Tag Archives: smoker

How to Setup a Charcoal Grill As A Smoker

Although a dedicated smoker is a nice thing to have, it is not really necessary.  Although less convenient, you can use just about any charcoal grill as a smoker, as long as you can effectively regulate the air flow with … Continue reading

Posted in How-To Guides, Smoking & BBQ 101, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Prepare Your Cooker

Prepare Your Cooker Knowing how to prepare your cooker is critical to your success. Don’t just dump lit charcoal into your pit & cook your meat above. I highly recommend you prepare your cooker for indirect cooking. Regardless of your … Continue reading

Posted in How-To Guides, Smoking & BBQ 101 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

About Pits & Cooking Temps

Smoking & Barbecue 101: The Fundamentals If you are a BBQ newbie considering the purchase of a cheap offset smoker, or are about to use it for the first time, read this whole page and be sure to carefully read … Continue reading

Posted in How-To Guides, Smoking & BBQ 101 | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Lowdown on Cheap Offset Smokers (COS)

If you are a BBQ newbie considering the purchase of a cheap offset smoker, or are about to use one for the first time, be sure to read everything below as well as my article about pits and cooking temperature. … Continue reading

Posted in Buyer's Guide | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment