Learn to Smoke Meat Like a Backyard Pitmaster
Step-by-step smoker recipes, real-world techniques, and expert guidance designed to teach you how smoking meat actually works — not just hand you another recipe.
New to Smoking Meat? Start Here.
If you are just getting started, this free guide will help you avoid frustration and smoke with confidence.
Inside you will learn:
- The 5 rookie mistakes that ruin good meat
- How to control temperature without stress
- Which wood works best for different meats
- A printable quick start checklist
No spam. Just practical guidance from my backyard to yours.
New Smoking Meat Guides
My new smoking meat guides are a GREAT place to start. Pages and pages of easy-to-read textbook-style information on everything you ever wanted to know about smoking wood, temperature control, brisket, and so much more!
Learn Smoking Meat the Right Way
New to Smoking Meat
Start with the fundamentals and build real confidence from your very first cook.
Choose the Right Wood Every Time
Learn how different woods affect flavor and how to match them to the meat you are cooking.
Master Smoker Temp Control
Stop chasing heat swings and learn how to maintain steady, reliable cooking temperatures.
Smoke Brisket With Confidence
From selecting the cut to slicing it correctly, this guide walks you through the entire process.
Solve Common Smoking Problems
If something is not turning out right, start here and fix it fast.
Struggling With Temperature Swings
Learn how to maintain steady heat and stop fighting your smoker during long cooks.
Getting Bitter or Harsh Smoke
Understand clean smoke, airflow, and wood choices so your food tastes balanced instead of overpowering.
Meat Turns Out Dry
Improve moisture retention with better temperature control, timing, and resting techniques.
Not Getting Enough Smoke Flavor
Learn how wood type, fire management, and placement affect how much smoke actually reaches the meat.
Hey! I'm Jeff.
I’ve been smoking meat for more than 20 years and cooking outdoors for as long as I can remember. I feel so blessed that I can make a living doing what I love and helping others have fun while feeding their families!
Thank you for being here– let me know if I can be of help!
