Meadow Creek Backyard Smoker Comparison
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015
Meadow Creek makes several fine backyard smokers and we get a lot of questions about the differences between them. This chart illustrates the differences between the PR36, SQ36, and TS70P.
PR36
SQ36
TS70P
Style
Vertical
Offset
Reverse Flow Offset
Summary
Versatile charcoal grill; smoking possible with standard grill pan
Great smoker; limited grilling possible with optional grill pan
High end smoker; grilling possible with optional grill pan
Features
Stainless Steel Grates
Thermometer
13″ Pneumatic Tires
Firebox
Ash Pan in Firebox
Grate in Firebox
Smokestack
Drain Valve
Reverse Flow Draft
Sliding Grates
Front Work Shelf
optional
optional
Water Pan
Options
Vinyl Cover
No Flat Solid Tires (set)
Rib Rack
Additional Grate
Charcoal Pullout
Charcoal Pan Insert
Charcoal Grill Pan
standard
Insulated Firebox
Charcoal Basket
Stainless Steel Shelf
Warming Box
Extra Shelf in Warmer
Live Smoke in Warmer
Jerky Rack
Stainless Steel Stack
Size Differences
Cooking Area
3.4 sq. ft.
with optional grate: 6.47 sq. ft.
6.85 sq. ft.
with optional grate:
10.28 sq. ft.
Crowd Size
(based on pork butts)
50–75 people
50–75 people
100—175 people
Meadow Creek makes several fine backyard smokers and we get a lot of questions about the differences between them. This chart illustrates the differences between the PR36, SQ36, and TS70P.
PR36 |
SQ36 |
TS70P |
|
Style | Vertical | Offset | Reverse Flow Offset |
Summary | Versatile charcoal grill; smoking possible with standard grill pan | Great smoker; limited grilling possible with optional grill pan | High end smoker; grilling possible with optional grill pan |
Features | |||
Stainless Steel Grates | |||
Thermometer | |||
13″ Pneumatic Tires | |||
Firebox | |||
Ash Pan in Firebox | |||
Grate in Firebox | |||
Smokestack | |||
Drain Valve | |||
Reverse Flow Draft | |||
Sliding Grates | |||
Front Work Shelf | optional | optional | |
Water Pan | |||
Options | |||
Vinyl Cover | |||
No Flat Solid Tires (set) |
|||
Rib Rack | |||
Additional Grate | |||
Charcoal Pullout | |||
Charcoal Pan Insert | |||
Charcoal Grill Pan | standard | ||
Insulated Firebox | |||
Charcoal Basket | |||
Stainless Steel Shelf | |||
Warming Box | |||
Extra Shelf in Warmer | |||
Live Smoke in Warmer | |||
Jerky Rack | |||
Stainless Steel Stack | |||
Size Differences | |||
Cooking Area |
3.4 sq. ft. with optional grate: 6.47 sq. ft. |
6.85 sq. ft. with optional grate: 10.28 sq. ft. |
|
Crowd Size (based on pork butts) |
50–75 people | 50–75 people | 100—175 people |