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Building a Barbecue Pit | BBQ with Franklin | Full Episode

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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.

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  • 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 👍

    @BitsOfInterest@BitsOfInterest7 ай бұрын

    • 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.

      @robsnider83@robsnider833 ай бұрын

  • Dude seems like so much fun to hang out with! Jokes and BBQ all day...what a life.

    @DishBestServed@DishBestServed7 ай бұрын

    • Pretty much what I was going to say! He’s living the dream for sure!

      @joshtakacs9800@joshtakacs98007 ай бұрын

    • You should hang out in the waiting line outside Franklin BBQ.

      @yz250a@yz250a7 ай бұрын

  • Real success is finding your lifework in the work that you love.

    @user-kg9mv1qi5v@user-kg9mv1qi5v7 ай бұрын

  • I love how the video starts feeling like a realistic and accessible DIY project, until Aaron starts flexing his welding skills lol

    @mackmtl@mackmtl7 ай бұрын

    • along with the use of a plasma cutter, and forklift lol

      @mackmtl@mackmtl7 ай бұрын

    • 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

      @samuelaugust1708@samuelaugust17087 ай бұрын

    • 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.

      @JBarnes917@JBarnes9177 ай бұрын

    • What did you expect ? A hammer and a drill ?

      @kenna802@kenna8027 ай бұрын

    • 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.

      @brettwing737@brettwing7375 ай бұрын

  • 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 👏👏👏👏

    @walterrivolta8695@walterrivolta86956 ай бұрын

  • He makes everything look so simple. Wish that the video was longer.🤔👏🏾👏🏾

    @skizztrizz4453@skizztrizz44537 ай бұрын

  • 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.

    @mikecoughlin4128@mikecoughlin41287 ай бұрын

  • BBQ tastes better when cooked on something you built. Very nice.

    @richardwaters1898@richardwaters18987 ай бұрын

    • 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.

      @foobarmaximus3506@foobarmaximus35062 ай бұрын

  • Not only are you a master smoker, you a great fabricator! Well done Aaron!

    @scottschultz687@scottschultz6876 ай бұрын

  • 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!

    @Splintermill@Splintermill7 ай бұрын

  • He's a better natural presenter than 90% of the professionals

    @lugaretzia@lugaretzia4 ай бұрын

  • I used this video as a guide to build my 250 gallon offset years ago. This is solid gold information.

    @JuanRamirez-rc3ce@JuanRamirez-rc3ce7 ай бұрын

  • No matter how many times i watch this or how many times it gets reuploaded, i’ll always enjoy it

    @xxx_ray@xxx_ray7 ай бұрын

  • 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.

    @LoFiMofo@LoFiMofo7 ай бұрын

  • 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.

    @jeffbyrd7976@jeffbyrd79767 ай бұрын

  • 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

    @CiscoSZR@CiscoSZR2 ай бұрын

  • This whole series is fantastic.

    @rdm26@rdm267 ай бұрын

  • Absolutely love Franklin's take on BBQ, country side feel without the nonsense and a little splash of science.

    @kathulemerald8000@kathulemerald8000Ай бұрын

  • Happy 100th birthday to Smitty's Market. Great story to hear.

    @Propsman416@Propsman41615 күн бұрын

  • 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.

    @user-zo3wv3de8q@user-zo3wv3de8q7 ай бұрын

  • PBS putting these old episodes on the tube. Good deal, since my copies of them got lost.

    @who2u333@who2u3337 ай бұрын

  • Aaron, Your dedication to the craft is commendable! I'm very impressed with your abilities and knowledge.

    @martinolson761@martinolson7616 ай бұрын

  • Cool content. It sould have been nice to see more details on how the smoke stack was connected.

    @SciPunk215@SciPunk2156 ай бұрын

  • “Propane and propane accessories”

    @durangodoug338@durangodoug3387 ай бұрын

    • to the bug-a-bago!!!

      @paulbocchini8599@paulbocchini859920 күн бұрын

  • 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.

    @smokescouts@smokescouts7 ай бұрын

    • What do you mean by semi insulated?

      @finecraftsmenllc2182@finecraftsmenllc21827 ай бұрын

    • @@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.

      @smokescouts@smokescouts7 ай бұрын

  • A man of many talents. I'm impressed.

    @conradkostelecky7935@conradkostelecky7935Ай бұрын

  • This guy is very entertaining. Thank you.

    @kignacio@kignacio7 ай бұрын

  • It would be a pleasure to hang out with Arron for a day...he puts the cool in "COOL CAT". 🍻

    @jcsmith3806@jcsmith38065 ай бұрын

  • You make me wish I had a back capable of building a pit! Thanks for the inspiration/aspiration!

