How to Smoke a Turkey on a Pellet Grill: My ATBBQ Classic Holiday Turkey Cook
Smoking the Thanksgiving turkey sounds like a great idea—right up until you realize the entire holiday meal may depend on
Tips & Techniques
Practical BBQ tips and techniques from Backyard Smoke Lab, covering smoking methods, temperature control, and real-world fixes for common BBQ problems.
Best Wood for Smoking Chicken: Apple, Cherry, Pecan & More
Chicken takes smoke extremely well—but it also doesn’t need much of it. That’s why choosing the right wood matters. A
Smoked Queso Recipe for Game Day: Easy Tailgate Dip
If you need an easy game-day appetizer that can feed a crowd, this smoked queso recipe is hard to beat.
Why Is My Griddle Sticky? 7 Causes + Easy Fixes
If you’ve walked out to cook and wondered, why is my griddle sticky?, the most likely cause is too much
How Long to Smoke Ribs at 225°F (Baby Backs, Spare Ribs & Doneness Guide)
If you’re wondering how long to smoke ribs at 225°F, plan on about 4½–5½ hours for baby back ribs, 5–6
How to Put Out Charcoal at a Tailgate (So You Can Pack Up Before the Game)
You planned the perfect football tailgate. The charcoal grill is going, burgers and brats are coming off hot, the canopy
7 Best Tailgate Grills in 2026: Portable Picks for Game Day
The best tailgate grills in 2026 need to do more than cook a good burger. A great game-day grill also
Why Smoked Chicken Skin Is Rubbery: 8 Easy Ways to Fix It
There’s nothing worse than smoking a beautiful chicken, slicing into juicy, perfectly cooked meat, and discovering the skin has the
How Long Should You Rest a Brisket?
After spending hours trimming, seasoning, smoking, and monitoring the meat, you may wonder how long to rest a brisket before