A lot of you new pellet smoker owners are concerned about the lack of visible smoke coming out of the chimney. Since pellets burn much more efficiently than charcoal and wood, you won't see a lot of visible ash in the smoke once it gets warmed up. I'll make a follow-up video on what to expect from a pellet smoker and my best tips and tricks to get the most flavor out of it! It's been a busy few weeks but I'll try to get it out before summer. Thanks for your support!
@truthhurts76243 жыл бұрын
Mine doesn't smoke as much as I would like it to
@nathanusrey7773 жыл бұрын
PIT BOSS needs to update the SMOKE IT APP and the firmware via Wi-Fi! No excuse not to! I have this exact same model and it needs a tighter temperature gradation!
@DirtNassty3 жыл бұрын
@@nathanusrey777 they did.... I read on the forums you can send them your controller and they'll update the firmware for you
@nathanusrey7773 жыл бұрын
@@DirtNassty Are you absolutely sure about that for the PBV4PS2 model??? Cite your source.
I recently purchased the same smoker. There is a cover in the rear to empty out the pellets if you want to switch flavors...no need to run it dry. Open the cute and the pellets go into a bucket, then you can purge the auger to remove the pellets in there.
@chrisleriche6 ай бұрын
Came to say the same thing. Removing and changing the pellets is quick and easy.
@camron26742 жыл бұрын
This same Smoker is 499. You got yours for a great price.
@rebcreighton Жыл бұрын
Mine is great with the exception of the door latch, which has had issues apparently since they started building them. One time I did an overnight smoke of a hug brisket and it went out several times and overfilled the burn pan with pellets. Was even using the PitBoss brand pellets that are sold at Lowes as well.
@dazingoth7833 жыл бұрын
You can take off the control unit and send it to pit boss and they will install the newest update that allows more temp settings. look into it.
@cdelaney4023 жыл бұрын
Can you confirm they do the firmware for this controller? This is the final decision maker for me to purchase!
@badman5643 жыл бұрын
Great video. Have been going back and forth between waiting for the Pit Boss Brunswick and getting the in-stock series 4 V2. Best full feature review of the series 4 V2 that I've seen so far. Ordered one today. Thanks
@kcgunesq3 жыл бұрын
That's where I am at.
@badman5643 жыл бұрын
@@kcgunesq well if it helps at all. I got it last weekend. And have already tackled Beef Short Ribs, Pork Ribs and Jerky. It works great!
@kcgunesq3 жыл бұрын
@@badman564 Thx!
@anythinggoeswithb-man46742 жыл бұрын
Yea smoke does sneak out the corners of my door too. A quick fix for that is to get a little extra gasket seal and put on the corners. Works great.
@garthb25542 жыл бұрын
I have the V2 and ordered some gasket from Amazon took about 10 minutes to apply it and really increased the smokiness.
@Erob17272 ай бұрын
I also thought about getting two extra closing locks from amazon to put on there. I saw some exactly like the one already on it.
@erics15033 жыл бұрын
The version 2 seems to have made many improvements over the version 1. Downfalls of the version 1 will probably keep me from another pitboss. Since I got a pit barrel, haven't used the pellets. Look forward to having a gravity fed one day.
@james11h3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I didn't own the v1 but I heard it had some electronics issues, among other things. I've used this smoker over 10 times now in temperatures ranging from 25-75 degrees and so far it has done a great job of maintaining temperature without any malfunctions.
@nathanusrey7773 жыл бұрын
PIT BOSS needs to update the SMOKE IT APP and the firmware via Wi-Fi! No excuse not to! I have this exact same model and it needs a tighter temperature gradation!
@kevinsterner94903 жыл бұрын
Love my Pit Boss. I’m smoking a brisket right now. Love the WiFi option. I agree I wish it had a 275 setting but that has not been an issue so far.
@meatpopsicle62443 жыл бұрын
Bought this as my first smoker a couple of months ago. Very happy with it so far except for the lack of 275 degree setting as you noted.
@nathanusrey7773 жыл бұрын
PIT BOSS needs to update the SMOKE IT APP and the firmware via Wi-Fi! No excuse not to! I have this exact same model and it needs a tighter temperature gradation!
@driftx23 жыл бұрын
Mine goes by 10 degree increments. I guess they updated the firmware?
@downintheshed2449 Жыл бұрын
Not sure about the pre heat but I'm new to smoking literally my second smoke going on right now. My pitboss pro v2 gets to 220 plus rather fast if I take it up 10 or 20 degrees it takes around 3 to 5 mins and it's there holds Temps great too.
@tomasm0073 жыл бұрын
Great video. I just started doing the first burn. I can't wait to start using it.
@samko3603 жыл бұрын
Toronto Defiant, I see you fam
@markrumbaugh10852 жыл бұрын
Picked up this smoker the other day. Mine has no problem getting up to temp when I pre heat(300 degrees). However with 2 racks of ribs and some chicken wings. The best it would do is 220 degrees in 3 hours. I only opened the door to put the meat in and remove the meat after 3 hours to finish in the oven. Called Pitt boss and I was told the electric board is a “baby” and has to learn how to control temp. Anyone else have this issue?
