These pits are very similar to horizontal smoking chambers.  If you aren’t familiar with either type of pit, refer back to last week’s blog on pits with offset fireboxes and horizontal smoking chambers. Pros: The advantages are very similar here, but vertical smokers allow you to stack shelf after shelf, maximizing your...

Pits with offset fireboxes are also known as offset smokers or “barrel” smokers.  The nickname “barrel,” comes from its shape. These puppies have two beer can-shaped chambers; the larger chamber is the cooking chamber and the smaller chamber is the firebox. The are two ways to use this popular smoker.  If you...

Marinades give your meat that little somethin’ that you just wouldn’t be able to get without it. They enhance the natural flavor of the meat and can help lock in the meat’s natural juices while keeping it moist – which prevents it from sticking to the grill. But, there are two types...

Like the smokers, wood pellet pits are coming into the BBQ scene strong. These guys are the whole package – easy to use and easy cleanup. What more could you ask for? Pros: There are no fillers or additives in the pellets – we can’t stress how important this is when you’re...

We welcome to the scene bullet or egg-shaped pits!  These pits offer a great, alternative way to smoke barbecue if you don’t have one of these smokers. Whether you are a novice at smoking or a pit-master, these guys are easy to use and affordable too. Pros: These guys are also known...