Learn BBQ & Smoking Free

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Start with Brad Makes an Outdoor Grill (Part 1) (22 min, Bon Appétit), then I Tried The #1 BBQ In Texas (38 min, Joshua Weissman). All 895 lessons here are free, from the teachers' own official uploads. You'll need instant-read thermometer, wireless meat thermometer, butcher paper roll and a few more basics (about $125 of kit). The book to keep beside you: Franklin Barbecue by Aaron Franklin.

What you'll need

• Instant-read thermometer: The pitmaster's most-used tool.
• Wireless meat thermometer: Watch the cook from anywhere.
• Butcher paper roll: Wrap brisket the Texas way.
• Heat-resistant gloves: Handle hot meat and grates.

Lessons

• Brad Makes an Outdoor Grill (Part 1) | It's Alive: Goin' Places (22 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• I Tried The #1 BBQ In Texas (38 min, Joshua Weissman, Intermediate)
• Brad Makes Surf & Turf on an Outdoor Grill (Part 2) | It's Alive Goin' Places (20 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Does this $5 Product Make BBQ Rubs Obsolete? (23 min, Mad Scientist BBQ, Intermediate)
• Pro Chefs Make 8 Types of Grilled Cheese | Test Kitchen Talks @ Home (28 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• BBQ SIDES 3 Ways (14 min, Brian Lagerstrom, Intermediate)
• Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Tomato Soup (I can't believe this trick worked) | Weeknighting (9 min, Brian Lagerstrom, Intermediate)
• Perfect Homemade Fish Tacos (Grilled Vs. Fried) (11 min, Joshua Weissman, Intermediate)
• Brad Makes Grilled Stuffed Squid | From the Test Kitchen (14 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Brisket Smoked Mac & Cheese (13 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• The Most Exciting BBQ Joint in Texas is Egyptian | On The Line (21 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• 12 Brisket Mistakes Everyone Should Avoid (19 min, Mad Scientist BBQ, Intermediate)
• Brad and Andy Grill "Garbage Fish" | From the Home Kitchen (18 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• Can You BBQ a Camel? Watch What Happens! (24 min, Mad Scientist BBQ, Intermediate)
• How To Smoke A Brisket On A Pellet Grill! (30 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• How to Smoke Brisket + Smoked Beef Tallow (33 min, Mad Scientist BBQ, Intermediate)
• How to Smoke Pork Butt / How to Make Pulled Pork Recipe (16 min, Mad Scientist BBQ, Intermediate)
• How to Smoke Pork Ribs (18 min, Mad Scientist BBQ, Intermediate)
• Michelin Star BBQ At Home! (39 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• Smoked Bacon Cheeseburger! (21 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• The Greatest BBQ Pork Sandwich (American BBQ vs Korean Style) (10 min, Joshua Weissman, Intermediate)
• Trying Everything on the Menu at NYC's Best Barbecue Joint (Ft Brad Leone) (20 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)
• 5 Tips for BBQ Rib Perfection! (13 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• A New BBQ Appetizer! (11 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• Brisket, Bacon, Jalapeño... Yes Please! (14 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• Brisket, Ribs, Sausage. One Grill! (32 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• How to ABSOLUTELY NAIL Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup (13 min, Brian Lagerstrom, Intermediate)
• How to Make Pastrami on Rye at Home (No Smoker Required) (24 min, Brian Lagerstrom, Intermediate)
• How to Make Sausage at Home ft. Chuds BBQ (27 min, Mad Scientist BBQ, Intermediate)
• I Tried a Brisket Shortcut and it Could Save Time, Effort, and Money (30 min, Mad Scientist BBQ, Intermediate)
• Is This the Best Backyard Smoker Ever Made? (28 min, Mad Scientist BBQ, Intermediate)
• The Best Spicy Grilled Chicken You'll Ever Make (13 min, Brian Lagerstrom, Intermediate)
• This Forever Changes How I Cook Beef Ribs. (22 min, Mad Scientist BBQ, Intermediate)
• 5 Tips for Pulled Pork Perfection! (13 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• A Cheap BBQ Holiday Roast!? (23 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• A Juicier Alternative to Brisket? (15 min, Mad Scientist BBQ, Intermediate)
• BBQ Chicken Pizza...IS SICK! (12 min, Brian Lagerstrom, Intermediate)
• Crispy Grilled Wings on the Weber Kettle! (10 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• How to Manage the Fire in a Cheap Offset Smoker (COS) (15 min, Mad Scientist BBQ, Intermediate)
• How to Smoke a Brisket! (19 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• How To Smoke Beef Ribs (12 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• How to Smoke Brisket (37 min, Mad Scientist BBQ, Intermediate)
• How to Trim a Brisket! (15 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• I Cooked a Brisket on a Rotisserie and got Shocking Results (29 min, Mad Scientist BBQ, Intermediate)
• I Perfected The Smashburger! (15 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• Indian BBQ Chicken! (19 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• Mad Scientist Foil Boat Brisket Review (14 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• Pulled Pork On A Pellet Grill (20 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• Smoked Beef & Cheddar Sandwich! (19 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• Smoked Prime Rib Perfection! (23 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• Some Very Tasty BBQ Ribs! (15 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• Texas Pitmaster Reveals All Brisket Secrets! (19 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• The Best BBQ Sandwich in Texas?? (42 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• The Chudbox Direct Heat BBQ! (16 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• This Could Dethrone Brisket as the King of BBQ (16 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• Bar-A-BBQ: My Full Experience (23 min, Mad Scientist BBQ, Intermediate)
• BBQ Birria Tacos!! (14 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• BBQ Tamales! A New Tradition (23 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• Better Than Pulled Pork? (14 min, Chud's BBQ, Intermediate)
• Brad Makes Smoked Mushrooms | It's Alive (13 min, Bon Appétit, Intermediate)

Books on BBQ & Smoking

1. Franklin Barbecue by Aaron Franklin - View on Amazon
2. Meathead by Meathead Goldwyn - View on Amazon
3. Weber's Way to Grill by Jamie Purviance - View on Amazon