How to Run a 500-Gallon Offset Smoker

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@MadScientistBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

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@MadScientistBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Googily Moogily hey that’s great to hear! I’m glad the channel has helped you. I just try to put out content that I would be interested in watching so I’m glad others appreciate it too. Happy smokin 👍🏻

@justingriffith2991 3 жыл бұрын

@@MadScientistBBQ Hey.

@crevisb1969 3 жыл бұрын

@@Rollochrome , same here. My friends and family love when I start smoking ribs My friends and family love when I start smoking ribs

@dracolyth 3 жыл бұрын

@@MadScientistBBQ dude, a short 40 minute drive to Bardstown... Boones butcher shop has great meat, also franks over on Preston has good meat but high prices sometimes.

@TheStefdaddy 3 жыл бұрын

@@dracolyth Boones is the bomb and I'm in Louisville

@SmokedReb 3 жыл бұрын

Wait, the first step isn't to grab a beer?

@tyler97511 3 жыл бұрын

He forgot the most important part

@alisacollette Жыл бұрын

😂

@danielh750 3 жыл бұрын

Jeremy you seriously have the best teaching videos on youtube buddy! It's always interesting.

@MadScientistBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@originalsource5856 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, oiling my offset instantly worked! Keep the videos coming. I really enjoyed your fire management video, it really is the best on you tube.

@donscott6431 3 жыл бұрын

DUDE. You hit me right in the heart. Even though I’m smoking on a piece o crap, 20 year-old smoker that has warped more times than the Starship Enterprise and leaks AIR so bad (it IS an offset), that I have to build a secondary fire inside the cook chamber, you have helped me immensely

@darkgreen9098 2 жыл бұрын

As a Trekkie I feel you!

@maxenra 3 жыл бұрын

Steak on a stick! I'll say that I'm absolutely impressed with your method! You have explained far more than most would and have created an amazing looking finished product. Keep up the great work and thank you!

@donfrank4429 3 жыл бұрын

I built one for the fire dept years ago almost like yours, glad to see you installed the smoke stack at the end of the Propane tank to draw the draft of heat through out the BBQ.

@hogsandsooners 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure why I haven’t subscribed until now. I’ve been watching your videos all along and have been impressed with the progression in your presentation and skills. Thanks for the hours of entertainment and information.

@cfelux6 3 жыл бұрын

Jeremy, your videos are great. I like what you teach and not a lot of people understand having a clean fire and smoke is the most important factor to great bbq. With that being said it would be cool to see a video of you managing fire and smoke on a smaller pit since it is more challenging. Keep the videos coming man

@mikehedlund9631 3 жыл бұрын

As usual, very informative, Jeremy. Those beef ribs are making my mouth water. I've got some 3 bone in the freezer and will be incorporating some of your methods in my next cook. Thanks.

@48Marlon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lessons Jeremy, I'm 57 years old & Ive been queing since I turned 9 years old, I enjoyed learning new tips from the pros, Take care.

@mikeh4613 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man i love the huge smoker videos. Have learned so much about the quality of the flavor from your explanations about clean smoke. It applies to so much.

@SerenityChamber 3 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful. I have a Moberg 500 coming next month so this is great!! I appreciate your material. Blessings 🙏🏻

@robmcd2041 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip about using spray cooking oil on the fire box. My Lang fire box has rusted up over the years. Was just about to paint it, will use the oil on my next cook.

@ayalamic77 3 жыл бұрын

I'm learning alot from your videos please keep up the great work!

@basedtiger8984 3 жыл бұрын

You look like Sméagol eyeing up his precious brisket on your thumbnail bro. Good video.

@byukid801 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I'm upgrading my smoker currently and this definitely helped.

@chrisnash2154 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that you showed all of your tips and tricks. In my opinion, most watch for entertainment and education. Many will take your tips and use them in their backyard cooks and some may use those tips and incorporate them into their professional endeavors. I would find it hard to believe anyone would take all of your tips to directly compete against your business in your area.

