If you’ve ever wanted to dive into the world of real, smoky barbecue, an offset smoker is one of the most rewarding tools you can use — and yes, even beginners can master it. In this guide, I’ll walk ...

Want better flavor and longer smoker life? In this video, I’ll show you how to clean your offset smoker the right way—from removing ash and grease to maintaining the firebox and cooking chamber. These ...

Editor’s note: This is the first column in a series in which Reid provides advice on becoming a proficient backyard pitmaster. The column will focus on products, ingredients and services specific to ...

Above-ground brick pits with a firebox to the side (offset) of the cooking chamber is the quintessential cooking appliance of Central Texas-style barbecue. This device gave rise to “indirect-heat” ...