Meadow Creek PR42G Propane Pig Roaster
Meadow Creek PR42G is an entry-level propane pig roaster that cooks a hog weighing up to 125 pounds on the hoof without needing to flip the meat during the cook. Beyond whole pigs, its second-tier grate can hold up to 20 pork butts or 24 whole chickens, and dual shut-offs with a thermocoupled pilot keep the propane burner safe to run.
| Fuel | Propane, dual shut-off safety valve |
|---|---|
| Grate | 20 x 41 inches, plus 16 x 40 second tier |
| Burner output | Roughly 82,000 BTU |
| Body | 13-gauge welded steel, black heat-resistant paint |
| Net weight | Roughly 250 pounds |
| Availability | Built to order: ask about lead time |
No online checkout, every PR42G is specced person-to-person.
No rotisserie.
No standing over the fire.
PR42G roaster position
Most whole-hog cookers ask you to rotate the animal by hand every hour or run a motorized spit; the PR42G skips that step entirely. The PR42G roasts a hog weighing up to 125 pounds on the hoof without turning the meat during the cook, which makes it a reasonable first pig roaster for someone who has never cooked a whole animal before. A slanted drip pan drains grease out through a drip tube instead of letting it pool and flare under the fire.
When a whole hog isn't on the menu, the PR42G's second-tier grate holds up to 20 pork butts or 24 whole chickens, so it earns its keep between hog roasts as a regular low-and-slow smoker. The PR42G runs on propane through a 1 inch pipe burner rated at roughly 82,000 BTU, with dual shut-offs and a thermocoupled pilot built in for safety. Meadow Creek smokers are welded by hand in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the same shop behind every pig roaster in this catalog.
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.
