Once you become adept at grilling, a smoker is usually the next step up in outdoor cooking. Most big box retailers sell inexpensive smokers for under $300 from Char-Broil, Brinkmann, and Weber. These ...

Smoking makes meat distinctively tender and juicy, but not everyone's willing to invest in a dedicated smoker. Serious Eats' Grilling Guide shows us how to smoke meat on a standard charcoal kettle ...

If you’ve never tried it, the art of smoking may appear intimidating from a distance. Maintaining the fire to hold a consistent temperature, and making sure you've got enough fuel to imbue your food ...

This recipe shows how to turn a Weber kettle into a full-on smoker and make pulled beef that melts apart. A simple rub, steady charcoal and a little wood smoke transform the roast into tender, juicy ...

Learning how to use an outdoor smoker involves a lot of trial and error — well, mostly error. As an avid home chef on the search for authentically smoked flavor, I ...

If you have someone who truly loves you, you got a new grill or smoker as a Christmas present. As Cousin Eddie from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” would say, while slogging down his eggnog, ...