We wanted to provide, what we feel is one of the most helpful resources, a cheat sheet, showing cooking times and temperatures of most of the main meats you'll be working with. Use this chart to help you on your pitmaster journey or simply keep it in a handy place when you forget what temp […]
10 Best Steaks for Grilling When I bought my first grill, I had no idea how to grill a steak, at all, let alone what cut to buy. I was left to peruse the supermarkets cluelessly looking at cases of meat. Now that I’m a little smarter, I’d like to share my favourite cuts of […]
Cold Smoking is a really good way to bring some smokey, rich flavour to your meat, and to bring yourself a step up as a chef. You don't need to cold smoke everything, but it will work wonders for the meat you use. Cold smoked products can last up to months without being refrigerated. The basic […]
There are a couple of secrets that you need to make sure that your barbecued food tastes delicious. A key first step is making sure that you have the perfect selection of raw foods and you should certainly make sure that you are choosing your sources carefully. However, once you have selected the raw meats […]
If you think the lack of a smoker excludes you from making the delight that is slow-cooked, Texas-style brisket, think again-- you can make it on a gas grill too! The key is to use a smoker box full of wood chips and, as always, cook low and slow. Before cooking the brisket, rub generously […]
We all know that your BBQ can get pretty messy after it’s been used for a big grilling session. Ideally, you should clean your BBQ after each use, and be sure to lay down foil for an easy cleaning experience. But if you haven’t done that this time, here’s how to clean it from top […]
If there is one thing better than BBQ sauce, it’s homemade BBQ sauce. So, if you're wondering how to make your own in your kitchen, we have the best recipe. It’s simple and it’s easy, but it also tastes incredible. Here’s how to make it in five easy to follow steps. What You’ll Need […]
If you don't want to or can’t light your BBQ by using firefighters, there are others options that you can take advantage of. These are safe and secure, and they can get your BBQ burning brightly so that it’s ready to cook your meat. One of the best methods for lighting your BBQ without firefighters […]
Making your own oil drum BBQ can be a lot of fun. They're fantastic for smoking meat and making it taste incredible. They're also surprisingly easy to make as well, which means anyone can do it. Even if you're not a DIY guy, this is one project that you should definitely check out and try […]
We want to create the best resource in the UK for pitmasters, whether you are a beginner or expert we are creating SmokeGuys to improve your grilling and food smoking. The site is mainly run by Adam who has been a keen amateur cook all his life but has gradually moved towards the dark side, […]