PIT BOSS 77435 Vertical Lp Gas Smoker, Red review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
| Brand | PIT BOSS |
| Model Name | 77435 |
| Color | Red |
| Item Weight | 52 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 21.5 x 23 x 47 inches |
| Fuel Type | Liquefied Petroleum Gas |
product features
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- Dual valve/dual burner system provides 100-350 temperature range
- Three porcelain coated cooking grids, 800 sq in
- Stainless Steel burners - 12, 500 BTU total
- External access to wood chip drawer and grease tray
- Large viewing window with high temperature door seal
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External access to wood chip drawer and grease tray
The rear wheels and handle increase mobility, and a stylish red semi-gloss finish is sure to impress. Experience how Pit Boss is redefining the smoker industry in your own backyard today!
Pit Boss
3-SERIES GAS VERTICAL SMOKER
There’s a new boss in town – the Pit Boss Red Rock Gas Smoker Series. With the Pit Boss Red Rock Gas Smoker, you can reach temperatures as low as 100°F and as high as 350°F. The large front window eliminates the need for peek-a-boo cooking and the elevated frame makes transferring your meal from the smoker to the table a breeze.
- Cooking Racks: 3
- BTU Value: 12,500
- Temperatures as low as 100°F and as high as 350°F
- Cooking area of 884 square inches
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product description
Pit Boss vertical LP gas smokers are one of a kind. Our dual valve burner system has one 3, 500 BTU stainless steel burner dedicated to the wood chips & a 10, 000 BTU burner for cabinet temperature. Both valves are controlled by a single control knob & allow for temperature control of 100 350 Degree. push-button piezo ignition makes for quick & easy lighting. Our 3 series vertical smoker offers four porcelain coated cooking racks, 884 sq in cooking area, or 3.5 cu' smoking space. Large high temp glass viewing window & fully sealed high temp door seal. Its time to take your backyard smoking experience to the next level.
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Questions about PIT BOSS 77435 Vertical Lp Gas Smoker, Red
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does the smoker tray pull out easily after the unit is heated up?
Answer: It pulls out VERY easy.
Answer: Yes,but the handle is hot. Have a good heat resistant mit.
Answer: No, you have to have a mitt and also -use on the door. It makes a horrible screech.
Answer: Yes, just get a good pair of insulated BBQ gloves, and a steel bucket to dump out the ashes.....
Answer: Yes it does and you don’t have to open the door to do it.
Answer: Yes . Just needs a little wigging.But not an issue!!
Q:
Can this be used as a grill and or for baking?
Answer: Not mine and I feel that the 'Pit boss' has misled us with statements and pics stating that it CAN be used as an oven for baking pizzas, breads etc in pics where my new 77435 won't get above 310f [empty]. I'm currently trying to adjust the air intake valve to get a decent flame, but I doubt even with a perfect blue flame and slightly yellow flame tips would achieve a decent bake temp. They do state that the 77435 burner is rated at 13,000 BTU, which is kinda low to begin with.
Answer: Yes you can grill and bake in it. This is an awesome grill. I've recently bought it for my fiance retirement and he truly loves it. An well worth purchase.
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Answer: I have only used it for smoking. Works great! I have gotten great results on baby back ribs, whole chicken , salmon and a 5 pound brisket. Nice smoker!
Answer: I would only use for smoking
Answer: Yes
Q:
How long does the wood last in the tray?
Answer: Depending on your temperature the wood chips will last any where from 1 hour to a 1 1/2 hours.
Answer: We check it about every 90 minutes. There’s still some wood, but we add more.
Answer: That depends on the chips you have. Smaller soaked chips could last 45 mins, and some larger higher quality chips could last longer. I would recommend researching about chips to better answer your question. It’s not really a grill issue, it’s the wood.
Q:
Are there separate trays for chips, water and drip pan? Three trays total?
Answer: There is a "chip pan" and "water/drip pan" and a separate drip pan on the bottom of the unit, below the burner. The water pan catches most of the drippings and that's why I call it a water/drip pan.
Answer: Water and drip pan is the same pan Which sits inside smoker above wood chips. Wood chip pan/box separate and slides in from the front
Answer: Yes , water pan sits inside, chip pan and drip pan slide in below the door, love mine!
Answer: No only water/drip and wood chip
Answer: Yes. One chip just above the burner. Water tray above that.
Answer: Yes, three trays. One for each.
Answer: I honestly would not waste your money on this brand. Mine was delivered dented and beat up. Customer service was the worst I'd ever experienced. They told me that since it still functions, they would not do anything to help me. The box was in perfect condition, so this is the way it was packaged.
Answer: No, just two.
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How many shelves does this have? I thought I saw 3 but have seen same model have 4 shelves. 4 is what I am looking for.
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Answer: It can accommodate four shelves. I would buy this model again ONLY if the wood chip firebox has been redesigned. I had to redo mine to make it easy to remove for refilling.
Answer: It comes with 4 coated steel shelves.
Answer: Our smoker has 4 shelves. The shelves are removable.
Answer: yes it has 4 shelves
Answer: Yes it does have 4 small racks
Answer: It has 4 shelves.
Answer: It comes with 4 shelves
Answer: I just went to look. I count 4 in mine.
Answer: The unit I own has four shelves.
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Received mine today! Yippee. Has anyone used theirs in the rain?
Answer: I have used it in the rain and snow with no issues. Just keep an eye on the temperature.
Answer: Under cover patio only. I should think in the rain it will under perform holding temp
Q:
can you put wheels on this unit
Answer: unit has 2 wheels on back legs. none on front legs. I guess you could, but you would have to remove LP tank before moving the unit.
Answer: There are wheels in the back legs. You can tilt the unit with a handle bar mounted in the back panel and move it around.
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How big is each rack?
Answer: Racks are 14.75" X 12". They slide in and out very easily. There is some confusion as to how many racks there are, some info says 3 and some says 4. There are 4. There are also a lot of adjustments which allows different spacing between the racks.
Q:
I have natural gas. Can this smoker be used on natural gas?
Answer: Needs correct hookup for nat gas
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Does this come with a propane hookup and regulator?
Answer: Yes
Answer: Yes
Answer: Yes it did
Answer: Yes it does
Q:
Why is the cost of international shipping so expensive without any proportion to any other product of this magnitude?
Answer: Csuse they can
Q:
Exactly what is the color of this model? Like the picture?
Answer: A beautiful red
Q:
are the trays dishwasher safe?
Answer: If by trays you mean the racks, then yes. I throw mine in after smoking something and wash them on the heavy duty cycle and sani-rinse finish. They come out like new.
Answer: Yes, as are the shelf supports and water pan, but a good hand scrub to loosen all the hardened dried material first will get you the best results.
