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BBQ Smokers, Pig Roasters, Chicken Cookers, and Grills From Meadow Creek
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Meadow Creek BBQ Smokers Capacity Chart

Use this capacity chart to see the cooking capacity of each Meadow Creek tank smoker by meats. The number in the name indicates the size of the tank in gallons. For example, the TS120 has a 120 gallon tank. These figures are approximate and based on using all the standard grates.

BBQ Tank Smokers Capacity Chart

Meats TS60 TS120 TS250 TS500
Whole Pigs 20–25* 100 lb.* 200 lb.* 40 lb.* (Up to 4)
Whole Chickens 12 25–26 38–40 100–105
Racks of Baby Back Ribs 7–8 12–15 22–30 50–60
Racks of Spare Ribs 6 10–12 16–20 35–40
Pork Butts 7–8 17–18 25–26 64–65
Whole Briskets 5–6 11–12 17–20 46–50

SQ36 and PR36 BBQ Smoker Capacity Chart

This chart shows approximate cooking capacities of our SQ36 BBQ Smoker and PR36 BBQ Smoker.

Meats Single Grate 2nd Tier Grate
Pork Butts 5–6 10
Whole Briskets 2 4
Chicken Halves 10–12 15–20
Whole Pig 30–40 lb.* na
Racks of Spare Ribs 2–3 4–5

*Dressed weight.

BX50 Cabinet Smoker Capacity Chart

The BX50 Box Smoker comes standard with 4 grates 6" apart. You can add 3 extra grates, which will reduce the space between the grates to 3". Full briskets and pork butts will not fit with 7 grates being used.

Meats Per Grate
Whole Briskets 2
Brisket Flats 3-4
Pork Butts 4
Racks of Baby Back Ribs 4
Racks of Spare Ribs 2
Racks of St. Louis Ribs 3
Chicken Halves 8*

*These should fit with extra grates.

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Struggling to choose the right cooker for your needs? Check out our Meadow Creek cooker comparison charts. If you would like to discuss your dream cooker over the phone, call Marlin toll-free at (877) 602-1568 to get some good, friendly advice. Or if you're close by, come visit our display lot in Pikeville, Tennessee to check out these fine barbeques! We offer a 30-day money back guarantee on all our Meadow Creek barbeque equipment (except the Ultimate Caterers—sorry, too much risk). Please realize that we (Yoder’s Smoky Mountain Barbecue) are a dealer for Meadow Creek. This promise applies only if you buy from us. If for any reason you are not happy with your unit, you may return the cooker to us within 30 days of the delivery or pickup date, and we will refund the purchase price minus the shipping and handling. You are responsible to pay the return shipping.
What did you think of the videos? Meadow Creek makes some amazing smokers, pig roasters, chicken cookers, and grills. All this equipment is made in the Amish Community of Lancaster County, PA. The talented craftsmen at Meadow Creek hand-make each unit. They seriously go the extra mile to make sure you’re smoked pink. What really puts the sauce on the brisket is all the revolutionary features and options that make barbecue fun and easy, and even a money-machine, if BBQ is your business.
Integrity: Meadow Creek cookers are made in a culture of Godly ethics—honesty, diligence, and fairness. Whether it’s a Shoo-fly pie or a barbecue smoker, you will be treated right.
Stainless Steel Grates: Every Meadow Creek barbecue cooker comes standard with non-rusting stainless steel grates. This eliminates the hassle of scrubbing rust and the danger of possible rust contamination on your meat.
Struggling to choose the right cooker for your needs? Check out our Meadow Creek cooker comparison charts. If you would like to discuss your dream cooker over the phone, call Marlin toll-free at (877) 602-1568 to get some good, friendly advice. Or if you're close by, come visit our display lot in Pikeville, Tennessee to check out these fine barbeques! We offer a 30-day money back guarantee on all our Meadow Creek barbeque equipment (except the Ultimate Caterers?sorry, too much risk). Please realize that we (Yoder?s Smoky Mountain Barbecue) are a dealer for Meadow Creek. This promise applies only if you buy from us. If for any reason you are not happy with your unit, you may return the cooker to us within 30 days of the delivery or pickup date, and we will refund the purchase price minus the shipping and handling. You are responsible to pay the return shipping.
What did you think of the videos? Meadow Creek makes some amazing smokers, pig roasters, chicken cookers, and grills. All this equipment is made in the Amish Community of Lancaster County, PA. The talented craftsmen at Meadow Creek hand-make each unit. They seriously go the extra mile to make sure you?re smoked pink. What really puts the sauce on the brisket is all the revolutionary features and options that make barbecue fun and easy, and even a money-machine, if BBQ is your business.
Integrity: Meadow Creek cookers are made in a culture of Godly ethics?honesty, diligence, and fairness. Whether it?s a Shoo-fly pie or a barbecue smoker, you will be treated right.
Stainless Steel Grates: Every Meadow Creek barbecue cooker comes standard with non-rusting stainless steel grates. This eliminates the hassle of scrubbing rust and the danger of possible rust contamination on your meat.