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Description
Wright's Hickory Liquid Smoke 4-gallon case delivers authentic wood-smoked barbecue flavor for commercial kitchens, high-volume cooking operations, catering services, and serious BBQ enthusiasts. This bulk case contains four individual 3.78-liter (1 gallon) bottles, providing 15.12 liters total of concentrated hickory smoke flavoring—enough supply for restaurants, food manufacturers, institutional kitchens, or households requiring extended inventory.
Each gallon bottle contains pure hickory smoke concentrate made from actual hickory wood smoke captured and condensed into liquid form. The concentrated formula means minimal amounts deliver bold smoky taste to meats, sauces, vegetables, and countless dishes without outdoor grilling or smoking equipment. This professional case format provides the best per-gallon value while ensuring consistent supply for operations using liquid smoke regularly.
Made in America and kosher certified by Orthodox Union, Wright's maintains quality standards trusted by commercial kitchens and home cooks alike. The 4-gallon case format eliminates frequent reordering, provides backup bottles when one empties, and offers substantial cost savings compared to purchasing individual bottles over time.
Why Commercial Operations Choose the 4-Pack Case
Maximum Cost Efficiency Four-gallon case provides lowest per-gallon pricing available. Commercial kitchens, caterers, and food service operations achieve significant cost savings buying in case quantities versus individual bottles.
Uninterrupted Supply Multiple gallon bottles ensure backup supply when one empties. Critical for commercial operations where running out mid-service creates menu problems and disappointed customers.
Reduced Ordering Frequency Case purchases reduce procurement labor and shipping costs. Order once, receive four gallons—fewer transactions, invoices, and deliveries to manage compared to single-bottle ordering.
Professional Volume Designed for operations using liquid smoke frequently across multiple menu items, sauce production, or food manufacturing applications. Home users with extensive BBQ cooking also benefit from case purchasing.
Authentic Hickory Flavor Real hickory wood smoke—not artificial flavoring. Professional kitchens demand genuine ingredients, and Wright's delivers authentic smoke taste that rivals hours of traditional smoking.
Key Features
Case of 4 Gallons (15.12L Total) Four individual 3.78-liter (1 gallon) bottles per case. Total volume provides substantial inventory for high-use operations or long-term personal supply.
Individual Gallon Bottles Each bottle separate with own cap and handle. Allows opening one gallon while keeping others sealed, maintaining freshness across extended use periods.
Pure Hickory Smoke Concentrate Contains only water and natural hickory smoke concentrate. No artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, salt, fat, or calories added.
Made in USA Domestic manufacturing ensures U.S. food safety compliance while supporting American production. Reliable supply chain for consistent availability.
Kosher Certified Orthodox Union (OU) kosher certification makes product suitable for kosher kitchens, religious institutions, and observant consumers.
Professional Grade Same formula commercial kitchens, food manufacturers, and restaurants rely on. Not diluted or reformulated for retail—this is authentic food service quality.
Long Shelf Life Properly stored unopened bottles maintain quality for 2+ years. Opened bottles last 12-18 months, ensuring minimal waste even with 4-gallon case quantities.
Best Bulk Value Case purchasing provides maximum savings per gallon. Significant discount compared to buying four individual gallons separately over time.
Commercial Kitchen Applications
Restaurant Back-of-House
BBQ Restaurants: Essential for BBQ sauce production, meat marinades, baked bean preparation, and signature dishes. Case supply prevents running out during peak seasons or busy weekends.
General Full-Service Restaurants: Adds smoke flavor to steaks, burgers, chicken, vegetables, soups, and sauces across diverse menus. Enables smoke-flavored specials without smoking equipment.
Fast-Casual Concepts: Quick-service operations without smoking capability offer BBQ-style items using liquid smoke in marinades, sauces, and meat preparations.
Pub & Bar Kitchens: Enhances wings, burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, loaded fries, nachos, and bar food appetizers with authentic smoky taste.
Food Service Operations
Catering Companies: Large-batch cooking for weddings, corporate events, and parties requires substantial liquid smoke inventory. Case supply supports multiple events without emergency reordering.
Institutional Kitchens: Schools, hospitals, corporate cafeterias, and government facilities cooking for hundreds daily benefit from bulk case purchasing and reduced procurement frequency.
Hotels & Resorts: Multiple restaurant outlets, banquet operations, room service, and catering all draw from central inventory. Four-gallon case supports diverse operational needs.
Food Trucks & Mobile Kitchens: Limited space makes equipment-free smoke flavoring essential. Case purchasing provides extended supply for mobile operations with limited storage.
Food Manufacturing
Sauce Production: BBQ sauce manufacturers use liquid smoke as key ingredient. Case quantities support batch production while maintaining consistent smoke flavor across products.