Answer: I’m sure they are but I hand wash mine to get them really clean.
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Is there a cover for this model ?
Answer: Yes: Pit Boss Grills 73225 LP Gas Smoker Cover, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CHVB394/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kMjCDb8WHMXCE
Answer: Yes. Cover od avilable in manufacturer web site.
Answer: I use a weber cover
Q:
Is glass smoked or is it a protective film
Answer: It is a clear tempered glass, not a film. It only gets " smoked" when you use it. I clean after every use.
Answer: The glass is see through.
Answer: Glass is clear but gets greasy fairly quickly. Does need to be cleaned after every use if you want to see meat.
Answer: How do you clean the glass?
Answer: The front is a glass
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What size is this
Answer: I'm not sure what measurements you're asking about, but the assembled unit outside measurements are as follows:
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can propane be used?
Answer: The Smoker is propane fueled.
Answer: LP means propane
Answer: Yes
Q:
My hubby is concerned about a temperature dial of just low, medium, high. Can you cook at a temp of 225, 260, 300 degrees or just med., low or high?
Answer: I’ve had mine over 2 years and always set it to medium heat which gives me 215-225 degrees depending on the wood I use and amount of water in the pan. Smoking meat is done slow and low
Answer: The temperature dial is graduated in 10 degree increments from 100 degrees to ...I'm not sure, but over 500 degrees. Once you get it set, it holds temperature quite well. Last weekend, it held at 250 degrees for 2-3 hours with very little tweaking.
Answer: The dial works to regulate temperature for all temps on this unit. Just watch the temperature gauge in the center of the window and you adjust the dial to whatever temp you need. I’ve smoked everything in this and it works great.
Answer: You can adjust the temperature to what works best for you. There's not 3 settings, its a dial you can set at any position but it has stops at low medium and high. You can set it between these stops so medium low, medium high or anything in between.
Answer: The dial sets the temperature, which you read from the temperature gauge on the unit. There are also vents to control outlet of heat and smoke. You can get virtually any viable smoking temperature by varying the setting on the dial, opening the vents, or as I sometimes do occasionally opening the smoker door to get cooler temps.
Answer: 100-350 temperature range per the item description.
Answer: I use a remote thermometer to dial mine in. However, due to absolutely horrible customer service, I recommend you purchase a different brand.
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How big is the water tray? I like to smoke pork butts and would like to be able to do so on one fill up.
Answer: I have had to fill it up at least three times last time I smoked a pork butt.
Answer: Pan measures 12.5" in length, 10.75" in width, and 1.75" in height, it is small and will need to be refilled several times.
Answer: you will need two fillups but easy
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are the walls insulated ?
Answer: No. Single walls, not insulated.
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What are the diamentions inside the cooking area?
Answer: I believe I researched it and it is 835 cu inches .Room for 8 chickens . I think you could smoke enough food for for a large home party.Maybe 16 people.
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Does this smoker come with a water tray? I can't find mention of one in the description.
Answer: Yes it has a water tray and a very nice wood tray. I do foil packs for my wood chips to save the wood box.
Answer: Yes, it has a water tray.
Answer: Yes it is the best gas smoker I have ever had total control and I have had 10 different smokers
Answer: yes it does
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Does the outside get hot if you touch it?
Answer: Yes, but not so hot it would burn you.
Answer: Yes it does what u only think gets hot on inside it’s metal latch and handle do not
Answer: yes
Answer: Yes, but you can probably articulate the handle and open/close it without mitts if you need to. Just step back and dont let the hot smoke/steam hit you in the face.
Answer: It does get pretty warm but you won’t get a third degree burn if you brush ups against it.
Answer: I keep it next to a rose Bush when it’s smoking and the branches are touching it. They never get browned out. It will be warm to the touch for sure, and will burn you if you leave your hand on it.
Answer: Not too bad, however due to the poor customer service, I recommend searching for another brand.
Answer: Yes it gets warm
Answer: It is hot on the outside
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Does the 77435 have 4 cooking racks? There is a discrepancy in the description information.
Answer: Yes four racks included
Answer: Yes it does!
Answer: Yes it does.
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any owners take this on camping trips
Answer: Why wouldn't you bring it on camping trips ? #1. Not enough room in back of pick up because of all the camping trip equipment and toys. This would have to be the one and only reason
Answer: Too heavy and awkward.
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Can you add insulation to the beautiful outside for more efficiency and to save $ on fuel?
Answer: No.
Answer: I guess you could, but I wouldn't recommend it.
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Can one purchase a conversion kit at hardware store to convert to gas pipe vs. propane?
Answer: Maybe BUT I WOULD BE VERY CAREFULL!!!!!!!! It does not use not alot of propane so I do not know if it is really worth !
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Can you hang meat in these smokers?
Answer: Repositioning the shelves, you will be able to hang meat on stainless steel hooks available on the Amazon site.
Answer: The unit did not come with hooks but you could hang meat from a shelf in the top position?
Answer: You would have to rig up something from the grate(s)
Answer: Yes you should be able to of the top rack .
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I cooked at 250 for 4 hrs changing wet chips out twice with very limited smoke. Any tips to get more smoke? Thanks
Answer: Ok! The wet chips burn very quickly the burner is close to the smoke box. I bought a smoke tube that hung it in the smoker and used wood pellets that burns very slowly.
Answer: I have added wwod chips into the water pan inside for additional smoke flavor. Hope this helps.
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Is the temperature controlled by a thermostat or by manually adjusting the burners?
Answer: manually adjusting the burners
Answer: By adjusting the burners...it took a minute to figure out where it needed to be set at to get the desired temp, but once you figure that out it maintains that temp without further adjustment.
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the water pan is so small..do you use an additional drip pan as well when smoking
Answer: The water pan wire support is configured only for the provided water pan.
Answer: I never have, the botom of the unit channels any drips down to the grease trap in the very bottom under the chip tray.
Answer: We haven’t had to yet. I’m attempting pork belly this weekend, that will be the true test
Answer: I haven't. The one that it comes with has been sufficient.
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If i take outall but one rack, would i be able to hang summer sausage in there?
Answer: From the top rack to about 3-4" above the drip/water pan, you will have an area 31-34" high and 19" deep x 21" wide. I've never smoker summer sausages to this is the best I can give. Hope it helps.
Answer: You can leave only the top rack on and hang sausage from the rack
Answer: Yes, we love the smoker. We’ve used it for everything veggies, salmon, ribs, fat back. A great smoker for the price
Answer: Yes, you should have any issues.
Answer: Yes you can.
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Is there an easy way to keep the inside of the glass door clean?
