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Learn from the experts at All Things Barbecue with access to a wealth of information, recipes, and resources from professional pitmasters. Get step-by-step instruction, tutorials, and insider tips to become a master in the art of barbecuing.
Learn from the experts at All Things Barbecue with access to a wealth of information, recipes, and resources from professional pitmasters. Get step-by-step instruction, tutorials, and insider tips to become a master in the art of barbecuing.

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The Weeknight Wood-Fired Oven

Food from a wood fired oven just tastes better. From the perfect doneness on the bottom to the crispy browned...
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The Definitive ATBBQ Kitchen Knife Buying Guide

Need to prep some Texas-style brisket or mince some herbs? Trying to extract as much meat as you can from...
Yoder 101

Here’s What Happens When You Push The Start Button On A Yoder Smokers Pellet Grill

The Yoder Smokers ACS control system is the most intelligent grill controller on the market. After thousands of hours cooking...
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Get More Done with Mise en Place

Want to cook like a professional chef in your own kitchen? Mise en place is a great place to start....
Yoder 101

How to Touch Up Paint on a Yoder Smoker

Did you know that Yoder Smokers grills and smokers are painted instead of powder coated for a reason? That's because...
Yoder 101

How To Deep Clean Yoder Smokers Pellet Grills

Whether you’re Spring cleaning or preparing for holiday gatherings, it’s time to fire up the grill and gather with friends...
Yoder 101

How To Clean And Cover a YS480 or YS640 After The Cook

How many times have you walked out to your smoker with meat in hand, only to be let down as...
Yoder 101

How to Use and Care for the Yoder Smokers Cast Iron Griddle

One of the best ways to get a crispy, delicious, perfectly caramelized crust on meats and even grilled vegetables is...
Yoder 101

How to Use the Reverse Sear Method on the YS640

Statistically, steak is America’s favorite grilled meat. It’s safe to say that when people think about grilling, they think about steak. Cooking this sacred...
Yoder 101

Multi-Zone Cooking on The YS640 Part II – Timing A Perfect Weeknight Recipe

In a previous article, we showed how we set up the YS640 for multi-zone grilling/cooking. In the process of writing that article, our team was reminded about the power and...
Yoder 101

Multi-Zone Cooking on the Yoder Smokers YS640s

One of the major benefits of cooking on a YS640 is its ability to cook an entire meal on the...
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Cast Iron: Yoder Smokers Wood Fired Oven Must-Have Accessory

Thinking Outside the Pizza Box The Yoder Smokers Wood-Fired Oven (WFO) has quickly become one of our favorite accessories for...