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Product Review: Oklahoma Joe’s Bronco Drum Smoker

Product Review: Oklahoma Joe’s Bronco Drum Smoker

In the market for a drum smoker? This Oklahoma Joe’s Bronco drum smoker has some versatility and holds heat for many hours. We take a deep dive into the features and why this smoker is worth trying. When I first got into barbecue, my very…

BBQ Essentials 2.0!

BBQ Essentials 2.0!

Another year, another BBQ essentials list! Not to say that the items I shared last time are completely obsolete, but I want to add to the previous list. Consider it an addendum to the previous BBQ Essentials list. Check out more products that I love…

Product Review: Pit Hawg BBQ Ash Vacuum

Product Review: Pit Hawg BBQ Ash Vacuum

NOTE: this product has since been discontinued, but this review remains posted for those who may look to buy a used one. Dustless Tools sells other vacuums here. Barbecue is a hobby that provides some good times and even better food. These are the things…

Joetisserie Review

Joetisserie Review

I’ve been cooking in a ceramic grill religiously for years, mostly going low and slow for barbecue. I’ve been using the Kamado Joe Classic models and Joe Jr. I love how these things hold the heat for hours and hours (especially in the wintertime) and…

Product Review: Looftlighter

Product Review: Looftlighter

If you use charcoal like I do, then you’re lighting up batches of them as frequently as Netflix adds and drops shows from their lineup. I’ve used newspaper, paraffin wax squares, and, I confess, even lighter fluid* (but only once, I swear). Newspaper burns out…

Flame Boss 300 Review

Flame Boss 300 Review

Usually with product reviews, I like to hold my opinion to the end. But I’m gonna be forthright with you now: I love the Flame Boss 300! Now I’m gonna spend the rest of the article telling you why. Flame Boss 300 Contents To start…

Product Review: Cutting Board from Flying Dust Woodworks

Product Review: Cutting Board from Flying Dust Woodworks

Since I BBQ multiple times a week, one thing that I’ve come to appreciate is a good cutting board. I’d been using a generic cutting board I bought from Walmart and I knew I’d beaten the crap out of it when I noticed the wood…

Thermoworks Smoke Review

Thermoworks Smoke Review

I love using my digital thermometers. I love the quick, accurate reading I get from the Thermopop and even quicker response from the Thermapen ONE. So when Thermoworks released a new device that caters to BBQ’ers like myself, I had to pretend my other awesome digital thermometers…

Product Review: Thermopop

Product Review: Thermopop

When I ventured into the world of BBQ, I was using a basic “analog” meat thermometer to gauge temps. I was content with this and there’s still no shame in doing that. As I researched BBQ methods, a lot of people, novices and experts alike,…