Pit Barrel Cooker Recipes

Certainly! The Pit Barrel Cooker is a versatile tool for smoking and grilling. Here are two recipes you can try:

Recipe 1: Smoked Tri-Tip

Ingredients:

• 2-3 lbs tri-tip roast
• Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Tri-Tip:
   • Trim excess fat from the tri-tip.
   • Rub the tri-tip with olive oil to help the seasoning adhere.
2. Seasoning Blend:
   • In a bowl, mix kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and dried thyme.
3. Season the Tri-Tip:
   • Generously rub the seasoning blend onto all sides of the tri-tip.
4. Light the Pit Barrel Cooker:
   • Light the charcoal in the chimney starter until ashed over.
   • Place the lit charcoal in the bottom of the Pit Barrel Cooker.
5. Cooking Process:
   • Hang the tri-tip in the Pit Barrel Cooker using the hooks.
   • Maintain a cooking temperature of around 275-300°F (135-149°C).
   • Smoke the tri-tip until it reaches your desired internal temperature (135-140°F or 57-60°C for medium-rare).
6. Rest and Slice:
   • Allow the tri-tip to rest for about 10 minutes.
   • Slice against the grain and serve.

Recipe 2: Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Ingredients:

• 2 racks of baby back ribs
• Yellow mustard (for binding)
• Rib rub of your choice
• BBQ sauce (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ribs:
   • Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs.
   • Coat the ribs with a thin layer of yellow mustard as a binding agent.
2. Apply the Rub:
   • Generously apply your favorite rib rub to both sides of the ribs.
3. Light the Pit Barrel Cooker:
   • Light the charcoal in the chimney starter until ashed over.
   • Place the lit charcoal in the bottom of the Pit Barrel Cooker.
4. Hang the Ribs:
   • Hang the ribs in the Pit Barrel Cooker using the hooks.
5. Cooking Process:
   • Maintain a cooking temperature of around 225-250°F (107-121°C).
   • Smoke the ribs for approximately 4-5 hours or until they reach the desired tenderness.
6. Optional Sauce:
   • In the last 30 minutes, you can brush the ribs with BBQ sauce if desired.
7. Rest and Serve:
   • Allow the ribs to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Feel free to adjust cooking times and temperatures based on your preferences and the specific model of your Pit Barrel Cooker. Enjoy your delicious smoked creations!