General Information
This is a great choice for backyard enthusiasts who want an offset smoker that’s better quality than the chain store models.
The T304 stainless steel cooking grate holds 5–6 pork butts or 2 whole briskets, and the optional 2nd Tier Grate doubles that. The optional grill pan converts this smoker into a direct-heat grill for burgers and steaks.
Similar to the PR36 BBQ Smoker, this backyard cooker adds a firebox on the side, for cooking offset smoker style. Indirect heat comes from slowly burning wood or charcoal in the fire box. The removable ash pan and easy access to the firebox makes stoking the coals hassle-free.
The SQ36 BBQ Smoker is charcoal/wood-fired and can hold 5-6 pork butts or 5-6 racks of baby back ribs. An outstanding smoker for small barbeques. Check out the TS70P Tank Smoker if you need more cooking space.
The optional charcoal grill pan lets you bring the charcoal into the cooking chamber and close to the grate for foods you want to cook with more intense heat, such as steaks, hamburgers, and hotdogs.
Features
- Cooking grates are made of rust-free food-grade T304 stainless steel rod and easy to clean.
- Heat enters the bottom of the cooking chamber through the smoke distributor, which helps to keep the temperature consistent throughout the cooker.
- Top and bottom vents maintain control of the internal temperature.
- Sliding ash pan collects all the ashes for easy disposal even while you're cooking.
- Charcoal grate in the firebox lets the ashes fall below the firebox, so the fire can burn more efficiently.
- Ball valve drain conveniently drains grease and water out of the bottom when it's time to clean up and wash it out.
- Stay cool handles on the smoker and firebox doors
- Stainless steel calibratable thermometer on the smoker door to keep a tab on the temperature.
- Grill body is made of 13-gauge welded steel and painted with black heat-resistant paint in an attractive matte finish.
Specifications
Overall Dimensions | 56"h x 61"l x 29"w |
Grate Dimensions | 14.5” x 35” |
2nd Tier Grate Dimensions | 13” x 34” |
Cooking Area | 3.52 sq. ft. (507.5 sq. in.) |
Cooking Area With 2nd Tier Grate | 6.59 sq. ft. (949.5 sq. in.) |
Grate Style | Wire Grid With 1/2” Spacing |
Metal Thickness | 13 Gauge |
Metal Thickness on Fire Box | 1/4” Plate |
Net Weight | 310 lbs. |
Shipping Weight | 350 lbs. |
Capacity of Pork Butts | 2nd Tier Grate: 10, Single Grate: 5-6 |
Capacity of Baby Back Ribs | 2nd Tier Grate: 10-12, Single Grate: 5-6 |
Capacity of Spare Ribs | 2nd Tier Grate: 4-5, Single Grate: 2-3 |
Capacity of St. Louis Ribs | 2nd Tier Grate: 8-10, Single Grate: 4-5 |
Capacity of Whole Briskets | 2nd Tier Grate: 4, Single Grate: 2 |
Capacity of Brisket Flats | 2nd Tier Grate: 5-7, Single Grate: 3-4 |
Capacity of Chicken Halves | 2nd Tier Grate: 15-20, Single Grate: 10-12 |
Capacity of Whole Pigs | Single Grate: 30-40 lbs. |
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.
Documentation Download
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.