The Pit Boss Champion Barrel Smoker delivers competition-style charcoal smoking so you can serve large gatherings or perfect slow-cooked barbecue with ease. This steel barrel-style smoker offers a total cooking surface over 7,742 cm² (approx.) and includes a triple-row hanging rack that can hold up to 12 racks of ribs in a single cook. 
Whether you’re feeding family or prepping for an outdoor event, the Champion gives you the space and flexibility you need.

Built for Serious Smokers — Here’s the Engineering

The Champion features a heavy-duty steel construction with three porcelain-coated steel cooking grates for durability and high-heat performance.
It uses a proprietary Reverse Draft Burn System™, which incorporates a heat diffuser, air circulator and dual adjustable air intake to create smooth, even airflow and temperature control during long cooks.
A charcoal basket with external access door simplifies fuel management—so you can add charcoal or clean out ash without disturbing your cook chamber.
Additional practical features include folding side shelves, built-in dolly with inline wheels for mobility, dual adjustable air intake, and an adjustable chimney for airflow control.  The smoker comes backed by a 5-year warranty, reinforcing the brand’s confidence in build quality.

Easy to Use, Built to Perform

You’ll set this up once and rely on it season after season. The built-in hanging rack and multi-tier grates let you handle everything from brisket and ribs to vegetables and fish in the same cook. Reviewers highlight how the access basket makes fire management far more intuitive. 
Temperature control becomes more accessible thanks to the adjustable vents and draft system; you can dial in low-and-slow or higher heat as needed. With the large capacity, you grab and cook large volumes then vacuum-seal precooked portions for later—turning your smoker into a meal-preparation engine.

Key Features

• Massive cooking area: over 7,742 cm² (approx.) across three grates.

• Triple-row hanging rack supports large cuts and up to 12 racks of ribs.

• Reverse Draft Burn System™ for consistent airflow and heating.

• Easy-access charcoal basket: add fuel or clean without disturbing your cook.

• Folding side shelves + built-in wheels for better use and mobility.

• Dual adjustable air intakes & chimney for enhanced temperature control.

• Porcelain-coated steel grates for durability and heat retention.

• 5-year manufacturer’s warranty for confidence.

Why Choose This Smoker?

Opting for the Champion means you’re investing in smoking power and flexibility. Furthermore, you’re prepared for large-scale cooking without needing multiple devices. In addition, the advanced airflow system and generous capacity ensure consistent results even during long cooks. Moreover, the ease of use—from hanging racks to accessible charcoal basket—reduces hassle so you focus on flavour, not logistics.

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