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
🪵 N/A
Strip rust, coat with polymerization fats (flaxseed, tallow), and maintain non-stick grates for decades.
Poultry & Chicken
🪵 Cherrywood
Achieve golden, crispy skin and incredibly juicy meat with this step-by-step brown sugar bourbon glazed cha...
Sauces, Rubs & Marinades
🪵 Charcoal
Elevate your barbecue game with this ultimate fresh chimichurri herb steak sauce, crafted with balanced swe...
Smokers & Gear Reviews
🪵 Charcoal & Chunks
Gaskets, charcoal basket mods, hinge kits, and temperature control gadgets for the WSM.
Beef BBQ & Smoked Meats
🪵 Hickory
Learn how to cook this legendary hill country authentic kansas city burnt ends from smoked brisket point wi...
Sauces, Rubs & Marinades
🪵 Pecan
Elevate your barbecue game with this small-batch carolina gold mustard tangy bbq sauce, crafted with balanc...
Smokers & Gear Reviews
🪵 Lump Charcoal
Comparing air hinges, gasket materials, multi-tier cooking racks, and ceramic heat retention.
Pork BBQ & Ribs
🪵 Cherry
Master this juicy and tender eastern north carolina cider vinegar crispy skin crackling smoked pork belly w...
Beef BBQ & Smoked Meats
🪵 Oak
Learn how to cook this legendary hot & fast competition (275°f) smoked pastrami from scratch with cured bee...
Smokers & Gear Reviews
🪵 Charcoal & Chunks
Gaskets, charcoal basket mods, hinge kits, and temperature control gadgets for the WSM.
Grilling Guides & Techniques
🪵 Apple & Hickory
Maximize clean smoke absorption during the first 3 hours without burning raw wood too fast.
Pork BBQ & Ribs
🪵 Applewood
Master this juicy and tender eastern north carolina cider vinegar double smoked spiral cut ham with bourbon...