Kamado grill in an outdoor kitchen.

How to get better at barbecue.

A guide to the best way to build live-fire cooking skills.

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Backyard hotdogs //

An old photo of our dog when he was only one-year-old, taken during a long-ago summer barbecue with the fam.

Looking forward to warmer days!

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Tools vs. Gadgets in Barbecue: One You Need, One You Don't — Smoke, Fire, Grill: The Smokehouse In a world where social feeds are full of shiny accessories and “game-changing” gadgets, it’s easy to believe you’re one purchase away from being a better barbecue chef. You're not.

Tools versus gadgets in live-fire barbecue: why less is more.

Lessons from culinary school.

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Charcoal grill.

How to control temperature on any charcoal grill (with confidence),

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The History of Live-Fire Cooking: Why Fire Still Defines Great Cooks — Smoke, Fire, Grill: The Smokehouse Live-fire cooking is more than social media hype. Discover why hardwood charcoal and real fire skills are making a serious comeback—and why mastering fundamentals matters more than ever.

Before the kitchen there was fire: what the first cooking technology still teaches us about heat, skill and flavour.

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Gas, charcoal and pellet fuel for outdoor grilling.

Charcoal, gas or pellet: which one should you buy?

A chef's view of the differences between each fuel type and which one might be best for you.

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How Much Wood Should You Add to Your Fire When Cooking? — Smoke, Fire, Grill: The Smokehouse More wood doesn't mean a better cooking environment. What you need to know to get it right in a brick oven or anywhere else.

How much wood should you add to your fire when cooking?

More wood isn't always better, here's why.

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Why Does My Barbecue Smoke Taste Bitter — Smoke, Fire, Grill: The Smokehouse What you need to know to avoid bitter smoker from your smoker.

Why does the smoke from your smoker leave a bitter taste on your food?

If you're having this challenge, it's usually an easy fix. Read the post for what you need to know:

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Best Way to Learn Barbecue | Northern Barbecue Method™ — Smoke, Fire, Grill: The Smokehouse Discover the most effective way to expand your barbecue skills. The Northern Barbecue Method™ offers a structured, global‑inspired curriculum that helps backyard cooks build real live‑fire skills.

What is the best way to improve your backyard barbecue skills?

It's not about buying new gear or watching more videos, a little structure goes a long way.

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How Does a Smoker Make Smoke — Smoke, Fire, Grill: The Smokehouse A look at how smokers create the smoke you want to flavour your food.

How does a smoker make smoke?

What you need to know to get the best smoked taste on your food.

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How Do I Know How Much Smoke to Have on My Food from a Smoker? — Smoke, Fire, Grill: The Smokehouse Tips for how to get the perfect amount of smoke on your food no matter what you're cooking in your smoker.

"How much smoke should I have on my food?"

Tips for how to assess the right amount of smoke when you barbecue.

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Northern Barbecue™ by Chef Mike Belobradic | Global Live-Fire BBQ — Smoke, Fire, Grill: The Smokehouse Discover Northern Barbecue™, the trademark BBQ style of Chef Mike Belobradic. A fusion of Southern barbecue and global live-fire grilling traditions at The Smokehouse in Canada.

You've heard of southern barbecue, well this is Northern Barbecue™. A trademark approach to live-fire cooking by Chef Mike Belobradic.

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