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

Barbecue brisket being expertly sliced by a gloved hand on a wooden cutting board.
June 04, 2026
Brisket Flat vs. Whole Packer: The Math That Actually Decides This for Your Kitchen
Flats offer portion control but cost more per pound of sellable meat. Packers give you better yield if you can move t...
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What I Learned Running Competition Brisket on an SP-700 for 200 Covers - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
June 03, 2026
What I Learned Running Competition Brisket on an SP-700 for 200 Covers
A competition-tested brisket method scaled for the SP-700, with yield math, holding strategy, and the adjustments tha...
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Flats vs. Whole Packers: The Math That Actually Matters for Your Menu - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
June 02, 2026
Flats vs. Whole Packers: The Math That Actually Matters for Your Menu
Breaking down yield, labor, food cost, and holding logistics when choosing between brisket flats and whole packers fo...
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Brisket Flat vs. Whole Packer: Making the Right Call for Commercial Volume - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 31, 2026
Brisket Flat vs. Whole Packer: Making the Right Call for Commercial Volume
Comparing yield, food cost, and cook times between brisket flats and whole packers for high-volume restaurant service.
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Flats or Whole Packers: The Math That Actually Decides It for Restaurant Brisket - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 30, 2026
Flats or Whole Packers: The Math That Actually Decides It for Restaurant Brisket
Comparing brisket flats vs whole packers for commercial kitchens. Real yield numbers, holding behavior, and which cut...
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Flats vs. Whole Packers: The Math That Actually Decides This for Commercial Kitchens - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 27, 2026
Flats vs. Whole Packers: The Math That Actually Decides This for Commercial Kitchens
Breaking down yield, labor, food cost, and holding performance to help you pick the right brisket format for your vol...
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Flats or Whole Packers? The Math That Actually Matters for Restaurant Brisket - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 06, 2026
Flats or Whole Packers? The Math That Actually Matters for Restaurant Brisket
Ray breaks down yield, food cost, and cook time differences between brisket flats and whole packers for high-volume c...
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Running a Competition Brisket Program on the SP-700: What I Actually Do Different - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
May 04, 2026
Running a Competition Brisket Program on the SP-700: What I Actually Do Different
How to adapt competition-level brisket technique for commercial production on a Southern Pride SP-700. Real temps, ti...
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Delicious sliced ham and fresh bell peppers arranged on a rustic wooden board, ideal for food photography.
April 20, 2026
Brisket Flat vs. Whole Packer: The Math That Actually Matters for Commercial Kitchens
Breaking down yield, food cost, and holding time between brisket flats and whole packers for high-volume restaurant o...
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Close-up of sliced grilled beef with rich seasoning at a traditional Brazilian barbecue in Londrina.
April 11, 2026
Taking a Competition Brisket Recipe to Production Scale on the SP-700
How to adapt a comp-style brisket for high-volume service using the SP-700, including timing, yield math, and holding...
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Flat vs. Packer Brisket: A Menu Decision That Affects Everything Downstream - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
April 09, 2026
Flat vs. Packer Brisket: A Menu Decision That Affects Everything Downstream
Choosing between brisket flats and whole packers shapes your food cost, labor, and smoke capacity. Here's how to make...
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Brisket Flats vs. Whole Packers: The Math That Actually Matters for Commercial Volume - Southern Pride of Texas | Smokers & Smoker Parts
April 08, 2026
Brisket Flats vs. Whole Packers: The Math That Actually Matters for Commercial Volume
Breaking down yield, labor, food cost, and holding times to help commercial operators choose the right brisket cut fo...
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