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Backyard SmokeMaster BBQ Podcast | All Episodes
Listen to or watch every episode of the Backyard SmokeMaster BBQ Podcast. Stream audio episodes or watch the full video podcast on YouTube....
How to Fix the Most Common Thanksgiving Turkey Mistakes
Rubbery skin, a bird running too slow, dry breast, or a turkey that's still not done at dinner time — Episode 94 breaks down the most common Thanksgiving turkey problems...
3 High-End Charcoal Briquettes Tested — Surprising Results
I tested Fogo's coconut shell briquettes, Meat Church's new hardwood briquettes, and The Good Charcoal's acacia Super Briquets head to head: ash-over time, peak heat, heat retention through a smash...
Smokeslinger vs Giant Huntsman: Which Cooks Better? (Spatchcock Chicken Head-to-Head)
You asked how my two newest cookers stack up, so I ran identical spatchcock chickens on both at high heat. One has smart temperature control, the other is pure fire...
The BBQ Meat Buyer’s Guide: Why the Store Is Your First Pit Stop
Learn how to buy meat like a pitmaster. From brisket grades (select vs. choice vs. prime vs. Wagyu) to heritage pork and air-chilled chicken, this BBQ meat buyer's guide covers...
The Secret to Successful, Juicy BBQ Chicken Every Time
The secret to juicy BBQ chicken with bite-through skin: white vs. dark meat pull temps, why to cook hotter, spatchcocking, and the mistakes to avoid....
Why Resting Meat Is Important to Perfecting Your BBQ
Why resting meat matters in BBQ: the science of juice redistribution, carryover cooking, cooler holds vs. counter rests, and when to slice for juicier results....
The Truth About Smoking Frozen Meat
Can you smoke meat straight from frozen? The truth about food safety, the danger zone, which cuts hold up, and the smarter way to thaw in a pinch....
Are Direct Heat Ribs With Salt & Pepper The Best?
I tested direct heat St. Louis spare ribs on the Smokeslinger using three different rubs — and the winner might surprise you. Simple salt and pepper outperformed everything, and the...
BBQ Leftovers Remix – How To Make The Most Of Your Smoked Meats
Leftover barbecue doesn’t have to feel like leftovers. In this episode, we share smart, flavorful ways to remix brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and smoked chicken into brand-new meals — without...
Side Hustle: 5 Must-Have BBQ Side Dishes to Complete Your Feast
When people talk barbecue, the spotlight almost always goes to the meat. Brisket. Ribs. Pulled pork. Sausage. And don’t get me wrong — the pit should get the glory. But...