Southern Pride of Texas
Equipment Reviews & Comparisons
18 articles on smoker care, BBQ tips, industry news, and more.
What That Warranty Card Actually Means When Your Smoker Goes Down
Commercial smoker warranties vary wildly. Here's what's covered, what isn't, and why the fine print matters more than...
Read Article →
That Used Pit Listing Looks Great — Here's What You're Actually Buying
Before you commit to a used commercial smoker, learn what separates a smart buy from an expensive headache. Real eval...
Read Article →
Rotisserie or Cabinet? Making the Right Call for High-Volume Service
Earl breaks down the real operational differences between rotisserie and cabinet smokers when you're running 200+ cov...
Read Article →
What Your Smoker Warranty Actually Covers — And the Expensive Surprises Hiding in the Fine Print
Commercial smoker warranties vary wildly. Earl breaks down what's really covered, what's not, and why cheap warrantie...
Read Article →
Why the MLR-850 Keeps Showing Up at the Busiest Catering Gigs in Texas
A practical breakdown of Southern Pride's MLR-850 for mobile catering — capacity math, fuel costs, and what operators...
Read Article →
Rotisserie Smokers Head to Head: Southern Pride, Ole Hickory, and Cookshack for Commercial Operators
A real comparison of the three major rotisserie smoker brands for commercial buyers — specs, parts availability, and ...
Read Article →
Gas-Assist vs. All-Wood: What 22 Years of Service Calls Taught Me About Commercial Smoker Trade-Offs
A retired Southern Pride tech breaks down the real cost, labor, and flavor differences between gas-assist and all-woo...
Read Article →
Why the MLR-150 and MLR-850 Are Winning the Mobile Catering Game Right Now
Donna breaks down the real ROI math on Southern Pride's mobile rotisserie units and why they're outperforming competi...
Read Article →
What 22 Years of Service Calls Taught Me About Smoke Generation Systems
A retired service tech compares traditional firebox, pellet, and gas-infused smoke systems based on real-world reliab...
Read Article →
What Your Commercial Smoker Warranty Actually Covers — And the Gaps That'll Cost You
Most operators don't read warranty fine print until something breaks. Here's what commercial smoker warranties really...
Read Article →
What Your Smoker Warranty Actually Covers — And the Gaps That'll Cost You
Most operators don't read their smoker warranty until something breaks. Here's what's really covered, what's not, and...
Read Article →
Gas-Assist vs. All-Wood Commercial Smokers: The Math Most Operators Get Wrong
Breaking down the real cost, labor, and flavor trade-offs between gas-assist and all-wood commercial smokers for rest...
Read Article →