Big B's Backyard

Cooking Guides

Master the fire with our step-by-step BBQ tutorials.

3-2-1 Spare Ribs: The Foolproof Crowd Pleaser

The classic method for guaranteed 'fall-off-the-bone' pork ribs every single time.

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The Art of Low and Slow: Smoked Brisket 101

Master the most challenging BBQ cut with our comprehensive guide to brisket selection, trimming, and temperature control.

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The Overnight Pork Butt: A Lesson in Patience

The most forgiving cut for beginners. Learn how to manage a long-haul fire and achieve perfectly shreddable pulled pork.

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Spatchcock Smoked Chicken: No More Rubbery Skin

The ultimate technique for flattening a bird for even cooking, maximum smoke exposure, and crispy skin.

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Texas-Style 'Hot Links' from Scratch

Moving beyond whole muscle meats to the craft of sausage making, grinding ratios, and smoking.

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The Reverse Sear Ribeye: Forget the Gray Band

Why starting low-and-slow is the only way to get a perfect, edge-to-edge pink interior on a thick steak.

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Mastering the Reverse-Seared Tomahawk

How to handle the massive bone, manage heat zones, and achieve the ultimate visual showstopper.

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