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The Northern Barbecue™ Method.

A modern, globally informed approach to live‑fire cooking — created by Chef Mike Belobradic.

Learn the Method. Build real skill. Cook with confidence across any smoke, fire or grill.
Northern Barbecue™ - Global Fire | Southern Roots | Northern Perspective

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Live-Fire Guides, Recipes and Insights

Visit the Smoke Fire Grill blog for articles, guides, recipes and commentary about everything to do with enhancing your barbecue skills. Plus, read bbq product reviews, bbq tips and support for the Northern Barbecue™ Method curriculum: live-fire methods, flavour development, and the evolving culture of barbecue.

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Why is Airflow So Important in Smoking?
Why is Airflow So Important in Smoking?

Why understanding airflow is one of the most important skills to have when using a smoker.

Does Food Absorb Smoke Better When it’s Raw?
Does Food Absorb Smoke Better When it’s Raw?

Learn why adding woodchips early is the optimal way to get the best smoke on your food.

Charcoal, Gas or Pellet: Which Should You Buy?
Charcoal, Gas or Pellet: Which Should You Buy?

The pros, cons, flavour differences, and whether charcoal, gas, or pellet smokers fit your cooking style.

Smoked ribs

Northern Barbecue™: Why it Matters.

The Northern Barbecue™ Method was created to help backyard grillers and pitmasters move beyond recipes and develop transferable skills, cultural culinary awareness, and technical confidence across any charcoal grill, smoker, or wood-fire setup.

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Potatoes in wood fired brick oven

The Northern Barbecue™ Curriculum.

Northern Barbecue™ is a practical, skill-building barbecue curriculum designed to help outdoor cooks develop technique, cultural awareness, and confidence across any grill or fire.

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Grilled coconut shrimp

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I am available for interviews, commentary, panels, and speaking engagements related to live‑fire cooking, global fire traditions, and the Northern Barbecue Method™.

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Does food absorb smoke better when it’s raw? Why it’s best to add your woodchips at the start of your cook. https://www.smokefiregrill.ca/blog/does-food-absorb-smoke-better-when-its-raw #smoker #smoking #bbq #backyardbbq #smokingmeatti
Jerk Chicken over hardwood lump charcoal and pimento wood, a great foundational recipe for an entry into global live-fire cooking. https://www.smokefiregrill.ca/blog/jerk-chicken-over-charcoal-with-authentic-pimento-wood-recipe #jerkchickenrecipe #
How much wood should you add to your fire when cooking? More wood isn’t always better, here’s why. https://www.smokefiregrill.ca/blog/how-much-wood-should-you-add-to-your-fire-when-cooking #bbqtips #woodfire #backyardbarbecue #outdoorc
Where do you get your hardwood from? Why does the smoke from your smoker leave a bitter taste on your food? If you’re having this challenge, it’s usually an easy fix. Read the post for what you need to know: https://www.smokefiregrill.
What is the best way to improve your backyard barbecue skills? It’s not about buying new gear or watching more videos, a little structure goes a long way. https://www.smokefiregrill.ca/blog/what-is-the-best-way-to-improve-your-bbq-skills #ba
What colour should smoke be from your smoker? Learn the signs and you’ll always be ahead of the game. https://www.smokefiregrill.ca/blog/what-colour-should-smoke-be-when-cooking-with-hardwood #smoker #smoke #smoking #backyardbbq #smokersmoke

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