!

[@RickTheStick]

Awesome video! Too bad my local Wally World doesn't carry those pellets, but hopefully they will soon! Thanks for the great content!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Rich-E BBQ thank you very much. I don’t want to overhype the pellets but honestly, they are the best I’ve tried.

[@gannbino2001]

What kind of wireless heat probe set do you use?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi, Chris. Im using the Inkbird IRF-4S

[@johnmanthey2683]

Now you have a new temp probe

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

I bought the inkbird and love it.

[@johnmanthey2683]

I scoped it out on Amazon. I think I would agree with you. I guess, as much as I like Weber I’ve seen a lot of criticism on their thermoprobes. Thanks for the info.

[@johnmanthey2683]

I’ve been looking at the ThermoPro TP-20. Seems like it fit my limited budget better and has a 4 1/2 star rating on Amazon.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

I almost bought that one. The only reason I didnt is because Amazon had free same day delivery on the other one. It showed up just before I started filming this video.

[@johnmanthey2683]

I saw on BRBQ Pit Boys a Grilleye but kind of pricey. Come the 18th I’ll pick up some of those new pellets. Hopefully one of these days I’ll luck out and catch a price drop at Wally on the Pit Boss Deluxe Grill for short cooks.

[@oldchannel9496]

What kind of gloves are those and where do you get them? Thanks!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

It’s hard to find them right now with this pandemic going on but they are called venom steel. I buy them at Lowe’s or on Amazon

[@p47930]

where do you buy charcoal pellets?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi, Perry. They are only available at Walmart.

[@k.k.52]

The top always cooks faster than the bottom on my Masterbuilt electric smoker. I always put the bigger one on top or try to put similar sizes together. Subbed by the way...keep'em coming.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Thanks, Kyle!

[@k.k.52]

How long have you had that pitboss? Had good luck with it and recommend it?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Kyle K. I have had the 3 series since the beginning of June 2019. Almost 20 KZbin videos with it so far and I have probably cooked with it 40 times total. I started my BBQ journey in the late 1990’s using a Weber Kettle and then a PK grill where I would load up some charcoal and throw in a few chunks of wood for smoke. I bring this up because pellet smokers aren’t known for strong smoke flavor like charcoal cookers are. With that said, the trade off is, a little bit less of a Smoky flavor in exchange for the convenience of not having to wake up in the middle of the night to add more coals/wood...it has a 50 lb pellet capacity and can smoke for a long long time. If you are cool with the trade off, you will love this smoker and I recommend it.

[@k.k.52]

I appreciate that. I just stumbled upon your unboxing right after I sent you that last message. I think PitBoss has a quality machine, really. I was looking into the Kamado Joe Big Joe, but not sure I want the hassle. So now I am leaning towards a pellet smoker, mainly the Yoder YS640s or a Pitboss. I use an Old Smokey for grilling and my masterbuilt for smoking which I love, but the temp only goes to 275 degrees, and it would be handy sometimes if it would go higher to be more versatile. Just having a difficult time deciding on what route to go.

[@codycoldbrewski572]

What a fantastic t shirt lol

[@larrymoore5264]

Where did you get the gloves from? Link please i need some of them gloves.

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi, Larry. They are the venom steel brand. Double layered. You can get them at Lowe’s or on Amazon

[@larrymoore5264]

Thank You!!

[@larrymoore5264]

Smoking a pork butt right now. Dont know how to send a picture

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

If you are on Facebook look up Weekend Warrior BBQ group. I also have a text community. Text me at [phone]

[@truebalance55]

At 225-250 degrees. You said 1 hour per pound?

[@mrskipdiggidy2725]

What series smoker is that?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

It is the Pit Boss 3 Series. Its the smallest of their vertical pellet smokers.

[@mrskipdiggidy2725]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ thank you,and you said you noticed a difference with the charcoal pellets? And top temperature of 250 wasnt an issue?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

@@mrskipdiggidy2725 In my opinion, there is a distinct taste difference with the pellets. They give the food a more smoky flavor. My top temperature on that cook was actually 275. If I set my smoker to 275 it will fluctuate between 250 and 275 which is right where I like it.

[@mrskipdiggidy2725]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ thank you ,I have a pellet smoker now ,was wondering about those charcoal as l ones

[@GreasyGoblin69]

Why dont you use the "smoke" setting?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

This video may answer your question :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2i0lYJseNKjfs0

[@GreasyGoblin69]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ oh ok, I watched the vid. I just bought a 8.9 pound pork shoulder and gonna smoke it 2 weeks from now.

[@ezrider5448]

Did smoking two pork butts at the same time take longer than doing one Or did you adjust the temperature higher to account for that.?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

It did add more time to the cook...about an hour.

[@cosper2323]

Head country is the best sauce

[@tyronewilliams2482]

Thinking of getting one. Question guys, I don't see any smoke. What gives?

[@jasonmbiggs]

My wife just bought me a Pro Series 4 and been watching your videos a lot. Thanks for all the ideas. Just a question since I'm doing my first run in this smoker. Why no smoke? It smokes like a beat on first startup but then it's just gone. Temp set at 250. Using the Pit Boss fruit pellets. Any thought?

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi, Jason. My smoker only puts out big plumes of smoke in intervals as opposed to constant smoke. I would say like probably every 10 to 15 minutes. You'll notice it more when it tries to recover after the door has been open but for the most part, it will have a very thin light smoke most of the time that is hard to see.

[@jasonmbiggs]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ Thank you very much sir. Stay tuned for more questions to come.

[@sirseacow4462]

Hey Mike, what height is your chimney set on top? When I got my pit boss in it was lowered all the way, I’m a beginner smoker, thanks!

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

I like to run my smoker with the cap at least half way open. I tried smoking with it closed all the way down and I had air flow issues where the burn pot filled up with pellets and the unit shut off.

[@MikeClarkOutdoors]

Man they look delicious! Have you had any problems with your smoker throwing ERL code? Love my pit boss smoker

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

Hi, Mike. I havent had that code yet but a viewer on another video of mine said it was something to do with too many pellets in the burn pot. He said it doesnt happen every time either. The only thing I can think of is maybe the air inlets in the pot are clogged and the pellets arent burning fast enough.

[@MikeClarkOutdoors]

@@WeekendWarriorBBQ awesome thank you. Keep up the great videos and delicious recipes.

[@pantherfandave]

Remember, as Aaron Franklin says, if you're looking, you're not cooking.

[@charlieblanchard4968]

Great shirt! "Smokin meats, on the reg!"

[@WeekendWarriorBBQ]

🤣🤣🤣