Best trailer smokers

Smoke House Moe · 09-16-2012, 09:30 PM

Hey folks.

I have been getting ready to start catering here in MN. Also looking to do some vending at fairs and such. What are some of the better trailer smokers that could accommodate a starter like myself?

Been looking at the Jambo's, Pitmaker's, Klose, Holstein.

jbrink01 · 09-16-2012, 09:46 PM

If you want to cater, look at FEC500's, Ole Hickory or Southern Pride. If your intent to use charcoal look at the 32 Rebel. I cater, and own 2 FEC500's.

neuyawk · 09-17-2012, 10:39 AM

Never heard of Rebel. Why not a backwoods if that's the style one would be looking at?

Jambo's aren't built for catering. I just saw a new rotissurie pit by Klose by a local pitmaster vending at a fair and it was SWEET.

Shipping to MN, Meadowcreek makes great catering smokers and would probably be cheaper for you on same quality than shipping from Texas

jbrink01 · 09-17-2012, 02:29 PM

Rebel is similar to a Stumps. Nothing like a Backwoods. Cookshack, Ole Hickory and Southern Pride are THE catering and restaurant pits.

Smoke House Moe · 09-17-2012, 03:42 PM

Thanks guys. Very helpful.
Do you both cater? Any wise words for a newb?

jbrink01 · 09-17-2012, 03:48 PM

We cater. Not huge. Depending on the week, we go through 500 - 1000 pounds of meat a week.

INmitch · 09-17-2012, 03:49 PM

You might want to take a look at a Southern Yankee. My buddy (and good friend) Shane has a new shop in Ft Wayne IN making them. They've made 6 or 7 in the last couple months and are looking really nice. Hopefully they will have my new one made in the next month. I compete on a 6 footer. Downsizing to a 2' with 12 racks spinnin for comps.

neuyawk · 09-17-2012, 04:26 PM

Southern Yankees are SWEET but pretty pricey. Bigmista caters with Spicewine if that helps.

Cast Iron Chef · 09-17-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jbrink01

Rebel is similar to a Stumps. Nothing like a Backwoods. Cookshack, Ole Hickory and Southern Pride are THE catering and restaurant pits.

Did you pick the FEC because they are NSF? Some day I want to get something bigger for comps like a Backwoods or FEC. I would also like to do some catering so I was thinking best to go NSF. What have you found?

big brother smoke · 09-17-2012, 06:11 PM

NSF is not mandatory for most states whilst catering (check your local regs). Brick and mortar and serving to the public, yes, you will need NSF to be legit.

Pyle's BBQ · 09-17-2012, 11:25 PM

You may want to look at an insulated smoker if you are in MN. Are you going to work through the winter?

pawlen · 09-18-2012, 12:03 AM

This is a cool sight but my phone is smarter than I am.I don't know if anything is going out or if anything is comung in.So I'm going to cut out if anyone is out there.Smokem if u gotem!

42BBQ · 09-18-2012, 01:28 AM

Meadowcreek has a dealer just across the MN border in Wisconsin. You can get smokers with insulated fire boxes. http://www.stcroixbarbecue.com/

kurtsara · 09-18-2012, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by pawlen

This is a cool sight but my phone is smarter than I am.I don't know if anything is going out or if anything is comung in.So I'm going to cut out if anyone is out there.Smokem if u gotem!

did I miss part of the original post, what are you talking about?

jbrink01 · 09-18-2012, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Cast Iron Chef

Did you pick the FEC because they are NSF? Some day I want to get something bigger for comps like a Backwoods or FEC. I would also like to do some catering so I was thinking best to go NSF. What have you found?

NSF isn't required, but it makes it easier if you have a picky HD inspector. The feature that sold our HD person was the "cook and hold". They like to see that you have a "temp controlled warming cabinet", which the FEC's with IQ4's are after they are done cooking.

09-16-2012, 09:30 PM	#1
Smoke House Moe Got Wood. Join Date: 09-13-12 Location: Robbinsdale Minnesota Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Best trailer smokers Hey folks. I have been getting ready to start catering here in MN. Also looking to do some vending at fairs and such. What are some of the better trailer smokers that could accommodate a starter like myself? Been looking at the Jambo's, Pitmaker's, Klose, Holstein.

