Learning how to use an offset smoker can feel intimidating—but fire management doesn’t have to be a mystery. In this beginner-friendly guide, I’ll walk you through exactly how to control your fire, ...

For years, I smoked briskets and ribs and pork butts in my back yard using an offset wood smoker I got for free off of Craigslist. And I’m proud to say I made some killer barbecue with it, before it ...