@jl3tbone 3 жыл бұрын

Yet another great video. Been watching for a while now, and I still learn a lot every time. Jeremy, keep doing what you’re doing man!

@Tokin135 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so great, they always make me want to BBQ. Keep up the great work

@BernardoPina 3 жыл бұрын

TY for these great videos, man. We really appreciate that.

@nickkettering6093 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos man. I've learned a lot watching them. Bloopers on the end are always hilarious

@stevenckaroly 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos. I just picked up my FatStack 90 in LA and have found it much easier to run than my cheap offset. I learned of FatStack through your videos. For that, thank you.

@trentwatts8670 3 жыл бұрын

You was never bad when you started making your videos but your in your own element now with info thank you so much for being able to explain things in such a way that I can receive it you do such an awesome job

@eddiedunn5670 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Was gonna do my first beef ribs this weekend. Plans got changed. Keep up the good work.

@MadScientistBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@zeekmary2009 3 жыл бұрын

Jeremy, your video was so educational. Finally!!! A you tuber who actually teaches. Feel like I just went SMOKER PIT school. Thanks a lot mr. Jeremy. I'm buying my trailer smoker soon. 👍

@edselroad 2 жыл бұрын

I will (probably) never have a smoker that big, but I still learned a bunch about cooking… thank you! And those ribs at the end 😍

@blaze-uz6or 2 жыл бұрын

This guy's got me wanting to start my own bbq stand lol.

@michaelmiller1109 2 жыл бұрын

Love all your content! I have been binge watching it.

@crevisb1969 3 жыл бұрын

I can't say how much I appreciate your videos. I have learned basically 85% of what I know now from you I am fairly new to smoking with an offset smoker and love the experience. In my short time doing this I have found that I also like the 275 temperature. Thanks man. Keep up the awesome work

@LTrizzle27 3 жыл бұрын

Soooo, what about the other %15 bro, im asking for a friend....

@crevisb1969 3 жыл бұрын

@@LTrizzle27 Kosmos bbq, cooking with Ry and Hard-core Carnivore (thank me later on that one)

@ItsRyanTurley 3 жыл бұрын

Pellet smoker here, but can appreciate the art of real fire and smoke. I’d love to get an offset someday. Your content is 🔥🔥🔥 Jeremy!

@MadScientistBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@darkgreen9098 2 жыл бұрын

Phenomena video guys, the bloopers earned the sub.. I loved transparency

@Dev_Everything 3 жыл бұрын

Your best video yet! Great job

@davidsolomon915 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!. I just subscribed because you showed use the tips and tricks. The entire way through the cook. Keep up the tutorial style videos!!!!!

@coreysghostglowmask8650 2 жыл бұрын

very professional and interesting video you put a lot of work in it and its the best video on youtube by far my opinion! Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Keep it up! And smoke on!

@BKD70 3 жыл бұрын

Tip: For seasoning your firebox, Instead of using the expensive cooking spray, you might want to just put oil in a trigger sprayer. I like your idea using the sprayer for the water/vinegar. I built an 80 gallon offset smoker from a big commercial air compressor tank about 10 years ago, and just stumbled across your video. Excellent!!! All of your tips are spot on!! What is your favorite smoking wood? I'm real partial to Pecan myself.

@norcalniner 3 жыл бұрын

I've learned so much from your videos. Thank you!!

@seanmanwill2002 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Sir! Liked and subscribed.👍 I've wanted one for years, and I'm building one now. Can't wait to try it out. Thank you for sharing!

@brucemackenzie4952 2 жыл бұрын

What a great, honest video. Learned a lot. Thank you for sharing this.

@409CJ 3 жыл бұрын

Man! I finally got me a PIT! Now I can take the skills using my 2 brisket offset smoker fire burning, to my 13 brisket 250 gallon smoker. Thanks for all the tips Bro!

