Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about BBQ season! If you’re like most BBQ enthusiasts, you know that choosing the right rubs, seasonings, and sauces can make all the difference when it comes to achieving mouth-watering flavor. In this post, we’ll explore some tips for choosing the…

I asked the question in the BackYard Smokers BBQ Facebook group a couple of years ago and the overwhelming response I got was that most people at least scrape the grill grates off before cooking anything on it. When I say “clean the grates” on my bbq grill or smoker, I don’t mean take them…

Pecan, oak, peach, and hickory are some of the best choices when it comes to smoking ribs. Layering flavors is what it’s all about in cooking ribs!  Take the very best rubs, seasonings, and sauces and a great rack of ribs is just not complete and scrumptious as it could be without a hint of…

I love chicken! Pretty much anyway you can cook it but smoking it on the Pit Barrel Cooker has become my favorite by far. – The last couple of times I smoked chicken I added my favorite rub and placed on the smoker. After a few minutes I sprayed with olive oil and speedily placed…