Smoke Fire Grill Blog
BBQ Tips, News, Recipes and Product Reviews
How Long Do Hardwood Coals Stay Hot? Managing Live-Fire Heat on an Open Grill
How to maintain consistent grilling temperatures using wood or charcoal for barbecue and Argentine-style cooking.
No-Wrap Hanging Spare Ribs in a Drum Smoker (with Smoked Cinnamon Pineapple)
A no-wrap rib recipe with smoked cinnamon pineapple, apple cider vinegar spritz, and great bark.
Oklahoma Joe’s Bronco Drum Smoker Review
A versatile charcoal drum smoker with hanging hooks, excellent airflow control and smart fire access.
ThermoPro TP980 TempSpike Pro Review
A hands-on review of the ThermoPro TP980 TempSpike wireless meat thermometer.
Do You Really Need Brisket on Your Barbecue Restaurant Menu?
Beef brisket is a barbecue staple, but it’s not always the right choice for your restaurant menu.
Why Barbecue T-Shirts and Hoodies Became Part of Live-Fire Cooking Culture
How barbecue t-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts have evolved from novelty BBQ shirts into authentic live-fire cooking culture.
How Many Items Should a Barbecue Menu Have?
How to find the right menu size for consistency and performance for your live-fire barbecue restaurant.
Black Earth Grills - Teppan 29: Review
My hands-on review of the Black Earth Grills Teppan 29 live-fire cooker.
Why Most Barbecue Restaurant Menus Fail
How live-fire chefs design menus around fire, flow, and function—not trends.
Is Barbecue Only Low and Slow?
Is barbecue only low and slow? Not exactly. Here’s what barbecue really means.