    @misfitwookiee3177@misfitwookiee31776 ай бұрын

  • 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.‼😤

    @GettingGoshen@GettingGoshenАй бұрын

  • I've had Smitty's when I first moved to Texas. It wasn't my favorite but it's definitely worth a visit.

    @kr4yzi32k@kr4yzi32k7 ай бұрын

  • Arron’s videos got me started on smoking different meats. Thank you Arron

    @American_Heathen@American_Heathen7 ай бұрын

  • I love this series. I bet I have watched these on KLRN / PBS 20 times.

    @VernBigDaddy@VernBigDaddy7 ай бұрын

  • Driving with your forks too high and you changed directions without a horn signal. That's a write up Aaron. Haha

    @tschandler2@tschandler22 ай бұрын

  • As someone who uses the metric system, that was a mind blower watching him measure out that thermocouple.

    @bonfusious@bonfusious7 ай бұрын

  • Nice craftsmanship skills. Design Layout,cutting,fitting, Welding. Thanks for sharing your great skills and ideas from time tested trial and error

    @terrorofdemons1168@terrorofdemons11683 ай бұрын

  • AF is proof that simple is best. Bbq doesn’t need to be rocket science.

    @JM-fc9gm@JM-fc9gm7 ай бұрын

  • Nice pit build and delicious lime Modelo !

    @jamesjames9149@jamesjames91497 ай бұрын

  • This video was the pits, and I am all for it.

    @waltewhitesPhD@waltewhitesPhD7 ай бұрын

  • We need more Franklin episodes.

    @thisdj83@thisdj83Ай бұрын

  • I did not realize how informative this video would be

    @remb9614@remb96147 ай бұрын

  • Don’t call it a pit, call it a cooker 😂😂😂🎵🎼🎶

    @mannyr8795@mannyr87952 ай бұрын

  • Never would have thought this to be true but kettle style is my friend for long cooks granted allot of attention needed.

    @trlckykid@trlckykid5 ай бұрын

  • Aaron is the master of barbecue!!!!!!

    @randallschultz8848@randallschultz88484 ай бұрын

  • 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.

    @jamisontemple9826@jamisontemple98267 ай бұрын

    • Let me know when you find a wild flock… I would like one too

      @JBarnes917@JBarnes9177 ай бұрын

  • Absolutely excellent. Best KZhead clip I’ve watched….love it

    @mqcamo@mqcamo6 ай бұрын

  • I'm gonna build one of these FOR SURE!!!

    @bdjm8595@bdjm85957 ай бұрын

  • Yeah, that's one fine looking barbecue pit. WHY DOESN'T MINE LOOK LIKE THAT?!

    @richardgadberry8398@richardgadberry83984 ай бұрын

  • Sweet!!! Just what I needed!

    @franciet99@franciet997 ай бұрын

  • 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.

    @mixemyth@mixemythАй бұрын

  • Love the video and your smokers .. Have you ever considered building a cabinet model in a reverse flow configuration

    @jeffreyhunt7174@jeffreyhunt7174Ай бұрын

  • This is old like 10yrs or more but still i would like more

    @flipphonewizard5448@flipphonewizard54487 ай бұрын

  • 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 ❤🎉

    @normmarino7914@normmarino79146 ай бұрын

  • Awesome thanks 😊

    @GreenhornBBQbeer@GreenhornBBQbeer7 ай бұрын

  • Smittys . Best bbq anywhere ❤.

    @freddygutierrez6764@freddygutierrez67647 ай бұрын

  • Ooooh, I remember seeing this episode about 4 years ago or so.

    @itsjoannotjoann5070@itsjoannotjoann50707 ай бұрын

  • American welding brand 250 gallon tank from early 2000’s… great tank for a smoker.

    @Wolfparkinson@Wolfparkinson7 ай бұрын

  • I think that was genius the way you got that sharpie marker.

    @johnwooldridge1860@johnwooldridge18605 ай бұрын

  • Props for grinding that without a long sleeve 😂

    @freddygutierrez6764@freddygutierrez67647 ай бұрын

  • Seen this guy in the movie chef! Great movie

    @AimForTheBushes908@AimForTheBushes9085 ай бұрын

  • Good detailed video 👍🏻👊🏻

    @stevepereira8898@stevepereira88987 ай бұрын

  • 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.

    @bryanfyler3921@bryanfyler39217 ай бұрын

  • Thx! We have waited so loooong for new Vids!

