In this video, I put the Pit Barrel PBX Cooker to the test to see if it lives up to the hype as one of the best ugly drum ...

Last time, we discussed the 55 gallon drum itself and some sources to buy one to build your Ugly Drum Smoker, or UDS. Finding a suitable drum takes some thought and perhaps a bit of driving around.

While using a grill is the most popular method of cooking outside, connoisseurs of slow-cooked meat will tell you that a smoker is the way to go. You don't have to buy another outdoor appliance to ...

We put this drum smoker through its paces to see if it truly earns the top spot this year. From build quality to performance, ...

Left and center: Blazo boxes repurposed into a bedside table and storage shelves. Right: A valve installed on an oil drum. Diagrams for a shower made from a Blazo can and a box trap for small game ...

No matter the product, the customer experience is vital to its success. Nowhere is this more prevalent than the backyard cooking space. From new innovations with wood pellet smokers and grills, to ...

Aaron Franklin is the author of "Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoker's Manifesto." Six years ago, Aaron Franklin was in a rock band in Austin when he cooked his first brisket. Now he runs a restaurant ...