Founder & Certified KCBS Master BBQ Judge
Dave has spent over two decades mastering the nuances of wood smoke, airflow dynamics, and traditional American barbecue. As a certified Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) master judge and lifelong stick-burner enthusiast, Dave founded D2B Grill to share authentic, science-backed pitmaster techniques with backyard cooks nationwide.
Grilling Guides & Techniques
🪵 Lump Charcoal
Insulating blankets, wind breaks, and draft compensation when smoking meat in freezing rain or snow.
Sauces, Rubs & Marinades
🪵 Hickory
Elevate your barbecue game with this competition-grade kansas city molasses sweet & smoky bbq sauce, crafte...
Sides & Desserts
🪵 Pecan
Yukon Gold potatoes smoked over pecan until tender, folded with grain Dijon and bacon.
Poultry & Chicken
🪵 Cherrywood
Achieve golden, crispy skin and incredibly juicy meat with this step-by-step alabama white sauce dipped smo...
Pork BBQ & Ribs
🪵 Pecan & Apple
Master this juicy and tender memphis dry rubbed pork belly burnt ends (bbq meat candy) with mouthwatering b...
Poultry & Chicken
🪵 Apple & Pecan
Achieve golden, crispy skin and incredibly juicy meat with this step-by-step brown sugar bourbon glazed cri...
Smokers & Gear Reviews
🪵 N/A
Medical risks of brass/steel bristles and tests of cedar wood scrapers and nylon brushes.
Sauces, Rubs & Marinades
🪵 Peachwood
Elevate your barbecue game with this smoked infused sticky bourbon peach bbq glaze, crafted with balanced s...
Poultry & Chicken
🪵 Cherrywood
Achieve golden, crispy skin and incredibly juicy meat with this step-by-step nashville hot pepper glazed ch...
Beef BBQ & Smoked Meats
🪵 Mesquite
Learn how to cook this legendary hot & fast competition (275°f) charcoal grilled carne asada skirt steak wi...
Pork BBQ & Ribs
🪵 Hickory
Master this juicy and tender memphis dry rubbed smoked pork shank confit with mouthwatering bark, rich smok...
Grilling Guides & Techniques
🪵 Hardwood Splits
How airflow, dry hardwood splits, and draft tuning produce sweet blue smoke instead of bitter creosote.