Predictability is a foreign concept when it comes to wood fires in a barbecue smoker. Proper control of the coals and smoke produced by burning wood over the course of a dozen or so hours is what ...

Learn how to smoke a perfect brisket using an offset smoker with this complete, step-by-step guide. From selecting the right cut and trimming for optimal airflow, to firebox setup, wood choice, and ...

For years, I smoked briskets and ribs and pork butts in my back yard using an offset wood smoker I got for free off of Craigslist. And I’m proud to say I made some killer barbecue with it, before it ...

Above-ground brick pits with a firebox to the side (offset) of the cooking chamber is the quintessential cooking appliance of Central Texas-style barbecue. This device gave rise to “indirect-heat” ...

Vertical smokers give you more cooking space with less external space—this one clocking in with 884 square inches. That plus the ease of using propane make this a real winner. A great middle ground ...

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 ...

In this episode of Chuds BBQ, we’re going full-on pit builder! Watch as I walk you through the entire process of building a traditional Texas-style offset smoker—from raw steel to a fully functional, ...