THIS MAY BE THE BEST SMOKER | Patriot Pits Freedom 94 Offset Smoker Walkthrough | Fatty's Feasts

[@EOESKOOLIE]

Best made smokers I’ve seen hands down. Craftsmanship and attention to detail are second to none!

[@FattysFeasts]

You should see it in person! Thing is a beaut!

[@EOESKOOLIE]

@@FattysFeasts you’re right and we have! We know Jason personally and we mean what we say when attention to detail and quality is on the top priority list!

[@FattysFeasts]

@@EOESKOOLIE He's definitely one of a kind when it comes to this stuff! I know when I cook a brisket it will be one of the best due to his attention to detail.

[@gtsum2]

I have a workhorse 1975 (also all 3/8's) and love it, but this one seems like a great option for those in the Northeast...love the counter weight on the door and the front shelf.

[@FattysFeasts]

Absolutely, especially with our stupidly cold winters!

[@shonhatley541]

The Freedom 94 is probably the prettiest offset out there, for sure. Something I've gotta look into for sure. Thanks Josh for another interesting video with great info. Please keep'em coming.

[@FattysFeasts]

It's without a doubt one of the best smokers on the market and my personal favorite!

[@BK33REVIEWS]

Thanks for this video, I have been on the market for awhile, this thing checks all the boxes, plus more, and it's the most beautiful smoker I have ever seen absolutely amazed and the price is great

[@FattysFeasts]

Definitely get yourself one! You'll be even more impressed in person!

[@gofigure6562]

Just ordered mine the other day with the wagon..Jason was awesome to chat with and work with. Can't wait to get it and start cooking.

[@FattysFeasts]

He’s the best! You’re gonna love it!

[@smokescouts]

What a great smoker. I love all the finishing touches and attention to detail. Can’t wait to see you test it out.

[@FattysFeasts]

You and me both! Stay tuned!

[@reefslayer21]

That is really some quality work

[@FattysFeasts]

The thing is the definition of craftsmanship!

[@lamarwilliams185]

Bravo Jason!!! I don’t know you but; am proud. I have not seen any custom smokers coming from the north east. Myron Mixon is more Pennsylvania and has shops in NY. Great job!!!! Where is the temperature test and brisket and wings and etc….. Come on man!!!!!

[@FattysFeasts]

I'll pass the word along to him! It is a long shot to see anything up here, as smoking doesn't seem to be a thing, other than people using crappy propane smokers. I'll be releasing the temp test next week and the brisket towards the end of the month!

[@lamarwilliams185]

@@FattysFeasts we BBq in New England. We are not represented in the BBQ market. Maybe you and that guy Jason work out a deal. You travel to these competitions and win a couple of trophies to show what his smokers are capable of. If you need help? I live in Bridgeport. LOL

[@FattysFeasts]

@@lamarwilliams185 Awesome! Always good to know some more BBQ nuts here in CT!

[@alexraymes]

The sound it makes every time you slap it with your hand, tells me everything I need to know about the level of quality. I might be making this my new target smoker to save up for

[@FattysFeasts]

Gotta slap that bad boy to really get the full effect 😂😂 You definitely should! I don't think you'll be disappointed.

[@chrislee6302]

He built a trailer pit for me back in October. Picked it up in November. So glad I made that decision. Had my eyes on a workhorse 1975T but saw Jason’s first video on KZbin. Contacted him and he made it happen! The finishing touches are incredible. And the extra add ins are worth it. Plus I didn’t have to wait 10 months to get it. Craftsmanship I would put up against any pit builder

[@FattysFeasts]

@@chrislee6302 When I got this smoker from them, he was telling me all about yours! Saw some pictures of it. Looks like a beast!

[@henrymorton7669]

Man that's a real cooker

[@FattysFeasts]

Hell yeah! A real champ for sure!

[@chaddesmarais710]

That thing is badass. Can’t wait to see it in action.

[@FattysFeasts]

It's even more impressive in person! Hoping to do the brisket within the next week or two!

[@chaddesmarais710]

@@FattysFeasts can’t wait. Wouldn’t mind watching the fire management testing if you want to film it.

[@FattysFeasts]

@@chaddesmarais710 Working on that video now!

[@ChristineHarrison-j3f]

I prefer to have my firebox lid on the top so starting off with charcoal would not be a problem; along with a side door to adjust heat flow

[@FattysFeasts]

On a small pit, yes, as you usually can't stick the charcoal chimney in to dump the coals. I definitely needed that on my Brazos. But on this pit, you have plenty of space to do that without having an opening up top.