Answer: I clean mine every time I use it with hot soapy water with a soft scrubber or you can use a 409 grease cleaner and a little elbow grease. Mine looks like it did when it was brand new.
Answer: Use Easy Off oven cleaner
Answer: I use ammonia in a spray bottle. Melts the smoke right off, then just rinse with water. If the fumes of the raw ammonia are too much, you can mix in water with the ammonia to dilute it. Rinsing with water leaves no residual odor or taste.
Answer: Spray nine after each use
Answer: Nope
Answer: I don't know because I bought it for my daughter.
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What is the real highest temperature this unit can reach, 350 or 320 degrees? The information on the manual and sell sheet are conflicting.
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Answer: Haven’t been able to get it higher than 320. I don’t use it for anything other than smoking at 225 and it’s great
Answer: IT IS A SMOKER WHY WOULD YOU GO ABOVE 200 DEGREES. LOW AND SLOW. ANYTHING HIGHER THEN YOU ARE JUST COOKING
Answer: It will not reach 300 on a hot day.
Answer: The best I have gotten is about 320
Answer: 300 is as hot as I can get it. Not happy with it!!
Answer: I’ve only had mine up to 325 and I don’t think it gets much higher than that.
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Can I use wood pellets or do I have to use chips?
Answer: You can use wood pellets instead of chips
Answer: It is set up for chips. It doesn't have any type of automatic feed.
Answer: I use chips don't think this model was meant for pucks !
Answer: You can use pellets
Answer: chips
Answer: I have always used chips
Answer: You can use either
Q:
Can shipping to kuwait
Answer: I would not recommend to a friend
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Where is this unit made?
Answer: Arizona USA
Answer: Why does it matter?
Answer: Not sure . But seems fairly well built.
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Do you need to continue checking and adding water, chips ect?? my husband thinks using and electric or gas smoker we don't have to do anything?
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Answer: Absolutely, its water, it will dry up. I used mine for the first time last week and determined I need to fill mine every 1.5 hours. Depending on your heat you'll def have to adjust. Hope this helps.
Answer: Yes, you definitely need to check water and chips every 2 hours depending on temperature setting.
Answer: Chips not as often but yes.
Answer: Yes you will still need to add both.
Q:
Where can i find lpg fish & meat smokers i can purchase. it seems that your site does not deliver to our address in new zealand?
Answer: pitboss.com
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Will this work in the UK on 220v or will I need some kind of transformer ?
Answer: This smoker runs on Propane no electricity needed. Assuming you have access to propane tanks it should work just fine.
Answer: It'll work in the UK as long as you have a propane tank. This is not an electric unit, so voltage doesn't matter.
Answer: LP means liquefied propane. This is not electric, nor will any electric smoker be 220v.
Answer: All you need is propane my friend…
Answer: This is a propane smoker. There is no electricity involved.
Answer: This. smoker is not electric it uses propane
Answer: My pit boss uses propane and does not have electrical connection.
Answer: No this smoker is not electric
Q:
Can u use wood pellet w/ The Red Rock has vertical smoker 3 series..?
Answer: Should be no reason that you cannot use the wood pellets in this smoker. Just load them into the smoker tray and fire up the smoker. Note that this smoker does not autofeed the pellets like some others.
Answer: I would be BE REAL CAREFULL WITH THAT ONE. Unless it is meant for smoking NO NO NO. Pellets for wood stoves have glues, waxes, etc!. To much tree bark will make you sick as well. Birch has tars and pitch in the bark. My dad who learned to smoke fish in Norway said that was also a big NO .
Answer: no
Answer: Yes
Answer: I don't think so.
Answer: Yes
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How large is the chip pan? Looking a smoker for several hours (pork shoulders and brisket).
Answer: I use pellets and it goes for about an hour or two. It is really easy to refill the chip box but it's hot so you will need gloves or tongs to open the lid. Great little smoker and well worth the price. The temperature holds steady. I would definitely buy this again.
Answer: The pan will hold about 2.5 hours of chips. More can be added but you will need an insulated mit to pull the tray out.
Answer: It’s enough for about 2 hours. However it is easy to pull out and refill without opening the door.
Answer: It's around 6 inches wide and 12 inches long. It's a good size
Answer: I think you will use a couple of trays ,but it should not be an issue.
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The manual for this smoker says not to use pellets. yet one reviewer says you can use pellets. which is it?
Answer: I suppose you could put pellets in the chip pan if you wanted to. But it is designed for wood chips
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do you have to worry about a light rain...the front clear window being the most important part in case of a rain storm
Answer: Light rain is not a problem at all.
Answer: No you will probly have more issues with the glass from the inside. Just clean it with warm soapy "use blue dawn" water & a scotchbrite pad either after or before each smoke & you'll be fine!
Answer: Nope I keep mine out side and it does great
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Does pit boss have a natural conversion capability? Have any owners tried or have done it?
Answer: No, I really wish it did. However, it truly is a great smoker and I would buy it again.
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what are people doing to clean the inside of the smoker, especially down near the burners
Answer: Sorry I bought it as a gift and have never used one... But he loves it and uses it often!
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Can I lay a full rack of ribs down on it?
Answer: You can. I use rib racks and put a drip pan under them.
Answer: I don’t think a full rack would fit I cut mine in half
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will this fit a whole turkey?
Answer: Depends how big it Is ? I believe it states you can put in 8 chickens ,but depends again on size. I would say yes you can to an average one up to maybe one 12/15 lbs. I do know these birds can come much bigger I had one once I could hardly get into my oven LOL.
Answer: Easily
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Do this smoker has one air vent in the back or two? because the advertised picture has one air vent and the customers pictures has two air vents
Answer: It has two air vents. It also has two burners. One is very small, and the the other is bigger. The temperature control is awesome. I absolutely love it.
Answer: One air vent at the back
Answer: This pit boss has 2 vents At the top That are adjustable.
Answer: It has two vents on the back towards the top.
Answer: It has two, but I would highly recommend purchasing a different brand. I've never had worse customer service in my life.
Answer: It has 2 in the back
Answer: It has two
Answer: Mine has 2.
Answer: It’s got two
Answer: Two
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How long will it cook?
Answer: 7hrs or so
Product reviews of PIT BOSS 77435 Vertical Lp Gas Smoker, Red
gary williams : Great smoker!
My husband loves his smoker! Therefore I do too!
Terry : Move it around easily
Came with dent on top back corner don’t know why box was not damaged at all far as operation of smoker was ok
Karen Poston : Not so sure about the PIT BOSS 3 gas smoker YET!
