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Author: Jeff Phillips

Long time Industrial Engineer turned self-proclaimed fire poker, pitmaster and smoke whisperer and loving every minute of it!
  • 225°F vs 275°F for Pork Butt: Which Is Better?

    225°F vs 275°F for Pork Butt: Which Is Better?

  • How to Smoke Pork Butt Overnight Without Stress

    How to Smoke Pork Butt Overnight Without Stress

  • Should You Inject Pork Butt Before Smoking?

    Should You Inject Pork Butt Before Smoking?

  • Should You Spritz Pork Butt While Smoking?

    Should You Spritz Pork Butt While Smoking?

  • Fat Cap Up or Down When Smoking Pork Butt?

    Fat Cap Up or Down When Smoking Pork Butt?

  • Why Smoked Chicken Tastes Bitter (And How to Fix It)

    Why Smoked Chicken Tastes Bitter (And How to Fix It)

  • Best Wood for Smoking Chicken

    Best Wood for Smoking Chicken

  • Should You Brine Chicken Before Smoking?

    Should You Brine Chicken Before Smoking?

  • How to Keep Smoked Chicken From Drying Out

    How to Keep Smoked Chicken From Drying Out

  • How to Tell When Smoked Chicken Is Done

    How to Tell When Smoked Chicken Is Done

  • Best Temperature for Smoking Chicken

    Best Temperature for Smoking Chicken

  • Smoked chicken legs on a plate

    How to Fix Tough and Rubbery Chicken Skin When Smoking Chicken

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Hello! I’m Jeff.

I’ve been smoking meat for more than 20 years and cooking outdoors for as long as I can remember. I feel so blessed that I can make a living doing what I love and helping others have fun while feeding their families!

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