Revolutionary Stuff

So you’re interested in finding a grill smoker combo? A grill smoker combination is especially useful for a chef with a tight budget or not a lot of extra space to store their cooker.

Let me first explain the difference between a grill and a smoker:

A barbecue grill cooks food directly over the fire. Grilling is what many Americans refer to when they say “barbecue.” Most grill foods are cooked quickly over high heat. Grill foods include burgers, steaks, and hot dogs.

A barbecue smoker uses indirect heat to cook your food low and slow. “Low and slow” with smoke is absolutely the ultimate in barbecue. Usually we smoke around 225-250 degrees F. It can take anywhere from a couple hours to 14+ hours depending what you’re cooking. Common low and slow foods include pork ribs, whole chickens, Boston butts, and beef briskets.

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I just posted a new slideshow video on my site for you. It’s a slideshow of us smoking ribs on a Meadow Creek TS60 Smoker. The pics are enough to drive you “crazy” if you’re at all hungry. 

Click here for the video.

By the way, we have a fresh load of Meadow Creek cookers scheduled to come in next week. If you are trying to get your hands on a new unit soon, this is your chance, even if you live several hours away.

Meadow Creek has been 8-10 weeks out, and I think it’s really put a crunch on things. I expect some of this inventory to head out of here pretty quickly, now that these pieces are made and up for grabs.

Anyway, that’s all for now.

Here’s that link again for the video.

Hope you enjoy the pics. Leave a comment on the video page to let me know what you think.

Now a title like that should get the fire stoked!

First of all, I am not here to disrespect any brand out there. (In fact, you might be shocked to hear me recommend the Lang.) My goal is simply to help you choose the BBQ smoker that’s right for you if that time should come.

Some people see the similarities between a Meadow Creek and a Lang and have a hard time making up their mind. I am happy to share our perspective on the differences between Meadow Creek and Lang smokers.

Meadow Creek Versus Lang

First of all, I need to say, there is a segment in the market that will go for a Lang and not a Meadow Creek because of price. We strongly feel Meadow Creek is priced fairly, but it is a superior product, and therefore, a higher priced rig.

Here are some of the differences between a Meadow Creek tank smoker and a Lang:

1. Ash Pan: Meadow Creek Offset Smokers have a sliding ash pan in the firebox. The pan makes it easy to remove the ashes while you are cooking or after the burn. Lang doesn’t use an ash pan.
2. Rounded Ends: A Lang smoker has flat ends on the cooking chamber. We believe reverse flow draft isn’t made for flat ends. A Meadow Creek tank smoker is made from a tank with rounded ends for better air circulation.
3. Latches: Meadow Creek smokers have adjustable, positive-lock latches on all the doors. Your doors will never pop open while bouncing down the road (and that’s without using a bungee strap . Lang uses a “homemade” lever-type latch on their smoker doors.
4. Grates: All Meadow Creek cooking grates are food-grade stainless steel and have a 25-year warranty against rusting. Lang’s grates are regular steel that will likely be a little rusty the first time you open the door. Grates that don’t rust make clean-up a lot easier and eliminate all rust contamination on your food. Also, on a Meadow Creek tank smoker, the cooking grates slide out. The Lang grates do not slide out. Sure is a nice thing when you need to pull it out for loading or working with the meat.
5. VIN Number: If you buy a Meadow Creek trailer from us, we can give you the VIN number for you to register it. If you want to register a Lang, you have to register it as a homemade trailer, which is more of a hassle.
6. Options: It’s fuzzy to me exactly what options Lang offers. But with a Meadow Creek smoker, you can add insulation to the firebox, stainless steel work shelves, and a bunch of other stuff.All the TS models come with a warming box that you can use to cook beans and keep meat warm or upgrade with live smoke for more smoking room.
7. Quality: One big deal for us is the major difference in quality. I have seen a brand new Lang with a crooked cut in plain sight and rusting grates. You can tell Meadow Creek gives a lot of attention to detail when it comes to cuts and welds. The folks at Meadow Creek grind sharp corners and welds smooth and go the extra mile to achieve top-notch quality. Click here (then scroll down a little on the page) to watch “Gazing at Beauty”, a close-up look at Meadow Creek’s revolutionary smokers.

Now, let me clarify here. It’s very possible that Lang would give you sliding stainless steel grates and some of the other stuff I mentioned for additional cost; but, I am just trying to give you my honest comparison.

It really comes down to what is important to you and what you can afford.

• Do you want a smoker with grates that get rusty?
• Do you want a lower quality smoker?
• Do you want to spend less even though some of the angles might be a little crooked and some of the welds a little crude?

If you don’t mind that, then by all means go for a Lang.

Did you hear me say that—”Go buy a Lang”? And I assure you, I will probably lose some money by saying that. But hey, I just don’t see any point in you calling us on the phone when Meadow Creek isn’t even a good fit for you.

