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[PismoBeach]

ANOTHER MILESTONE

(and Bowling is just inches from one)

[BetterThanObits]

Coming up on SIXTEEN THOUSAND.

[BetterThanObits]

FOURTEEN THOUSAND

and going strong.

[airtexaco]

I saw some mods and drilled some holes for ventilation but you are right about the ash... It makes a ton but I decided to be a purist =) Got about 4 more hours to go!

[airtexaco]

Adorable family =) Would love to hear how it works as a smoker, I just got one and am using it for the first time tomorrow...

[slyflight]

@airtexaco This model Brinkman will require a bit more attention during the cooking process. Since the bottom is wide open (as you probably already know) it gets rather difficult to maintain & control a constant temp. Also, the charcoal will settle into it's own ash and might need a bit of attention as well. But all in all, it's not a bad smoker for the price.

We'd love to know how it works for you! Thanks for watching!

[PismoBeach]

TWELVE THOUSAND



[chainlinkdreams]

I love the pit boy's so I feel ya man!!!

[PismoBeach]

Zipped past 11,000 views.

[TheHunter222]

nice wife and kid ;-)

[PismoBeach]

Soon to be NINE THOUSAND.

[dirtyal1234]

nice lawn

[slyflight]

@dirtyal1234 Middle of winter.

[PismoBeach]

EIGHT THOUSAND views.

Certainly time for a celebration.



[PismoBeach]

S E V E N Thousand Views  !!!!!!!

[PismoBeach]

Time to celebrate this now 6,000 view video.

[PismoBeach]

Approaching 6,000 views, even in this tough, new YouTube environment.

Well done, Dan.

[PismoBeach]

FIVE THOUSAND VIEWS

[slyflight]

Yay!

The video is getting more mileage than that Brinkman ever did!

[amac3223]

well produced video...thanks for uploading...just discovered bbq boys...and they kept me up to 4am....now my bbq is Good ! Can you smell that...

[slyflight]

Thanks amac3223!

Many's a night I've stayed up too long watchin' the Pit Boys!

This video actually launched my other channel. Smokeygoodness. the BBQ Pit Boys helped me out quite a bit starting it! (Advice & all).

[PismoBeach]

FOUR THOUSAND VIEWS

[hernanx3]

Smokin chicken right now, and now after reading these comments i am goin out and putting heavy metal screen in the bottom to lift the coals up 1.5". What is the water pan for? Thx for the help.

[slyflight]

Hey hernanx3,

That water pan creates a light steam, keeping everything moist! I've had a lot of trouble with this Brinkman. Found a great little attachment for my Weber, that basically does the same thing! It's called a "smokenator". We did a video about it on my other channel, "SmokeyGoodness".

Thanks for watching!

[SmokeyGoodness]

The video that launched the idea for SmokeyGoodness! 5 stars, for me!

[PismoBeach]

3K views coming up !

[slyflight]

Go Q, Go!!!

[pr0n3]

The Brinkman is a good smoker only if it is modded. The main problem is the charcoal tray. When the charcoal burns, the ashes have nowhere to go and this in turns makes the temps very unstable. I used the "brinkman smoker mod" and now I use 50% less charcoal and have solid temps through-out smoking. Essentially your adding a grate 1.5 inches from the bottom of the charcoal pan for the coal to sit on. This gives the ash somehwere to go during burning.

[slyflight]

Thanks for the advice prOn3! I guess I didn't realize there was a mod for it! But, you're right, after about 90 minutes, the temps start to fall off, and it's a real struggle to maintain even 275! I will look for the mod. lately, I've been using the Brinkman only for steaks! We had a wind event here 2 weeks ago, which damaged it, but I think I can repair it.

[pr0n3]

brinkmansmokermods(dot)com is a good site for the mod. I know exactly how frustrating it could be to use the smoker without the mod. I actually got lucky and got mine for free since a friend didnt want it anymore :D. Good luck on the repair and happy bbq'ing.

[slyflight]

Thanks for the URL!!! Going there in a few minutes. I wonder why your friend didn't want it anymore...Upgraded to a WSM? When I get the mod, maybe I'll do another video showcasing the importance of having it!

[pr0n3]

No, he got the smoker from another friend of ours and they both are lazy. When I got it, it wasnt even put together(it was laying around their houses for 2 yrs and was starting to rust). Also as far as mods go, there are other sites that show you how to add vents that open and close to control temps better. I'm sure you can google those under "brinkman smoker mods".

[slyflight]

I understand that! Since the bottom is wide open, I'd like to add a vent in the lid, and (something I already do) stuff tin foil around the lid, because it doesn't seal at all. Hmmm, this is becoming a DIY project! One thing I love about the Brinkman, is the water pan! I almost never have to add water.

[TreasureFiend]

That was guuuuud!!! That looked good enough to eat already!!!

[slyflight]

Thanks for the comment TreasureFiend! And yes, the steaks were great...But that Brinkman grill was damaged in a storm last week. Hmmm, Time to get a new WEBER!!!

[BarbecueWeb]

hey dan, awesome vid and 5 stars for sure. luv those family q's, pit boys style. Great choice for music and those pinnacle graphics, it don't get any better than that. Can you smell that? lol -BBQ Pit Boys

[slyflight]

Thanks so much for everything, guys! Your videos rock! we'll be trying more of these super recipes all summer long! (may even do a few videos! :)

[PismoBeach]

The combination of music and narration worked very well.

[slyflight]

Thanks Steve! I've tried several times to respond, but none of them posted! Let's see if this one does.

[PismoBeach]

You're welcome, Dan.

This one posted fine.

[PoohBear02003]

Yummy.. Save me some.. Cute young man you have there.. :)

Pººhßear

[slyflight]

Sure! Bring the family & come on over, there's plenty for all! (Although the weather isn't so good today.) Thanx for the comment!