Meadow Creek SQ36 Offset Smoker
The Meadow Creek SQ36 Offset Smoker is a charcoal and wood entry-level offset cooker hand-built in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Its T304 stainless cooking grate holds 5 to 6 pork butts or two whole briskets, and an optional second-tier grate roughly doubles that capacity for backyard cooks who outgrew a big-box smoker.
| Cooking style | Offset, charcoal & wood |
|---|---|
| Cooking grate | T304 stainless steel, 14.5" x 35" |
| Cooking area | 507.5 square inches on the single grate |
| 2nd Tier Grate | Optional, 13" x 34", brings total to 949.5 square inches |
| Overall dimensions | 56 inches tall, 61 inches long, 29 inches wide |
| Body & firebox | 13-gauge welded steel body, 1/4" plate firebox |
| Weight | 310 lbs. (350 lbs. shipping) |
| Capacity, pork butts | Five to six on the single grate, up to ten with the 2nd Tier |
| Capacity, whole briskets | Two on the single grate, up to four with the 2nd Tier |
| Availability | Available to order through our showroom, ask about lead time |
Specifications: Meadow Creek SQ36 product details (checked October 9, 2026).
Every SQ36 is specced with you before it ships.
Where is the SQ36 built, and how much can it cook?
Meadow Creek says it has built barbecue equipment since 1980 and is based in New Holland, Pennsylvania. The company says its equipment is hand-built in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. On the SQ36, Meadow Creek lists a sliding ash pan, a calibratable door thermometer, a 13-gauge welded steel body, and a 1/4-inch plate firebox. Its T304 stainless steel grate holds five to six pork butts or two whole briskets. The optional 2nd Tier Grate roughly doubles that capacity. Meadow Creek company history and SQ36 product details (checked October 9, 2026).
One firebox.
A whole Sunday cook.
Manufacturer documents and warranty.
Meadow Creek's warranty page states coverage for "a period of one year from the date of original sale." Full terms: meadowcreekbbq.com/warranty. We support what we sell with the manufacturer warranty.
More Meadow Creek in our catalog.
The PR36 has a drip pan under its grate and no offset firebox, unlike the SQ36. Compare the PR36 Backyard BBQ Smoker. See Meadow Creek's PR36 details and SQ36 details, checked October 9, 2026.
