How to build, light, and run a charcoal snake on a kettle grill for steady 225–275°F (107–135°C) heat over 8–12 hours, with smart fuel choices and wood placement.
How to tune your pellet grill for clean, steady “thin blue” smoke instead of chalky white puffs. Practical steps on fuel, airflow, startup, maintenance, and a quick calibration cook to prove your fire is right.
A clear, practical look at spritzing versus mopping on Carolina-style pork shoulder, with a step-by-step cook you can run this weekend. Build mahogany bark without turning it bitter or soggy.
Classic Kansas City burnt ends, done two ways: the traditional brisket point and the budget-friendly chuck roast. Same sticky-sweet glaze and bark, two different textures and timelines.
A stepwise, low-and-slow method that dries the casing, eases the links through the stall, and finishes cleanly at 160°F (71°C) without split skins or fat-out.