@MorbinTime420lol 3 жыл бұрын

Love the vids! Think we can get a video on the maintenance and cleaning that goes with these big smokers?

@pimpustthugni 3 жыл бұрын

I've been using garden sprayer for a few years now. Not only is it more efficient, it saves you from getting hand cramps on those big cooks lol

@vitalikd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. Screwed up my first brisket and decided to learn how to do it right and came across your videos, they are awesome and I’ve learned it all it’s time for practice:))) If you could suggest me about Cajun express cs6 smoker vs Pitts&Spitts. Here is where I stopped to buy one for briskets and pork smoking at home. Pallets smoking for less work. Thank you sir ahead of time.

@ryanguzman3927 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome information! Definitely want to try beef ribs next.

@alonzovillarreal4666 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@MeatNGreetBBQ 2 жыл бұрын

I hope the smoker I’m building in my channel is half as epic as this one! Great video brother.

@rybodelerium 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, really informative as always. Just needed a Randy cameo haha! I bet you could feed 300+ people with that smoker, it's a thing of beauty.

@MadScientistBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Haha randy would have been a fun addition. You you can feed 300-400 depending on what you’re cooking. If you you stage it, you can extend the cook and stretch that number to maybe 600 or so

@JavierLopez-fd4wd 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mr. Yoder! First off I want to thank you for all your great tutorial videos. They're so informative. Does your 500 gal offset have a heat deflector plate?

@Cris-pf4xu 3 жыл бұрын

Could you do a short 5 minute or so video explaining the difference between 4 and 3 bone beef ribs and the ins and outs of cooking each?

@TheWelsman13 3 жыл бұрын

No chance. You'll get a 35 minute video and you'll like it.

@jamessterling9273 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing that info that does help a lot

@albertnunez9413 3 жыл бұрын

Bro now this video explains more about smokers then other videos 👌nice

@misaelsantiago 3 жыл бұрын

I wish you were my neighbor so I can smell that bbq all day! Shout out from Taylor Tx. I’ve been a subscriber since the beginning of your smoker build. You explain things so well and I appreciate that. Keep up the excellent content my bbq brotha 🤘🏾🤘🏾

@starofgracebbq 3 жыл бұрын

Mad Scientist BBQ... do you have a “how to cook a 3 bone video”? Or are you going make one? I have never done them and are drooling over yours. I am interested in learning how to do them. Thank you.

@cpullic 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff 👍🏼- been smoking for a few years but learned some good stuff 🍻🍻

@ronniestellyii4224 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Jeremy!

@richardrucker15 3 жыл бұрын

You put out some great info I just finished my smoker up I watched a few other of your videos and I see you don't use no fire grate just wondering if I need to have one in mine or try it without out it

@robertallen2366 3 жыл бұрын

Bacon grease, my fire box smells yummy 😋 I have half of a 3/8” thick 1000 gal tank with 6 racks, maintains heat great. Learning to manage the heat curve is one of the hardest things new cooks have, that and actually cooking, moving things to get everything done evenly. Great vid Stay Safe Keep Cooking

@MadScientistBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@duanehenicke6602 3 жыл бұрын

While it may smell yummy, the salt in it counteracts the grease.

@MaplewoodMetalworks 2 жыл бұрын

Yay for Stutzman Brothers meats! I live in the area where they are located! Very cool!

@mackadousha 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best Videos I ever watched

@jasonwest1320 2 жыл бұрын

Jeremy! Always appreciate the content. I am thinking of switching to a larger offset. How long can you generally maintain temp without having to add fuel (logs)? For example, i a competition, how often are you adding logs to maintain 250-275? Thank you

@tylerruiz1943 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video man!

