General Information
Box smokers have been doing well at competitions and backyarders love them because they’re compact, easy to use, and efficient to run. Combined with Meadow Creek’s 40+ year tradition of outstanding quality and service, the BX50 Cabinet Smoker is setting the woods on fire.
What really sets this box smoker apart is the ability to use it with or without water! Unlike some cabinet smokers on the market, such as the famous Backwoods Competitor, the BX50 works fine without water, which means you can use it for jerky. The water does help stabilize the temperature, but it does a very good job without water too.
The BX50 also comes standard with an auto-feed water system and a 5-gallon water jug for hassle-free water smoking.
Each cooking grate holds a full size pan.
This smoker is easy to use and quite efficient too, running at 250 degrees F for at least 8 hours on 20 pounds of charcoal. There are two thermometers for monitoring the inside of the cooking chamber. Using the BX50 as a water smoker, you should see only several degrees difference between the top and bottom thermometers once it’s up and running.
Whether you cook in the backyard, competitions, or in a commercial catering setting, the Meadow Creek BX50 is the next cool smoker to have.
Features
- Double walls with 1" insulation
- Auto-feed water system and a 5-gallon water jug
- Removable water pan
- Built for wet and dry smoking
- Slide-out cooking grates made of rust-free food-grade T304 stainless steel rod
- Adjustable grate configuration (There are 7 slots total, with the option of adding three more grates.)
- Painted with black heat-resistant paint in an attractive matte finish
- Positive-lock latches on all doors
- Built-in Guru adapter for temp controller mounting
- Slide-out charcoal basket with a grate for the ashes to fall through
- Rolls on 2 solid tires and 2 locking casters
- Stainless steel handles
- 2 stainless steel calibratable thermometers
- Cast iron spin vents at the bottom of the firebox for precise draft control
- Probe port with plug
- Uncoated steel interior
Specifications
| Overall Dimensions | 66”h x 44”w x 34”d |
| Smoking Chamber Dimensions | 29"h x 24"w x 20"d |
| Cooking Area | 11.56 sq. ft. (1665 sq. in.) |
| Fire Basket Dimensions | 6”h x 18”w x 20”l |
| Grate Dimensions | 18” x 22” |
| Number of Grates | 4 |
| Grate Style | Wire Grid With 1/2” Spacing |
| Insulation Thickness | 1” |
| Metal Thickness | 13 Gauge |
| Net Weight | 625 lbs. |
| Shipping Weight | 725 lbs. |
| Capacity of Pork Butts | 16 |
| Capacity of Baby Back Ribs | 16 |
| Capacity of Spare Ribs | 8 |
| Capacity of St. Louis Ribs | 12 |
| Capacity of Whole Briskets | 8 |
| Capacity of Brisket Flats | 12-16 |
| Capacity of Chicken Halves | 32 |
Gas Assist Add On
The Taste of Wood: The Convenience of Gas
Do you love traditional wood and charcoal smokers, but wish you could “cheat” once in a while? How would you like to throw away your weed burner and preheat your smoker with the flip of a switch? Or start an all-night cook and go to sleep, knowing your temp will stay rock-solid even after the coals burn down?
Meadow Creek’s revolutionary gas-assist option turns a TS or BX smoker into a shape-shifting jack-of-all-trades. Driven by a powerful Wayne burner, it can preheat your smoker, light your wood or charcoal, and lock in your pit temp within 5 degrees of your set point.
It’s like having two pits in one. Smoke the traditional way with just coals and wood, cook on gas alone, or perfect your favorite hybrid approach for the best of both worlds. You’ve never smoked like this before.
Features
- Weatherproof housing
- Electronic thermostat with digital readout
- Connects to 110-volt power with a regular extension cord
- Low-pressure gas regulator and gas quick attach
- Connects to a regular LP gas grill tank
- Maintains consistent temperature automatically
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Lead Time & Shipping
Meadow Creek products are made to order, with an estimated 2–4 week lead time.
All Meadow Creek products ship via freight. Shipping is calculated using flat-rate tiers based on product weight. Large trailers require a custom freight quote — we’ll contact you with the rate before finalizing your order.
About Meadow Creek
Meadow Creek hand-builds custom barbecue pits, smokers, and roasters designed to make outdoor cooking fun, easy, and reliable—so whenever the crowd craves real food, the pit is ready to deliver. Since 1980, Meadow Creek equipment has earned a loyal following from backyard enthusiasts to award-winning chefs, all drawn to the performance, durability, and craftsmanship that define every product.
Born from a small Pennsylvania farm welding shop, Meadow Creek has grown into a trusted name in American barbecue, built on integrity, community, and old-fashioned hard work. More than forty years later, the Stoltzfus family still carries forward that tradition—crafting professional-grade equipment that helps pitmasters skip the drama, focus on what matters, and share unforgettable barbecue with family, friends, and customers. Proudly made in the USA.
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Meadow Creek Buyer Guide
Meadow Creek Product Catalog
Meadow Creek Products Specifications Sheet
Return and Refund Policy
All Meadow Creek products are custom-made to order and are non-refundable.