How Long You Should Let Meat Rest After It Comes Off the Smoker
Perfectly smoked meat requires proper resting—but the timing varies drastically depending on your cut.
Category Smokers & Low-and-Slow BBQ
How to Manage Fire and Temperature in an Offset Smoker
Get precise ±5–10° temperature control in your offset smoker using V-grates, dampers, and one surprising technique most pitmasters miss.
What the Stall Is When Smoking Brisket and How to Push Through It
The brisket stall—a mysterious temperature plateau—frustrates pitmasters, but one simple technique changes everything.
How to Pick the Right Cuts of Meat for Your First Smoke
Navigate the world of smoking by choosing forgiving cuts like pork butt that guarantee juicy results—but which one works best?
What the Different Types of Smokers Are and How Each One Works
Get the inside scoop on five game-changing smoker types and discover which one could revolutionize your grilling.
How to Build and Hold a Smoke Ring in Brisket
Why does your smoke ring fade after 140°F, and what's the one trick that keeps it locked in forever?
How Gravity-Fed Smokers Work and Who They Are Best Suited For
Most gravity-fed smokers deliver hands-off smoking for 8–24 hours, but discover which users benefit most from their sealed design and precise temperature control.
Why Drum Smokers Are Getting More Popular With Backyard Cooks in 2026
Popularity of drum smokers is skyrocketing among backyard cooks—but what's the surprising reason why?