The Perfect Cooker That Replaces Your Smoker, Grill & Pizza Oven! | LSG El Patron

[@BallisticBBQ]

Here is my intro video on the El Patron: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3asdJuNopamodk. Nothing but information on the pit and its features.

[@BabyBackManiac]

What an amazing cooker. I think you are right. I think it replace everything on my patio. Wow. LSG really knows their stuff.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Happy Father's Day all of you dads out there!

[@Cornholeus]

Cant wait to watch. Ordered mine beginning of March and got build notice a couple weeks ago. Been searching KZbin for El Patron videos weekly and so happy to see a video from you!

[@BallisticBBQ]

I'm looking forward to doing some cooks. I'll be doing a couple reverse-seared ribeyes tonight for dinner. First cooking video will be a low and slow cook though.

[@daviesmarkc]

Great review. Simply amazing and versatile.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

I've seen this in action on a few of Chris's videos. Very impressive pit to say the least! Good job on explaining all the details Greg!

[@JessyJess04]

You're a mind reader I was just searching for reviews on this over the weekend thanks!

[@69Cuda21Challenger]

I have an El Patron and a 36” LSG pellet grill on order. Thanks for the awesome video, Greg!!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

I'm really excited about this thing. You made a good decision!

[@thegalleryBBQ]

Heck yeah Greg.. Ive seen that cooker in action and ive got to agree with everything you've said. It can do it all... Nice job buddy. Lone Star does it again. IMHO!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Cheers, Brother-Tommy!

[@blackshirt5530]

Wow, knew it existed but u knocked it out of the park with this video- one of your best!!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you for checking it out!

[@Charizardcc]

Hey Greg! Big fan of what you do! You’re my go to for burgers and bbq! Thanks for all the work you’ve put in to give us quality information and damn good looking food! Have a good one sir!

[@BallisticBBQ]

I appreciate that! Thanks for taking the time to stop by!

[@SmokedReb]

Greg, that new cooker looks amazing! I can't wait to see some cooks on it.

[@SleeperBBQ]

Now that's a father's day gift to remember, nice review Greg

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you, Lance! Cheers, brother!

[@jaybooth4815]

Awesome cooker Greg! LSG are incredible USA built grills, hands down! Happy Father’s Day! Cheers!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Cheers, Jay! Yeah, amazing company!

[@ronaldyeater3322]

Sup Greg, the thought and engineering that this took is amazing! Happy father's day, tyvm tc

[@BBQPITDOG]

Lone Star is just the best! Great review Greg. I really like the adjustable door opening. Cheers Bud!👍

[@BallisticBBQ]

Looking forward to breaking this thing in. Thanks, Rob!

[@jasonestrello8627]

I have it it's been pretty good. Fire management is the only learning curve.. I guess that's the fun part dialing it all in.

[@craigluhr7243]

Great video. I have often thought a vertical design could be the most versatile if done correctly. I have had a design in my head similar to this for years. Being in the middle east without my tools and a shop prevented me from making one. This one looks like it tiks all the boxes. I think there needs to be a little more distance between the grill height and fire to do a low and slow smoke. I wonder if you can keep the temps in the low 200 range. Also, it should have an ash pan. Looks like cleaning will be a pain. Maybe, the door should be wider or on the side. Other than that, its the best looking one I have seen. Cant wait to see you run it through it's paces and see what it can do. This can even act like a Santa Maria grill. Nice job by Lone Star from a town where I used to live.

[@matthewhull4030]

Got mine back in April and I just love it.

[@garryhammond3117]

Thanks Greg - Great intro to a great machine - Cheers!

[@OKIEBBQ]

WOW! lone star has made the perfect cooker!

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

THNX for another GR8 review Greg!!! LSG's are a fabulous set up! If I ever get another cooker, they'll get a VERY serious look into! Cheers! ~ Chris

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Most interesting cooker,im looking forward to seeing it in action...Thanks for the preview.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you, Michael!

[@Beehashe]

You’re the best!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Appreciate your stopping by!

[@shumardi1]

That’s is a nice looking grill!