We've had the smoker about a week. Used twice. Seems to smoke ok. After the initial seasoning of the smoker the thermostat fogged up. The moisture is still there. Notified the company via email. We’ll see if they respond. This is the 2nd one we ordered. The first one sent looked like it had been drug behind a truck & then run over by a train. The box was torn to Pieces & the smoker was bent. Sent it back immediately. Amazon delivered the 2nd one within a week. So far our experience has not been good.????
parout : First time use, I made bacon from pork belly. Was fabulous!!
This is a great smoker, easy to use.
Angela B : Excellent smoker for a first timer
We have loved everything we’ve smoked in this! It’s our first smoker and we found it very easy to use
Eric K : Enjoyed my first smoke
I used my smoker for the first time this past weekend. Set up of the smoker was easy, took about 45-60 minutes. It did arrive dented on the top but that does not affect the performance. I smoked a 12 pound turkey with pecan wood chips. It called for 8 hours but only took about 5 to reach an internal temperature of 180F in the thigh and 165 in the breast. I used a probe thermometer that I purchased at IKEA. I had to fill the wood chip tray three times (had soaked the wood chips for over 12 hours) and filled the water tray every 90 minutes. The results were enjoyed by everyone. I look forward to using my smoker again very soon.
Jim : Great Smoker
For a first timer of smoking it was easy to put together and worked great. I did Ribs for my first run and they came out perfect. I am a beginner of smoking and this made it so easy.
jennifer : Okay smoker I guess...
The smoker came with a dented door. I have no option to contact seller for replacement door or leave seller feedback. Don’t want to return whole product since it’s been built already. Seems to be a okay smoker, but bummed it came dented in two places. High price to pay for dented product.
Saud : Liked red color very easy to clean
Very easy to get to desired temperature. Supplemented it with a pellet smoke box that lasted for 4hrs????
JAmcAA : Defective with poor/no customer service
Received smoker with a paint chip on the door. The paint came off as I pulled the tape off the door. Called Pitt Boss twice only to be told it would be at least another 1/2 hour on hold. No thank you. No other option but to return it. Sloppy defect and lack of customer service spells No Thanks.
gary williams : Great smoker!
My husband loves his smoker! Therefore I do too!
W. Daly : Darn Good Smoker
I think this is a really good smoker. So I spent a fair amount of time looking at a lot of vertical, propane smokers and decided to go wit the Pit Boss. I assembled it in a little over an hour - it's not very hard and the instructions were very clear. I fired it up to "season" it as directed.
Based upon comments regarding temperature and inaccurate thermometers (of all smoker brands) I decided to purchase 1) an oven thermometer to see if the Pit Boss thermometer was accurate. 2) I also was concerned about the water tray capacity with the Pit Boss (again based upon reviews) so I purchased a 9" X 12" tin foil pan with a high lip. 3) I also purchased a digital remote meat thermometer. All of this cost me an additional $24.00.
I decided to smoke chicken wings as my very first smoke. I have never smoked anything so this truly was my first attempt. I loaded up the smoke tray with pecan chips, I filled the foil pan with water (about 12 cups), closed the vents, and put the burner on "high". The recipe called for a temperature of 225 - 250 degrees which the Pit Boss reached with 10 - 12 minutes. I then opened the vents and turned the burner down to "medium". Let me say the following: 1) The Pit Boss temperature gauge was "spot-on" and matched the oven gauge to the degree! Smoke did NOT escape other than from the vents at the rear of the unit. The door was tight and no smoke escaped through it.
I smoked the wings for 2 1/2 hours and they were outstanding! The smoker performed excellently! I didn't have to worry about re-filling the unit with water as I had plenty of water left! I know this was just my first use, but the Pit Boss is a quality product, well constructed, and did everything it was supposed to do. With my additional purchases, there was absolutely no problem with anything!
Based upon comments regarding temperature and inaccurate thermometers (of all smoker brands) I decided to purchase 1) an oven thermometer to see if the Pit Boss thermometer was accurate. 2) I also was concerned about the water tray capacity with the Pit Boss (again based upon reviews) so I purchased a 9" X 12" tin foil pan with a high lip. 3) I also purchased a digital remote meat thermometer. All of this cost me an additional $24.00.
I decided to smoke chicken wings as my very first smoke. I have never smoked anything so this truly was my first attempt. I loaded up the smoke tray with pecan chips, I filled the foil pan with water (about 12 cups), closed the vents, and put the burner on "high". The recipe called for a temperature of 225 - 250 degrees which the Pit Boss reached with 10 - 12 minutes. I then opened the vents and turned the burner down to "medium". Let me say the following: 1) The Pit Boss temperature gauge was "spot-on" and matched the oven gauge to the degree! Smoke did NOT escape other than from the vents at the rear of the unit. The door was tight and no smoke escaped through it.
I smoked the wings for 2 1/2 hours and they were outstanding! The smoker performed excellently! I didn't have to worry about re-filling the unit with water as I had plenty of water left! I know this was just my first use, but the Pit Boss is a quality product, well constructed, and did everything it was supposed to do. With my additional purchases, there was absolutely no problem with anything!
curly9702 : Outstanding Vertical Smoker and Great Aesthetics
I had two previous electric smokers, and each one fried after about two years of use due to cables/components getting grease/water from the food. This Pit Boss is a beauty and it has 4 grills. Gas smoker is by far, better than electric smoker (ask Hank Rutherford Hill). Unlike electric, the food with gas smoker taste smoked, I do not have to worry about electrical components, and yes, I am not messing up my home's GFI. The hype now days is to smoke meat with wood pellets, and those are expensive smokers. I am sure pellet smokers are great, but not for me since those still have electrical components. In addition, those do not allow you to cook with wood chips. A gas smoker; on the other hand, not just cheaper but it is not dependent of the power grid and it is an outstanding mobile solution for when camping on property.
R. Candy : Customer Service is horribly slow!
Latter part of April, 2019: I assembled the entire smoker but it would not light. I did some digging and found the hand formed burner tubes were bent. This meant the burner tubes were misaligned to the fuel supply feeds. I manually lit the burners, seasoned it and used it once. I contacted Customer Service to obtain a new burner assembly. They'd send me a new burner assembly if I sent them a picture of the bent tube. (Not for nothing but why in the world would anyone make up a story about a bent burner tube if it wasn't true?) Emailed the picture. Silence. Followed up May 9th, 2019. Promised to Fed-Ex me a new burner assembly. May 30th, 2019 followed up again. Warehouse was running behind. It'd be another two weeks before it would go out. June 22nd the assembly arrived... Minus the burner tube. June 24th, 2019 I called again! Assured me they located a new tube set and they would ship it immediately. Today is July 19th, 2019. Guess what? No part! I'm going to have to call them again! I really like the smoker. It seems to be solid, well executed and friendly to use but may the gods help you if there is a warranty problem!
