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The Best Barbecue Automatic Temperature Controllers

January 24, 2019

If you like the thought of turning your charcoal smoker into a hands off 'set it and forget it' style smoker then you need to consider getting a temperature controller. These units connect to most smokers and work by regulating the air flow to maintain a stea...

The best charcoal smokers for 2019

January 24, 2019

Reviews, Smokers

People love to brag about cooking with charcoal. You've got to admit, there's a certain amount of romance with firing up the charcoal smoker. Maybe its the more interactive nature, and the fact is requires a little bit of skill to work with. While we all lov...

Barbecue Gift Guide

December 10, 2018

Accessories

After a gift for the pitmaster who seems to have it all? You are at the right place. Or maybe you're just sick of getting socks in which case we suggest leaving this page open on your computer for your family to see... This guide is more about helping you fi...

9 Best Barbecue Pork Rib Recipes You Have Ever Tasted

November 3, 2018

Recipes

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Take your pork ribs to the next level with the help of these smoked rib recipes. Whether you like your ribs smokey, sweet, tangy or somewhere in between, we have made sure there is a recipe in this list that is sure to light just about anyone's fire. 1...

How to Reheat Brisket (without making it dry)

September 11, 2018

Barbeque Guides, Brisket

I love cooking brisket. Especially a whole packer style brisket. The problem is that once my family (and dog) have eaten our full, there's usually still a few pounds of meat leftover. And if you've ever tried to reheat leftover brisket you've probably no...

9 Leftover Beef Brisket Recipes

August 22, 2018

Brisket, Recipes

After smoking a brisket, no matter how lip smacking delicious it was, there are almost always leftovers. A brisket yields a lot of meat. If you are looking for some ideas for how to use your leftover brisket, then check out this list of 9 great ideas to get...

ThermoWorks Thermopop Thermometer Review

ThermoWorks Thermopop Review

August 20, 2018

Reviews, Thermometers

If you've read any posts on this site before, you'll know I'm a huge fan ThermoWorks more expensive instant read thermometer, the Thermapen. I reach for it constantly both for barbecue and when I'm grilling. It's incredibly durable, has a large easy to read...

Should You Cook Brisket Fat Side Up or Down?

August 15, 2018

Barbeque Guides, Brisket

There are some topics in the world of barbecue that have never really been put to bed. Whether to cook your brisket fat side up or down is one of them. If you are new to barbecuing, this may be a burning question that you have not been brave enough to ask o...

Barbecue pork rub for ribs or pulled pork

Barbecue Pork Rub Recipe

August 15, 2018

Recipes, Rubs

Confession time. When I'm doing pork ribs or pulled pork I normally just grab a store bought rub from the pantry. I'm especially partial to Plowboys Yardbird Rub for any kind of pork. But there is no reason why you can't make your own pork rub at home and s...

How to control temperature on charcoal smoker

How to Control Temperature on Your Charcoal Smoker

August 7, 2018

BBQ Resources, Smokers

For those of us who still cook with charcoal, temperature control is one of the most fundamental skills we need to master. Many an amateur pit master has fired up their brand new charcoal smoker only to end up wasting perfectly good meat because they didn't...