Pork BBQ & Ribs
🪵 Cherry
Memphis Dry Rubbed Crispy Skin Crackling Smoked Pork Belly
Master this juicy and tender memphis dry rubbed crispy skin crackling smoked pork belly with mouthwatering ...
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Verified D2B Pitmaster
Sarah Jenkins
Championship BBQ Competitor & Smokehouse Specialist
Sarah Jenkins is a veteran pitmaster and competitive cook based in Memphis, Tennessee. With multiple ribbon finishes in ribs, poultry, and seafood, Sarah focuses on wood-pairing science, crispy skin techniques, and balancing regional sauces and rubs in the D2B Grill test kitchen.
🏅 MBN (Memphis Barbecue Network) Competitor
🏅 Ribbon Winner - Memphis in May
🏅 Wood Smoke Chemistry Specialist
Core Specialties: Baby Back & St. Louis Ribs, Crispy Smoked Chicken Wings, Cedar Plank Seafood, Mop Sauces & Dry Rubs
Guides & Recipes Tested by Sarah Jenkins
162 Published Works
Pork BBQ & Ribs
🪵 Cherry
Beef BBQ & Smoked Meats
🪵 Pecan & Oak
Hot & Fast Competition (275°F) Smoked Chuck Roast (Poor Man's Brisket)
Learn how to cook this legendary hot & fast competition (275°f) smoked chuck roast (poor man's brisket) wit...
Poultry & Chicken
🪵 Applewood
Lemon Herb Garlic Basted Smoked Chicken Drumstick Lollipops
Achieve golden, crispy skin and incredibly juicy meat with this step-by-step lemon herb garlic basted smoke...
Pork BBQ & Ribs
🪵 Hickory
Peach & Bourbon Sticky Glazed Smoked Pork Shank Confit
Master this juicy and tender peach & bourbon sticky glazed smoked pork shank confit with mouthwatering bark...
Seafood on the Grill
🪵 Hardwood Lump
Blackened Cajun Style Grilled Maine Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter
Delightful, smoky, and tender: master blackened cajun style grilled maine lobster tails with garlic butter ...
Pork BBQ & Ribs
🪵 Cherry & Hickory
Memphis Dry Rubbed St. Louis Cut Spare Ribs with Apple Glaze
Master this juicy and tender memphis dry rubbed st. louis cut spare ribs with apple glaze with mouthwaterin...
Grilling Guides & Techniques
🪵 N/A
A Pitmaster's Breakdown of Aerodynamic Brisket Trimming: Step-by-Step Masterclass
How to carve away hard deckle fat, square rounded corners, and shape brisket for smooth smoke flow.
Sides & Desserts
🪵 Pecan
Authentic Southern Smoked Potato Salad with Crispy Bacon & Dijon
Yukon Gold potatoes smoked over pecan until tender, folded with grain Dijon and bacon.
Poultry & Chicken
🪵 Cherry & Hickory
Chimichurri Drizzled Sticky Glazed Smoked Chicken Thighs
Achieve golden, crispy skin and incredibly juicy meat with this step-by-step chimichurri drizzled sticky gl...
Smokers & Gear Reviews
🪵 Charcoal
Buyer's Guide: Cast Iron Skillets and Dutch Ovens on the Grill
How to harness heavy cast iron on glowing charcoal and pellet grills for searing and stews.
Sauces, Rubs & Marinades
🪵 Applewood
Competition-Grade Alabama White Horseradish BBQ Dipping Sauce
Elevate your barbecue game with this competition-grade alabama white horseradish bbq dipping sauce, crafted...
Sides & Desserts
🪵 Applewood
Homestyle Cast Iron Skillet Apple Crisp on the Smoker
Spiced Granny Smith apples topped with buttered brown sugar oats, baked on the grill.