Meadow Creek BX50 Cabinet Smoker: Revolutionizing BBQ with Versatility and Efficiency
Customer Testimonial
“I have a BX50 that I use for competitions and I love it! The combination of smoke and moisture gives me tender food with a great smoke ring. I highly recommend this product!” –Chris Papatolis
Overview of the BX50 Cabinet Smoker
The Meadow Creek BX50 cabinet smoker is designed to excel in both competitive barbecue and backyard cooking scenarios. Its compact design, ease of use, and efficient operation make it a favorite among enthusiasts who demand high performance without the hassle. With over 40 years of delivering outstanding quality and service, Meadow Creek continues to impress with innovative features in the BX50.
Key Features
- Versatility in Cooking: The BX50 stands out with its ability to operate with or without water, allowing for flexibility in cooking techniques. This feature lets you choose between a moist environment for tender meats or a dryer heat for crisper skins.
- Efficiency and Endurance: This smoker is exceptionally efficient, maintaining a steady 250 degrees F for at least 8 hours on just 20 pounds of charcoal. This long burn time is perfect for slow-cooked meats without the need for constant refueling.
- Auto-Feed Water System: It comes standard with an auto-feed water system, simplifying the process of maintaining moisture levels, which is crucial for long smoking sessions.
- Compact Design: Despite its powerful capabilities, the BX50 maintains a compact footprint, making it ideal for users with limited space or those who prefer a portable smoking solution.
Setting the Woods on Fire
What truly sets the BX50 apart in the realm of box smokers is its combination of user-friendly features with robust construction. Meadow Creek has ensured that this model not only meets the needs of serious competitors but also caters to backyard BBQ enthusiasts who appreciate simplicity and effectiveness.
Ideal For
- Competition BBQ Teams: With features designed to produce consistently excellent results, the BX50 is a reliable partner in the competitive BBQ circuit.
- Backyard BBQ Enthusiasts: Its ease of use and efficient charcoal usage make it an excellent choice for anyone looking to enjoy weekend BBQs without extensive prep or cleanup.
- Small to Medium Gatherings: The BX50’s size and efficiency make it suitable for gatherings where quality BBQ is desired without the industrial-scale setup.
Conclusion
The Meadow Creek BX50 cabinet smoker is a testament to Meadow Creek’s commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Whether you’re competing on the BBQ circuit or simply enjoying a family cookout, the BX50 provides a top-tier smoking experience that is hard to match. Its ability to adapt to different moisture levels, coupled with efficient fuel use and a compact design, ensures that it stands out as a superior choice in the world of BBQ smokers.
mark Smith –
I really like the BX50 , but have had it just over a year and the water tray has completely rusted out and does not hold water. I was told after the fact it was a maintenance issue but I was never told you should oil the box each time you use it. Other than that I really enjoy using the smoker and have no other complaints .
Drew –
I bought a used BX50, 5 years old, and have had it for close to 6 months. I struggled to get my temps up to 200-225 and hold them consistently. I believe it was due to our erratic, swirling wind that I can always expect to be changing throughout any cook. I since bought a Fire Board temp controller with a 40 cfm fan to control the temp and also to be able to monitor and make changes remotely, best money spent since buying the BX50. I can get the cabinet up to temp quickly and hold my temps to +/- 5 degrees.
Great job on the design and construction on this unit. With this being insulated it makes it easy to keep the temps stable.
As far as the BX50, I have no complaints so far, other then not big enough at times, and have been able to turn out some really great food. In my opinion the water tray is a game changer. I was afraid I would be putting too much moisture in the cabinet and was concerned about getting a good “bark” especially on the brisket. After a couple runs I decided that there is no issue with getting a good “bark” and the extra moisture does nothing but help tenderize and help keep the meat moist.
I know some people have had issues with the water tray rusting. After over 5 years of this BX50 being used, I definitely see the tray rusting, but I expected this to happen with water and steel in that heat. I don’t think this water pan was ever oiled or treated with anything. I just always make sure to dump out the water at the end of the cook and let the heat from the remaining charcoal dry it all out.
Overall, I think its a great unit!
Bill Dunn –
I have owned my BX-50 for two full seasons now and have loved using it! It took me a couple of sessions to get comfortable with regulating the temperature. Then, I decided to add a BBQ Guru Pit Bull temp controller/fan system and now temp control issues are a thing of the past! I am able to set and hold a solid 225-250 temperature using a mix of charcoal and hard wood chunks for a good 8+ hours, even in the cool, moist Pacific NW. I also use two digital thermometer probes, one in the top and the other in the middle area and find the temperature varies less than 5 degrees. Regarding the water tray, yes, it will rust if you leave water in it. The simple solution is to drain and dry it after every use and that takes care of the issue. Also, I found the black paint on the inside walls and door will blister and peel after a few uses so I just wire brushed the remainder to get to bare metal. And lastly, I found my pressure washer with a soap solution works wonderfully on cleaning the stainless grates, especially if I exercise some discipline and do them right after use. All in all, this is an extremely well made product that is a pleasure to use and enjoy!
Chris Papatolis –
I have a BX50 that I use for competitions and I love it! The results I get from this beast are amazing! This water smoker is the way to go. The combination of smoke and moisture gives me tender food with a great smoke ring. I highly recommend this product!
Stewart Martin –
I’ve owned one for three years and am quite happy without the function and design. The people at Meadow Creek are also super helpful!