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Ferdelious · 13 June 2017, 12:30 AM

I finally sold my Egg and picked up a Texas style offset BBQ pit. I really love the whole process of BBQ and don't mind constantly tending to the fire. A hot wood fire with lots of air flow produces the cleanest smoke which produces the best end product IMO.

After much consideration I ended up choosing the Old Country Brazos from the Academy Sports website. Shipping was only $99 where as most other brands would have been $300 or more, it weighs over 400lbs. The shipping company did damage the handle however (maybe that's why shipping was so cheap) but I called Academy and they refunded 20% of the purchase price, $200

. A rubber mallet quickly remedied the problem. Fully welded 1/4" steel construction means that this smoker will probably outlast me.

This weekend I'll season it then do my first cook and post some pics of the results. It's my first time smoking using only wood splits and am expecting some growing pains along the way.

Here she is:
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Grate in the firebox for direct cooking
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mannyv11 · 13 June 2017, 12:39 AM

that looks like a beautiful pit. can't wait to see how the first cook comes out.

MonBK · 13 June 2017, 12:41 AM

Awesome piece.

ejvette · 13 June 2017, 12:44 AM

ribs at Matt's house !!! whens the party

Cryten · 13 June 2017, 12:47 AM

Looks great. Now we need some mouth watering food pictures

cop414 · 13 June 2017, 01:10 AM

Looks great, can't wait to see the food!

TheRolexKingofLV · 13 June 2017, 01:51 AM

Looking forward to seeing the pit in action!

incontrol · 13 June 2017, 03:06 AM

Wow, get rid of the Egg for this pit. You have me thinking!

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BristolCavendish · 13 June 2017, 03:40 AM

Absolutely awesome! Bon appetit.

wantonebad · 13 June 2017, 04:05 AM

Nice Matt!! if I lived in a more temperate clim I would invest in one myself. My issue is with an offset there is no temp control other than the users intuition and experience. I ain't got any of either so it would be an expensive learning curve to get the transitions right and to keep it low and slow but consistent. Do you have any experience with other offsets? Do you think it will take a while to get dialed in?

Ferdelious · 13 June 2017, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mannyv11

that looks like a beautiful pit. can't wait to see how the first cook comes out.

Thanks! Fingers crossed all goes well with the first one.

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Awesome piece.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by ejvette

ribs at Matt's house !!! whens the party

The TRF family is always welcome over!

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Originally Posted by Cryten

Looks great. Now we need some mouth watering food pictures

Thanks! Pics will hopefully be posted next week assuming all goes well.

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Originally Posted by cop414

Looks great, can't wait to see the food!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

Looking forward to seeing the pit in action!

Me too!

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Originally Posted by incontrol

Wow, get rid of the Egg for this pit. You have me thinking!

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I became a believer in the offset pit after reading Aaron Franklin's book and watching his show on PBS. More work but I think it can produce better results in regards to smoking.

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Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

Absolutely awesome! Bon appetit.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Nice Matt!! if I lived in a more temperate clim I would invest in one myself. My issue is with an offset there is no temp control other than the users intuition and experience. I ain't got any of either so it would be an expensive learning curve to get the transitions right and to keep it low and slow but consistent. Do you have any experience with other offsets? Do you think it will take a while to get dialed in?

Marc, I have a little experience with an offset. I had a cheap Chargriller years back but could never get the results I wanted. It was basically sheet metal so it couldn't maintain temps. In my research if the pit is constructed of 1/4" steel it shouldn't be too difficult get the desired temperature and keep it there. It may take a few cooks to determine how much wood to start with but once that is figured out all you have to do is throw in a half wood split about every 30 minutes. I'm going to add thermometers at grate level on both ends of the main cooking chamber to help monitor temperatures better.

wantonebad · 13 June 2017, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferdelious

Marc, I have a little experience with an offset. I had a cheap Chargriller years back but could never get the results I wanted. It was basically sheet metal so it couldn't maintain temps. In my research if the pit is constructed of 1/4" steel it shouldn't be too difficult get the desired temperature and keep it there. It may take a few cooks to determine how much wood to start with but once that is figured out all you have to do is throw in a half wood split about every 30 minutes. I'm going to add thermometers at grate level on both ends of the main cooking chamber to help monitor temperatures better.

mjclark32 · 13 June 2017, 04:57 AM

Nice pick up, looking forward to future cook

GerardoG · 13 June 2017, 05:13 AM

...what time shall we show up?

encarter13 · 13 June 2017, 07:22 AM

So, what is the first cook going to be?

Abdullah71601 · 13 June 2017, 09:41 AM

Awesome!

Happy grilling on the 4th!

T4ME · 13 June 2017, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferdelious

I finally sold my Egg and picked up a Texas style offset BBQ pit. I really love the whole process of BBQ and don't mind constantly tending to the fire. A hot wood fire with lots of air flow produces the cleanest smoke which produces the best end product IMO.

After much consideration I ended up choosing the Old Country Brazos from the Academy Sports website. Shipping was only $99 where as most other brands would have been $300 or more, it weighs over 400lbs. The shipping company did damage the handle however (maybe that's why shipping was so cheap) but I called Academy and they refunded 20% of the purchase price, $200

. A rubber mallet quickly remedied the problem. Fully welded 1/4" steel construction means that this smoker will probably outlast me.

