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Hello,

New here, looks like a great place! I've been looking at Yoder & Pitts & Spitts for a few weeks now, I think I'm settled on the P&S.

Looking to upgrade (a big upgrade) to a Pitts & Spitts Maverick 1250 - My question is, has anyone here used the upright smokebox on the P&S pellet smokers? I'd love any feedback, its an expensive option but I don't want to regret not getting it.

https://pittsandspitts.com/product/maverick-1250-upright-smokebox/

Thanks!
-Eric

Most of the upright smokers are used as a warming option.The upright portion has a significant heat loss compared to the main (cooking) portion. My opinion, I would not pay extra for this option.Pitts and Spitts make great smokers and you will not be disappointed.

limey wrote:Most of the upright smokers are used as a warming option.The upright portion has a significant heat loss compared to the main (cooking) portion. My opinion, I would not pay extra for this option.Pitts and Spitts make great smokers and you will not be disappointed.

Thanks for the feedback! I was thinking of maybe using the upright for cold smoking

You can easily cold smoke in the main chamber. Here is a good review on one of there pits,
https://amazingribs.com/smoker/pitts-sp ... ill-review

Usually, if the smoker is not the cheapest, then it allows you to make both hot and cold smoked products. I'm sure Pitts and Spitts is a cool buy.

I have a Pitts & Spitts Maverick 2000 without the upright smoke box. If you have any questions on the Pellet smoker itself, let me know.