Types of Smokers: 7 Best Options (Complete Beginner’s Guide)
In this guide to the types of smokers, you’ll learn how each style works and which one fits your backyard […]
Tips & Techniques
Practical BBQ tips and techniques from Backyard Smoke Lab, covering smoking methods, temperature control, and real-world fixes for common BBQ problems.
The Ultimate Guide to Wood Selection for BBQ: Flavor, Fuel & Fire Control
Wood selection for BBQ is one of the biggest factors that determines smoke flavor, bark, and how clean your fire
BBQ Smoker Airflow Control: 7 Proven Ways to Master Clean Smoke
BBQ smoker airflow control is the one skill that determines success or failure when smoking meat. It’s airflow control. Master
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Smoking Meat
Smoking meat for beginners can feel intimidating at first—but once you understand the basics, you’ll turn out real BBQ with
❄️ Smoking Meat in Winter: What Changes and How to Succeed on Any Smoker
Smoking in winter can feel like fighting the weather instead of cooking barbecue. The good news? Winter smoking absolutely works
🔥 Why Brisket Dries Out on the Bottom (And Exactly How to Fix It)
Why Brisket Dries Out on the Bottom
Why Pellet Smokers Struggle to Hold Low Temps (225°F and Below)
Many pellet grill owners notice the same frustrating pattern:their smoker runs fine at 250–275°F, but once they try to cook
How to 100% Fix Temperature Swings on a Pellet Smoker
Pellet smoker temperature swings are one of the most frustrating issues pellet smoker owners run into, especially during longer cooks