@Anthony_____2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful unit.
@judymotley3703 жыл бұрын
I got one 2 days ago, it was quiet. Actually went to use it today, and it started to get loud as hell, also see no smoke. My parents say its not smoking lol
@james11h3 жыл бұрын
But it's hot, right? People used to traditional BBQ expect to see a lot of smoke. Pellets burn much more efficiently than regular wood so you hardly see the smoke come out the chimney...but you should notice it when you open the door.
@meatpopsicle62443 жыл бұрын
I’ve found that smoke production is significant at low temps then rapidly decreases as the temperature rises so I’ve been cooking in two stages. I do a few hours at 150 with the chimney choked down then raise to cooking temps (250-350) to cook the meat until tender. It can put out an impressive amount of smoke at very low temps.
@michaelwalker2173 жыл бұрын
There Is smoke.
@jasonpeters1283 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this video. Liked and subscribed.
@twintieratvworld13783 жыл бұрын
I like it so far but I’m new to the smoking thing you should do a video on the controls nobody wants to read the manual lol like is there a smoke setting? Like kinda go more in depth in the controls so far I’ve done ribs Mac and cheese I’m looking to get more smoke taste in my food
@nathanusrey7773 жыл бұрын
PIT BOSS needs to update the SMOKE IT APP and the firmware via Wi-Fi! No excuse not to! I have this exact same model and it needs a tighter temperature gradation!
@andrewsbbq78763 жыл бұрын
Ordered mine from lowes last week had a pitboss a few years ago and tried the charcoal which was good but the fact of overnight cooks for brisket and not having to worry about fuel is huge. The temp range is still puzzling to me why a 5 degree incriminate wasnt available after the new controllers and such but oh well.. thanks for the video
@james11h3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I do wish I had more precise temperature control but I find that the presets work well for beef jerky and pork butt, which is what I do most.
@SwoonandSwagger2 жыл бұрын
Great review! Do you leave yours outdoors( with the cover of course )? Because I don’t have space in my house or even in my garage for it
@driftx23 жыл бұрын
I was smoking for only 6 hours today and my neighbor got all butt hurt about the smoke.
@davidbaskin3522 жыл бұрын
I have the same unit. The actual temp inside the smoker usually runs about 20 to 30 degrees cooler than what is shown on the display. Is that normal?
@innerdescent82102 жыл бұрын
I have the same one, mine runs about the same idk if that helps
@jeffmutter2286 Жыл бұрын
How do you clean the ash out of the bottom with the fixed plate? Dumping the fire pot only is not enough.
@dancovert87893 жыл бұрын
I just bought a green mountain Daniel Boone smoker and I’m kind of regretting it. I wish I would of knew about this one before I bought the other one. I’m seriously contemplating buying this one as well lol.
@james11h3 жыл бұрын
Yeah the nice thing about vertical smokers is that they're designed from the ground-up for smoking...unlike Traeger-style units that are grills with a smoke mode, basically. Great capacity, designed for extended use. Something I didn't mention in the video is that they're also great for keeping your grilled meats warm and flavorful when you're hosting a BBQ. Made some carne asada and grilled drumsticks last weekend for like 20 people and the Pit Boss was perfect for keeping them warm @ 150 degrees. So there's a few good reasons why you should have both a grill and smoker instead of a 2-in-1!
@dancovert87893 жыл бұрын
@@james11h thanks for the reply James. I went ahead and got the series 4 today and in the morning I’m starting a pork shoulder. I’m definitely looking forward to it. This smoker feels and looks like it’s really good quality.
@BennyBestt2 жыл бұрын
Hi, doing some research before I get into smoking, are you still happy a year later? Any issues that would stop you from buying again? Thanks Ben from Australia
@cdelaney4023 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if Pit Boss has a firmware update for this controller like they do for the 1600 series to get the smaller temp increments?
@michaelleblanc70122 жыл бұрын
Was going to buy that smoker picked up a bag of pellets noticed a California 95 warning on the outside of the bag should I be concerned or no big deal please advise thanks
@thomasdiaz65073 жыл бұрын
I purchased this smoker a few weeks ago. I am having an issue with the smoker connecting to Smoke it App. The smoker IT light continues to flash and doesn’t connect to either my phone or iPad. It also does not pick up the WiFi 👎. I’ve tried several times ie: deleting app and re installing it, unplugging smoker and restarting... still same issue. I tried calling the number that has control over the app. No response. Left a few messages and still waiting.. my only complaint so far. I’ve done 2 smokes on it and it works good
@james11h3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm...is your network 2.4 or 5 GHz? 2.4 is slower but longer range, so it'll probably give you a more reliable connection to your smoker. I'd try that if you haven't already.
@carloscranford55503 жыл бұрын
Just bought one.. used it a few times so far... only complaint is can't put it on 275.. and it just doesn't smoke like I thought it would..???