[@dawgsfan8321]

Workhorse pits 1975 models are all 3/8”

[@FattysFeasts]

Correct

[@gofigure6562]

Their end caps are 5/16.

[@dawgsfan8321]

@@gofigure6562 Not on the WH!

[@Pengw1n2012]

Absolutely LOVE the craftsmanship and the HUGE firebox. Any idea if a wireless thermometer would work through the 3/8" thick steel?

[@FattysFeasts]

The thing is a beast! Are you talking about drilling a port for one? Or a wireless one? There is a port for one on the side near the stack.

[@Pengw1n2012]

@@FattysFeasts I meant a wireless

[@FattysFeasts]

Great question then! I'll have to try it out. I have one that I haven't used in forever. I would assume it would work. @@Pengw1n2012

[@johnknapp6328]

Great Pit Nice Review, does this have grease dam, and is it capable of adding water to chamber.

[@Dan-fc1nc]

These do have a grease lip where the Smoker chamber and firebox meet so no grease will leak back into the firebox.

[@FattysFeasts]

Thanks Dan! If you have any other questions feel free to reach out!

[@richardvillanueva8786]

Shirley fabrications makes there smokers very thick as well

[@FattysFeasts]

I'll check them out! Where are they based out of?

[@richardvillanueva8786]

@@FattysFeasts Tuscaloosa Alabama , about the best in the nation. cabinet style doors💪 🇺🇸

[@DyaTrill]

I found this guy's walk through video where he showed it off. I kind of wish I had spent money on this one but I think I'm a little content with the Workhorse purchase

[@FattysFeasts]

Workhorse is a good option also. This is very similar to it but I think I would take patriot pits any day. I feel like the craftsmanship is a step above anything else I've personally seen.

[@DyaTrill]

@Fatty's Feasts & Funnies I'm not an expert but I have seen sooooo many pit walkthroughs, I feel like the welds are just a little more consistent on the WH. I don't think PP is necessarily bad or not quality. I just have seen a few more inconsistencies compared to the Workhorse. Is it worth the extra like $1000......no. Do I think it works as well, probably.

[@spindiamond]

I am getting rid of my Oklahoma Joe Highlander and just picked up a Pecos. Now I just need to figure out how to get this plate that they welded in out of the cooking chamber. I am hoping that I'll be able to get some decent barbecue out of this. I am wanting to extend the smoke stack but the baffle is not like the Brazos. You can't just slide the pipe inside of the smoke stack without running into the baffle.

[@FattysFeasts]

Nice upgrade! You'll love it. Are you referring to the baffle next to the firebox? If so, I made a video where I talked about removing that. It's only 4 crappy welds so it's pretty easy to take out. What baffle in the stack are you referring to?

[@FattysFeasts]

Here are the links to Patriot Pits website and Instagram. If you reach out with questions or to order a smoker, be sure to use the code "Fattys" to receive a handmade charcoal chimney AND a firebox tool! Website: patriotpits.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/patriot.pits/ Check out the other videos I mentioned in this one! Old Country Brazos Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGGynIV-fMZko6M Patriot Pits Temperature Test: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGqpZICtipuLp9k Patriot Pits Brisket Cook: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYewaoJqjpmerqM

[@Trumpetmaster77]

beautiful smoker! new sub here!

[@FattysFeasts]

It really is a beaut! Thanks for the sub!

[@codecage9333]

Try a Franklin BBQ smoker!

[@FattysFeasts]

If he sends me one I will 😂 From what I've seen though, I would say this one is much better...Just my assumption though...

[@FOXDC199]

That smoker is a work of art. When you smoking?

[@FattysFeasts]

I want to do the brisket hopefully next week! I'll let you know.

[@cmsense8193]

Great build! Too bad he was not around when I lived in Connecticut 😄! Maybe I’ll haul one down to FL next time I visit family. For now I’m using a Pecos that works fine.

[@FattysFeasts]

Yeah I'm beyond thrilled that he is right here in NE! A trailer model would be awesome for that! Also, good for you for living in Florida. I'm trying to get out of here myself 😂

[@cmsense8193]

@@FattysFeasts Hey, hope you do! Love it here. The only thing I miss is the food!

