The History of Offset Smokers & Stick Burners

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

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 […]

Why Beef Short Ribs Need Their Day on the Smoker

Why Beef Short Ribs Need Their Day on the Smoker Eventually every pit master will get bored and want to try something new. Ribs, butts, and brisket are all amazing and we love them, BUT nobody likes to eat the same stuff all the time. When the boredom hits and rib fatigue sets in every […]

The Top 5 YouTubers for BBQ Grilling & Smoking

The Top 5 YouTubers for BBQ Grilling & Smoking If you are a newcomer to the BBQ scene it can be overwhelming. There are a lot of people out there creating content on the subject with a variety of expertise and a boat load of opinions. It can be difficult to know where to start […]