There’s no doubt about it, beef roasts make some of the best cuts of meat to smoke low and slow. If you’re somewhat familiar with BBQ and smoking meat, the first beef cut that probably comes to mind is a brisket. This is one of the most popular beef cuts to smoke, especially when it […]
Usually, when you think of a beef pot roast, you think of one slow-cooking for hours in the oven or Crockpot. But, things don’t always have to be done the same way. This is one of those examples. Why not get some delicious wood smoke flavor on a roast? Your grill or smoker actually offers […]
It’s not a surprise that a long-time, popular favorite to pair with hearty barbecue is mac n’ cheese. But, if you have been taking the time to level up your BBQ cooking skills, why not do that with your cheesy sides as well? There are a lot of creative options when it comes to side […]
One great thing about having a smoker is that you can cook a huge variety of things. From appetizers to a huge whole packer brisket to feed an army and everything in between. You can even make some delicious snacks to have on hand when you’re feeling “munchy”. One great snack, especially if you’re looking […]
Warmer weather is approaching and backyard cooking is ramping up even more. One thing this means is that the deliciousness of a nice cold, refreshing drink while you’re cooking and eating gets even better. As you may have seen from some of our previous articles, there are plenty of ways to get creative with your […]
It seems like all the time there are new techniques, hacks, and accessories that come out to help make smoking and barbecuing easier or more successful. What was once used mainly by butchers as wrapping for meat orders has become one of the latest must-have accessories for slow smoking large cuts of meat – pink […]
We’ve previously talked about both beers and wines that can be paired with BBQ. But one thing is for sure, bourbon and barbecue are also a fantastic duo. Bourbon has long been welcome at the table of many outdoor cooking occasions. There are even festivals focused on bourbon and BBQ. Plus, many top Pitmasters not […]
Pork shoulder and pork butt are two different cuts of meat that are very commonly confused. Especially if you are not really familiar with the huge variety of available meat cuts. It also doesn’t help that “pork butt” is somewhat misleading in the name. When it comes to pork shoulder vs pork butt, there are […]
You’ve spent hours smoking the perfect brisket, it’s done resting, and you are looking forward to trying it. The last thing you want to do is ruin it at the very end of the process. Knowing how to slice brisket the right way is critical to ensuring you get a tender and juicy bite every […]
For anyone smoking meat, one of the main goals is to ensure it is moist and juicy when it comes out of your cooker. There are a lot of different things that can affect the temperature and moisture content of the meat while it is cooking. For example, higher altitude environments or other places where […]
