Oct 30, 2023 · The Pit Barrel Cooker from Pit Barrel Cooker Company is the ‘Original Vertical’ Style Smoker . The Pit Barrel Cooker (PBC) is technically a convection cooker, fueled by wood with that delicious smoke, it is commonly referred to as a smoker. If you’ve heard of a UDS before, you’ll be familiar with this style of smoker.