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18 articles on smoker care, BBQ tips, industry news, and more.

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June 23, 2026
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...
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June 19, 2026
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...
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June 17, 2026
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...
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What Your Smoker Warranty Actually Covers — And the Expensive Surprises Hiding in the Fine Print - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
June 08, 2026
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...
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June 07, 2026
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...
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Rotisserie Smokers Head to Head: Southern Pride, Ole Hickory, and Cookshack for Commercial Operators - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
June 05, 2026
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 ...
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Gas-Assist vs. All-Wood: What 22 Years of Service Calls Taught Me About Commercial Smoker Trade-Offs - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 11, 2026
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...
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Why the MLR-150 and MLR-850 Are Winning the Mobile Catering Game Right Now - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 10, 2026
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...
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What 22 Years of Service Calls Taught Me About Smoke Generation Systems - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 09, 2026
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...
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What Your Commercial Smoker Warranty Actually Covers — And the Gaps That'll Cost You - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 06, 2026
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...
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What Your Smoker Warranty Actually Covers — And the Gaps That'll Cost You - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 06, 2026
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...
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Gas-Assist vs. All-Wood Commercial Smokers: The Math Most Operators Get Wrong - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
April 27, 2026
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...
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