Our 250-gallon Primitive Pits offset smoker is built for serious barbecue. Handcrafted in the USA, it runs on traditional wood fire for that authentic low-and-slow flavor. Mounted on a trailer for easy transport, this pit is designed to feed a crowd—perfect for parties, weddings, or corporate events. Whether you’re cooking brisket, ribs, pork, or chicken, the 250G delivers consistent heat, smooth airflow, and professional-grade results every time.

The 250G Primitive Pits offset smoker gives you plenty of cooking space without being overwhelming. With multiple racks and steady airflow, you can comfortably cook:

• 8–10 briskets (full packers, ~12–16 lbs each)

• 12–16 pork butts (~8–10 lbs each)

• 18–20 racks of spare ribs (or up to 25 baby backs)

• 15–18 whole chickens

• 4–5 full-size hotel pans of sides or smaller cuts

Note: each recommendation below is the max capacity for each listing. Ex. You can only fit 8-10 briskets comfortably, but not much else at the same time.

Typical Cooking Times

• Brisket: 10–14 hours (depending on size)

• Pork Butt / Shoulder: 8–12 hours

• Spare Ribs: 4–6 hours

• Baby Back Ribs: 4–5 hours

• Chicken Thighs/Leg Quarters: 1.5–2 hours

• Whole Chicken: 3–4 hours

• Turkey (12–14 lbs): 6–8 hours

All times are estimates—true barbecue is done when it’s tender, not by the clock. Your cooking temps and how you run the stack will change how this pit cooks!

Our 250G Primitive Pits offset runs best on 14–16" wood splits with a moisture content of 10–14%. For the cleanest burn and best flavor, we recommend Oak and Cherry (our personal favorites), though Hickory and Pecan also work great.

For a standard brisket cook, you can expect to burn through 20–40 splits, depending on weather, meat load, and how you tend the fire. Wood mileage may vary, just like fuel in a truck.

Don’t want to worry about sourcing your own wood? We’ve got you covered. Oak and Cherry firewood bundles are available for purchase with your rental for an additional charge, delivered and ready to burn.