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For many, the backyard barbecue is a summertime staple. But achieving fall-off-the-bone ribs and juicy, tender brisket requires more than just a bag of charcoal and an open flame. Enter the smoker, a ...

With some time and practice, the best charcoal smokers will let you wow your family and friends with a tasty brisket, pork butt, or ribs at your next barbecue. From ceramic kamado grills that can sear ...

Aaron Franklin, master barbecue pitmaster and owner of Franklin Barbecue, has designed and released his own smoker. The pit is an offset smoker (the firebox, where the fuel burns, is attached to the ...

The shop itself doesn’t look like much, just two guys (or, usually, one) hacking away at metal tanks and fusing the pieces back together with some keen welding chops. At well under 800 square feet in ...

Editor’s note: This is the first column in a series in which Reid provides advice on becoming a proficient backyard pitmaster. The column will focus on products, ingredients and services specific to ...

BBQ Brisket, whole pork butt and three racks of ribs - all cooked perfectly with no fuss and little need for attention. Outdoor cooking season is just getting fired up in much of the country, and ...

Offset smokers typically burn charcoal, but wood can also be used—in either case, dampened wood chips may be added to help produce more smoke. Offset smokers require regular attention to the fire and ...