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Sliced smoked turkey breast on a wooden carving board showing juicy interior and bronzed skin

How to Keep Smoked Turkey Moist: 9 Pitmaster Tips

Dry smoked turkey is almost always an overcooking problem, not a smoker problem. Nine fixes, in the order they matter.

Close-up of deep bronzed crispy skin on a smoked turkey

How to Get Crispy Skin on Smoked Turkey: 9 Fixes

Why smoked turkey skin turns out rubbery, and the nine things that fix it, starting the day before the bird...

Raw turkey in a brine bag beside a marinade injector and a bag of Super Soaker Bird Brine on a prep table

Should You Brine a Turkey Before Smoking? Brine vs Injection

Whether to brine, which kind of brine to use, how injecting is different, and how to layer both without ending...

Spatchcocked turkey smoking on a grill grate with bronzed, crisp skin

How Long to Smoke a Turkey? Smoking Times by Weight

Smoking times by weight for whole and spatchcocked turkeys at 325F, why the thermometer beats the clock, and how to...

Stacked Wood for Smoking a Ham

Best Wood for Smoking Ham (Pairing Chart)

Apple, cherry, pecan or hickory? A wood-to-glaze pairing chart for double-smoked holiday ham, and why mesquite is usually the wrong...

How to Keep Spiral Ham From Drying Out (8 Rules)

How to Keep Spiral Ham From Drying Out (8 Rules)

Dry spiral ham is not inevitable. Eight rules for keeping a fully cooked holiday ham juicy on the smoker.

How to Make the Perfect Glazed Holiday Ham on Your Grill or Smoker

How to Make the Perfect Glazed Holiday Ham on Your Grill or Smoker

The complete method for turning a store-bought spiral ham into a double-smoked, sticky-glazed holiday centerpiece on any grill or smoker.

Bacon Lab Field Guide: How to Smoke, Candy, and Master Bacon

Bacon Lab Field Guide: How to Smoke, Candy, and Master Bacon

As featured in our Bacon Boss Bundle, this outdoor bacon cooking guide is designed to help you master everything from...

Smoker Strategy: Dialing In Your Setup for Holiday Roasts

Smoker Strategy: Dialing In Your Setup for Holiday Roasts

Mastering your smoker setup is the difference between a decent holiday roast and a show-stopping centerpiece. In this pro tip,...

Low & Slow vs Hot & Fast BBQ: Which Cooking Method Is Best?

Low & Slow vs Hot & Fast BBQ: Which Cooking Method Is Best?

Mastering BBQ isn’t about picking a side—it’s about knowing when to cook low & slow and when to go hot...

Smoker Strategy: Dialing In Your Setup for Holiday Roasts

Smoker Strategy: Dialing In Your Setup for Holiday Roasts

Mastering your smoker setup is the secret to unforgettable holiday roasts. From choosing the right wood to managing heat and...

Grill Masters Club pro tip: layering flavors for the juiciest Thanksgiving turkey

How to Brine, Inject and Season a Turkey, Step by Step

Master your Thanksgiving feast with the flavor-layering secrets behind the Turkey Takeover Box! From brining and injecting to seasoning and...

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