[@GaryORiveraSr]

LSG wow, that cooker is impressive. They make quality grills/smokers

[@scottdroskie740]

Well done!

[@bigvisk1125]

I've been considering one if these. Been using my lone star santa maria for a year now and love it

[@BallisticBBQ]

This thing is amazing. It literally does everything I need to do while cooking on my patio.

[@BaddogQ]

Kinda like the chud box! I love this design

[@Moondoggy1941]

Congrats on another great cooker, this grills solves the problem of which one am I going to use. I have a SS Hasty Bake, I love the reverse Santa Maria style cooking. This cooker would be great for Tri Tip.

[@richlife06]

Can you put coals on the difusor and use it as a gaucho/argentinian asador?

[@SparksWillCry]

I'm so glad a brilliant KZbinr is finally reviewing this very exciting all-in-one BBQ

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thanks! Brilliant may be a bit of a reach, but thanks for the compliment!

[@SparksWillCry]

Hey Greg, I know you don't do a lot of shorts but can you please do a sexy short reel which showcases all the features of the El Patron so everyone can get excited about it?

[@etherdog]

Whoa! Impressive mass in that cooker!

[@BallisticBBQ]

It's a beast!

[@crappiedayfishon1756]

Love Star , can't wait to see it in action . That might be my next investment !!!!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Money well spent!

[@paulb2741]

Happy Fathers Day. Great video for a great product.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you, Paul!

[@xxBlazinBobxx]

Looking forward to seeing it in action!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Me too!

[@user-cm3wd5hk1p]

I’m excited to see some cooks on this. I have a BGE but like you said, smoking with wood is just night right and there are some big disadvantages to them compared to your more TX style grills. I have an idea for a split trolley direct heat smoker meets Santa Maria meats offset pizza oven. But I haven’t welded in years!

[@PAPATexas]

Pretty Nice!

[@surfingonmars8979]

How closely can it hold temps in the 225/250 F range, for slow cooks? My Weber Summit will hold at that temp for 16 hrs no probelmo.

[@rayjudkins6456]

That's my worry. To cook a bridge.

[@ivse9696]

What a great grill and I'm looking forward to the videos of you grilling on it 👍👍👍

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you! I'm looking forward to cooking on this thing. I'll be dropping a couple cowboy cut ribeyes this evening for Father's Day dinner.

[@jameslast3192]

Looks amazing!

[@glutzifer7310]

What an awesome beast!

[@michaelbritt6052]

That thing is awesome!

[@Self-EsteemandHowtoImprove]

Difference between this and Hasty bake?

[@txfieros]

Bucket list!

[@erichoehn8262]

Will you review how it performs on the different applications?

[@robertjason6885]

Some of the core features of the Easy Bake. But interesting extra features make this a great all purpose unit.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Exactly. Easy Bake started this, but LSG took it to another level. Should be interested to watch the hotbox war that may be brewing.

[@robertjason6885]

@@BallisticBBQIf I hadn’t just purchased a very nice pellet grill to go with my WSM. If they ever need a beta guy……😏🙏

[@LaserGuy64]

This cooker looks very interesting. How would you rate this for weeknight cooking, where you want to fire it up quickly to cook some steaks and such? Longer term cooks like briskets seem natural, but it would be good to know how it would work firing it up and wanting to cook something in 30 minutes...

[@HerePiggyPiggy]

DONE!!!!! I have been following you since you introduced me to Korzp's SLAV....This is my next purchase I was looking at a Yoder Comp.....El Patron is in my near future Thank you!

[@EADO_HTX]

I wonder if this can be ordered on a bigger size

[@robertwayman7974]

You'll have to do a pizza or two on this cooker for all of us pizza lovers.

[@HansenMath]

If I had the $$$ and didn't already have a Hasty Bake Legacy, THIS would be the one to get!!! Hoping you can do a cook on this with wood splits - maybe some ribs or chicken?

[@BallisticBBQ]

100%! I will be running this through the BBQ gauntlet!

[@s.taylor5029]

I saw that you have 8 inch casters on your El Patron and I'm considering buying one with the same set up. The door looks really high when you open it. How tall are you and do you have problems with the height?

