Up All Night Smoking A Pork Butt 

I still use my PK 360 but not as much as my other grills/smokers. Currently I see it as my travel cooker. The side shelves give it a larger than expected footprint but it’s easy to remove the shelves and the 360 from the base. I took it with me so that I could cook at an event for church. That’s where I saw its biggest value amongst my other cookers…. being portable and versatile. Strictly comparing it to a kettle for cooking in your backyard…. I can’t definitively say that the 360 is a huge step up over a kettle. I don’t have the numbers in front of me, but I’m guessing that the shape of the kettle gives it more cooking area than the 360. Both are versatile and can easily accommodate low & slow cooking and high temperature grilling. The 360 probably has an edge in being easier to maintain steady temps over a long period of time but once you learn how to manage temps on the kettle, it’s not significantly harder. Both will stand the test of time if you take care of them. I guess the 360 is more solidly built but you wouldn’t have a problem maintaining a kettle if you keep a cover on it. Sorry for going on & on (this is a great & thought provoking question), if I had to pick only one, I’d lean towards the kettle because of cost. The 360 provides a very cool alternative experience but I don’t think its differences make it a clear cut winner over the kettle. I hope that helps!

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I completely agree. The sauce can change the entire flavor profile. The 360 is a great cooker!

Thanks, cornbread sounds good too!

Thanks August!

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The ribs sounds great August. I agree with you about the 360’s low & slow abilities. Before O got mine, I mostly heard about the 360 being great at searing steaks at high heat. It seems like it’s low & slow capabilities are underrated.

Thanks Mike! Congrats on your new 360, it will serve you well!

Thanks Steve! Easter was laid back & nice. Hope you & your family are well.

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Sounds outstanding.... thanks for watching!

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Thanks Chris! PK’s are extremely well made & easy to use.

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Hi Scott, welcome to the Addicted to Buying Grills support group LOL. I’m always thinking about my next grill purchase. Anyway, it depends on your objective. If you want something that allows 2-zone cooking, then I’d go with the PK 360. If you want something that is extremely easy to dial in your temp & allows you to walk away, then I’d go with a Hunsaker (the 360 also holds stable temps, but I give the edge to Hunsaker). Also, the Hunsaker has a smaller footprint than the 360 (the twin shelves add a lot to the 360’s footprint). While you can break the 360 down to make it more portable, the Hunsaker is very easy to move around but you might need a friend to help lift it into or out of your vehicle. They are both great toys to have. Hope that helps!

It depends on what you’re going for. Lump is better for hot & fast, high temp grilling. Briquettes work better in the PK for low & slow, long cooks.

Thanks Adam!

The Kick Ash Basket definitely helps with air flow. If you’re concerned with ash build up, then you may want to consider switching to lump charcoal. Did you get rid of your Weber?

@@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ I did. Looks my to sell the pk and go back to the Weber and slow n sear. Has more room and don’t have any ash build up issues.

Thanks Mike!

I love trying different methods with BBQ and your process sounds good too! I've been trying for years to get one of my neighbors to take up BBQ.... I think we're a rare breed, LOL

​@@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ When temperature rises too high what is the best way to bring it down do you close off top vent or cut down on air coming in

@@drifter9425 On the PK 360, start by adjusting the top vent. If you feel like you need to adjust the air intake, start by closing it very slightly. If you close it too far, it will choke your fire.

I have a Kick Ash basket for my Kamado Joe that improves airflow tremendously. It never crossed my mind to see if they make one for the 360. Great tip.... thanks Wayne!

@@BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ You are welcome Kenyatta. They have only been out for about 6 months or so.

We’ve been married for 26 years & I still get caught off guard!

Been married 50years love every minute

Thanks Robert!