Cooking
The Post Oak Bible: Master the Backbone of Central Texas BBQ
Why Post Oak is the ultimate 'Goldilocks' wood for brisket, how to source it, and the secrets to getting that perfect clean blue smoke.
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Master the Pit.
Own the Backyard.
The science of fire management, the math of meat, and the secrets of the real-deal BBQ lifestyle.
Essential Resources
The Pitmaster's Toolbox
Meat Math Estimator
Exactly how much brisket or ribs to buy for your next party. No more running out.
Open Tool →Wood Pairing Matcher
Find the perfect smoke profile for your meat. Hickory, Oak, Mesquite, or Fruitwood?
Find My Smoke →The Pitmaster's Glossary
From "Blue Smoke" to "The Stall"—learn the technical language of the low and slow lifestyle.
Learn the Lingo →Latest from the Pit
Cooking
The Fire Within: Master Charcoal Management in Your Kettle
Stop fighting your grill and start commanding the coals. Big B breaks down the physics of charcoal, from lighting the first spark to taming the vents for a perfect 12-hour burn.
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How-To
The Backyard Workhorse: How to Master Your Kettle Grill
The kettle grill is the most versatile tool in the backyard. Big B shows you how to set up, maintain, and master the classic round cooker for everything from high-heat burgers to low-and-slow brisket.
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Cooking
The Smoke that Built a City: A History of Kansas City BBQ
From Henry Perry’s pushcart to the Pendergast Jazz era and the rise of the great dynasties. This is the real story of the World's BBQ Capital.
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