Smokers & Gear Reviews
🪵 N/A
Buyer's Guide: Why Wire Grill Brushes are Dangerous and Safe Alternatives
Medical risks of brass/steel bristles and tests of cedar wood scrapers and nylon brushes.
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Verified D2B Pitmaster
Pitmaster Dave
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.
🏅 Certified KCBS Master BBQ Judge
🏅 20+ Years Stick-Burner Experience
🏅 Texas & KC Competition Veteran
Core Specialties: Whole Packer Brisket, Texas Beef Dino Ribs, Offset Smokers, Post Oak Smoke Science
Guides & Recipes Tested by Pitmaster Dave
177 Published Works
Smokers & Gear Reviews
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Seafood on the Grill
🪵 Alderwood
Old Bay Butter Crusted Whole Smoked Rainbow Trout with Fresh Herbs
Delightful, smoky, and tender: master old bay butter crusted whole smoked rainbow trout with fresh herbs wi...
Sauces, Rubs & Marinades
🪵 Peachwood
Ultimate Sticky Bourbon Peach BBQ Glaze
Elevate your barbecue game with this ultimate sticky bourbon peach bbq glaze, crafted with balanced sweet, ...
Sauces, Rubs & Marinades
🪵 Charcoal
Homestyle Fresh Chimichurri Herb Steak Sauce
Elevate your barbecue game with this homestyle fresh chimichurri herb steak sauce, crafted with balanced sw...
Sides & Desserts
🪵 Pecan
Crowd-Pleasing Smoked Potato Salad with Crispy Bacon & Dijon
Yukon Gold potatoes smoked over pecan until tender, folded with grain Dijon and bacon.
Sides & Desserts
🪵 Charcoal
Homestyle Grilled Bourbon Peaches with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Fresh peach halves charred on grates, glazed with brown sugar bourbon butter, topped with ice cream.
Seafood on the Grill
🪵 Hardwood Lump
Maple Dijon Glazed Grilled Maine Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter
Delightful, smoky, and tender: master maple dijon glazed grilled maine lobster tails with garlic butter wit...
Grilling Guides & Techniques
🪵 All Hardwoods
The Complete Guide to Water Pan Science: Moisture, Thermal Mass, and Bark Dynamics
Does adding water to your smoker really make meat juicy? We look at temperature buffering and smoke adherence.
Grilling Guides & Techniques
🪵 All Woods
Mastering The Definitive Guide to 2-Zone Indirect Grilling
Learn how to control charcoal and gas grills with direct sear and indirect baking zones for flawless meat d...
Grilling Guides & Techniques
🪵 Apple & Hickory
Advanced Secrets of Wood Chunk Placement: Where and When to Add Smoke Chunks
Maximize clean smoke absorption during the first 3 hours without burning raw wood too fast.
Smokers & Gear Reviews
🪵 Charcoal & Chunks
Pitmaster Verdict: Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM) Modding & Tuning Guide
Gaskets, charcoal basket mods, hinge kits, and temperature control gadgets for the WSM.
Sides & Desserts
🪵 Applewood
Smoky & Sweet Cast Iron Skillet Apple Crisp on the Smoker
Spiced Granny Smith apples topped with buttered brown sugar oats, baked on the grill.