Meat Processing: Bacon, sausage, jerky, and smoked meat product manufacturers rely on liquid smoke for authentic flavor without smoking facilities or extended processing times.
Snack Food Production: Chips, nuts, popcorn, and snack manufacturers add smoke flavor to products. Bulk liquid smoke integrates into seasoning blends and flavor systems.
Product Specifications
Case Configuration
- Case Pack: 4 bottles per case
- Bottle Size: 3.78 liters (1 gallon / 128 fl oz) each
- Total Case Volume: 15.12 liters (4 gallons / 512 fl oz)
- Case Weight: Approximately 35-40 lbs (16-18 kg) with packaging
- Bottle Type: HDPE plastic gallon jugs with handles and screw caps
Product Characteristics
- Product Name: Wright's Hickory Liquid Smoke
- Brand: Wright's (B&G Foods)
- Flavor: Hickory wood smoke
- Form: Liquid concentrate
- Color: Dark amber to brown
- Consistency: Water-thin liquid
Ingredients & Nutrition
- Ingredients: Water, Natural Hickory Smoke Concentrate
- Sodium: 0mg per serving
- Fat: 0g per serving
- Calories: 0 per serving
- Allergens: None (check current label)
- Additives: None—no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives
Certifications
- Kosher: Orthodox Union (OU) Certified
- Made In: United States of America
- Gluten-Free: Naturally gluten-free (verify label)
- Vegan/Vegetarian: Suitable for both diets
Storage & Handling
- Storage Before Opening: Room temperature, dry location
- Storage After Opening: Refrigerate or store tightly capped
- Shelf Life Unopened: 2+ years from manufacture
- Shelf Life Opened: 12-18 months when properly stored
- Temperature Range: 50-80°F optimal storage
Commercial Dosage & Usage
Volume Calculations
Per Gallon Yield: One gallon (128 oz) makes approximately:
- 512 servings at 1/4 teaspoon per use
- 256 servings at 1/2 teaspoon per use
- 128 servings at 1 teaspoon per use
Case Yield: Four gallons provide:
- 2,048 servings at 1/4 teaspoon
- 1,024 servings at 1/2 teaspoon
- 512 servings at 1 teaspoon
Restaurant Usage Estimates
Light Use (Occasional smoke flavor):
- Single gallon: 3-6 months supply
- 4-gallon case: 12-24 months supply
Moderate Use (Weekly smoke-flavored items):
- Single gallon: 1-3 months supply
- 4-gallon case: 4-12 months supply
Heavy Use (Daily BBQ menu items):
- Single gallon: 2-6 weeks supply
- 4-gallon case: 2-6 months supply
Very Heavy Use (BBQ restaurant, sauce production):
- Single gallon: 1-4 weeks supply
- 4-gallon case: 1-4 months supply
Application Guidelines
Meat Marinades: 1-2 teaspoons per gallon of marinade base. Adjust based on desired smoke intensity and marinade absorption time.
BBQ Sauce Production: 1-2 tablespoons per gallon of sauce. Start conservatively; easier to add more than correct over-smoked sauce.
Batch Cooking:
- 10 lbs pulled pork: 2-4 tablespoons
- 5 gallons chili: 2-4 tablespoons
- 10 lbs baked beans: 1-3 tablespoons
- 1 gallon BBQ sauce: 1-2 tablespoons
Burger Patties: 1/4-1/2 teaspoon per pound of ground meat mixed in before forming patties.
Cost Analysis: Case vs. Individual Bottles
Financial Benefits
Case Pricing Advantage: 4-gallon case typically costs 20-30% less than purchasing four individual gallons separately over time. Savings compound with multiple case purchases.
Shipping Efficiency: Single case shipment costs less than four separate bottle shipments. Reduced shipping frequency lowers total logistics costs.
Procurement Labor: One purchase order versus four separate orders reduces administrative time, invoice processing, and receiving labor.
Bulk Discount Lock-In: Case purchasing locks in volume pricing. Protects against future price increases on individual bottles during case consumption period.
Break-Even Analysis
When Case Purchasing Makes Sense:
- Using 1+ gallons within 18 months
- Commercial operation with regular smoke flavor needs
- Multiple people/locations sharing case supply
- Desire to minimize reordering frequency
- Storage space available for 4-gallon inventory
Consider Individual Bottles If:
- First-time liquid smoke user uncertain about usage
- Very occasional use (few times per year)
- Extremely limited storage space
- Short-term or seasonal operation
Storage & Inventory Management
Warehouse Storage
Case Stacking: Cases can stack 3-4 high safely. Store in dry goods area with other non-perishable food ingredients. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
FIFO Rotation: Implement first-in-first-out inventory rotation. Date cases upon receipt. Use oldest stock first to ensure products used within optimal freshness period.