July 23, 2019 Update: I spoke with customer service, AGAIN! The order for the part was sent to a warehouse near me... That warehouse didn't have the part so the order was dropped. It'll be another 10 days or so before the part is reshipped from the primary warehouse. You can't make this "stuff" up!
July 23, 2019 Update: I spoke with customer service, AGAIN! The order for the part was sent to a warehouse near me... That warehouse didn't have the part so the order was dropped. It'll be another 10 days or so before the part is reshipped from the primary warehouse. You can't make this "stuff" up!
bwent84 : It's all good except the control knob.
Unlike a few other reviews, my shipment arrived undamaged and complete. Assembly was straightforward and easy. I appreciate the appearance and construction, it seems well made. Good features, glass front, single control, 2 burners, good door seal, porcelain racks, etc.
Note: take care with the chip tray, don't force it, ensure it's closed all the way before careful insertion. The lid may become slightly bent/warped if forced which makes usage problematic. Otherwise, I'm entirely pleased with my purchase experience and product performance. Thermometer seems to perform well but I'll use my remote device because it's easier. Again, I rate it 5 stars.
P.S. After a few uses I'm still very pleased with the smoker. However, the control knob is difficult to read. It seems as though it was installed upside down.
Note: take care with the chip tray, don't force it, ensure it's closed all the way before careful insertion. The lid may become slightly bent/warped if forced which makes usage problematic. Otherwise, I'm entirely pleased with my purchase experience and product performance. Thermometer seems to perform well but I'll use my remote device because it's easier. Again, I rate it 5 stars.
P.S. After a few uses I'm still very pleased with the smoker. However, the control knob is difficult to read. It seems as though it was installed upside down.
santina m westbrook : Great smoker. Holds temperature well.
We purchased this as our last smoker finally died. We love to smoke and this guy is working out well. It was easy to put together. It looks good and holds the temperature well. So far we have done ribs, chicken, veggies and a brisket. Everything has come out good. Wonderful smoke flavor. I would buy this again.
Wai : Maintains constant temperature
Very excellent smoker. It arrived with a few dents in the corners of the smoke chamber, but a quick call to the customer service and I had a new smoke chamber a few days later. Smoker works beautifully and maintains a constant temperature. The firebox holds just enough wood to smoke for 4 hours. Love this thing!
Thomas M. Boyd : Good smoker
Grease leaks out at the front onto the floor. Grease pan is always empty. The bracket on right side for lpg cylinder is useless; I removed it.
Homey D. Clown : Easy to assemble, easy to use
Controls aren't finicky and assembly was pretty easy. It does not provide an airtight seal around the seams, but a little finesse with the vents can help negate that. For $205, it's a pretty good smoker.
kerry jones : Good value for the money
This is my first smoker and I already a have a good grill so I wanted something not too big and wanted a vertical. I chose this one based on reviews as a much as anything else.
It’s pretty well made, easy to assemble and a good unit for the price.
Glass door shattered the morning after my first smoke while I was sitting 20 ‘ away having my morning coffee.
Pit Boss sent me a new one and it’s been fine ever since. I like the glass door which most don’t have.Temp goes to 350 if you want to use it for more than smoking. Like a drunken chicken for example. Temp stays pretty consistent as well. My only peeve is the chip drawer is too small and hard to pull out when hot.
It’s pretty well made, easy to assemble and a good unit for the price.
Glass door shattered the morning after my first smoke while I was sitting 20 ‘ away having my morning coffee.
Pit Boss sent me a new one and it’s been fine ever since. I like the glass door which most don’t have.Temp goes to 350 if you want to use it for more than smoking. Like a drunken chicken for example. Temp stays pretty consistent as well. My only peeve is the chip drawer is too small and hard to pull out when hot.
Pam : Love this Pit Boss Smoker
I would highly recommend this Pit Boss Smoker. Everything they say about this smoker is true, I love it. I always had a electric smoker and mind you there is nothing wrong with that but this smoker is fantastic. So far we have smoked a chicken. fish, pork tenderloin, ribs and everything has turned out so tasty.
JAC : Smoked MEAT
We assembled on Saturday, smoked for the first time ever on Sunday. The instructions were 19 steps. Each step was well described with drawings. One person could have done it but it was easier with two.
Cooking was very easy with the minimal instruction included. We smoked some thick steaks and 2 pork loins for our first attempt. They all turned out great. An instant read meat thermometer is a must have item. Clean up was easy also.
Cooking was very easy with the minimal instruction included. We smoked some thick steaks and 2 pork loins for our first attempt. They all turned out great. An instant read meat thermometer is a must have item. Clean up was easy also.
Michael Harrison : Great for smaller families. Would buy again
I bought this March of 2019. I waited until now to give an honest review. This is a good entry model or one for limited amount of meat to be smoked. Mine contains 4 racks, but the bottom rack is almost unusable. It is too close to the drain pan and heat feed area for the chamber. The racks are 14" wide and 12" deep. Actual usable size would be 12.5"x10.5". This would leave room for the heat to rise and fill the whole chamber evenly. It is not cold and windy weather friendly. During weather below 50 degrees f., the unit struggles to reach 225 degrees. If it is below 40 and windy, forget it. You can get the meat smoked but takes forever to cooked. If I was designing the chamber, I would make it at least 2" bigger all around and use some kind of insulation in the walls. Also wind deflector around the burners. For the money, I would buy again. During the winter months, I smoke the meat for about 1 hour, then finish cooking it in my electric oven. Can't tell the difference. I haven't tried a full size turkey. Smoked a 7 pound chicken (hen) two day ago. It was great.
W. Daly : Darn Good Smoker
I think this is a really good smoker. So I spent a fair amount of time looking at a lot of vertical, propane smokers and decided to go wit the Pit Boss. I assembled it in a little over an hour - it's not very hard and the instructions were very clear. I fired it up to "season" it as directed.
Based upon comments regarding temperature and inaccurate thermometers (of all smoker brands) I decided to purchase 1) an oven thermometer to see if the Pit Boss thermometer was accurate. 2) I also was concerned about the water tray capacity with the Pit Boss (again based upon reviews) so I purchased a 9" X 12" tin foil pan with a high lip. 3) I also purchased a digital remote meat thermometer. All of this cost me an additional $24.00.
I decided to smoke chicken wings as my very first smoke. I have never smoked anything so this truly was my first attempt. I loaded up the smoke tray with pecan chips, I filled the foil pan with water (about 12 cups), closed the vents, and put the burner on "high". The recipe called for a temperature of 225 - 250 degrees which the Pit Boss reached with 10 - 12 minutes. I then opened the vents and turned the burner down to "medium". Let me say the following: 1) The Pit Boss temperature gauge was "spot-on" and matched the oven gauge to the degree! Smoke did NOT escape other than from the vents at the rear of the unit. The door was tight and no smoke escaped through it.