Or…

• Do you want the “Cadillac” in the smoker industry?
• Do you want grates that won’t rust?
• Do you want an elite cooking experience, attention to detail, and knock-your-socks-off craftsmanship?

If that is you, then by all means, go for a Meadow Creek BBQ Smoker.

The choice is yours.

Closing Thoughts

It may be debatable whether the round ends in the smoking chamber make a difference, but Melvin from Meadow Creek told me the story of a couple guys that were cooking side by side. One had a Meadow Creek TS60 Smoker and the other had a Lang. The guy with the Lang was getting annoyed because he needed to keep adjusting the cooker while the TS60 was a breeze to maintain.

I don’t know if we can base anything on a single story. We have never cooked with a Lang. But we have cooked with Meadow Creek smokers and can say they are a breeze to use. Of course, the reverse flow rigs still take some occasional adjustments, but they are like tug boats gliding down the river. I can say that from personal experience and observation. Besides they are handsome and the welds are amazing.

Also, when you are checking out prices, make sure you compare apples to apples. Stainless steel grates, warming boxes, and awesome craftsmanship do affect the price.

When it comes to Lang, I have read good testimonials and people love their Langs. I am sure they do a good job of cooking. But when I see the quality of their cuts and welds and look at the features lists, it makes me think that Meadow Creek could deserve more recognition for introducing such an amazing revolution to the BBQ industry.

Do you have any more questions?

Just leave a comment on this blog post or call Marlin toll-free at 877-248-7753. Or click here to browse our website for lots of good stuff.

We are here to help you have fun, cook great food, and discover revolutionary barbecue equipment.

Until next time,

Lavern Gingerich

Yes, we’re finally coming around. I hired some help and we’ve just added some new photo galleries to help you explore these revolutionary barbecue smokers from Meadow Creek.

We’re not done adding photos, but at least now you can browse a separate photo gallery for each cooker in the Barbecue Smokers category. 

Here ya go: Barbeque Smoker Photos

Or you can hop over to the smoker pages in my store:

PR36 Barbecue Smoker
SQ36 Offset Barbecue Smoker
TS60 Offset Barbecue Smoker
TS120P Push-Around BBQ Smoker
TS120 Barbecue Smoker Trailer
TS250 Barbecue Smoker Trailer
TS500 Barbecue Smoker Trailer

Also check out the main Barbecue Smokers page.

I have so much other stuff to share with you, like recipes, how tos on grilling and smoking, pics of what we’ve cooked, and a few “good” reasons why you should not buy one of these awesome Meadow Creek cookers from us, ever.

Maybe you are curious what is all to come. Sign up to my email list using the form in the sidebar or subscribe to my RSS feed.

Lavern

What would it be like to really get up-close to the handsome appearance of a Meadow Creek barbecue cooker? See the paint job, inspect the welds and angles, and see what it’s all about?

Well, you can! Hit the play button below and sit back for 2 minutes of speechless barbecue beauty, then let me know if you think this thing is worth having.

Disclaimer: This video is NOT meant to explain the features and benefits of a TS250 Smoker Trailer. We’ll leave that for later. It’s all about gazing at the beauty of a Meadow Creek barbecue pit.

What you saw in the video is a Meadow Creek TS250 BBQ Smoker with an optional BBQ42 Chicken Cooker mounted on the front. This is THE RIG. In fact, the rig you saw in the video is the exact display model we have in stock here in Pikeville, TN.

We have put together a handsome bonus package for the dude that’s fortunate to get his hands on this display model. Here’s what we’ll throw in:

• 15 bags charcoal ($270 value!)
• 2 *prestigious* Yoder’s Smoky Mountain Barbecue aprons
• Samples of Meadow Creek’s award-winning BBQ sauce and rub

So there you have a crazy deal. It’s in stock—no waiting for a month to use your new smoker. Ridiculous $300 bonus package that will keep your pit fired for many cooks. And a taste of the real stuff that will get you licking your fingers.

My promise to you: If you take this trailer home and find that you can’t stand it, or that it’s just not what we said it is, you have 30 days to bring it back and get a refund. And if you have any problems along the way, we’re here to help. Questions about firing it, cooking meat, or whatever—we love to help our customers! We won’t just let you sit.

Call Marlin at 877-248-7753 if you have any questions or would like to order this rig.

Come back soon for more videos.

Have fun,

Lavern

PS. By the way, did you watch Flippin’ Chickin’ and Smoke Infusion? These videos are all about Meadow Creek’s revolutionary chicken cookers and you can actually watch us cook chicken on a BBQ42.

I am very excited to share with you the next video in the Barbecue Revolution series, Smoke Infusion.

This video is a delicious and mouth-watering demo of the Meadow Creek BBQ42 Chicken Cooker.

If you like the video, click here to check out my chicken cookers page.

Thanks for watching,

Lavern