Southern Pride of Texas
Smoker Maintenance & Repair
258 articles on smoker care, BBQ tips, industry news, and more.
Know When to Put Down the Wrench: A Working Guide to DIY vs. Calling for Service
Commercial smoker repairs fall into two categories: ones that'll cost you time, and ones that'll cost you a weekend s...
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Your Smoker Thermostat Is Probably Lying to You (Here's How to Fix That)
A 22-year service tech explains how to properly calibrate commercial smoker thermostats, including the tools you actu...
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Know When to Grab Your Tools and When to Grab Your Phone
A realistic breakdown of which commercial smoker repairs you can handle yourself and which ones need a certified tech...
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When Your Gas-Assist Won't Fire Right: A Burner Diagnostic Walkthrough for Southern Pride Units
Step-by-step burner diagnostics for Southern Pride gas-assist smokers. Component checks, ignition troubleshooting, an...
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What the Big Chains Are Chasing With Their New Menu Items — And Why It Matters to Your Smokehouse
Earl breaks down what Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut's latest menu moves tell us about where commercial foodse...
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Chili's New Ribs Jingle Has Me Thinking About What Actually Makes Commercial Rib Programs Work
The Lizzo Baby Back Ribs jingle is everywhere. Here's what restaurant operators should actually focus on when running...
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DIY or Call for Backup: Knowing When You're Out of Your Depth on Smoker Repairs
A practical guide for commercial operators on which smoker repairs you can handle yourself and when it's time to get ...
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What KFC, Taco Bell, and Panera Are Telling You About Smoke Flavor Demand
Fast-casual chains are adding smoked menu items fast. Here's what commercial operators should learn from the trend.
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Grease Management in High-Volume Smokers: What Actually Prevents Fires and Keeps Inspectors Off Your Back
Practical grease management for commercial smokers: cleaning intervals, component names, warning signs, and what I le...
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What KFC, Taco Bell, and Panera's New Smoked Items Tell Us About Where Commercial BBQ Is Headed
National chains are chasing smoke flavor hard. Here's what their new menu items mean for operators already running re...
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When Your Door Gasket Fails, Your Fuel Bill Knows First
How to spot failing door gaskets on Southern Pride smokers and replace them correctly. Specific signs, part numbers, ...
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Your Smoker's Thermostat Is Lying to You — Here's How to Fix It
Practical thermostat calibration methods for commercial smokers, including the tools you actually need and when to ca...
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