I smoked the wings for 2 1/2 hours and they were outstanding! The smoker performed excellently! I didn't have to worry about re-filling the unit with water as I had plenty of water left! I know this was just my first use, but the Pit Boss is a quality product, well constructed, and did everything it was supposed to do. With my additional purchases, there was absolutely no problem with anything!
Based upon comments regarding temperature and inaccurate thermometers (of all smoker brands) I decided to purchase 1) an oven thermometer to see if the Pit Boss thermometer was accurate. 2) I also was concerned about the water tray capacity with the Pit Boss (again based upon reviews) so I purchased a 9" X 12" tin foil pan with a high lip. 3) I also purchased a digital remote meat thermometer. All of this cost me an additional $24.00.
I decided to smoke chicken wings as my very first smoke. I have never smoked anything so this truly was my first attempt. I loaded up the smoke tray with pecan chips, I filled the foil pan with water (about 12 cups), closed the vents, and put the burner on "high". The recipe called for a temperature of 225 - 250 degrees which the Pit Boss reached with 10 - 12 minutes. I then opened the vents and turned the burner down to "medium". Let me say the following: 1) The Pit Boss temperature gauge was "spot-on" and matched the oven gauge to the degree! Smoke did NOT escape other than from the vents at the rear of the unit. The door was tight and no smoke escaped through it.
I smoked the wings for 2 1/2 hours and they were outstanding! The smoker performed excellently! I didn't have to worry about re-filling the unit with water as I had plenty of water left! I know this was just my first use, but the Pit Boss is a quality product, well constructed, and did everything it was supposed to do. With my additional purchases, there was absolutely no problem with anything!
Wai : Maintains constant temperature
Very excellent smoker. It arrived with a few dents in the corners of the smoke chamber, but a quick call to the customer service and I had a new smoke chamber a few days later. Smoker works beautifully and maintains a constant temperature. The firebox holds just enough wood to smoke for 4 hours. Love this thing!
Amazon Customer : Great smoker
Perfect size for me. Have only done jerky so far. Turned out perfectly. Hold temp steady. Easy to clean up. Make sure you clean the glass immediately after you’re done smoking.
G. Ramsay : Great smoker
This smoker works great. My old Masterbuilt had a bad problem of the flame going out on the burner. This had good temp control - doesn't get too hot - I can keep the temp at whatever I set it to, so I can slow smoke food much better.
Meghan's Mom : Finally, a gas smoker for the backyard
Pro: easy to use, appearance is awesome, food tastes great!
Con: takes a bit to get temp dialed in, very hard to smoke <150°, wood chips box gets hot and warps and is hard to get in and out when smoking, thermometer fogs up, lots of places where smoke leaks from so you use a lot of chips, no stainless parts (racks and drip pan would be nice)
Having said all that, the list seems one-sided but I cannot stress how huge the three pros are, while the cons are a bit nitpicky. It is not a set-and-forget smoker for long smokes. You have to check on it constantly. Soaking your wood chips helps.
I am enjoying it overall. I was even able to cold smoke some cheddar by placing it on an elevated rack on top of the smoker and covering the cheese and back vents with a tote!
Con: takes a bit to get temp dialed in, very hard to smoke <150°, wood chips box gets hot and warps and is hard to get in and out when smoking, thermometer fogs up, lots of places where smoke leaks from so you use a lot of chips, no stainless parts (racks and drip pan would be nice)
Having said all that, the list seems one-sided but I cannot stress how huge the three pros are, while the cons are a bit nitpicky. It is not a set-and-forget smoker for long smokes. You have to check on it constantly. Soaking your wood chips helps.
I am enjoying it overall. I was even able to cold smoke some cheddar by placing it on an elevated rack on top of the smoker and covering the cheese and back vents with a tote!
Michael R. : Works great - easy to maintain temp and smoke.
I like everything about this, works great, easy to maintain temp & smoke. I wasn't sure about the color, but it does look pretty cool. Setup took about 40 minutes, easy to follow instructions.
Brent Marsh : An absolute bargain.
I've had a Masterbuilt propane smoker for years and decided to replace it this year. Still works fine just time to replace. First thing I thought when I opened it was this is a lot of freaking parts! While there is a lot of parts in the 2 boxes if you follow the instructions it goes together really easily. It took about an hour to put it all together.
This is a steal for less than $200, the box is very well insulated and the chip tray is so easy to access. My old smoker I would have to open the bottom door and reach in with tongs and lift the lid to the chip box if I wanted to add more chips. This drawer just slides right out and is cool to the touch although you have to have tongs or something to lift the lid to add more wood. The front of the door is also cool to the touch.
I have to say it doesn't get hot like others have stated but with the insulation I don't think you need to get it more than 250 or so to do a good slow cook. My previous smoker I would have to get the temp (if the thermostat was even right) to about 350 in order to cook. This is an absolute dream and so glad I decided to make the purchase.
This is a steal for less than $200, the box is very well insulated and the chip tray is so easy to access. My old smoker I would have to open the bottom door and reach in with tongs and lift the lid to the chip box if I wanted to add more chips. This drawer just slides right out and is cool to the touch although you have to have tongs or something to lift the lid to add more wood. The front of the door is also cool to the touch.
I have to say it doesn't get hot like others have stated but with the insulation I don't think you need to get it more than 250 or so to do a good slow cook. My previous smoker I would have to get the temp (if the thermostat was even right) to about 350 in order to cook. This is an absolute dream and so glad I decided to make the purchase.
Groovy Girl : Smokin hot ,smokin great!
I have had an electric smoker. It lacked smoke.
Then a large Webber Smokie Mountain smoker.
Way to big and temperature was hard to regulate.
So like Goldilocks I was hoping this gas smoker would be just right.
I used it yesterday. It was pretty darn good!
I am happy to be smoking again,lol.
Temperature control is good. Water was good. In 5 hours I added twice.
I did add wood chips every hour or so. But I like a Smokey smoker.
I would definitely recommend this smoker!
Then a large Webber Smokie Mountain smoker.
Way to big and temperature was hard to regulate.
So like Goldilocks I was hoping this gas smoker would be just right.
I used it yesterday. It was pretty darn good!
I am happy to be smoking again,lol.
Temperature control is good. Water was good. In 5 hours I added twice.
I did add wood chips every hour or so. But I like a Smokey smoker.
I would definitely recommend this smoker!