This weekend I'll season it then do my first cook and post some pics of the results. It's my first time smoking using only wood splits and am expecting some growing pains along the way.

Here she is:
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Grate in the firebox for direct cooking
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Cant think of a better thread to respond to on my 100th post. Awesome

Grill

drm20 · 13 June 2017, 09:54 AM

Awesome grill, now I'm hungry!!

brandrea · 13 June 2017, 10:00 AM

I'll bring the burgers

rph08 · 13 June 2017, 10:51 AM

Looks good! Have fun trying it out. I offered up a few burnt sacrifices when I first started out on my BGE. It's all part of the experience!

Prestige_Swiss · 13 June 2017, 10:56 AM

Come great food will be made there

c41006 · 13 June 2017, 11:00 AM

Very nice!

GB-man · 13 June 2017, 11:04 AM

That looks awesome Matt! I'm a bit jealous

Brenngun · 13 June 2017, 11:37 AM

Fine looking pit Matt. Enjoy the brisket which I'm sure is following closely to this pictorial.

sea-dweller · 14 June 2017, 02:01 AM

Looks great!

droptopman · 14 June 2017, 03:24 AM

That is the real deal there. Great set up. I cheat and use a Traeger...

Someday I may get back to a real set up like this.

wantonebad · 8 May 2018, 02:39 AM

Any updates Matt, how is your experience now after being almost a year into ownership?

Ferdelious · 8 May 2018, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Any updates Matt, how is your experience now after being almost a year into ownership?

Happy to report that this smoker is putting out some fantastic Q. Takes some time to learn how to cook with all wood but you can't match the smoke flavor in my opinion. I couldn't be happier with my purchase and if anyone is contemplating getting an offset stick burner, go for it. Just make sure you know it's a process and you have to dedicate 5 hours or more when smoking. Some pictures of recent cooks:

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wantonebad · 8 May 2018, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferdelious

Happy to report that this smoker is putting out some fantastic Q. Takes some time to learn how to cook with all wood but you can't match the smoke flavor in my opinion. I couldn't be happier with my purchase and if anyone is contemplating getting an offset stick burner, go for it. Just make sure you know it's a process and you have to dedicate 5 hours or more when smoking. Some pictures of recent cooks:

Nice pictures!!

Colin G · 8 May 2018, 03:41 AM

Nice BBQ and nice Cervelo TT bike.

13 June 2017, 12:30 AM	#1
Ferdelious 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,203	New BBQ Pit I finally sold my Egg and picked up a Texas style offset BBQ pit. I really love the whole process of BBQ and don't mind constantly tending to the fire. A hot wood fire with lots of air flow produces the cleanest smoke which produces the best end product IMO. After much consideration I ended up choosing the Old Country Brazos from the Academy Sports website. Shipping was only $99 where as most other brands would have been $300 or more, it weighs over 400lbs. The shipping company did damage the handle however (maybe that's why shipping was so cheap) but I called Academy and they refunded 20% of the purchase price, $200 . A rubber mallet quickly remedied the problem. Fully welded 1/4" steel construction means that this smoker will probably outlast me. This weekend I'll season it then do my first cook and post some pics of the results. It's my first time smoking using only wood splits and am expecting some growing pains along the way. Here she is: IMG_0208.jpg IMG_0211.jpg Grate in the firebox for direct cooking firebox.JPG __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

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13 June 2017, 03:06 AM	#8
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Wow, get rid of the Egg for this pit. You have me thinking! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

13 June 2017, 12:39 AM	#2
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,510	that looks like a beautiful pit. can't wait to see how the first cook comes out.

13 June 2017, 12:41 AM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Awesome piece.

13 June 2017, 12:47 AM	#5
Cryten "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrafirma Posts: 2,655	Looks great. Now we need some mouth watering food pictures

13 June 2017, 03:40 AM	#9
BristolCavendish Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Posts: 1,864	Absolutely awesome! Bon appetit.

13 June 2017, 04:05 AM	#10
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Nice Matt!! if I lived in a more temperate clim I would invest in one myself. My issue is with an offset there is no temp control other than the users intuition and experience. I ain't got any of either so it would be an expensive learning curve to get the transitions right and to keep it low and slow but consistent. Do you have any experience with other offsets? Do you think it will take a while to get dialed in? __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

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mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Nice pick up, looking forward to future cook __________________

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GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	...what time shall we show up?

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drm20 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Just one more Posts: 1,062	Awesome grill, now I'm hungry!!

13 June 2017, 10:00 AM	#19
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	I'll bring the burgers

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rph08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 992	Looks good! Have fun trying it out. I offered up a few burnt sacrifices when I first started out on my BGE. It's all part of the experience! __________________ Can you name the truck with four wheel drive, smells like a steak and seats thirty-five... Canyonero! Canyonero!

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Prestige_Swiss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,279	Come great food will be made there

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GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	That looks awesome Matt! I'm a bit jealous

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Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,866	Fine looking pit Matt. Enjoy the brisket which I'm sure is following closely to this pictorial. __________________ Simple solutions solve complexed problems more often than complexed solutions solve simple problems!

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droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	That is the real deal there. Great set up. I cheat and use a Traeger... Someday I may get back to a real set up like this. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

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