Comp cooking

[Bockbock]

Hey all, for all of you that do comp cooking, is a Lang 48" big enough or should I get a 60"? Thanks.

[bruno994]

I would think a 48" would get the job done, but no matter what size you go with, we always end up wanting more cook space. My lower grate in my pit is 22" x 48" and I can comfortably cook my 3 racks of St. Louis spares and 2 whole packer briskets on it. I usually cook my chicken halves in pans on the top grate or on a separate drum smoker, so they don't interfere with my lower grate at all.

[jtilk]

IMO 48" is enough for comps ... That being said you may want to consider the 60" based on how much entertaining you do or if you want to increase the # of chickens or racks of ribs you have to choose from. It varies with what your budget dictates.

[FR8 Train]

Get the sixty. I always end up putting more than just comp meat on the pit at a comp...plus when you get real good lots of people will want you to cook and you'll need the space.