Terry Ball : Great Smoker
It arrived on time and in great shape. I have to tip my hat to the manufacturer. The packaging was terrific. Each piece wrapped in plastic and protected with Stryfoam. Not a mark on it. After unpackaging it and laying it out of the floor, it’s assembly looked daunting. But, It was relatively easy. It took me about and hour and a half to assemble it. But, I have a history of destroying BBQs during assembly, so I took my time. The parts fit together perfectly. No misdrilled holes or warped parts, I assume from the careful packaging. . I used an electric screw driver on very low torque to speed things up. One word of advice. When assembling the base, don’t tighten up the screws until the whole thing is assembled.
First! This is a very well built smoker. Heavy duty construction. Everything about it is solid and sturdy. I suspect with proper maintenance, it will last for years. I bought a cover to protect it in the winter. It’s a perfect size for a family smoker.
I dragged it out to my BBQ area and attached a LP bottle to it. It lit on the first push of the igniter. The smoker came up to 250 degrees within minutes, and by adjusting the dampers I got to steady out at 225 degrees, that perfect low and slow temperature. I have an reliable portable oven thermometer inside hanging about in the middle of the smoker. It registered 250 degrees while the thermometer on the smoker read 235 degrees. I am guessing that the 15 degree difference is because the smoker’s thermometer is at the very top of the unit adjacent to the dampers which might have a lower temperature. I left it alone for 40 minutes. It stayed right at 250 degrees in the center of the smoker, 235 at the top. Never moved. This is exactly what I am looking for. A smoker that doesn’t require constant attention to temperature control.
I seasoned the smoker by running it with apple wood for about an hour and a half at 225 degrees. Then I tried my first smoke. Something simple. Johnsville Brats and two pork loins. I seasoned the sausages with a simple store bought rub, and a special pork rub for the loins. Two hours under the smoke. I put the brats on a Bradley rack about halfway up in the smoker and the pork loins one rack up from the bottom. I cooked the loins to 145 degrees and the brats to 155 degrees. Both were delicious.
I suspect that my burner wasn’t working properly. If I turned it up all the way, the flame on the bottom main burner went out. The only way the bottom burner produced a flame is when the dial was set about halfway. Which for this cook was okay, because at that setting the temperature pegged at 250 degrees. I’ll contact the company tomorrow and see if I have a defective burner or if I am doing something wrong. I suspect the later.
All in All, I am terribly impressed with this smoker. If I have to bitch about something, I would want a little more information about maintaining temperature with the burner adjustments and the dampers. It’s a delicate balance that many have been through before. They could at least give the user a primer in the instruction book.
And the smoke tray is rather inefficient. Full it produces smoke for about an hour. Too much attention required for me. I plan on getting around this deficit by using a smoke tube. I have a 12 inch one, which burns for 4-5 hours, and a 6 in one that burns for half that. You pack it full of pellets, light it, and throw it into the bottom of the smoker and it burns unattended for up to 5 hours. No muss, no fuss!
I’ll update my remarks as time goes by.
First! This is a very well built smoker. Heavy duty construction. Everything about it is solid and sturdy. I suspect with proper maintenance, it will last for years. I bought a cover to protect it in the winter. It’s a perfect size for a family smoker.
I dragged it out to my BBQ area and attached a LP bottle to it. It lit on the first push of the igniter. The smoker came up to 250 degrees within minutes, and by adjusting the dampers I got to steady out at 225 degrees, that perfect low and slow temperature. I have an reliable portable oven thermometer inside hanging about in the middle of the smoker. It registered 250 degrees while the thermometer on the smoker read 235 degrees. I am guessing that the 15 degree difference is because the smoker’s thermometer is at the very top of the unit adjacent to the dampers which might have a lower temperature. I left it alone for 40 minutes. It stayed right at 250 degrees in the center of the smoker, 235 at the top. Never moved. This is exactly what I am looking for. A smoker that doesn’t require constant attention to temperature control.
I seasoned the smoker by running it with apple wood for about an hour and a half at 225 degrees. Then I tried my first smoke. Something simple. Johnsville Brats and two pork loins. I seasoned the sausages with a simple store bought rub, and a special pork rub for the loins. Two hours under the smoke. I put the brats on a Bradley rack about halfway up in the smoker and the pork loins one rack up from the bottom. I cooked the loins to 145 degrees and the brats to 155 degrees. Both were delicious.
I suspect that my burner wasn’t working properly. If I turned it up all the way, the flame on the bottom main burner went out. The only way the bottom burner produced a flame is when the dial was set about halfway. Which for this cook was okay, because at that setting the temperature pegged at 250 degrees. I’ll contact the company tomorrow and see if I have a defective burner or if I am doing something wrong. I suspect the later.
All in All, I am terribly impressed with this smoker. If I have to bitch about something, I would want a little more information about maintaining temperature with the burner adjustments and the dampers. It’s a delicate balance that many have been through before. They could at least give the user a primer in the instruction book.
And the smoke tray is rather inefficient. Full it produces smoke for about an hour. Too much attention required for me. I plan on getting around this deficit by using a smoke tube. I have a 12 inch one, which burns for 4-5 hours, and a 6 in one that burns for half that. You pack it full of pellets, light it, and throw it into the bottom of the smoker and it burns unattended for up to 5 hours. No muss, no fuss!
I’ll update my remarks as time goes by.
Bongbro4 : Disappointing
Well what can I say. I tried to use it 3 different times, and I got scared the fire department was going to come to my house. Not easy to put together, smokes on only one side of the tray. (One side of the tray where the wood chips go, is burnt to a crisp, and the other side...not used at all.) SAVE YOUR MONEY!!! I would not recommend this to anyone. Now it just sits on my deck as a BIG reminder what NOT to do with our money.
Bongbro4 : Disappointing
Well what can I say. I tried to use it 3 different times, and I got scared the fire department was going to come to my house. Not easy to put together, smokes on only one side of the tray. (One side of the tray where the wood chips go, is burnt to a crisp, and the other side...not used at all.) SAVE YOUR MONEY!!! I would not recommend this to anyone. Now it just sits on my deck as a BIG reminder what NOT to do with our money.
Arvell D. Nealy Sr. : Low and slow smoking
Best gas smoker I have had can run at a lower temperature than any I have owned and I have owned just about every one out there. I use them a lot so one never lasts me over 18 months. We will see how this one works out. My only complaint is the water pan is too small. I now use a large foil pan and it give me plenty of water.
Pit Myster : Great value
Had this for several months now and love it. Done smoked salmon, turkey, pork, spareribs. For beginners, this is a great model for the price. I’d highly recommend.
Laurel H. : Love this smoker!
