So you’ve got yourself a drum smoker—but it’s not a Pit Barrel®. That’s okay. We’re not here to judge (we’re just silently shaking our heads and hoping you come around eventually). 😏
But while we wait for that glorious day, let’s talk accessories. Because no matter what badge your barrel wears—Gateway, Bronco, DIY drum—the right gear can take your cook from “pretty good” to “pitmaster status.”
Here are 5 must-have accessories that work with just about any vertical drum smoker, all proudly crafted by the folks at Pit Barrel® Cooker Co.
🔥 1. The Skewer Value Pack
For epic hanging cooks with zero guesswork
Whether you're hanging picanha, loading up chicken thighs, or threading up veggies, this 6-skewer set is what your smoker dreams about. Designed to hang in the Pit Barrel® Cooker, but easily adaptable for other drum smokers, these stainless steel skewers deliver even cooking, juicy results, and Instagram-worthy skewered masterpieces. With two sizes available (15" stainless steel skewers or 10" stainless steel skewers)
🥩 2. 3-Hanger Value Pack
Tired of cramped grates and not being able to maximize your capacity? Hanging your meat is the ultimate flex in drum smoking, but this 3-hanger value pack is meant to compliment every cook! This 3-pack includes the All-purpose Basket hanger, (perfect for hanging potatoes, veggies, meatloaf and more), the corn hanger which makes hangin 4 ears of corn a breeze and finally the sausage and brat hanger perfect for hot dogs, bratwursts and more! They’re built for the Pit Barrel® but fit all drum cookers and are the perfect compliment for every cook!
These aren't just accessories —this is a lifestyle upgrade.
🧂 3. Pit Barrel® Pit Rubs
Big flavor. No fuss. Pitmaster-approved.
We get it—seasoning matters. That’s why our line of Pit Rubs are blended to perfection, designed to elevate everything from brisket to burnt ends. No matter what you're cooking, our rubs hit harder than your favorite BBQ playlist. And yes, they work on everything you can cook! Check out our Beef and Game Pit Rub and our All-Purpose Rub perfect for anything you are cooking!
*Keep your rubs fresh and easy-to-use by grabbing our Stainless Steel Shakers!
🔪 4. EndGrain Cutting Board + Free Care Kit
Not just beautiful—built for brutal BBQ action
This one’s universal - not just BBQ lovers. Whether you’re smoking, slicing, or serving, our handcrafted EndGrain cutting boards are the real deal. They’re durable enough to take a cleaver hit and handsome enough to double as a serving tray. Bonus: every board comes with a free care kit (because great BBQ deserves better than plastic cutting boards from 2007). This is the perfect gift (Christmas, Birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day - heck... a gift 'just because') designed with elegance and grit meant to last generations.
🎁 5. Stainless Steel Hook Remover + Bottle Opener
Small tool. Big impact. Save your hands.
When it’s time to remove those scorching meat hooks, or crack a cold one, don’t grab a kitchen towel like a rookie. Use the Pit Barrel® Stainless Steel Hook Remover and Bottle Opener instead. Designed for safety, leverage, and simplicity—this tool combo plays well with any beer or bbq!
Your fingers will thank you. So will your meat.
🛠 Bonus: Hanging System for the Weber Smokey Mountain
Turn your WSM into a vertical meat-hanging beast
Yep, we did it. Our Hanging System for the Weber Smokey Mountain transforms your beloved bullet smoker into a meat-hanging powerhouse. Designed specifically for 18.5” WSM model, it drops right in and opens the door to next-level bark, smoke flow, and juice-locking glory. If you’ve never hung a slab of ribs vertically—you haven’t really smoked ribs. All Pit Barrel® Hanging accessories are compatible with the Weber Smokey Mountain Hanging System!
It’s like adding a cheat code to your WSM.
💡 Final Thoughts
You don’t have to own a Pit Barrel® to enjoy Pit Barrel® accessories. Our gear is built to last, easy to adapt, and loved by backyard pitmasters who love any and every brand.
So go ahead—level up your drum game.
Your smoker might not be a Pit Barrel®...
But it can still act like one.
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Got questions about fit or compatibility? Reach out to us - we’re always down to talk BBQ.