[@FattysFeasts]

@@cmsense8193 I'm a big pizza guy, so I could already see myself missing that!

[@cmsense8193]

@@FattysFeasts I hear you! I miss a good New Haven pie myself.

[@logandowner7405]

I like the Freedom 94 but I will never understand why there is a temp gauge right above the firebox inlet.

[@FattysFeasts]

I like knowing what my temps are on each end. Not because I have food next to the firebox, but because if that side is hotter, I know I'm doing a good job pushing the hot spot toward that end.

[@logandowner7405]

@@FattysFeasts I think it is a too each their own sorta thing. I've got a Shirley 24x48 showing up next week, I tried to have them just give me one gauge at grate level by the collector (like Franklin and mill scale) but I would have had to sacrifice cooking space to do it so I left it alone.

[@FattysFeasts]

@@logandowner7405 Yeah if I had to choose one place I would definitely put it there. That sucks that they weren't able to do that for you. But that will be one hell of a smoker for sure!

[@hlara8889]

Are those golf cart or mower wheels 🛞?

[@FattysFeasts]

Similar to riding mower wheels.

[@hlara8889]

Thanks 👍. Great looking smoker

[@FattysFeasts]

@@hlara8889 The thing is a beast for sure!

[@AlaskaBrisketCo]

Man I’m surprised you didn’t go with something bigger. That seems like a small jump from the brazos.

[@AlaskaBrisketCo]

I’m an idiot. I commented before getting 2 min into the video. 😂

[@FattysFeasts]

😂 It happens! It doesn't look much bigger but in person it definitely is as far as cooking area is concerned. The thing is a huge upgrade and I will definitely be on the lookout for a bigger model when they decide to make one.

[@LorenKyleDiedrich]

"I'm not going to bash other smoker companies" after bashing Oklahoma Joes lol I agree tho. I have an old school welded Oklahoma Joes before they went to China.

[@FattysFeasts]

I know 😂 I was more referring to other companies that make higher end backyard models. I just don't understand some of their products that Oklahoma Joes puts out. They are poorly constructed and seem more gimmicky than anything. For example, they have a smoker / grill combo that makes absolutely no sense to me. There is barely any space and I don't understand how you can run an efficient fire with the lack of surface area. So weird.

[@matthewarnold3922]

As they say, imitation is the finest form of flattery

[@FattysFeasts]

What are you referring to?

[@Dan-fc1nc]

@@FattysFeasts You know. Round, steel, 4 tires 🤣🤣🤣

[@FattysFeasts]

@@Dan-fc1nc Apparently 😂😂

[@danielrichardson6054]

Why didnt you cook any food

[@FattysFeasts]

Didn't want to make the video too long. Test burn is coming up in the next video, then another one cooking a brisket will be after that!

[@bentleyfatheree1616]

A few thousand dollars.. 😆😆😆.

[@FattysFeasts]

Only a few, but worth it! 😁

[@jsblusmokebbq4343]

Workhorse are 3/8

[@FattysFeasts]

Correct, they have 3/8 walls, however, this smoker is 3/8 all around (walls aren't capped with thinner steel) with an insulated firebox at a cheaper price. This thing weighs 1200 pounds, where as the workhorse is around 850.

[@ryanb4481]

@@FattysFeasts The end caps on my 1975 are 3/8. Even the damper on top of the smoke stack is 3/8.

[@FattysFeasts]

@@ryanb4481 Correct. All I was trying to say was this one weighs substantially more than other smokers on the market due to the 3/8 steel plus the standard insulated firebox and the beefy hinges / handles.

[@smokescouts]

@@FattysFeasts my 1975 weighs 1,000 lbs - the wagons weigh more. The extra 200lbs on your pit must be the bottom shelf, other shelf, partially insulated fire box, and misc. hardware.

[@smokescouts]

@@Dan-fc1nc that's for their non-wagon model. Their website doesn't specify for each model add on. I have the shipping manifest with the exact weight, and confirmed the weight for different versions with the delivery driver who weighed it and delivered 100's of pits. Regardless of the weights, both are phenomenal pits, priced very well. If Patriot Pits had their pit around a few years ago, it would be in my top 3 choices and a tough decision (Patriot Pit, 1975, Big Phil's Backyard).

[@HogMan2022]

You lost me with the first 4:00 minutes of 🦬💩.

[@FattysFeasts]

What exactly are you referring to as bullshit?