The woodpecker logo painted on the side lets you know you’re in the right spot for serious barbecue business. The outdoor seating area with cheerful red umbrellas makes the perfect spot to dig into ...

Hidden among the natural beauty of Hocking Hills is a barbecue destination that looks like it belongs on a scenic postcard. Millstone Southern Smoked BBQ combines rustic charm with serious barbecue ...

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The Windy City Smokeout 2025 kicks off in Chicago this week. Find out the hours, lineup, location, time and more.

Offset smokers can be tricky, but this beginner-friendly walkthrough makes it easy. From choosing your wood to managing smoke levels, this video covers all the essentials. You’ll see exactly how ...

Deep in the woods, a handmade smoker fills with the scent of fire and meat. The cut is massive, the heat is steady, and every sound draws you in.

Early Humans May Have Used Fires to Smoke Meat One Million Years Ago Learn why early humans may have started using fires — not for cooking, but for securing and preventing their food from spoiling.

Our experts tested the best smokers from easy pellet grills to traditional offsets, and these top choices for barbecuing and smoking meat came out on top.

Conservation of meet was priority. Credit: Jessica Thompson A study from Tel Aviv University proposes the hypothesis that prehistoric humans’ control of fire was not initially intended for cooking, ...

Did prehistoric humans know that smoking meat could preserve it and extend its shelf life? Researchers from the Alkow Department of Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures at Tel Aviv ...

Backyard chefs such as Callan Buchholz are brushing up on their low and slow barbecue skills, with the American-style trend of meat smoking feeding the whole tribe.