So far we have only smoked some trout, a turkey, and some pork chops, but everything has turned out SO GOOD! It's easy to control the temperature and I love the glass front so I can see our food cooking without letting smoke/heat out. The door latch is also really nice, it's quick and easy to both open and close, so you don't have to stand there fiddling with a handle getting smoke in your face. I also am a fan of the chip tray, it's easy to pop out, dump, and refill without making a mess of the smoker or opening the door and letting the heat and smoke out. The water tray inside the smoker is nice, you can add some extra flavor by putting different sauces in the water. I filled it with angry orchard when I smoked this turkey to help give a hint of sweetness. I definitely recommend this smoker
john : Really nice smoker
I have had cheap propane smokers in the past. My last one from Char Broil lasted just over a year. What a piece of junk!!! This smoker is much higher quality. I only have 2 issues, one minor and one slightly major. The minor issue is with door alignment. The door hung down a little and I had to shim it with 2 small washers to get it to close without rubbing. If that was the only issue, I would have given 5 stars. The worst issue, that has nothing to do with the quality or performance, is the way it was packed in the box. The first one i got was smashed on the bottom. It is alot heavier than the previous smokers i had. The second one was dented on the bottom too, but not too badly. I would have returned that one too, but I am having a bbq tomorrow, and my family expects some awesome smoked food. The foam at the bottom of the box is about 1/2 inch thick low density foam. One small drop and it is damaged. Add a little more protection to the bottom and that will end annoying damage and returns. I would absolutely recommend this smoker!!
Homey D. Clown : Easy to assemble, easy to use
Controls aren't finicky and assembly was pretty easy. It does not provide an airtight seal around the seams, but a little finesse with the vents can help negate that. For $205, it's a pretty good smoker.
John G. : This is the very good choice!
I'm a novice at smoking. (I've had a wood fired smoker before and it was a real pain to maintain the temp. It was an entry level smoker.) This Pit Boss smoker is for someone that is wanting a smoker you don't have to babysit all the time! Every hour, I reload the wood chips and refill the water pan. I hardly ever have to adjust the flame once it gets to the desired temperature. I think it has such a good design that doesn't get messy. The water pan is able to catch the drippings. (I wrap the provided water pan with heavy duty foil. It makes clean up much easier. I've used this 3 times in the past 1.5 months. I think the wood chip tray will be the part that will need replacing every 1 to 2 years since it sits right above the flame. I'm so pleased with this thing! It's a good buy for sure. The red version looks super! The picture shows that it can be used as a grill or oven. I personally wouldn't try that. This device is a smoker.
Randy : Arrived in Poor Condition
There were several issues with the smoker that I noticed as I unpacked it - Chief among them was a dented door that wouldn't seal properly. I spoke to the manufacturer and they recommended that I return it for a replacement. Amazon has already processed the return and another one is on its way...
Dave Buckley : Bought the same smoker that I had last year.
I give this smoker 4 stars only because it came damaged in the package but still workable; noticed after assembling there’s a significant dent on the top. We had this smoker previously and loved it but it met its demise when it caught on fire. Clearly didn’t affect our choice on buying it again. So easy to use. Here goes round 2.
christina bell : My husband loves it!
My husband loves this smoker. He is always tough to buy for but this was a hit. Totally worth the investment. Since we’ve had it my hubby makes delicious smoked salmon weekly ????
Mark Szalawiga : Definitely a great buy.
This is an awesome smoker! I've used several different brands and styles and this has been by far the best smoker to date. (I'm sure there's better but they also come with a cost, for a budget friendly smoker this is the one). It took me 2 uses to learn to dial in the temp where I wanted it. It holds temp very well as I've been using it at sub 40 degree F weather and it still gets to and maintains temp easily compared to others I've had. A Cool feature I didn't know about when purchasing is that setting the burner to lowest setting turns it into a "cold smoker" to be able to smoke fish and other items. The chip tray will smoke for about 1-1.5 hrs with a 30 min soak, I wouldn't suggest using unsoaked chips since it has a dedicated chip burner. Each rack can hold 2 racks of ribs or 1- 10lb pork butt. I haven't done a brisket but likely would need to divide it to fit. It's very spacious with many varying heights for rack placement giving great flexibility for different things at once. Just be sure to "season" it before first use with something like canola oil for 2-3hrs, when I did this you could actually smell a chemical smell coming off at first.
Setup was fairly easy for me but I consider myself fairly handy. Could be a bit more difficult for some but nothing that's going to prevent you from setting it up. Only down side was I purchased a fiberglass tank and so i can't attach it to the side support but any regular tank will actually attach and make it easy for moving around. All around a great smoker.
Setup was fairly easy for me but I consider myself fairly handy. Could be a bit more difficult for some but nothing that's going to prevent you from setting it up. Only down side was I purchased a fiberglass tank and so i can't attach it to the side support but any regular tank will actually attach and make it easy for moving around. All around a great smoker.
Pam : Love this Pit Boss Smoker
I would highly recommend this Pit Boss Smoker. Everything they say about this smoker is true, I love it. I always had a electric smoker and mind you there is nothing wrong with that but this smoker is fantastic. So far we have smoked a chicken. fish, pork tenderloin, ribs and everything has turned out so tasty.
Kindle Customer : Pass on this one
I got this in Feb of 2020 and I think I’ve used it a dozen times maybe. I’ve smoked ribs, turkeys, brisket, bologna, fish, and a couple pork roasts. This is my first gas smoker and probably my last. Its been such a hassle trying to keep it to temperature. The first few times I used it I found the sweet spot for the temperature control was at the 7oclock position for 225f. It’s never been super consistent but I didn’t feel like I had to babysit it constantly which is what I’m doing right now. This has taken the enjoyment out of smoking up something awesome.
As I’m writing this I’m having to go outside and check my temp every 20 min or so. The thermostat on this thing and a prolly just a a piece of junk...I don’t know and I’m pretty fed up with it
As I’m writing this I’m having to go outside and check my temp every 20 min or so. The thermostat on this thing and a prolly just a a piece of junk...I don’t know and I’m pretty fed up with it
Rhonda B. : Would recommend to anyone!
Just finished smoking two Boston Butts. It took approximately 10 hrs and it was evenly cooked and smoked. It arrived slightly damaged but did not affect the performance. Would recommend this smoker to anyone!
Rachel : Packaging
I got this for my boyfriend for Christmas! Here we are on Christmas assembling it...... there are a lot of pieces! I’m not made about that, I’m mad that the top of the smoker has a huge dent in it and some other parts are bent too. Haven’t used it yet......but I hope it works good????
Rhonda B. : Would recommend to anyone!
Just finished smoking two Boston Butts. It took approximately 10 hrs and it was evenly cooked and smoked. It arrived slightly damaged but did not affect the performance. Would recommend this smoker to anyone!
KC : Cheap
The thing is just built cheap. Started filling apart in no time. The drip pan also sucks.
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