Meadow Creek PR36 Backyard BBQ Smoker
What is the Meadow Creek PR36 backyard BBQ smoker?
The Meadow Creek PR36 Backyard BBQ Smoker is a charcoal cooker for direct grilling and low-temperature smoking. Its main grate measures 14 by 35 inches and provides 490 square inches. The optional 13 by 34 inch second-tier grate adds 442 square inches, for 932 square inches total with that tier.
| Weight | 175 lbs |
|---|---|
| Overall height | 46 inches |
| Overall length | 43.5 inches |
| Overall width | 27 inches |
| Main grate | 14 by 35 inches, 490 sq in |
| 2nd-tier grate | 13 by 34 inches, 442 sq in (optional) |
| Total with 2nd-tier grate | 932 sq in (6.47 sq ft) |
| Metal thickness | 13 gauge |
| Capacity | 5 to 6 on the single grate; up to 10 with the optional 2nd-tier grate |
| Build | Hand-welded in Lancaster County, made to order |
| Availability | By order through our showroom, ask about lead time |
Manufacturer specifications: PR36 product page and PR36 specification sheet (PDF) (checked October 10, 2026).
Direct heat for grilling.
Indirect heat for low and slow cooking.
Manufacturer documents and warranty.
Meadow Creek's warranty page states coverage for "a period of one year from the date of original sale." It also states: "All Stainless Steel grates on Meadow Creek units are warranted for 25 years against rust and weld failure that may occur under normal use." "Meadow Creek makes no warranty with respect to tires, wheels, brake systems, axle assemblies, hitches, burners, valves, regulators, tanks, rotisserie motors, other than the Warranty offered by the respective manufacturer of those items." "Meadow Creek makes no warranty with respect to paint and its longevity." Full terms: meadowcreekbbq.com/warranty. We support what we sell with the manufacturer warranty.
More Meadow Creek in our catalog.
For a smoker with an offset firebox, compare the Meadow Creek SQ36 Offset Smoker.