[@wcneathery3100]

Best Father's Day present was seeing you got an El Patron 😊. Mine was delivered 3 weeks ago (Ordered Jan 8, 2024). I've got a seasoning and 2 cooks under my belt. Looking forward to upcoming El Patron videos from your channel. My only issue is the adjustable grate does not raise as high as 5" from the cooking grate due to the cable loop and the quick link attachment.

[@BallisticBBQ]

I'm wondering if that could be fixed with a smaller cable collar? Thanks for the info!

[@wcneathery3100]

​@@BallisticBBQ Yeah I looked at smaller quick links and that doesn't seem to solve the issue. Maybe a small chain link, then you loose the ability quickly detach. Maybe Chris will see this and come up with a solution. Mine tops out at 8.5 inches.

[@waldo1493]

@@BallisticBBQI’ve had my el patron since mid May and upgraded the cable system. I used stainless cable and eliminated the factory cable loop by looping the new cable directly to the quick link attachment. It gained me another 1-1/2” closer to the cooking grates. Not sure if it makes that much of a difference but it can be done.

[@willchase6135]

Smart move dropping this video on Father's Day. This cooker looks amazing! My Kamado might find itself replaced soon!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Timing was perfect. I try to drop my videos on Sundays and this just happened to arrive a few days before shooting. Take care!

[@Trumpetmaster77]

I love this cooker

[@EatAtKurts]

Awesome!

[@joshhoffman1975]

Wow ... great tip, thanks! ❤😃🤩

[@bravo9026]

I’d love to own that thing, but my Weber 26” does the job for 1/4th the price

[@caveygaming]

How about a Prime rib on the Rotisserie??

[@MrDanbecker]

looks Great ..🙂👍🥂

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you 😋

[@CecilWaldo]

So how do you clean it since all your dripping are dropping on the fire brick ?

[@ProPyroPower]

thats a Swiss amongst the multi purpose, what a machine!

[@BallisticBBQ]

Exactly what I said talking to my wife about this!

[@ProPyroPower]

@@BallisticBBQ ohlol

[@Hazzo88]

That is one beefy hasty bake + pizza door is sweet!

[@wolverinegnr]

What’s up Greg so out of all of your cookers which one do you prefer to cook on the most? Thanks

[@BallisticBBQ]

That's a great question, but a difficult one to answer. I love the Argentine grill, simply because it is so primal and so immersive. I love this cooker because it pretty much does everything... If I got rid of all of my other cookers, I'd still be able to grill like a Santa Maria, go low n slow like my offset, cook Kamado style and rotisserie cook. I'm still getting to know this cooker however, so I'm not ready to sell off my other cookers!

[@wolverinegnr]

@@BallisticBBQ Thanks Greg I’m looking into getting me an Argentine grill. I have an offset, pellet grill and Weber kettle so I think I’ll be set with an Argentine style. Also if I’m feeling lazy I could always pour a chimney of lump in the Argentine and grill something quick. I noticed you using a sunterra without the brasero. I appreciate your help and till this day I still whip up that cornbread recipe in the Holidays. Thanks brother

[@BallisticBBQ]

@@wolverinegnr That cornbread video is an oldie! I may have to update that one of these days. As you said, you don't always have to load up the brasero.

[@friarmurphy6791]

Looks like a Hasty-Bake on steroids. Love this design.

[@danielesbordone1871]

Very nice.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Pretty impressive. Hope you have a Happy Father's Day. Cheers, Greg! 👍🏻👍🏻✌️

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you, Dwayne! We had a really nice day. Hope you did as well.

[@Gruuvin1]

Jack of all trades is a master of none. It's a universal rule of design: compared to a design that does a single thing and does it well, a multifunctional system must have design compromises to achieve acceptable results for all requirements. Example: It's hard to beat a Weber kettle for grilling and smoking, and it's so simple!

[@1nteract1ve]

That’s true but some folks don’t need to be the best. They want to experiment with various cooking styles and don’t have the money or the space to buy a smoker, grill, pizza oven, etc. I wouldn’t buy this thing but I can see why some folks would.

