Old Country Brazos 20x60 Standard

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The value of the Old Country Brazos cannot be beat! 1/4” steel construction and a great design create a well-performing and long-lasting pit that will have you producing amazing BBQ.

ERIC’S NOTES:

The Old Country Brazos are the best value in an offset smoker, hands down. These are the new models with the improved hinge design and the removable firebox deflector. Add our stack extension for increased flow, and these smokers really come alive.

The recent addition of a removable firebox deflector vs. a fixed deflector is huge. This deflector directs heat downward when it leaves the firebox and enters the cook chamber. While they perform great with the deflector, many have removed the deflector to let the smoker cook top down. With the deflector removed, the heat then travels immediately upward when it leaves the firebox and gets pulled downward as it reaches the stack side of the smoker. This top-down cook style renders fat from the top (better protection and flavor) and tends to create more even and flowing heat. This is revered by many as the best way to cook.

Our Stack Extension: I consider this a must. While the Brazos cooks well with the stock stack, our recommendation is to add the stack extension. Extending the stack increases the draft and flow in the pit, allowing better control for heat distribution and better convection. This also leads to a cleaner, more precise fire, resulting in better smoke quality and better-tasting food. A link to our stack extension is below (Note: The stack extension is not included). Our extension matches the stack perfectly and looks great. There are DIY alternatives, but they don’t have the same quality, clean appearance, or hours of testing and development. Please put a stack extension on the Brazos—it makes a tremendous difference.

Firebox Wood/Charcoal Grate: I use this for grilling in the firebox but prefer to remove it when smoking. Building a big coal bed is key to running offsets smoothly. The burn grate works well, but I find it easier and more consistent to build the fire and coal bed on the floor of the firebox. A lot of people use wood pieces that are too big. Smaller diameter pieces make a better coal bed and allow for better control. If you’re struggling with fire management, use smaller pieces. I use 10-12” max length and typically 2-3” in diameter max, but always have smaller pieces ready to go.