@avasquez6140 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Also, can you make a video explaining the difference between the 4 bone and 3 bone beef rib. Thank again

@Woodwardsbbq 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect release date. Just got my new 500 gallon from Eric at FatStack Smokers. Thanks for all the content you put out and through your videos. I got my Fatstack on your recommendation. Been following you for quite some time but usually pretty quiet in the comments section. Congrats on the new kiddo. Also, I’d like to get in touch with you hear soon for some consulting if you’re still doing that? Bless

@MadScientistBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! His pits are even better now than when he made mine. Sure thing just go to madscientistbbq.com and we can set up a time

@realworldbowhunting6781 3 жыл бұрын

After watching your videos I started getting interested in smoking I just bought a ugly drum smoker 30 gallon. I think it should work better than pit barrel because they have a chimney and a bottom vent. I was looking at the kingsford xl rancher offset 36inch. It looks like 3/16 inch. I would love to see you cook a brisket on your barrel smoker so you could show us barrel smokers how to do it successfully.👍

@miked5468 3 жыл бұрын

nice video sir...thanks for sharing the secrets

@wes-yt 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeremy. Thanks for all of your videos. Question: In your opinion, what are the benefits of a warmer (vertical chamber) attached to a reverse flow smoker?

@philiplauzon1743 3 жыл бұрын

I love the pump sprayer technique 😎🤘 Boss

@smokegonzales2605 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video I just wish everyone one was honest Thank you for the information

@g.choppa4448 3 жыл бұрын

That beast is awesome !

@RadDadisRad 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful video. I’m no pro but I will take your suggestions and apply them to my cooks. That does not mean I won’t support good bbq companies. I love good bbq and I really like places that love to make good bbq.

@ralphwright9997 3 жыл бұрын

Great content! You'd make a great professor

@sylvesterbrown65 3 жыл бұрын

Very good information

@RobertKohut 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!! Never mentioned air management for temp control....:-) I, at least, not only add wood when required but adjust venting to regulate the temp and smoke quality..... :-)(backyard offset)

@texausbbq6593 3 жыл бұрын

Best bbq channel on KZfaq, thanks for sharing. Question, I noticed you have gone to a dual axle trailer. Is there a reason why you changed from single axle to dual? Tyler - Aus

@ItsAlkron 3 жыл бұрын

This video was really cool to see and learn from! Granted, I just started smoking this year in my backyard with a WSM so I'm no where near a 500-gal offset... but maybe one day!

@MadScientistBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@conrad463 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 24×65 reverse flow smoker. I just picked up a WSM a few weeks ago. Just because the WSM is smaller and cheaper doesn't make it a bad smoker. Each have their own positive and negatives. You can make some awesome bbq off WSM!

@thomaskobus2380 3 жыл бұрын

Watch your videos all the time, but just wanted to make sure to congratulate you and your wife on your baby girl. Keep up the great vids Jeremy and be well.

@thomaskobus2380 3 жыл бұрын

Do you ever still cook on your old country brazos btw since you have your fatstack? Purely curious.

@youdontknowjakbbq4658 3 жыл бұрын

Jeremy, Great video!! Do you suggest the same methods when cooking with a 250 Gallon smoker? I haven't seen this video before, but I actually do the same things! Keep them great videos coming!!

@RumandCook 3 жыл бұрын

Cool behind the scenes. I'd need a truck first, but maybe one day :) Thanks for sharing!

@MadScientistBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

@4seasonsbbq 3 жыл бұрын

I love cooking on my 500 but I only get to do it once a year at Thanksgiving. I get a lot of requests to smoke turkeys and ham then. Also mine isn't offset, the fire is in the chamber with the food so I really get to play with the fire. If it's too hot in one area I rake it to a cooler spot, it's a challenge but it makes really good food. I think the reason it makes such great food is because the fat drips right on the fire. Great video Jeremy, I love to watch the ones where your 500 is being used. Have a great weekend brother.

@MadScientistBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm that’s an interesting pit. Did you make it or buy it? Glad you enjoyed the video!

