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Last month we were invited to a Christmas party with a bunch of people we didn’t know that well. One thing led to another and I suggested that we bring smoked dino ribs. The only stipulation was that

After months of testing, researching, and writing, I’ve finally wrapped up my deep dive into wireless thermometers, and I’m ready to share the results. I’ve taken an in-depth look at six of the top wi

https://backyahdbbq.com/wireless-thermometers/ After weeks of testing, I’ve finally put together a comprehensive review of some of the top wireless thermometers for BBQ and grilling. From Chef iQ, Co

At event with all thermometers. All probe batteries lasted for the entire brisket cook - and stayed connected as long as the hubs are plugged in. Probe batteries last 24+ hours but some of the hubs on

6 wireless thermometers battling it out today on a 4 brisket cook. I’ll have a lot of thoughts to share soon. Here are the questions I’m trying to answer: Will the batteries last for the entire bris

Let’s set up this little grill as a smoker. I have few smokers and grills, but I wanted to show you that you don’t need fancy grills and tools to get decent results. If you are thinking about gettin

Replying to @Jonny, Backyahd BBQ Let’s smoke some pork on a 14” Smokey Joe. I usually smoke on my Weber Smokey Mountain, but wanted to show you that you don’t need a fancy smoker to get decent result

Replying to @inzayn89 Here’s Pork Steaks Part 2 we cooked these pork steaks on direct heat at 275 until thry developed a nice crust and then mopped with a thin mustard sauce, wrapped them in foil to s

Here’s part two of the pork steak cook. Cook them over direct heat at 275 until the crust forms and mop with a thin mustard sauce, wrap in foil until probe tender rest for a bit and then serve with so

I have this beautiful pork butt from ChopBox that I was planning to go the pulled pork route with, but one can only eat so much pulled pork, so we are going to make pork steaks instead. This is a Du

@eatchopbox sent me these center cut strips to try, so I figured I’d reverse sear them all at the same time and see which one I like best. The 3 grades we are looking at today are prime, elite prime,

Proof that not everything can be an album cover #CapCut #bbq @backyahdbbq @backyahdbbq @backyahdbbq

Let’s smoke some pork on a 14” Smokey Joe. I usually smoke on my Weber Smokey Mountain, but wanted to show you that you don’t need a fancy smoker to get decent results. I got this grill used for only

Let’s setup this little grill as a smoker. I have few smokers and grills, but I wanted to show you that you don’t need fancy grills and tools to get decent results. If you are thinking about getting

Dino Ribs Full Cook! Check my gear page for links to the ribs and all the other products I’m using. Thanks to @porterroad for the Dino Ribs! Check my gear page for a link. They are usually hard to

@PorterRoadButcher Dino Ribs. Check out that marble! Link on my gear page. Full cook coming soon. Music by @Morgiu. Crazy talented guitarist. #beef #dinoribs #bbq #beefribs

Dino ribs on the WSM. Thanks to @porterroad for hooking me up with the ribs. Also trying out the Smart Thermometer from @mychefiq. Pretty slick! Still doing side by side with the @thermoworks Si

When smoking a brisket, we save the trimmings and render them down into tallow while smoking it. But with beef ribs, we don’t typically trim the fat cap off so we have nothing to create tallow with.

Checking beef rib for doneness. I also check for probe tenderness, but a good flex is a good indication too. Thanks to @porterroadbutcher for the ribs, @CHEF iQ for the wireless probe, @bbqdripez for

I’ve barbequed a ton of thinly sliced spicy korean pork, but have never smoked a spicey korean pork butt. I cut it in half and smoked a half with my normal rub and the other half with my spicy korean

The 30% off @thermoworks Thermapen One sale ends today - it’s usually $99, but today is $69. It’s a bit more than what you’ll pay for the cheaper ones on Amazon, but I’ve tried a bunch and stuck with

If your brisket is a little too long for your smoker, just put a wood chunk under it to prop it up. You can also use this trick if you have any top puddling to help it drain off. You can remove the wo

People often ask what’s the story behind the name Backyahd BBQ. My response is that I grew up in Maine and that’s just how we say it there. I don’t live in Maine now, but I miss it. Not so much the

Trying out the new smart thermometer from @mychefiq. Really impressed so far. Easy to set up, the app is really nice and the probe is super thin. #gifted #bbq #chicken #spatchcockchicken