Southern Pride of Texas
Smoker Maintenance & Repair
173 articles on smoker care, BBQ tips, industry news, and more.
Grease Management in High-Volume Smokers: What Actually Prevents Fires and Inspector Problems
Practical grease management procedures for commercial smokers—real intervals, component names, and warning signs from...
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What 84 Hospitality Gets Right About Restaurant Atmosphere — And What It Means for Your Kitchen
Breaking down the atmosphere principles behind successful restaurant groups and how your equipment decisions play int...
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Chicago Restaurants Worth Your Time During the 2024 National Restaurant Show
Heading to the NRA Show? Skip the hotel food. Here are Chicago restaurants that actually deserve your per diem.
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Your Door Gasket Is Costing You Money Right Now — Here's How to Replace It
How to spot a failing Southern Pride door gasket before it wrecks your cook temps, plus the step-by-step replacement ...
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What the 2026 FABI Awards Tell Us About Where Commercial Kitchens Are Actually Headed
Ray breaks down the NRA Show's 2026 FABI trends and what they mean for operators running commercial smoker programs.
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Your Door Gasket Is Probably Shot: How to Know and What to Do About It
Worn door gaskets kill efficiency and cook quality. Here's how to diagnose gasket failure on Southern Pride smokers a...
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Burner Orifice Cleaning: The 20-Minute Job That Saves Your Cook Consistency
Step-by-step burner orifice cleaning for propane and natural gas commercial smokers. Component names, intervals, warn...
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The Maintenance Log That Actually Tells You Something: What to Track on Your Commercial Smoker
A practical guide to building a maintenance log that prevents failures and keeps your commercial smoker running. Real...
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What 22 Years of Service Calls Taught Me About Winterizing Trailer-Mounted Smokers
Specific winter storage procedures for trailer-mounted commercial smokers: fuel systems, electrical, rotisserie maint...
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What Black Rock Coffee Bar's Growth Tells Us About Equipment That Actually Shows Up
Black Rock Coffee Bar posted strong sales growth despite weather disruptions. There's a lesson here for commercial ki...
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When to Pick Up the Wrench and When to Pick Up the Phone
A practical guide for commercial operators: which smoker repairs you can handle in-house and which ones require a cer...
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What I've Learned About Putting Trailer Smokers to Bed for Winter
Practical winter storage steps for trailer-mounted commercial smokers. Component-specific procedures, realistic inter...
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