Building a Barbecue Pit | BBQ with Franklin | Full Episode
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- čas přidán 3. 05. 2024
- Aaron takes a deep-dive into the realm of BBQ pits or cookers, as personal as they are functional. Explore different types of smokers from those at the roots of Texas BBQ to the kinds bought in stores. Aaron builds a smoker out of a 250 gallon propane tank.
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BBQ with Franklin
Pitmaster Aaron Franklin takes a boisterous road trip of BBQ culture -- the people, the places, and of course the food. Ten half-hour episodes celebrate the traditions and storied histories passed down through the generations, as well as those breathing new life into this distinctly American culture. - Jak na to + styl
Dude seems like so much fun to hang out with! Jokes and BBQ all day...what a life.
Pretty much what I was going to say! He’s living the dream for sure!
You should hang out in the waiting line outside Franklin BBQ.
First time I see someone with a winch on their truck use one 😂 Pulling propane tanks out of a ditch to make a smoker is definitely a reason to have one 👍
That's about as dumb as saying, "I've seen plenty of people with a firearm but I've never seen any of them pew pew someone". Having a winch is a last resort. If you are using it all the time you're trearing your truck up.
He makes everything look so simple. Wish that the video was longer.🤔👏🏾👏🏾
I live in South America and I am South American... I watch a lot of BBQ because I like it... but the best thing is with Franklin... he is the most real person on the networks... he behaves like we all do in life real... my respects 👏👏👏👏
Great video Aaron! Really appreciate you showing the tips and tricks you’ve learned over time. Loved the proper use of available equipment to retrieve a sharpie! Well done sir!
I keep thinking, with the size of his business now, and judging bbq tv shows, doing interviews, and everything else, is this the best use of his time? Then I realized it’s probably his FAVORITE use of his time. Even though making videos is a pain, he probably enjoys building pits and having minimal interaction with others once in a while. I would.
I love how the video starts feeling like a realistic and accessible DIY project, until Aaron starts flexing his welding skills lol
along with the use of a plasma cutter, and forklift lol
Wasnt a plasma cutter, just simple torches. Really cost affordable and simple. Also he is crude welding, its not for looks but function. Totally worth diy if you collect the stuff over time
All of that can be done with very basic welding skills and basic welding tools. Flux core welder and a grinder could build all of it.
What did you expect ? A hammer and a drill ?
You can get a Vulcan 220 which is a really nice welder for 1000 bucks at harbor freight. Other than that a grinder and other basic tools will be fine. Having a welder and knowing how to use it is super nice.
Real success is finding your lifework in the work that you love.
BBQ tastes better when cooked on something you built. Very nice.
My dad was a welder / fitter for 40 years. You are right. He built his and he could bbq chicken that was so so delicious! His pit was super cool. It was made out of 2 regular steel barrels. Oil type barrels.
Nice. I added old axe handles for my doors. They stay cool and I think that they look nice. I don't treat them with anything and they have lasted for over 6 years now. I am considering building another pit and really appreciate your insights.
Not only are you a master smoker, you a great fabricator! Well done Aaron!
I used this video as a guide to build my 250 gallon offset years ago. This is solid gold information.
I love my 18” WSM water smoker. I disagree with the heat retention, i easily go 12 hours on a full load of charcoal before i have to add any more fuel. I think it’s perfect for smoking pork butts.
He's a better natural presenter than 90% of the professionals
Franklins book is the source for all the Texas cooking secrets. The book may be a teacher to a lot of the new guys popping up on the scene. Good stuff
No matter how many times i watch this or how many times it gets reuploaded, i’ll always enjoy it
This whole series is fantastic.
I really like how a semi-insulated firebox was stressed. When I build bigger fires with a bigger coal bed, my briskets taste so much better. I’m upgrading to a 250 and there’s only a few builders who have semi insulated, most are fully insulated.
What do you mean by semi insulated?
@@finecraftsmenllc2182 it’s an air gap with no insulation, so basically a smaller pipe within a larger pipe but no insulation in that void between the two pipes. Fully insulated uses a insulation there, and you can actually touch the outside of the outer pipe without getting burned.
Aaron, Your dedication to the craft is commendable! I'm very impressed with your abilities and knowledge.
Absolutely love Franklin's take on BBQ, country side feel without the nonsense and a little splash of science.
AF is proof that simple is best. Bbq doesn’t need to be rocket science.
As someone who uses the metric system, that was a mind blower watching him measure out that thermocouple.
PBS putting these old episodes on the tube. Good deal, since my copies of them got lost.
You make me wish I had a back capable of building a pit! Thanks for the inspiration/aspiration!
Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.
Cool content.
It sould have been nice to see more details on how the smoke stack was connected.
I love this series. I bet I have watched these on KLRN / PBS 20 times.
I'm gonna build one of these FOR SURE!!!
Sweet!!! Just what I needed!
This guy is very entertaining. Thank you.
This video was the pits, and I am all for it.
Good detailed video 👍🏻👊🏻
It would be a pleasure to hang out with Arron for a day...he puts the cool in "COOL CAT". 🍻
I lived in Austin for 30 years used to be an old guy off Manor road was the Only place to get real good brisket and ribs. I never had your bbq but I am here to tell you Because of YOU Brisket that used to be one of the Most adorable cut of meat for an entire family has become Ridiculously expensive so I hope you enjoy your Fame at the Expense of others no bodys brisket is THAT good.‼😤
Nice craftsmanship skills. Design
Layout,cutting,fitting,
Welding. Thanks for sharing your great skills and ideas from time tested trial and error
I've had Smitty's when I first moved to Texas. It wasn't my favorite but it's definitely worth a visit.
