Quetorials

There is a debate about using a fire grate to improve fire management in an offset smoker, but if you want control of the cook, think again. We dive in.

We spend a lot of time discussing marathon cooks, or really just discussing brisket because brisket is king. However, there are a lot of shorter cooks that can hit with deliciousness!

The most expensive cut of BBQ is the Dino beef rib. We dive in.

Had a change of mind. Sorry.

The Internet keeps on going and we just take. We saw this the other day and thought, why not?

So much information resides around BBQ processes, recipes, techniques and so on, but this episode discusses getting some additional opinions on the pod. Who do you want to see?

Cooking for family, friends, co-workers, etc isn't a tall task. In today's episode we walk through cooking for a large group in the backyard with a smaller offset smoker.

July 4th used to be burgers and dogs on the grill. It's changed and we've noticed.

If you're on the fence about entering the great and rewarding activity of smoking BBQ on an offset smoker, this is a helpful episode.

THE most important indicator as to if your BBQ turns out great or bad is highly dependent on your preparation prior to lighting a fire. We hash it out in this episode.

We've been to almost every relevant BBQ joint in the US, we've also cooked some of the best BBQ in both our careers. Now it's time to talk best of the best in restaurant BBQ.

This argument is a global argument. What role does BBQ sauce actually play in the genre of BBQ? Today we dive in on what to sauce and what to not sauce.

It's always a question folks want to know. Do I have to babysit the offset smoker to cook great BBQ? The answer is yes 100% of the time. In Episode 61 we discuss. Sorry about the audio gaff.

You sure don't want white smoke, It's the first sign of acrid smoke. We navigate during episode.

We discuss what happened to Chasing Fire and handling BBQ critics.

Many think about getting into offset smoking, but the route of buying a cheap big box smoker is a larger deterrent than many would expect.

Throw everything you know out the door about smoking BBQ on the offset smoker! Episode 57

I might preface that there is no single element for cooking BBQ that Jordan hasn't thought out thoroughly. Once again, the pupil learned some interesting techniques of blending cook wood in an offset smoker.

If you paid for the podcast, I'd offer your money back on this one. Me and Jordan had trouble getting to the topic and we shot some bull. Apologies, we met to discuss doing our job better.

What does Taylor Swift have to do with BBQ? As for opening a BBQ restaurant we talk about showing up everyday, every week, every month, every year to deliver a better product to the market. We call this the Taylor Swift Effect

This is for the purest, the foodies, the ones who chase incredible meals. We discuss BBQ in the backyard and how it came to be and we discuss the joy it brings to the gathering of family of friends.

Today the guys break down what actually happens when you slice into meat and why oxidation matters, to choosing the right cooker for each protein, this episode is packed with practical insights that most people overlook.

In this episode, the guys dive into smoking lamb, building the perfect chopped beef sandwich, and why skipping a proper brisket trim can lead to disappointing results. From flavor to technique, it’s all about getting the most out of your cook.

Episode 50 and we’re doing it right—talking fishing, fresh catches, and throwing fish on the offset. It’s a mix of stories from the water, lessons learned, and celebrating how far this podcast has come.

In this episode, the guys build their dream offset smoker from the ground up—breaking down every detail they’d customize if money and limitations didn’t exist. From design to size, materials, and must-have features, it’s a deep dive into the ultimate pit setup. If you’ve ever thought about designing your perfect smoker, this is the blueprint.