Just mere months after Jeff Gibbs assumed ownership of Smoker’s BBQ Pit, his business went up in flames. After acquiring the beloved barbeque restaurant in March of 2023, Gibbs was faced with an ...

Corby Ferrell didn’t get the barbecue joint he was hoping for, but he did get to keep the smoker. Peggy Sue BBQ in University Park, which opened in 1946, closed for good in 2020, and Ferrell had plans ...

“I haven’t actually told anyone about this,” Aaron Franklin said on the KCRW Good Food podcast, “but I really want to start making little backyard pits.” He was speaking to Evan Kleiman and the late ...

Smokers take your barbecue to the next level.

Few things make us more excited than the perfect barbeque spread. And while we love indulging in classics like burgers and grilled veggies, there's no denying the mouthwatering masterpieces that can ...

Editor’s note: This is the first column in a series in which Reid provides advice on becoming a proficient backyard pitmaster. The column will focus on products, ingredients and services specific to ...

Which brand of smoker is better? Smoking food calls for more preparation, attention to detail and cooking time than traditional grilling. To give yourself the best chance of success, start with a ...

Editor's note: This is the second column in a series in which Reid provides advice to would-be barbecue entrepreneurs on "how to build the perfect barbecue joint." The first column addressed service ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A Heartland BBQ Pit manufacturer are putting their smokers to use and sending nearly a dozen of them to help feed hurricane victim. Ole Hickory Pits in Cape Girardeau ...