Backyard SmokeMaster BBQ

# Episode 85 — Show Notes --- ## Episode Title 7 Strong Reasons Why You Need More Than One Good Pit in Your Backyard --- ## Episode Summary *(paste into the Blubrry/PowerPress description field)* You can't really call yourself a backyard pit master if you're only running one pit. In Episode 85, host Kenyatta Robinson makes the case — seven strong reasons, in fact — for why having more than one coo...

# Episode 84 — Show Notes --- ## Episode Title The Secret to Successful, Juicy BBQ Chicken Every Time --- ## Episode Summary Chicken doesn't get the respect brisket does — but it might be the easiest protein in barbecue to mess up. In Episode 84, host Kenyatta Robinson breaks down how to turn out juicy chicken with bite-through skin every single time. We cover why chicken is so deceptively tricky...

# Episode 83 — Show Notes --- ## Episode Title Why Resting Meat Is Important to Perfecting Your BBQ --- ## Episode Summary *(paste into the Blubrry/PowerPress description field)* You spent hours on that brisket — don't ruin it with one early slice. In Episode 83, host Kenyatta Robinson breaks down one of the most overlooked steps in barbecue: resting your meat. We get into the science of why resti...

# Episode 82 — Show Notes --- ## Episode Title The Truth About Smoking Frozen Meat --- ## Episode Summary We've all forgotten to thaw the meat — and ended up staring down a frozen brisket wondering if we can just smoke it anyway. In Episode 82, host Kenyatta Robinson busts the myths about smoking frozen meat in what's basically a barbecue food-safety masterclass. We get into what the USDA actually...

# Episode 81 — Show Notes --- ## Episode Title Smoke & Mirrors: The Most Overhyped BBQ Tools (And What Actually Works) --- ## Episode Summary There's no shortage of barbecue gadgets out there — but not everything lives up to the hype. In Episode 81, host Kenyatta Robinson pulls back the curtain on the most overhyped tools in the barbecue world (and yes, he's bought just about all of them), then br...

One of the best things about BBQ is that it doesn’t have to stay in your backyard. Whether you’re headed to a tailgate, camping trip, beach day, or a vacation rental, your pitmaster skills are 100% portable — you just need the right gear and a little planning. In Episode 80 of the Backyard SmokeMaster BBQ Podcast , we broke down everything you need to know to barbecue on the road like...

Summer is here in full force, and if you’re serious about your BBQ, the heat is not going to stop you from firing up the smoker. But grilling and smoking in extreme temperatures — we’re talking 90°, 96°, even 100°+ degree days — takes a little extra planning and a lot of common sense. In Episode 79 of the Backyard SmokeMaster BBQ Podcast, we broke down the best pitmaster-approved tips...

Barbecue is full of traditions, rules of thumb, and “that’s just how it’s done” advice. Some of it is solid. A lot of it? Not so much. In this episode, we take a hard look at common BBQ beliefs — the ones many of us learned early on — and separate fact from fiction using real-world experience and food science. If you’ve ever wondered why certain BBQ advice never quite worked the way it was suppose...

When people talk barbecue, the spotlight almost always goes to the meat. Brisket. Ribs. Pulled pork. Sausage. And don’t get me wrong — the pit should get the glory. But great barbecue spreads don’t live or die by protein alone. The right side dishes bring balance, contrast, and comfort. They turn a plate of smoked meat into a complete feast and quietly elevate your reputation as a pitmaster. In th...

Ribs are one of the most rewarding cooks in barbecue — and also one of the easiest to overthink. Between different cuts, wrapping debates, cook times, and tenderness myths, it’s easy to get lost before you ever fire up the smoker. In this guide, I’m breaking ribs down into a simple, repeatable process. Whether this is your first rack or your fiftieth, this is everything you need to know to produce...