• Blog Categories

• • Barbequed Food
  • Great News
  • Revolutionary Stuff
  • Tips and Recipes

• Blog Archives

• Select Month January 2012 October 2011 August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 February 2011 December 2010 November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 February 2010 January 2010 December 2009 November 2009 October 2009 August 2009 July 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008

• Recent Posts

• • Meadow Creek’s Custom Pit Trailers
  • Update on BBQ Tips, Recipes, and Training
  • The Offset Smoker Explained
  • How to Grill Chicken the Right Way
  • Advantages of a Grill Smoker Combo
  • Big Bob Gibson Barbecue

Chicken Cooker Pits > BBQ42 BBQ Pit

This Meadow Creek chicken cooker is one of our best sellers. Grill large amounts of perfect chicken without a sweat. It's flipping sandwich grate lets you turn 40 pounds of chicken with one stroke of your hand.

The top lid gives you more control over the temperature than those without a lid. Leave the lid open for darker, more crispy skin on your chicken or close the lid for beautiful, golden-brown skin.

Height adjustment brackets for the charcoal pan let you bring the heat closer to the grate for steaks or hundreds of hamburgers and hotdogs.

Charcoal / wood-fired. Not available in gas/propane.

Holds 40+ lbs. of chicken (1 case of legs and thighs).

Blog posts on the BBQ42:
Warning: Your Mouth Will Want Some of This
Birthday BBQ
What a Barbeque!

Videos:
Smoke Infusion
Flippin' Chickin'
Breakfast BBQ (BBQ42 With Griddle)
Demo Video

Learn More:
Benefits of Meadow Creek Chicken Cookers
Photos

Need help selecting the chicken cooker that's right for you?
Meat Capacities Chart • Crowd Sizes Chart • Meat Recommendations Chart

Measurements
Overall Dimensions	39"H x 55.5"L x 30"W
Grate Dimensions	22" x 40"
Flat Grate Dimensions	22" x 41"
Cooking Area	6.11 sq. ft. (880 sq. in.)
Cooking Area of Flat Grate	6.26 sq. ft. (902 sq. in.)
Mesh	1.5" x 13" S.S. Expanded Metal
Metal Thickness	13 Gauge
Net Weight	250 lbs.

Features of the BBQ42 Chicken Cooker

• 5" Lid
• Stainless Steel Grate
• Charcoal Pan Insert
• Vents in Lid
• Charcoal Pan Height Adjustment Brackets
• 13" Tires

Easy-turn double-sided grates. Well-balanced, lockable racks provide one-person turning.

Grill perfect chicken every time.

Price: $875.00 (USD)

Request a Freight Quote

Photos

Click a Photo to Enlarge It:

Upgrades

Options:

Vinyl Cover +$80.00 Charcoal Pullout +$185.00 Flat Grate +$205.00 Griddle +$185.00 Thermometer +$35.00 Spare Wheel +$22.00 Replacement Charcoal Pan Insert +$70.00 Replacement Stainless Steel Grate +$350.00

Downloads

Literature Download Box

BBQ42 BBQ Pit Spec Sheet

Meadow Creek Barbecue Equipment Catalog

2012 Meadow Creek Price Sheet

Why Buy From Us?

Now that you've learned all the smart reasons to buy a Meadow Creek barbecue cooker, where will you buy it? You can't buy straight from Meadow Creek, so it comes down to choosing a dealer. We (Yoder's Smoky Mountain Barbecue) are the leading online distributor for Meadow Creek, and here's our promise to you:

• Prompt and Honest Service: We take calls and emails seriously and do our best to reply within several business days. Sometimes things come up, but we strive to be 100% honest with quotes, lead times, and all.
• 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: We are dead serious about making and keeping you happy. We'll make sure you're covered in freight damages and help you troubleshoot problems. We offer a 30-day money back guarantee on all our Meadow Creek barbeque equipment (except for Ultimate Caterers). 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.
• FREE $30 Bonus Pack: Includes a Yoder's Smoky Mountain Barbecue apron, a pint jar of Meadow Creek BBQ sauce, and a 1-pound shaker of barbecue rub. Plus a skid of 100% Hardwood BBQ Briquettes if you purchase a TS500 Barbecue Smoker or an Ultimate Caterer BBQ Trailer. A skid contains 25 40-lb. bags, valued at $350!
• Free Phone Consultation: Once you're our customer, we will glady answer your questions over the phone and help you troubleshoot problems.

        

Choose (1) Truck Freight to your address or (2) Local Pickup in Pikeville, TN for a small fee (if we have what you want in stock).

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 877-248-7753 to get some good, friendly advice.

Or if you're close by, come visit our display lot in Pikeville, Tennessee to check out these well-built barbeques!

What Will It Cost to Ship My BBQ Cooker?

Use this form to request a freight quote from us if you want to have a standard cooker shipped via truck freight. We will do our best to get back to you within 3 business days—often it's within one business day. If you want a price on an Ultimate Caterer Trailer or other custom unit, visit our custom barbecue trailer page.