Grills & Accessories
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....
The Most Useful BBQ Accessories (and the Ones That Collect Dust)
The accessories that actually earn their place on your pit. Episode 97 breaks down the gear that stabilizes your fire, speeds up your prep, takes the guesswork out of temperature,...
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...
Every Grill & Smoker I Own: A Full Backyard Tour
A full tour of every grill and smoker in my backyard — from the Weber Kettle and Smokey Mountain to my Lone Star Grillz offset, Hunsaker drums, and the new...
Top 5 Common Pellet Grill Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Avoid the 5 most common pellet grill mistakes — from skipping the preheat to trusting the built-in thermometer. Practical fixes from the Backyard Smokemaster Barbecue Podcast. ...
7 Strong Reasons Why You Need More Than One Good Pit in Your Backyard
Seven strong reasons to own more than one BBQ pit: the right tool for each cook, capacity, flexibility, fuel and flavor variety, backup, and growing your skills....
Smoke & Mirrors: The Most Overhyped BBQ Tools (And What Actually Works)
The most overhyped BBQ tools — and what actually works. Skip the marketing fluff and find the underrated gear that truly earns a spot at your cook....
Spider Grills Giant Huntsman Review: The Charcoal Grill That Runs Itself
What if you could get the set-it-and-forget-it convenience of a pellet grill — but still cook over real charcoal and wood? That’s the promise of the Giant Huntsman by Spider...
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...
How To BBQ When You’re Away From Home
Think your BBQ skills are stuck in your backyard? Think again. Whether you're headed to a tailgate, campsite, beach, or vacation rental, great BBQ is 100% portable — you just...