Barbecue

True mastery of barbecue comes from knowing what's happening, why it’s happening, what factors go into achieving specific results, and how we can affect and control those things...and that’s where this section of the site comes in.

Below we look at things from what the BBQ stall is and how we can charge through it, to what the smoke ring is and how to get one. We look at why and how we inject meat, to the reasons for spritzing and mopping foods on the barbecue.

You should head on over here for smoker reviews and buying guides, but for everything else ‘low n slow,’ please browse below.

A nice rack of ribs cooked by the 3-2-1 ribs method.

3-2-1 Ribs Method: A Countdown to Smoking Perfect Ribs Every Time

3-2-1 ribs is a popular, almost foolproof way to get deliciously moist, probe tender ribs, still with a bit of bite. This is how you do it.

Smoked brisket, sliced in two with one half on top of the other.

How Long Does Smoked Meat Last — If Refrigerated or Frozen

Smoke is known as a preservative. So, after you’ve hot smoked some meat, how long can you keep it in the fridge before it spoils? How about in the freezer? Surely if smoke is a preservative, it will last for a long time before spoiling? We answer all your questions below.