You don’t need a trailer rig or matching apron to turn out smoked meat that gets people hovering near your backyard. The grill’s doing the work while you pretend “low and slow” was always the plan.

I’m not sure when I first became obsessed with making a barbecue smoker out of a trash can. I remember seeing an episode of the Food Network’s Good Eats a few years ago in which host Alton Brown ...

Smoking food doesn’t have to be complicated, and these 15 recipes prove that big flavor comes with ease. A good smoker turns simple bites into unforgettable backyard favorites. Perfect for weekends or ...

There are few things in this world as great as slow-cooked, smoked meat, but popular smokers can cost hundreds of dollars. Luckily, you can build your own with just a few flower pots, a hot plate, a ...

If you’re looking to make succulent, slow-smoked meats at home, a standalone smoker might be worth adding to your backyard grill setup. Out of the best smokers of all kinds, our top pick overall is ...

Editor’s note: This is the fifth column in a Barbecue at Home series in which Reid provides how-to advice on becoming a proficient backyard pitmaster. The art of maintaining a fire for the purpose of ...

Bill Herman pulls some of meat from the smoker while getting ready to open Friday, March 21, 2014, at the Papa Tree's Smokehouse at the former Conway's Red Top on Circle Drive. Herman started his ...