@4seasonsbbq 3 жыл бұрын

@@MadScientistBBQ I made it myself. On one end it opens up with a giant hinge and I can pull the rack out lengthwise. I did a whole hog on it for my first cook, pull the rack out and everyone just picked right off the hog. I didn't have to move it at all. I've had some requests to make a video with it so I might have to have a big end of summer party. I'll let you know when I get the video up. Thanks Jeremy.

@duanehenicke6602 3 жыл бұрын

@@4seasonsbbq This is original Texas bbq. Before people moved to town and could no longer build fires on the ground and shovel coals into the pit. Never have liked a offset pit. Way to much smoke for me.

@LouisatRshackBBQ 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have a 500 gallon reverse flow- would you use the same basic principles as far as meat placement?

@livelarge333 3 жыл бұрын

The pesticide sprayer works great.. I'm getting a little aftertaste of Roundup.. I think I can get used to it.

@outbreakprime1530 3 жыл бұрын

Mine has a bit of diesel aftertaste but truly can get used to it

@elitetilinguk3757 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@jayvanleeuwen7713 3 жыл бұрын

Jeremy! I love your stuff! Have you ever found the actual airflow of your 500 at your 275? CFM? I want to hear some science!

@averycowen4101 3 жыл бұрын

That thumbnail is straight🔥🔥

@christianoles1427 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@srbournival 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Off topic question does your trailer have drop axles or standard?

@ecafsinep 3 жыл бұрын

I've been curious about this for a while, but do you have a baffle between your firebox and cook chamber?

@timmangan1734 3 жыл бұрын

You are the God of the open pit!!

@codydavis3698 3 жыл бұрын

Building a 250 soon! Can’t wait!

@bobbysoutdoorexperience4954 3 жыл бұрын

Building my own smoker for the first time. Could you recommend how big my fire box should be? Do you have any guidelines when it comes to chamber to fire box ratio?

@musicman7773 3 жыл бұрын

Those trees hit a little different in Kentucky vs Cali.

@stevesisson4886 Жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@michaelmason1085 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeremy! Love your videos very informational! Have a question you might know the answer to. I’m cooking a brisket 12.5# and the point is probing like butter at 204 8 hours in but the flat is not and reading at 175. Should I separate the 2 halves? Thanks a lot!

@derekpierson7412 3 жыл бұрын

U should try dissolving some salt in the vinegar/water mix. I learned it from watching Francis Malmon on chefs table a couple of years ago. It gives the bark a little extra salty flavor.

@intox69 3 жыл бұрын

great video

@tonysluss7008 Жыл бұрын

I noticed that when you picked up your 500 gallon pit new, that it had only one axle. Now it has 2. Why did you add another. I am about to build a 500 and I am trying to decide between 1 or 2 axles. I have probably watched almost all your videos. I have learned a ton from you. Thank you for the way you explain in detail much needed information.

@michaelfernandez1513 3 жыл бұрын

LSG has a super awesome burn basket! I bought one for my 20X40 offset. they have bigger baskets for bigger smokers but man it was so awesome such a great design. constantly keeps a nice bed of coals and it really really helps on burning less wood. I would love to hear your thoughts on this please.

@rgcast 3 жыл бұрын

Jeremy. Like your channel. I was wondering if you provide maybe a time-lapse video (with interjections of commentary) of a complete cook. Cooking multiple cuts and how you manage that on your big offset.

@JustinKSmith075 3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree, the variation of cook times between the different cuts/sizes of cuts and location of the meat during said cook would make for a great video!

@rgcast 3 жыл бұрын

Justin, exactly. Not to mention how multiple cuts of meat bring down the temp in the cooker. I’ve been hesitant to run mine fully loaded because I’m not sure of how to do it. Hopefully we can get a video

@Dendro2001 3 жыл бұрын

And here I'm doing brisket on an Oklahoma Joe's 3-in-1. I would love to be able to build a bigger fire and have room to move the meats around. Time to upgrade I guess, lol! Keep up this great content!!!