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Techniques, reviews, and stories from the pit.

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Austin BBQ Festival 2024 Recap

We tasted everything from 40+ pitmasters across Texas. Here's who blew our minds and what trends are taking over.
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10 MIN READ

Austin BBQ Festival 2024 Recap

We tasted everything from 40+ pitmasters across Texas. Here's who blew our minds and what trends are taking over.
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6 MIN READ

How to Build the Perfect Fire

Your BBQ is only as good as your fire. Learn how to manage your coal bed, maintain clean blue smoke, and avoid temperature spikes.
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8 MIN READ

Top 5 Pellet Grills for Beginners in 2024

Getting into BBQ shouldn't be intimidating. Here are our top picks for set-it-and-forget-it pellet grills that deliver amazing results.
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5 MIN READ

The Great Brisket Debate: Fat Side Up or Down?

It's the oldest argument in Texas BBQ. We break down the science, the smoke, and the results to settle it once and for all.
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