Most backyard cooks aren't bad at BBQ. They're guessing.
Guessing at fire, temperature and when the food is done.
This is where the guessing stops. Backyard BBQ since 1996 on kettles, pellet grills, offsets and kamados.
Free from day one:
Start Here — five lessons in about 20 minutes.
Safety & Fire Management — vents, fuel, holding temperature and clean smoke.
The Cook Session Log — find out why a cook went sideways.
Every free guide and video, organized by skill.
10 Most Asked Questions And Answers.
Community help — post your cook or question and get a straight answer.
Start by introducing yourself and naming your cooker. Complete Start Here, then post your first cook.
Built for beginner and intermediate backyard cooks, not competition teams.
Stay Free for practical help with your next cook. Premium ($19/month or $190/year) adds Pitmaster Core and every premium guide. VIP ($39/month or $390/year) adds the full Academy. The $79 Capstone Cook Review is separate.