How do barbecue restaurants get that beautiful flavor you just can’t seem to replicate at home? They’re using a smoker. Of course, smoker conversion equipment for your gas or charcoal grill can be ...

In the world of competition barbecue, there's a saying: “It's not the cooker, it's the cook.” That means that in a blind tasting, you can't tell if the end result was cooked in a modern ...

It all began when my son-in-law, Mitch, explained the mouthwatering virtues of smoking meat, something he does on a regular basis, particularly during football season. “You take ribs or a cheap cut of ...

Learning how to use an outdoor smoker involves a lot of trial and error — well, mostly error. As an avid home chef on the search for authentically smoked flavor, I ...

Offset smokers typically burn charcoal, but wood can also be used—in either case, dampened wood chips may be added to help produce more smoke. Offset smokers require regular attention to the fire and ...

Want to expand your culinary repertoire beyond barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers this summer? Consider a smoker. Whereas a grill cooks meat directly over a flame, smokers use indirect heat to cook ...

Make a smokin' smoker: Accessorize a clay pot with a grate, hot plate and lid with handle. This DIY clay pot smoker can be assembled quickly and inexpensively using upcycled materials from your garage ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. If you are ready to up the barbecue ante and take your ...

Regular barbecue is definitely delicious, but for some folks, there’s just nothing like the rich flavor smoking gives meat and other foods. But for top-notch smoking results, you need a dedicated, ...