Pit Barrel PBX Cooker 22.5"

Large Pit Barrel Cooker & Smoker

The Pit Barrel PBX Cooker 22.5" is the largest Pit Barrel cooker in the range, designed for serious barbecue enthusiasts, large family gatherings, catering and high-volume outdoor cooking. Combining the simplicity that made the original Pit Barrel famous with an even greater cooking capacity, this charcoal grill and smoker uses Pit Barrel's signature 360° All-Round Heat Dynamics to produce incredibly tender, smoky food with minimal effort. Simply light the charcoal, hang your food and let the cooker create authentic low-and-slow barbecue with consistent, reliable results.

Built from a durable porcelain-coated steel drum, the PBX offers exceptional versatility. Hang ribs, briskets, pork shoulders, whole chickens or turkeys using the stainless steel hook system, or fit the included grill grate for burgers, steaks, vegetables and more. With enough space to cook for large groups, celebrations or catering events, it delivers outstanding performance while remaining remarkably straightforward to use.

At i4C, we love the PBX because it combines huge capacity with Pit Barrel's famously uncomplicated cooking method. Whether you're feeding a crowd, catering an event or simply love entertaining, it's built to produce authentic barbecue flavour on an impressive scale.

Key Features:

• 22.5" Pit Barrel PBX charcoal cooker.
• Largest Pit Barrel cooker available.
• Durable porcelain-coated steel drum construction.
• 360° All-Round Heat Dynamics for even cooking.
• Holds up to 20 racks of ribs.
• Suitable for up to 4 pork shoulders, 4 full packer briskets or 4 whole turkeys.
• Can cook 12–16 chicken halves or over 60 party wings.
• Includes 16 stainless steel hooks and 3 hanging rods.
• Supplied with porcelain-coated charcoal basket, grill grate, hook remover and three-point stand.
• Compatible with most 18.5" Pit Barrel hanging accessories.
• Approximate assembled dimensions: 36" high x 30" wide.
• Please allow up to 1 week for delivery. 

Usage Ideas:

• Smoke up to 20 racks of ribs for parties, festivals or large family celebrations.
• Cook multiple briskets or pork shoulders simultaneously for authentic low-and-slow barbecue.
• Grill burgers, steaks and vegetables directly over the charcoal using the included cooking grate.
• Prepare several whole turkeys or large batches of chicken for celebrations, catering and special occasions.

What makes the Pit Barrel PBX different from other drum smokers?

The PBX combines a large-capacity drum with Pit Barrel's patented hanging cooking system and 360° heat circulation. This design allows heat and smoke to surround the food evenly, producing tender meat with rich barbecue flavour while requiring very little adjustment during cooking.

Who is the Pit Barrel PBX best suited for?

Its generous capacity makes it ideal for entertaining large groups, competition barbecue teams, catering businesses and anyone who regularly cooks for family gatherings, celebrations or events.

Can the Pit Barrel PBX be used for everyday grilling as well as smoking?

Yes. While it excels at low-and-slow barbecue, the included grill grate also allows you to cook burgers, sausages, steaks, seafood and vegetables over charcoal, making it a versatile outdoor cooker throughout the year.