The History of Offset Smokers & Stick Burners

By Al Delvecchio

The history of offset smokers can be traced back to the early 1900s in the Southern United States. Instead of smoking directly over an open fire, people were looking for a better way to slow cook their favorite cuts. What slowly evolved was what we know as an offset smoker and it’s use gave rise […]

Dreamland BBQ Does Things a Little Different

By Al Delvecchio

Truly we are living in a Golden Age of BBQ. Pitmasters like Aaron Franklin and Rodney Scott have won the prestigious James Beard Award and given BBQ restaurants notoriety and respect long overdue. As the world of BBQ continues to expand across the country and fledgling pit masters chase dreams and open BBQ stands, it’s […]