What smoker to buy?

HBMTN · 12-05-2010, 04:39 PM

If you had $3500-$5000 to spend on a new smoker for your catering and concessions business and your 2 goals for it were 1) To increase cooking capacity and 2) To have the ability to cook whole hogs and wanted one pit to be able to do both what smoker would you buy and why? I have catering and done concessions this year with a trailer pit I made. It has the capacity to cook 24 butts jam packed. My goal for 2011 is to add whole hogs to our catering menu and have extra capacity to cook when vending. Also give me the ability to cater for larger groups, and the ability with two cookers to be able to cater 2 events or cater and vend at the same time.

My thoughts are a Lang 84 but was curious if there was a better option.

Thanks

Ruben

smokinit · 12-05-2010, 06:20 PM

Check out Meadowcreeks new insulated PR 72 they cook a great hog and will what ever else you need.

grillfella · 12-05-2010, 07:03 PM

spicewine brother

HBMTN · 12-05-2010, 07:16 PM

The Spicewine would be a strech on my budget but it does not look like the $6500 unit would be large enough for a whole hog, or is it?

Manny69 · 12-05-2010, 07:16 PM

I would look at getting a Good One from Ace of Hearts. Either their Rodeo model or move up to a Trail Boss I think you can find one of either in that range.

pigmaker23 · 12-05-2010, 08:48 PM

Meadowcreek PR 72 is a great all around cooker, it smokes, grills and reheats all in one, it also puts on a great show if doing a onsite party.

42BBQ · 12-05-2010, 10:04 PM

Every Meadowcreek owner I know loves 'em. Some local caterers and competetors from my neck of the woods swear by them. Good luck.

indianagriller · 12-05-2010, 11:53 PM

Ole hickory Double CTO

chuckswagonbbq · 12-06-2010, 09:36 AM

I own a Meadow Creek CD-108. It has a PR-60, a BBQ42 and its trailer mounted. I have the 2nd rack to add additional space in the cooker. I can cook 18 - 20 racks of St. Louis style ribs, close to 300 pounds of butts and up to a 250lb. dressed weight pig, not all at the same time. PM me if you want anymore additional info.

chopshop · 12-06-2010, 10:05 AM

stumps platinum 4. its in your price range and its a great cooker. i own a platinum 5 and it has enough space to cook multiple pigs and everything else at the same time. not to mention you dont have to baby sit it so you can spend the rest of your time concentrating on all your other catering needs.

fireman_pete · 12-07-2010, 04:29 PM

I have a meadowcreek PR60 and love it. You could get the capacity you need and have extra $$$.

Pete

12-05-2010, 04:39 PM	#1
HBMTN is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-16-08 Location: Fairfield, Virginia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What smoker to buy? If you had $3500-$5000 to spend on a new smoker for your catering and concessions business and your 2 goals for it were 1) To increase cooking capacity and 2) To have the ability to cook whole hogs and wanted one pit to be able to do both what smoker would you buy and why? I have catering and done concessions this year with a trailer pit I made. It has the capacity to cook 24 butts jam packed. My goal for 2011 is to add whole hogs to our catering menu and have extra capacity to cook when vending. Also give me the ability to cater for larger groups, and the ability with two cookers to be able to cater 2 events or cater and vend at the same time. My thoughts are a Lang 84 but was curious if there was a better option. Thanks Ruben

12-05-2010, 06:20 PM	#2
smokinit is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-16-07 Location: Coxsackie NY/West Chester Pa Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Check out Meadowcreeks new insulated PR 72 they cook a great hog and will what ever else you need. __________________ BWS Pro Comp Hog Custom Battle Box Humphrey's Smokers and Accesories Sales http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=154925 Authorized Backwoods Dealer http://www.purpleporkmasters.com http://www.facebook.com/SMOKENIT

12-05-2010, 08:48 PM	#6
pigmaker23 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Albany, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Meadowcreek PR 72 is a great all around cooker, it smokes, grills and reheats all in one, it also puts on a great show if doing a onsite party. __________________ Eric Johnson / "The Sultan of Smoke" Mr. Bobo's Traveling BBQ Allstars ! *2009 Jack Daniels World BBQ BrisketChampion* *_______________________________________* *Backwoods Fatboy (2) & a Chubby* *Jedmaster " BabyJed" Ring of Fire* *OK Joe 84" Offset* *Meadowcreek PR -72 Trailer*

12-05-2010, 10:04 PM	#7
42BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-26-10 Location: Manheim, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Every Meadowcreek owner I know loves 'em. Some local caterers and competetors from my neck of the woods swear by them. Good luck. __________________ Meadowcreek SQ36 with 2nd grate, 1991 Weber Performer w/ SS table, UDS, gasser.-Glenn-

12-05-2010, 11:53 PM	#8
indianagriller is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-03-09 Location: Columbus,Indiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ole hickory Double CTO __________________ www.bigjtssmokin.com JAMBO pit

12-05-2010, 07:03 PM	#3
grillfella is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-13-07 Location: Best BBQ in south whittier los angeles Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	spicewine brother

12-05-2010, 07:16 PM	#4
HBMTN is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-16-08 Location: Fairfield, Virginia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The Spicewine would be a strech on my budget but it does not look like the $6500 unit would be large enough for a whole hog, or is it?

12-05-2010, 07:16 PM	#5
Manny69 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-11-10 Location: Bennington, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would look at getting a Good One from Ace of Hearts. Either their Rodeo model or move up to a Trail Boss I think you can find one of either in that range.

12-06-2010, 09:36 AM	#9
chuckswagonbbq Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-11-07 Location: Easton, PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I own a Meadow Creek CD-108. It has a PR-60, a BBQ42 and its trailer mounted. I have the 2nd rack to add additional space in the cooker. I can cook 18 - 20 racks of St. Louis style ribs, close to 300 pounds of butts and up to a 250lb. dressed weight pig, not all at the same time. PM me if you want anymore additional info. __________________ Chuck Dorak Chuck's Wagon BBQ Easton, PA Meadow Creek CD-108 2 WSM Small Drum Smokers

12-06-2010, 10:05 AM	#10
chopshop On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-10-06 Location: Seaside Heights NJ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	stumps platinum 4. its in your price range and its a great cooker. i own a platinum 5 and it has enough space to cook multiple pigs and everything else at the same time. not to mention you dont have to baby sit it so you can spend the rest of your time concentrating on all your other catering needs. __________________ www.chopshopbarbecue.com

12-07-2010, 04:29 PM	#11
fireman_pete Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-28-07 Location: Temecula, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a meadowcreek PR60 and love it. You could get the capacity you need and have extra $$$. Pete

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