Learn to Smoke Meat Like a Backyard Pitmaster
Step-by-step smoker recipes, real-world techniques, and expert guidance designed to teach you how smoking meat actually works — not just hand you another recipe.
SMOKER RECIPES & REAL BARBECUE HELP
Let’s get Thanksgiving
on the table.
Whether you’re smoking the turkey, adding a double smoked ham or figuring out what to serve alongside it, I’ve put my Thanksgiving recipes and how-to guides together to help you plan the meal and enjoy the cook.
Turkey, ham, sides, appetizers, desserts and help along the way.
A GOOD PLACE TO START
A few favorites for your Thanksgiving smoker.
A whole bird isn’t your only option, and there’s room on the menu for more than turkey. Here are a few of my recipes to get you started, with the rest of the meal waiting in the Thanksgiving hub.
Spatchcocked Turkey with Herbed Butter
Smoked Boneless Turkey Breast for Thanksgiving
Double Smoked Holiday Ham Glazed with Maple Syrup
Smoked Mac and Cheese Recipe
BEFORE YOU LIGHT THE SMOKER
A little planning makes a better Thanksgiving.
WHAT SOUNDS GOOD?
Find something for your next cook.
GET MORE COMFORTABLE WITH YOUR COOKER
Good barbecue starts with knowing your smoker.
If you’re trying to keep the heat steady, choose the right wood or get familiar with a different smoker, my learning guides will walk you through the parts that matter.
Your Smoker
Find the instructions for your cooker, from lighting it and managing the fire to shutting it down when the food is done.
Temperature Control
Learn what your smoker is doing and how to make useful adjustments without chasing every little change in temperature.
Wood & Smoke
Choose wood that fits the food and your smoker, then learn how to get good smoke flavor without overdoing it.
HEY! I’M JEFF.
I’m glad you’re here.
I’ve been smoking meat for more than 20 years and cooking outdoors for as long as I can remember, and I feel so blessed that I can make a living doing what I love while helping others have fun feeding their families.
You’ll find the recipes I cook, the methods I use and plenty of help for those times when the smoker or the meat has a different plan than you do.
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WATCH IT COME TOGETHER
