“I haven’t actually told anyone about this,” Aaron Franklin said on the KCRW Good Food podcast, “but I really want to start making little backyard pits.” He was speaking to Evan Kleiman and the late ...

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 ...

The scale of barbecue output required to run a restaurant is a whole lot different from what the average backyard cook deals with on a weekend. It might seem like an entirely different process, but ...

Smoker recipes don’t need to brag when the results speak louder than any menu. With 15 backyard favorites that show up ready, the only thing you’ll hear is the sound of people going back for seconds.

What's more summery than cooking outdoors? For a new twist, think beyond the grill this summer and try your hand at a smoker. These three mouthwatering recipes will get you started. Make a dry rub by ...

Whether you’re at a tailgate or constructing an elaborate setup in your own backyard, the most important part of cooking outdoors is the grill itself — so how do you know which is the right choice?

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 ...

You wake up early to light the coals, dawn breaking over your cooler where inside a brisket , rubbed lovingly with seasoning, still rests. You tinker with the temperature, opening vents and adding ...

Is it a great grill? Is it a great table? Is it great fun? The new Quadra from ibbq is all of the above! Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of backyard cooking season, and for many of us ...