Real barbecue involves cooking tougher, fattier cuts of meat like pork butt and beef brisket over a duration of 4 to 6 hours or longer at temperatures near the boiling point of water. The payoff: ...

Turning a discarded compressor into a functional smoker is a true test of creativity and craftsmanship. This feature breaks down every stage of the build, from cleaning and prepping the steel tank to ...

In this episode of Chuds BBQ, we’re going full-on pit builder! Watch as I walk you through the entire process of building a traditional Texas-style offset smoker—from raw steel to a fully functional, ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Nearly half of U.S. adults (45%) plan to purchase a new grill or smoker in 2016. That was one of the most important results of a recent study just released by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association.