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July 10, 1999 Lang Manufacturing Company P.O. Box 547 Nahunta, Georgia 31553-0547 Attention: Ben Lang Subject: Lang Smoker-Cooker I have been meaning to write and tell you what I think of the smoker we recently bought from you. The problem has been that we have been so busy using it that I just have not been able to find the time. We have had a real surge of new business, which continues to come our way as word spreads from people after they experience the great flavor of smoked meats. We are delighted with the unit to say the least, as it has exceeded our expectations in all areas. As you may remember, we provide in-plant food service in a remote location. Our area of operation covers many square miles and we receive many requests to cater off premise meals. Because our smoker is trailer mounted, we are now able to expand our catering service menus. The new items we can now offer prove to be extremely popular with our customers. Not only does the food get rave reviews, but the smoker draws everyone's attention from the time we pull into a catering area, but especially after we fire the thing up and put on the meat. It is tough to keep them away. I am even starting to believe all the hype you gave the smoker-cooker before we made the purchase. It really is everything you said it would be. We have smoked briskets, turkeys, chickens, fish, and full beef tenderloins. We have cooked steaks, corn on the cob, portabella mushrooms, onions, baked potatoes and even steamed asparagus in the bottom cavity of the warmer unit. So far, we have not had a failure. Its seems the cooker is almost fool proof. Every thing we have tried has turned out tender and succulent. We are excited about the uses we have found and continue to experiment with different food items. We have found we can bring up an entire menu using just the smoker-cooker. This is a huge advantage for us in giving our customers fresh, wholesome, and high quality food in even the most remote areas. As the Food Services Manager, I want you to know I appreciate all the help you provided, before, during and after our purchase of the Lang Smoker-Cooker. I would be pleased to recommend Ben Lang and his Smoker-Cookers to anyone. Max E. Iverson, Manager Housing Custodial & Food Services

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Dear Ben, Just a quick note to let you know the Model 84 arrived in Buffalo last Wednesday night. The boys brought it across with much amusement and interest (but no trouble) from the customs people and we had it home by midnight. Towed it up to the lake on Saturday, seasoned according to your instructions, and on Sunday cooked for 70 people with great success doing pork shoulder, brisket, pork and beef ribs, whole chickens and threw on a salmon at the end. Everything was fabulous. Suffice to say that there were far too many invitations to drop over next weekend. Thanks for making a great (and foolproof) product. Dr. Bill Peterborough, Ontario Smokin' in Canada

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Dear Ben, Just to let you know that I have finally realized how great my Model 60 cooks. I cooked ten-12 pound turkeys on Thanksgiving morning. We used oak and pecan for our fire. And my neighbors brought their birds as they wanted them cooked. Some seasoned and some not. After 3.5 hrs at 250 degrees we wrapped them in foil with the breasts side down to hold the juices. And after 4 more hours we had 10 of the best birds around. I'm sorry I forgot to take a picture to send to you but it appears that this has caught on and I feel that more birds will be soon to follow this tremendous fate. I have had compliments from all those families that we fed. Once again keep up the reputation. And we look foward in sharing your product with others. Thanks Again, Steve Harris Tampa, Fl.

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"I wanted to drop you a line to tell you how pleased I am with the new smoker cooker you loaned me, while you were doing some repairs on my old grill. I had been using the old one for about eight years (a charcoal grill).
After using the smoker cooker for the first time and eating the ribs, I knew that you would not get it back! It is unreal how little work there is in cooking on it; compared to my old one, about 1/3 less work and the food tastes great. It does not have the strong smoke taste that I thought it would, and uses very little wood. It will probably pay for it self in savings of not having to purchase sixty pounds of charcoal everytime I cook."

- Jack L. Weathers, Claxton Poultry Farms

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In my thirty some odd years of cooking with gas and charcoal, the Lang Smoker-Cooker is by far the best I have ever cooked on. Wood does make the best fuel.

We have cooked whole hogs, barbecue smoked turkeys and hams. I have two of the model 84 Mobile and one of the smaller patio grills.

When I crank up one of these cookers and the smoke starts rolling, every neighbor comes from far and near because they know samples will be served.

Looking forward to seeing you on my next trip to the coast.

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I take back last weeks comment that I wouldn't get the gas option again. I did a catering job this weekend. Hotdogs and hamburgers and the gas played an important couple of roles.
I preheated the grill to around 300 degrees using the gas burners while I built a roaring wood fire in the firebox. I did as you instructed and opened up all the air vents including cracking the firebox door about 3 inches. The wood fire took off and got the grill up to about 400 degrees.
I cooked 130 1/2 pound hamburgers at one time. No flame ups. I flipped them once about 20 minutes into the cook. Once they were all done I shut down the vents on the firebox and turned on one gas burner on the opposite end from where I stacked all the cooked hamburgers. The gas kept them heated during the serving process.
I cooked two big serving pans of baked beans in the warming box as well as 180 hotdogs. I placed the dogs in a pan of water directly on the firebox, brought them to a quick boil and then moved up on a warming box shelf to keep them warm. As I need them I threw them on the grill surface to give them a grilled look and a smoked taste.