@james11h3 жыл бұрын
Pellets burn much cleaner than charcoal or wood so you don't see that much ash in the smoke. But as long as you're using good pellets with strong flavor (I like hickory), the flavor will definitely be there. You should also see smoke when you open the cooking chamber, even if you don't see a lot coming out the chimney. I'll make a followup video on this.
@robwilson54952 жыл бұрын
We have a new smoker just like this one, do you have a burn off video for this smoker?
@Jason-wx7ms3 жыл бұрын
How do you do overnight cooks if the water runs out in 5-6 hours? Is it ok to just let it run dry?
@beermaker1100 Жыл бұрын
The water runs out in about 4 hours at 250. It is ok to run it dry just less humidity in the chamber. You don’t have to use the water pan.
@adamwright64294 ай бұрын
My pan says keep it 3/4 full or risk fire @@beermaker1100
@delton54883 жыл бұрын
I have this unit and I have changed pellets multiple times with the easy access panel in the back. Just have a bucket ready before you open the panel. I would like to get a more smoke flavor out of it so I'm open to any suggestions you have. I have tried 3 different brands of hickory so far and the smoke flavor is minimal.
@james11h3 жыл бұрын
Honestly I just use the cheap oak/hickory blend from Walmart, costs $6/bag where I’m at. I think the key to good smoke flavor is moisture. Smoke won’t stick easily to very dry meat. If you’re doing a really long smoke (like pork butt), I’d recommend spraying it with 50/50 apple cider vinegar and water every hour or so after the first 3-4 hours. That’ll re-moisten the bark and let it soak in more smoke. When I do beef jerky, I put it in wet (right after taking it out of the marinade) instead of patting it dry. That way it stays moist as long as possible to soak in smoke flavor before it dries out. Those tips have worked awesome for me so far.
@MG-G2G3 жыл бұрын
Great video man. Is there a jail break for the temperature setting? Would be nice to have some more options.
@james11h3 жыл бұрын
Good question! Since there is no USB port on the outside, would probably require taking the controller out to flash new firmware vía UART (assuming you could reverse engineer it. Not a task for the faint of heart!
@MG-G2G3 жыл бұрын
@@james11h , I wonder why they designed the temp increments the way they did. To especially leave out the hard hitting 275 blows my mind. Maybe one day there will be a Mario Bros hack to get it right. Bought one anyway🤣🤣
@badman5643 жыл бұрын
@@MG-G2G Looking at the pit boss forums you may be able to send the board in for a firmware update from pit boss to allow for 10 degree increments up to 300 and 25 degree increments after. apparently it takes about a week
@MG-G2G3 жыл бұрын
@@badman564 , I will give them a call and confirm. If that’s the case, it may be worth it for some to get the update. Thank you for the reply and recommendation.
@nathanusrey7773 жыл бұрын
@@MG-G2G exactly! PIT BOSS needs to update the SMOKE IT APP and the firmware via Wi-Fi! No excuse not to! I have this exact same model and it needs a tighter temperature gradation!
@TheBoop613 жыл бұрын
Hi James, I'm a newbie can you pass along a good bone in chicken breast recipe please.
@xchangemuzik59312 жыл бұрын
Whats the main differences between version 1 and 2
@banjopicker12153 жыл бұрын
Hey nice video. Do you think a 12lb turkey would fit in the smoker ok? Also how many racks of baby back ribs do you believe would fit in it. Thanks
@james11h3 жыл бұрын
The racks are removable so you could definitely fit a turkey in there. As far as ribs go, you could fit two to a rack (8 total) if you lay them flat. I bet you could fit a bunch more if you hang them sideways, but there’s a balance cause if you overcrowd it, the ones in the middle might not get as much smoke.
@banjopicker12153 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Osai822 жыл бұрын
How many briskets do you personally think it’ll hold?
@ljbizserv3 жыл бұрын
Just got mine yesterday, very hot but not seeing much smoke at all - barely noticeable if any. Do you notice smoke rolling from the chimney?
@james11h3 жыл бұрын
The pellets burn very cleanly so you won't see a lot of visible ash coming out of the chimney, except maybe at the beginning when it's first lighting up. But the smoke is definitely there. You'll see it when you open the cooking chamber mid-smoke. Most importantly, you'll see the nice pink smoke ring on your meats and get that great smoked taste. If the taste isn't what you expected, play around with different pellet types (hickory will give you the most intense flavor), and try lowering the temperature to go for a longer smoke. I think I'll make a video on my tips/tricks with pork butt on the pellet smoker where I'll go over what to expect.
@michaelwalker2173 жыл бұрын
Deprnds on how much smoke u want.Set on low & let it work.
@cribb69003 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me why my IT keeps blinking?
@josephroyder2 жыл бұрын
How do you Connect it to Wi-Fi
@jerrylong10793 жыл бұрын
I have recently bought the PBV4PS2 & love it, however, there is one major design flaw that could possibly lead to a grease fire with an easy fix. Check out Frank Storms Facebook post on this subject. facebook.com/groups/523049782426658/user/100001257830384
@theteamtodd3 жыл бұрын
where did you get the baby yoda?
@james11h3 жыл бұрын
I preordered it from Amazon like a year before it released 😅 big Mandalorian fan