Southern Pride of Texas
Equipment Reviews & Comparisons
160 articles on smoker care, BBQ tips, industry news, and more.
Eric Dale's Pastry Program Runs on Smoke — And the Right Equipment to Back It
How a Denver pastry chef is using commercial smoking equipment to push dessert boundaries while keeping margins intact.
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What I Actually Saw at Coca-Cola's NRA Booth (And Why It Matters for Your Smoker Operation)
Earl's take on Coca-Cola's National Restaurant Show booth and what their beverage tech means for commercial BBQ opera...
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12 Questions I Wish Every Operator Asked Before Buying a Commercial Smoker
A 22-year service tech shares the questions that separate smart smoker purchases from expensive regrets.
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Fusion Menus Are Changing What Commercial Smokers Need to Handle
Thai-Japanese salmon and Indian-Mexican shawarma are reshaping commercial BBQ operations. Here's what that means for ...
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Your Smoker Doesn't Care About Your Instagram Following
Social media won't save a restaurant. Earl breaks down what actually converts online attention into paying customers ...
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What Chip Wade's Gold Plate Award Tells Us About Equipment Decisions That Actually Last
USHG's CEO wins foodservice's highest honor. Ray breaks down what operators can learn from hospitality groups that th...
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Trailer-Mounted Smokers for Competition and Catering: What Actually Matters When You're Towing Your Business
A practical breakdown of trailer-mounted smoker considerations for comp teams and caterers — weight, capacity, fuel l...
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Chip Wade's Gold Plate Win and What It Actually Tells Commercial Operators
USHG's CEO wins the Gold Plate Award. Here's what his equipment philosophy means for operators building lasting BBQ p...
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What Taco Bell's Shredded Beef Nacho Fries Tell Us About Where Commercial Foodservice Is Headed
Taco Bell's new shredded beef menu addition signals QSR shifts that commercial BBQ operators should watch closely.
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What Competition Teams and Caterers Actually Need in a Trailer-Mounted Smoker
A practical guide to selecting trailer-mounted smokers for mobile operations — capacity, towing, fuel, and what to av...
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Three Rotisserie Brands, One Honest Comparison: What Actually Matters When You're Buying Commercial
A working comparison of Southern Pride, Ole Hickory, and Cookshack rotisserie smokers for commercial operators weighi...
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BTU Ratings on Commercial Smokers: Why Higher Numbers Don't Always Mean Faster Cooks
Understanding what BTU ratings actually tell you about smoker performance—and what they don't—before making a capital...
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