09-16-2012, 09:46 PM	#2
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you want to cater, look at FEC500's, Ole Hickory or Southern Pride. If your intent to use charcoal look at the 32 Rebel. I cater, and own 2 FEC500's. __________________ KCBS #13207 **2013 Insane Can Posse Tour** Sponsored By: *Gateway BBQ Store* *Blues Hog BBQ Company* *Plowboys BBQ Company*

09-17-2012, 10:39 AM	#3
neuyawk Take a breath! Join Date: 03-15-12 Location: Flushing, Queens NYC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Never heard of Rebel. Why not a backwoods if that's the style one would be looking at? Jambo's aren't built for catering. I just saw a new rotissurie pit by Klose by a local pitmaster vending at a fair and it was SWEET. Shipping to MN, Meadowcreek makes great catering smokers and would probably be cheaper for you on same quality than shipping from Texas __________________ Bubba Grill Super Cooker. Bringing Carolina Whole Hog BBQ to NYC www.arrogantswine.com

09-17-2012, 02:29 PM	#4
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Rebel is similar to a Stumps. Nothing like a Backwoods. Cookshack, Ole Hickory and Southern Pride are THE catering and restaurant pits. __________________ KCBS #13207 **2013 Insane Can Posse Tour** Sponsored By: *Gateway BBQ Store* *Blues Hog BBQ Company* *Plowboys BBQ Company*

09-17-2012, 03:48 PM	#6
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We cater. Not huge. Depending on the week, we go through 500 - 1000 pounds of meat a week. __________________ KCBS #13207 **2013 Insane Can Posse Tour** Sponsored By: *Gateway BBQ Store* *Blues Hog BBQ Company* *Plowboys BBQ Company*

09-17-2012, 03:42 PM	#5
Smoke House Moe Got Wood. Join Date: 09-13-12 Location: Robbinsdale Minnesota Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys. Very helpful. Do you both cater? Any wise words for a newb?

09-17-2012, 03:49 PM	#7
INmitch Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-28-09 Location: decatur, IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You might want to take a look at a Southern Yankee. My buddy (and good friend) Shane has a new shop in Ft Wayne IN making them. They've made 6 or 7 in the last couple months and are looking really nice. Hopefully they will have my new one made in the next month. I compete on a 6 footer. Downsizing to a 2' with 12 racks spinnin for comps. __________________ I'm simple and I can prove it!

09-17-2012, 04:26 PM	#8
neuyawk Take a breath! Join Date: 03-15-12 Location: Flushing, Queens NYC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Southern Yankees are SWEET but pretty pricey. Bigmista caters with Spicewine if that helps. __________________ Bubba Grill Super Cooker. Bringing Carolina Whole Hog BBQ to NYC www.arrogantswine.com

09-17-2012, 06:11 PM	#10
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	NSF is not mandatory for most states whilst catering (check your local regs). Brick and mortar and serving to the public, yes, you will need NSF to be legit. __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

09-17-2012, 11:25 PM	#11
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Des Moines, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You may want to look at an insulated smoker if you are in MN. Are you going to work through the winter? __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Homemade rig; 22" Weber Kettle w/rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; BGE-Small; Weber Kettle Gold, Weber OTS, New Braunfels offset smoker. Saddles BBQ Bistro Μολὼν λαβέ

09-18-2012, 12:03 AM	#12
pawlen Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 09-06-12 Location: Clarksville Virginia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This is a cool sight but my phone is smarter than I am.I don't know if anything is going out or if anything is comung in.So I'm going to cut out if anyone is out there.Smokem if u gotem!

09-18-2012, 01:28 AM	#13
42BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-26-10 Location: Manheim, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Meadowcreek has a dealer just across the MN border in Wisconsin. You can get smokers with insulated fire boxes. http://www.stcroixbarbecue.com/ __________________ Meadowcreek SQ36 with 2nd grate, 1991 Weber Performer w/ SS table, UDS, gasser.-Glenn-