Every cook dreams of that moment when someone says, “Who made this?” and everyone just points toward the smoke. That’s the vibe behind 31 Smoker Recipes; pure backyard fame waiting to happen. It’s ...

Americans love cooking outside, and in less than one week it will officially be summer, prime grilling and smoking season in most parts of the country. If you are lucky enough to live where the ...

BBQ Brisket, whole pork butt and three racks of ribs - all cooked perfectly with no fuss and little need for attention. Outdoor cooking season is just getting fired up in much of the country, and ...

When it’s simply too hot to turn on the oven for dinner, especially with 100-plus-degree temperatures outside, it’s a great time to fire up the smoker. That was our Sunday afternoon, in fact. My ...

Editor’s Note — January, 2026: We reviewed our recommendations and updated some based on current pricing and product availability. We also added the recently reviewed Pit Boss Navigator 1600M Pellet ...

They might lack char from a smoker, but these tips for preparing ribs in the oven will leave them bursting with so much ...

Grilling burgers and hot dogs can certainly make for a successful barbecue, but if you want to take things up a notch, you can’t top the delicious flavor of smoked meats. Smoking meats like brisket, ...

The Traeger Pro offers decades of refined technology, a feature rich controller, and easy to use app connectivity at a reasonable price. It’s a phenomenal choice for pellet-smoker newbies and veterans ...

Vertical smokers give you more cooking space with less external space—this one clocking in with 884 square inches. That plus the ease of using propane make this a real winner. A great middle ground ...