1. Clear an area of level ground of any combustible leaves or sticks. Lay out a two-layer base of blocks as shown. Build a fire inside the pit. After the coals have burned down, divide them into ...

If you want to earn the full assortment of pitmaster merit badges, you have to meet a few benchmarks. Mastering the art of a traditional low-and-slow Texas brisket is a must. Tackling the massive ...

While summer often conjures up mouth-watering thoughts of pig roasts, if you’re actually contemplating tackling this culinary feat, some homework is in order. And that includes some homework about ...

It can seem intimidating, but pitmaster Pat Martin swear it's not. — -- A backyard barbecue is one thing. Roasting an entire pig in your backyard is entirely another. It can seem intimidating, ...