[@Gruuvin1]

I have an uni pizza oven, and have used it many times, and what I've learned is that it performs terribly compared to a large brick oven. But your average home oven can make a pretty good pizza but it's MUCH more practical. A Weber kettle grill is $90. I'm not sure what you mean about "some people don't have the money". This El Patron is $2,000. So you can buy a grill, smoker, and a pizza oven for less than this thing!

[@1nteract1ve]

@@Gruuvin1 ok. Whatever.

[@Gruuvin1]

@@1nteract1ve right?! I'm not buying one either! LoL!

[@ldboy2004]

It's OK to just say you're broke. If you had the money, you would. It's OK. I have used a weber and I have upgraded to bet grill systems, they're not the same. ​@@Gruuvin1

[@LarryJohnson-rz2nu]

Price and where to buy

[@erichoehn8262]

Wow!

[@krflyguy2117]

Happy Father's Day to you Greg from Tennessee...Hi to K and G for me

[@BallisticBBQ]

Yo! Big hug to your K. Talk to you soon.

[@BryanColliver]

time to do some cooks on it and can you tell them to make a 48inch hahah

[@zone4garlicfarm]

Is this shipped unassembled in several boxes or do you need a forklift to unload it?

[@jsblusmokebbq4343]

They ship on a pallet. Litigate delivered

[@pkrstrdonk]

I would like to see the seasoning process in a video. Thanks.

[@BallisticBBQ]

I linked Chris' seasoning process video on this one towards the end. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5ndmXyNl5uGatE

[@gregwright6565]

Will be curious to know how a brisket turns out on this vs an offset. I know Chris did a brisket on the rotisserie, but anxious to hear about a non-rotisserie brisket from a 3rd party. How would you expect the brisket on this to turn out vs traditional offset?

[@BallisticBBQ]

I just did my first longer cook the other day (video Sunday). This was only my third cook, so it was more of an experiment/learning opportunity for me. I'm very confident that I will be able to cook a good brisket now. It held very stable temps throughout the entire cook.

[@AP0CALYPSY]

Do wireless thermometers like the meater work with thhis Grill? I'd think it would be a Faraday's cage and not let any signal trough which could be annoying.

[@BallisticBBQ]

They do work in this (and all of my other pits) including my larger smoker made from 1/4" steel. A Faraday cage requires continuous conductivity and the door being painted and sealed where contact is made with the rest of the cooking chamber breaks the conductivity.

[@keithberghoff4114]

Let's see some cooks on this one

[@mikeritter2979]

It should come with wedding vows because You’ll have it till you’re last bad day .

[@BallisticBBQ]

True words!

[@adb888]

My last bad day would be the day I told my wife that I bought yet another expensive smoker/grill...

[@GAdirtroad]

I like the concept, but it seems like the cleanup of the firebrick after time from grease dripping on them would be a chore.

[@SandalGuy1]

Seems like a versatile grill. Did you purchase this with your own money?

[@adb888]

Nice grill, but I think I'll stick with my gravity fed grill - about the only thing I can't do is use splits in it, but I can use wood. Also, it has to have electricity for the fan, but I've got my drum smoker and offset smoker/grill for those emergencies. I might have purchased this had I seen it before I saw the gravity grills though, as you can add the fan and other electronics to it still.

[@dannorthcutt8112]

SOLD! I want one. 🙂

[@KD2UDR]

I bought a recteq 700 smoker love it ... works great .... but ... i wish i had waited a month and bought the LSG pellet smoker ...

[@BallisticBBQ]

Hindsight is 20/20, but you got a good pellet cooker. You may want to upgrade eventually one of these days.

[@ryanhernandez2414]

This build is fairly priced if you look at similar well built ones online.

[@Davidhall10]

Weber kettle can do it all too for much cheaper

[@BallisticBBQ]

Well, I love the good old Weber Kettle, but really apples to oranges here. It can do a lot, but as soon as you set it up for low n slow, you lose half of your cooking surface. Instead of being able to raise and lower the charcoal grate, you need to set up two zones, again losing half of your cooking surface. This being said, I truly love kettle grills, and for those on a budget, they are hard to beat.

