Whole Hog Cookers

Pappy Q · 12-16-2018, 05:10 AM

Looking at getting a whole hog pit. Anyone familiar with www.carolinapigcookers.com

Coat · 12-16-2018, 05:18 AM

I think they only make gassers but if that’s what you’re after my buddy has one and likes it.

Jason TQ · 12-16-2018, 05:34 AM

I like the look of those and there is an option for a charcoal tray to cook with wood/charcoal as well. Best of both worlds

Pappy Q · 12-16-2018, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Coat

I think they only make gassers but if that’s what you’re after my buddy has one and likes it.

They do a wood/charcoal option which is the way I’d go.

Cook · 12-16-2018, 06:47 AM

If you're willing to drive to Sanford, then I suggest you head another hour or so east to Elm City. BQ Grills does an outstanding job...gas or coals. Seriously, there is no better...you'd benefit yourself by at least checking them out.

http://www.bqgrills.com/default.htm

Coat · 12-16-2018, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Pappy Q

They do a wood/charcoal option which is the way I’d go.

That’s awesome! Is that option set up where you can shovel coals?

I’ve been thinking I’d go with BQ but if you can shovel coals conveniently with the Carolina I’d give it a look.

Pappy Q · 12-16-2018, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Coat

That’s awesome! Is that option set up where you can shovel coals?

I’ve been thinking I’d go with BQ but if you can shovel coals conveniently with the Carolina I’d give it a look.

It has a pull out drawer for adding coals. I like the BQ also but haven’t priced them yet.

PaPaQ · 12-16-2018, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Cook

If you're willing to drive to Sanford, then I suggest you head another hour or so east to Elm City. BQ Grills does an outstanding job...gas or coals. Seriously, there is no better...you'd benefit yourself by at least checking them out.

http://www.bqgrills.com/default.htm

There is a number of BBQ restaurants that cook on their whole hog cookers. Melvin and the BQ Team do a outstanding job, well worth the trip.

SmoothBoarBBQ · 12-17-2018, 12:13 AM

I was going to suggest BQgrills as well but they are generally going to be 2-3 times the cost of what was mentioned by Pappy Q.

If you have the money and only want to buy once then I would be willing to equate BQgrills to Shirley in terms of being top dog in both function and construction. They build the cookers for Sam Jones (Skylight Inn BBQ, Sam Jones BBQ) and I got the chance to see it in action and it's a flawless piece of equipment.

longwayfromhome · 12-17-2018, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by PaPaQ

There is a number of BBQ restaurants that cook on their whole hog cookers. Melvin and the BQ Team do a outstanding job, well worth the trip.

The highly rated Buxton Hall in Asheville, NC use them. Their pricing is pretty reasonable considering their reputation and they are very solidly built.

They even work down our way 😁.

SmokinTheGoodStuff · 12-17-2018, 08:28 AM

Don't know anything about that one. Look at Assassin Smokers and Grills website, they are gravity feed and really well built.

Pappy Q · 12-17-2018, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokinTheGoodStuff

Don't know anything about that one. Look at Assassin Smokers and Grills website, they are gravity feed and really well built.

Thanks but not looking for gravity fed (I’ve had 3).

Seefyre · 12-17-2018, 05:10 PM

Definitely check out the Meadow Creek "PR" (pig roaster) series. They are versatile, well made and lets face it, its the wood that makes it good right?

12-16-2018, 05:10 AM	#1
Pappy Q is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-08-10 Location: Elk Creek, KY	Whole Hog Cookers Looking at getting a whole hog pit. Anyone familiar with www.carolinapigcookers.com

12-16-2018, 05:18 AM	#2
Coat is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-07-14 Location: Nashville	I think they only make gassers but if that’s what you’re after my buddy has one and likes it. __________________ too many cookers. don't judge me, you're a junkie too.

12-16-2018, 05:34 AM	#3
Jason TQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Lawrenceville, GA	I like the look of those and there is an option for a charcoal tray to cook with wood/charcoal as well. Best of both worlds __________________ -Jason I didn't choose D-Canoe life..........

12-16-2018, 06:47 AM	#5
Cook Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-23-10 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC & Harkers Island, NC Name/Nickname : Jay	If you're willing to drive to Sanford, then I suggest you head another hour or so east to Elm City. BQ Grills does an outstanding job...gas or coals. Seriously, there is no better...you'd benefit yourself by at least checking them out. http://www.bqgrills.com/default.htm __________________ "Barbecue...it's just heat & meat" - Circa 5/10/11 - Quote by Cook

12-17-2018, 12:13 AM	#9
SmoothBoarBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-25-17 Location: Killeen, TX Name/Nickname : Donnie	I was going to suggest BQgrills as well but they are generally going to be 2-3 times the cost of what was mentioned by Pappy Q. If you have the money and only want to buy once then I would be willing to equate BQgrills to Shirley in terms of being top dog in both function and construction. They build the cookers for Sam Jones (Skylight Inn BBQ, Sam Jones BBQ) and I got the chance to see it in action and it's a flawless piece of equipment. __________________ Weber Kettle, Johnson Smokers Med 6', Cotton Gin "Harvester" UDS

12-17-2018, 08:28 AM	#11
SmokinTheGoodStuff Got Wood. Join Date: 05-19-14 Location: Hiram, GA	Don't know anything about that one. Look at Assassin Smokers and Grills website, they are gravity feed and really well built.

12-17-2018, 05:10 PM	#13
Seefyre Take a breath! Join Date: 12-17-12 Location: Southwest Florida Name/Nickname : Chris	Definitely check out the Meadow Creek "PR" (pig roaster) series. They are versatile, well made and lets face it, its the wood that makes it good right? __________________ Weber 22 1/2" Kettle, Pellet fired Bandera