    @anttiarokoski6255@anttiarokoski62557 ай бұрын

  • My respects to you. You can do it all. 👏

    @mrjrgonz@mrjrgonz7 ай бұрын

  • 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.

    @douglaslodge8580@douglaslodge85807 ай бұрын

  • 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.

    @NTATchannelNickTaylor@NTATchannelNickTaylor6 ай бұрын

  • Ah yes, “turn of the century” 23 years ago, the good old days

    @JimboSliceXX@JimboSliceXX7 ай бұрын

  • The sideburns get me everytime.

    @matthewhairell849@matthewhairell8497 ай бұрын

  • Loved this, Aaron is a great entertainer and cooker

    @joseurena7116@joseurena71167 ай бұрын

  • Fantastic content 👌 👏 👍

    @MrSilvervw@MrSilvervw7 ай бұрын

  • You should review the unique BBQ pits of Chicago.

    @Monaedeezy@Monaedeezy7 ай бұрын

  • R.I.P Johnny Hardwick.

    @miguelmontoya1320@miguelmontoya13207 ай бұрын

  • 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!

    @wrapidprints5164@wrapidprints51647 ай бұрын

  • That intro was really impressive

    @rafaelunplugged@rafaelunplugged7 ай бұрын

  • I understand fulling the tank with water before cutting and welding, but why soapy water? Great video, thanks for sharing!

    @davemeyers9425@davemeyers94257 ай бұрын

    • Helps breakdown any oils still in the tank

      @JBarnes917@JBarnes9177 ай бұрын

  • @21:00 I guess you already knew your ground was level. lol

    @anthonyz5671@anthonyz56717 ай бұрын

  • How do figure or calculate how tall the smoke stack should be?

    @beerandbbqhobbyist6464@beerandbbqhobbyist64647 ай бұрын

  • Nice backing skills bro!

    @terrytysinger6022@terrytysinger60227 ай бұрын

  • WOW!!!

    @Vilecosmos@Vilecosmos6 ай бұрын

  • I want to go to smittys

    @tochamp5441@tochamp54412 сағат бұрын

  • The Alton of BBQ

    @SuaSponte75@SuaSponte757 ай бұрын

  • How do you estimate your firebox size?

    @JarrodBMET@JarrodBMET7 ай бұрын

  • Rusty Shakleford😅😅😅

    @randyhart1467@randyhart1467Ай бұрын

  • Keep your forks down franklin. You'll thank me later.😂

    @freddygutierrez6764@freddygutierrez67647 ай бұрын

  • Talented and goofy 😂😂 So is that my smoker? 🤔

    @papascruffy@papascruffy7 ай бұрын

  • Fantastic

    @mikejohnston8872@mikejohnston88727 ай бұрын

  • Man that’s some large gabs to weld 😮

    @John-mu2bv@John-mu2bv6 ай бұрын

  • Wow that’s cool.

    @cac90277@cac902777 ай бұрын

  • Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

    @user-tg7ni2be6k@user-tg7ni2be6k7 ай бұрын

  • 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

    @bigseff23@bigseff23Ай бұрын

  • nice badass vid 🤙

    @Istaygrilling@Istaygrilling5 ай бұрын

  • 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

    @thelog86@thelog866 ай бұрын

  • O mais difícil desse vídeo foi fingir ter achado esse cilindro. De resto, muito bom.

    @well7mars@well7marsАй бұрын

  • Hey Enjoy the Video thank you for this information ❤😎

    @glennevitt5250@glennevitt52507 ай бұрын

  • Aaron you need a plasma cutter! They aren't too expensive. I might buy you one!!!

    @stevek3627@stevek36274 ай бұрын

  • awesome very awesome

    @vitamina5773@vitamina57737 ай бұрын

  • Sha sha sha! POCKET SAND!

    @user_01986@user_019867 ай бұрын

  • 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?

    @robertkelley6574@robertkelley65747 ай бұрын

    • I would be. But it was only 250 gallons so I'm not suspicious.

      @RYTF5@RYTF57 ай бұрын

    • 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.

      @reloadNshoot@reloadNshoot7 ай бұрын

    • Haha of course it is for to video. In life it would be next to a dilapidated building and half buried covered in rust

      @michaelbillings@michaelbillings7 ай бұрын

  • Do you think I should have the smoke stack as hi for a reverse flow

    @wetwindowsguy8396@wetwindowsguy83966 ай бұрын

  • Do you have any problems with doors warping when you can them out?

    @metal75801@metal758017 ай бұрын
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