“Propane and propane accessories”
to the bug-a-bago!!!
I Believe that, Propane gas does not rise in the air but hangs low to the ground when it’s allows to leak out of the tank. So maybe after taking the valves off turn the tank over so the valves are pointing to the ground so if there is any gas left in tank it can leak out. But way to the gas gets blown away form the ground getting deluded by the low ground air. But talk with the Propane dealer to double check what I am saying, Good luck enjoy your BBQ ❤🎉
Fantastic content 👌 👏 👍
Turn the tank so the open holes are facing the ground and just leave it for a day or few. Propane is heavier than air, it will empty out like water.
Ooooh, I remember seeing this episode about 4 years ago or so.
Arron’s videos got me started on smoking different meats. Thank you Arron
Would love to hear about cooling initially to clean and season the tanks before putting something on it you’ll actually eat. A rusty propane tank doesn’t sound like a good idea.
We need more Franklin episodes.
Nice backing skills bro!
Driving with your forks too high and you changed directions without a horn signal. That's a write up Aaron. Haha
How do figure or calculate how tall the smoke stack should be?
Smittys . Best bbq anywhere ❤.
A man of many talents. I'm impressed.
I did not realize how informative this video would be
Nice pit build and delicious lime Modelo !
Props for grinding that without a long sleeve 😂
Absolutely excellent. Best CZcams clip I’ve watched….love it
Never would have thought this to be true but kettle style is my friend for long cooks granted allot of attention needed.
American welding brand 250 gallon tank from early 2000’s… great tank for a smoker.
Yeah, that's one fine looking barbecue pit.
WHY DOESN'T MINE LOOK LIKE THAT?!
How do you estimate your firebox size?
Loved this, Aaron is a great entertainer and cooker
The sideburns get me everytime.
Love the video and your smokers .. Have you ever considered building a cabinet model in a reverse flow configuration
The Alton of BBQ
Fantastic
Awesome thanks 😊
Aaron is the master of barbecue!!!!!!
Good video.. it’s pretty funny that this tank was just found in the wild down a little hill in the forest. I’m going to have to go propane tank hunting in the woods.
Let me know when you find a wild flock… I would like one too
Don’t call it a pit, call it a cooker 😂😂😂🎵🎼🎶
My respects to you. You can do it all. 👏
Hey Enjoy the Video thank you for this information ❤😎
Thx!
We have waited so loooong for new Vids!
If I was to suggest an improvement it would be to get a plasma cutter. And as far was doing that elliptical cut a set of Curve-O-Mark dividers, your welding supplier should have them. On a personal note as a welder fabricator for 45 years, you do very nice work.
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Seen this guy in the movie chef! Great movie
This is old like 10yrs or more but still i would like more
Smitty's is on Commerce and W. Market in Lockhart Texas. I think there's a Firestone service center next to it or something like that. There's another eating joint across the street from them called Henry's. Both has good food. BTDT.
Nice!
Using dry ice is a way easier when cutting a tank. A few pieces and a little water and the CO2 will displace all the propane
I understand fulling the tank with water before cutting and welding, but why soapy water? Great video, thanks for sharing!
Helps breakdown any oils still in the tank
Talented and goofy 😂😂
So is that my smoker? 🤔
I think that was genius the way you got that sharpie marker.
Wow that’s cool.
NICE! Ive been looking for this video!!!! it used to be on Aarons personal channel several years ago, and then all of a sudden it was gone, MIA, nowhere to be found or atleast anywhere I could find!!! Soo glad it is back! I imagine PBS bought the rights?? Either way, glad it is back!
This is not complete. Need a part 2.... let's see it cooked on...
great video
I have 2 wsm and i never use the water pan at all. Not even as a heat deflector and it holds temp very well
Keep your forks down franklin. You'll thank me later.😂
Great video I have a question. Is there a reason you prefer a round fire box over square, or is it just less welding?
Im assuming less stress points with round. Square box over time would wear out a lot quicker than a round box
@@ArcticCatsRockI've had a pit with a square box I made for 25 years now with no such thing happening. I do however think it's because he double lines them making an insulated firebox
@@brandonsmith606 yeah that’s a possibility as well
@@ArcticCatsRockthat isn't true, it all depends on the thickness of the metal
@@lilcourtny08 well it is true, round is less stress points than square. That’s a fact
Anyone else suspicious of how he found a pristine 500 gallon propane tank that just happen to be in a dry creek bed with minimal rust?
I would be. But it was only 250 gallons so I'm not suspicious.
Most likely placed there the day before the video was taken😮
I have a 500 on the ranch that's been there since 1970 so 50+ years, it doesn't look like that.
Haha of course it is for to video. In life it would be next to a dilapidated building and half buried covered in rust
Sha sha sha! POCKET SAND!
Do you think I should have the smoke stack as hi for a reverse flow
@21:00 I guess you already knew your ground was level. lol
Way too much math…😂 I just want to have some beef ribs.
Cheers from the Jersey Shore.
A lot left out 😅
The doors will change form. Its a lot of tension in the metall.
You should review the unique BBQ pits of Chicago.
That intro was really impressive
Number One? Nice nod to SRV.
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"We don't have machinery to do it"
It is just a thermometer, It measures temperature not cooking your meat
ngl as much hype as smittys had i was kind of disappointed. David's FTW Pantego.
Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.
O mais difícil desse vídeo foi fingir ter achado esse cilindro. De resto, muito bom.