Fire & smoke
Charcoal, airflow, clean smoke, and temperature control. The fundamentals behind a better cook.
BBQ WITH RANDYPull up a chair. Let’s talk smoke, master the basics, and cook something worth sharing.

Chicken, brisket, burgers, sausage, pork, fish, and cold smoked — explore each series on your chosen pit. Follow one series or compare a cook across manufacturers.
Watch this Short, then visit the channel for more around the pit.
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A featured cook, a few backyard favorites, and recipes you can return to whenever you light the fire.
Crisp skin. A well-managed fire. A meal made for sharing. This featured space will hold your approved recipe, with ingredients, method, and smoker-specific videos.
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I’m Randy, an American chef and pitmaster with 45 years of experience and a retired U.S. Navy veteran. Barbecue has taken me across Europe, sharing the traditions of the Carolinas, Texas, Kansas City, and Memphis.
This is where we bring that knowledge to the backyard: practical techniques, honest conversations about equipment, and food that brings people together.
Find your starting point ↓Charcoal, airflow, clean smoke, and temperature control. The fundamentals behind a better cook.
Seasoning, timing, doneness, and resting. A place for recipes that explain the why as well as the how.
Smokers, grills, thermometers, and fuel. Understand how the equipment works before deciding what you need.
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