Climate Control: Maintain storage area between 50-80°F. Avoid freezing temperatures (may affect viscosity temporarily) or excessive heat (accelerates potential quality degradation over time).
Opened Bottle Management
Dispensing Strategy: Open one bottle at a time for active use. Keep remaining bottles sealed until needed. This maximizes freshness across extended case consumption period.
Secondary Containers: Consider decanting from gallon bottles into smaller squeeze bottles for kitchen line use. Keeps main gallons sealed in storage while providing easy-access portion for cooks.
Labeling System: Label opened bottles with opening date. Track age to ensure use within 12-18 month post-opening window for optimal quality.
Inventory Tracking
Par Level Setting: Establish minimum inventory threshold triggering reorder. For operations using 1 gallon monthly, 2-gallon par level ensures no stock-outs.
Usage Monitoring: Track liquid smoke consumption patterns. Seasonal variations (higher summer BBQ demand) inform purchasing timing and quantities.
Multi-Location Distribution: Restaurants with multiple locations can distribute case among sites. Central purchasing with location distribution provides economies of scale.
Professional Applications by Industry
BBQ & Smokehouse Restaurants
Core Menu Dependency: BBQ-focused concepts rely heavily on smoke flavor. Four-gallon case inventory ensures uninterrupted production of signature items, sauces, and side dishes.
Sauce Production: House BBQ sauce recipes often include liquid smoke. Batch production requires reliable supply—case purchasing prevents running out mid-batch.
Consistency Across Batches: Using same liquid smoke source across sauce and meat batches maintains flavor consistency crucial for BBQ restaurant reputations.
Catering Operations
Event Volume: Catering 200-person events requires substantial ingredient quantities. Four-gallon case supports multiple large events without emergency ordering.
Menu Diversity: Offering smoked chicken, pulled pork, BBQ sides, and sauces across same event consumes significant liquid smoke. Case supply enables ambitious catering menus.
Off-Site Flexibility: Catering at venues without smoking equipment demands alternative smoke flavoring. Liquid smoke enables full BBQ menus anywhere.
Food Manufacturing
Product Consistency: Commercial food production requires ingredient consistency across batches. Case purchasing from same production lot ensures flavor uniformity.
Cost Control: Ingredient costs significantly impact food manufacturing margins. Case purchasing reduces per-unit costs, improving product profitability.
Supply Security: Manufacturing schedules cannot accommodate ingredient shortages. Four-gallon inventory provides buffer against supply chain disruptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why buy a 4-gallon case instead of single bottles? Case purchasing provides 20-30% cost savings per gallon, reduces shipping and ordering frequency, ensures backup supply, and offers best bulk value. Essential for commercial operations or high-volume users.
How long will 4 gallons last? Depends on usage: Light home use (2-4 years), regular home use (1-2 years), restaurant moderate use (4-12 months), heavy commercial use (1-4 months). Track initial usage to predict future needs.
Can I share a case with others? Yes! Four bottles easily divide among multiple households, restaurants, or cooking enthusiasts. Split costs and shipping while each person gets full gallon at bulk pricing.
Will 4 gallons go bad before I use them? Unlikely. Unopened bottles last 2+ years; opened bottles 12-18 months. Unless usage is extremely light (once every few months), case quantity should be consumed well within freshness window.
How should I store an entire case? Store in cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and heat. Stack cases 3-4 high maximum. Open one bottle at a time, keeping others sealed until needed.
Is this the same product as smaller retail bottles? Yes, same Wright's formula. Case format simply offers professional quantities at bulk pricing. Not diluted or different from retail versions—identical product, better value.
Can individuals buy cases or only businesses? Both! While cases target commercial buyers, individual consumers can purchase cases for personal use. Great for serious home cooks, BBQ enthusiasts, or group purchases.
What if a bottle arrives damaged or leaking? Document damage with photos immediately upon delivery. Contact seller before discarding packaging. Most suppliers replace damaged goods when properly reported.
Do I need special permits to buy cases? No permits required—liquid smoke is food flavoring, not regulated chemical. However, commercial food operators need general food service licenses for their operations.
Can I return unused bottles? Return policies vary by seller. Many food products have limited return options once received due to safety regulations. Verify seller's policy before purchasing.
How do I dispose of empty gallon bottles? Rinse bottles and recycle where #2 HDPE plastic accepted. Check local recycling guidelines. Some areas accept with standard plastics; others require special handling.
Is Wright's available in larger formats (5-gallon pails)? Wright's primary commercial format is gallon bottles. For larger volumes, purchase multiple cases. Contact Wright's directly for specialized bulk inquiries.