Anyone use the masterbuilt 560??

[tomtopping]

Hey guys thinking of buying one of these rigs. Looking for some feedback on the masterbuilt 560

 

[pc farmer]

Check this out.

Masterbuilt Gravity Feed

Sorry if this has been posted already. This looks like a good idea, and inexpensive way to get into gravity feed if it works as well as advertised. https://www.masterbuilt.com/collections/smokers/products/gravity-series™-560-digital-charcoal-grill-smoker Anyone have one already?

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[tomtopping]

Looking for more hands on reviews.Read a bunch of that post Did’nt get what I was looking for

 

[pc farmer]

First Brisket on the Masterbuilt 560 GF

Put on the brisket first thing this morning around 7 am. Set temp to 240 deg. Waited till it hit the target, then put on the brisket that was rubbed and seasoned yesterday. Hickory chunks in the ash can and more layered with the BB hickory lump. At 2pm, it was past the stall, at 185 and I...

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[pc farmer]

Canadian Bacon Done On The 560 GF

Cured these pork loins for 3 weeks. Smoking them in the 560 today.

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[rexster314]

Here you go: I bought the M/B the middle of January this year after studying it for several weeks.
Local Walmart had it in stock, and when I went in to Walmart, the damn thing jumped in the back of my SUV.
This thing is so good, and hard to mess anything up that you're cooking. 10 hour brisket, sausage, grilled fish, steaks out of this world, chicken, pizza, prime rib roasts, just about anything you can think of to smoke, grill, roast is on the table.
I've found that B&B Char Logs work well with the feed system and seem to last a little longer than briquettes and lump charcoal.
The only thing that is a misfire is the software for your phone for remote control. It just doesn't get along well with Android devices. I was never able to connect the wi-fi on the grill to ANY of my Samsung devices, although Bluetooth is a fast connection, I needed the extra coverage of my home wi-fi. Like a few other owners of the 560, I opted for a Fireboard controller that works like the Masterbuilt controller should but doesn't.
If you have something specific in mind, hit me up

 

[sawhorseray]

Hey guys thinking of buying one of these rigs. Looking for some feedback on the masterbuilt 560

I'm not positive but I think I recall negolien having one, maybe he'll chime in. Oh, I see rexster314 has you covered. Good luck! RAY

 

[tomtopping]

Here you go: I bought the M/B the middle of January this year after studying it for several weeks.
Local Walmart had it in stock, and when I went in to Walmart, the damn thing jumped in the back of my SUV.
This thing is so good, and hard to mess anything up that you're cooking. 10 hour brisket, sausage, grilled fish, steaks out of this world, chicken, pizza, prime rib roasts, just about anything you can think of to smoke, grill, roast is on the table.
I've found that B&B Char Logs work well with the feed system and seem to last a little longer than briquettes and lump charcoal.
The only thing that is a misfire is the software for your phone for remote control. It just doesn't get along well with Android devices. I was never able to connect the wi-fi on the grill to ANY of my Samsung devices, although Bluetooth is a fast connection, I needed the extra coverage of my home wi-fi. Like a few other owners of the 560, I opted for a Fireboard controller that works like the Masterbuilt controller should but doesn't.
If you have something specific in mind, hit me up

That was just about perfect here in Canada I believe there $800 plus tax.so wanted to be sure before I purchased. I have a kamado joe, Oklahoma joe, weber smokey mountain , treager pig pellet grill looking to add this beast to the collection if it compared well

 

[Will Squared]

Canada I believe there $800 plus tax

I assume those are Canadian dollars because my 560 only cost $500 here in Calif.

I LOVE my 560 !

I think it would be unwise on investing in anything else.

We got ours in January and I use it all the time. It is extremely versatile !

I have used mine to cold smoke, dry, smoke, grill, sear, etc. I have not baked with it yet but I will.

You will not be disappointed.

They are coming out with a 1060 (1060 cubic inches) in the spring for around $700. But I think the 560 is just right for us.

 

[tomtopping]

I assume those are Canadian dollars because my 560 only cost $500 here in Calif.

I LOVE my 560 !

I think it would be unwise on investing in anything else.

We got ours in January and I use it all the time. It is extremely versatile !

I have used mine to cold smoke, dry, smoke, grill, sear, etc. I have not baked with it yet but I will.

You will not be disappointed.

They are coming out with a 1060 (1060 cubic inches) in the spring for around $700. But I think the 560 is just right for us.

Yes Canada dollars sorry. Worth a fraction less the Double ply Toilet paper sheets Right now .

 

[negolien]

I have done chicken, ribs, tri tip, 7 lb Waygu short rib, asparagus. I have 0 issues..luckily my bt and wifi work fine just gotta remember to hit the button every time you open a door. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested...

Ps
I got some grates to replace the split upper grates I guess that's a complaint..I didn't like the two piece upper grates.

 

[rexster314]

That was just about perfect here in Canada I believe there $800 plus tax.so wanted to be sure before I purchased. I have a kamado joe, Oklahoma joe, weber smokey mountain , treager pig pellet grill looking to add this beast to the collection if it compared well

I sold a 2 year old PK 360 grill when I got the 560.

 

[Will Squared]

I'd like to see a picture of your 7' pipe/ offset pit.
Did you make it?

 

[rexster314]

I'd like to see a picture of your 7' pipe/ offset pit.
Did you make it?

I had it made at a county jail by an inmate. It's over 30 years old and on it's 3rd firebox. This is the only one I could find

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

Everyone still happy I'm looking for a new smoker/grill and thinking hard about this one.. opinions appreciated..how's the smoker capabilities

 

[negolien]

Nice Rex and Kevin yes grills awesome the new bigger 1050 is rolling out now might try it but its cost to a grand. I love my 560

 

[rexster314]

Everyone still happy I'm looking for a new smoker/grill and thinking hard about this one.. opinions appreciated..how's the smoker capabilities

Once you get the hang of gauging how many wood chunks to use for a constant smoke, it will give you a brisket comparable to a stick burner.

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

Once you get the hang of gauging how many wood chunks to use for a constant smoke, it will give you a brisket comparable to a stick burner.

It's just a matter of mixing them with the charcoal?? Can you add just wood as you are smoking?

 

[Kevinbthgrouse]

Went and looked at one in person seems very nice ...are you guys smoking on the second level of grates the first or standard seems pretty close to heat source for long cooks....50 dollars off right now is a bonus

 

[Will Squared]

I have used every shelf.
You can dial it as low (160') as you want.
The top shelf is the coolest.