Now I know I can grill or smoke on my 84 :)Thanks,
James C
Southern Delights Catering

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To: Ben Lang, Lang Smoker-Cookers
As you know, I bought a 1 Ton Bar-B-Q Machine. A friend of mine, Jimmy Cooley ordered one after seeing and trying mine.
Last Saturday, I had a benefit for afriend of mine with cancer. I used both grills. Started at 5:00 am. I cooked 980 lbs. of chicken. We were sold out at 1:15 pm. We heard nothing but praise about the taste of the chicken.
For Thanksgiving, I smoked 10 Turkey and 10 Hams. They were absolutly fantastic.
I have cooked on a lot of girlls and smokers, but let me say, nothing, I mean nothing, will come close to this cooker. All you have to do is put the meat on the grill and let it work.

Happy Holidays!
Johnny McNeer

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I wanted to send this letter and some pictures to let you know how much I love my Model 60. I have been cooking since I was 11 years old, and this BBQ grill everything it was advertised to be and more! Since receiving the grill in September, I have cooked for 2 wedding receptions, 3 church socials, and several family, work and neighborhood parties. These groups were as small as 8 people and as large as 120+ and everything we cooked came out great. We have smoked chicken, spares, baby backs, whole pork loins, pork shoulders, brisket, sausages, venison tenderloin, salmon filets, trout, beef jerky. We have also grilled chicken breasts, steaks, corn, and baked squash, potatoes, and made baked beans on top of the firebox, all with DELICIOUS results! This cooker is well designed, easy to use and easy to clean. I would recommend your products to anyone in the country considering a wood fired BBQ grill.
-Sincerely,
Mike Roberts
"The No Name Gourmet"

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I have been cooking on trailer type smokers for the past 15 years or so, but I have to say the model 84 is the best smoker I have ever used. I was really surprised, once you get it up to temperature, how it holds the heat with such a small amount of wood. I use about half the wood I normally use with other smokers. I have nothing but good things to say about your smokers and I am telling everyone I know about them. I wish you all the success with your new model. I'm sure it will be a keeper. I'll let you know how I come out in the upcoming competition.
-God Bless,
Butch Ballard
Pig Whistle BBQ

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"Very happy with Model 84. Did 98 chicken breasts on grill, first outing. Over at team member's now. Probably have to kill him to get grill back. Everybody that sees it, loves it. Very happy. I studied alot before I selected you. It is the best deal for the price as you advertised. We are happy campers."
-- In A Pig's Eye Cooking Team

"Just a note to let you know that smoker-cooker model 60 was everything I expected it to be. I have now cooked a pig, ribs, smoked salmon and beef briskets. They were all perfect! In fact better than anyone could believe."
-Blake Allman, Bryson City, NC

I have been using my Lang Smoker Cooker for about a week now and I love! It has made my job a lot easier. It's a snap to use and I can now meet the demand of my customers with no hassels. Thanks for a great smoker cooker!
-Al Sphatt
The Route 89 Smoke House Diner
Jackson Hole, Wyoming

"In 1994, we purchased a Mobile Smoker-Cooker from your company to use in our business to entertain clients and for employee events. After two years, we have now purchased our second one and found it to be the same superior workmanship. Needless to say we are very satisfied."
-John Anderson, Southeast Georgia Farm Credit, ACA

"I just wanted to tell you how pleased we are with the smoker-cooker we purchased. We've done several jobs with it, including 550 lbs. of pork and a whole pig for a Winston Cup race team. People are forever telling us that we serve the best ribs and chicken they've ever had."
- Rick Keller, Kellerhaus, Weirs, New Hampshire

"I just wanted you to know I cooked on my new Lang Smoker cooker for the first time this past weekend. I cooked ribs, pork roast and chicken. I just have one thing to say:
THIS COOKER IS GOING TO MAKE ME A GOD!
- Kelly Salmon, Oro Grande, California

150 PROOF SMOKE
We just wanted to let you know how much we are thrilled with the smoker we bought back in May. It is unreal the success that we have had since we got the model 84. Our scores have increased in the last two competitions to the point where we have finished in the top ten both times . It is the best smoker we have ever used! The meat has more flavor and is more tender with about half the work. If anyone would like to come by and see it in action we will be at the AMERICAN ROYAL BBQ.
Thanks,
Bryan, Mike, Randy

 

Ben, I wanted you to see some of the fun we have had with your Smoker, You are the Man! We love it.
Steve Carr
Tampa Florida