[@tonylamartina6729]

Hasty- Bake has been doing that for decades. They are the original all in one grill,smoke,bake units.

[@thejones16]

The Hasty Bake was near the top of my short list for new cookers along with the El Patron. However, the El Patron won me over with how versatile it is. It arrives at the end of this week after 4 long months of waiting.

[@BallisticBBQ]

You're correct, they are the original.

[@brifo5779]

👋🏻😍🍻🤩👍🏻🇮🇹 Interesting... Happy father's Day, Greg‼️

[@BallisticBBQ]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@fat_biscuits3928]

Why didn't they put a flat top griddle in it? Or as an add on...

[@thenuthing8258]

Looks like it's an add on for $95

[@outsidescrewball]

Hmmm….NO discussion on how you remove the charcoal/wood ash????

[@BallisticBBQ]

You open the door and scoop it out with a dust pan or a shop vac. This was brand-spanking new when I shot this. But seeing that you add the fuel via the large door on the front, I guess I assumed it was obvious. I've cleaned it twice since I shot this video, and it was very simple.

[@chriss8354]

Same as you would with an offset firebox. Shovel it out or vacuum. Didn't think it was that difficult to figure out. .

[@outsidescrewball]

@@chriss8354 not difficult, my point in the discussion for a BBQ/Smoker at that expense, a simple method of removing ash should have been in the design, not get on your hand and knees and start shoveling…..IMO far from the “perfect” cooker due to this issue

[@DJSephEntertainment]

Out of price range for the majority of home bbq cooks.

[@MrBertstare]

Depends. We have a traeger, a propane grill, a flat top for our solo stove and we are looking for a pizza oven. This would probably be cheaper in the end.

[@mikebird5148]

Still SUPER cheap for what you get, I'm in love with this grill.

[@JustGrillingandChilling.]

Don’t forget the old adage, “… you get what you pay for…”…. This is a very versatile cooker and top quality build….

[@spageddie3266]

Looks like a Jack of All Trades, Master of None

[@COVID-cm4rn]

So how much was it?

[@JoeAnshien]

Looks interesting but I am not seeing grease management or cleaning to be an easy task. Maybe in some future vids. I really like the Spider Huntsman with the same type of build quality but in a 22" form factor and automated.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Great comment. Cleaning this cooker is exactly like cleaning a Santa Maria grill. On this cook, I was using a water pan, so the drippings splashed into the pan. If not using a pan, the drippings would have dropped onto the charcoal grate, which was being used as a defuser. the drippings would have cooked on the defuser, and a wire brush our scraper would clean it off with no problem. If I was truly cooking over direct heat with the charcoal/wood on the fire brick at the bottom of the pit, the drippings would vaporize, seasoning the meat, just like a Santa Maria. As far as cleaning the ash, you open the firebox door and one of those large shop sized dust pans fit inside easily. Just brush the ash into the pan and dump, or use a shop vac. It's not difficult. The Huntsman looks pretty cool and seems like a good price. Not sure it's an apples to apples comparison, however. Thanks, Joe!

[@surfingonmars8979]

Terrific vid. Nice grill. I need to get a bigger house to have room for just ONE MORE grill. Just one, then I’m done. No, really - just one more grill…………. Just one…I promise………. LOL

[@BallisticBBQ]

I've had conversations like that! LOL!

[@surfingonmars8979]

@@BallisticBBQ substitute SURFBOARDS or MOTORCYCLES or KNIVES and I have had that conversation a million times…..

[@jimcourtney3451]

Love all your videos. I already have a smoker and grill and flat top.I’ll continue to watch you having fun with the new one but $2000 before add ons is just too much for my hobby.

[@BallisticBBQ]

I get it, Jim. Cheers, brother!

[@ViewTalay]

There’s so many new videos you can do with this

[@BallisticBBQ]

My thoughts exactly!

[@Bam-BamMoore-zz2vk]

Where do the pellets go???

[@mrwentland1]

Hahahaha

[@bsdguy]

Somebody was thinking!

[@theycallmehoipilloi5495]

How many million dollars does it cost?