Smokers & Gear Reviews
🪵 Charcoal
2026 In-Depth Review: 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.
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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
Smokers & Gear Reviews
🪵 Charcoal
Sides & Desserts
🪵 Charcoal
Smoky & Sweet 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
🪵 Alderwood
Old Bay Butter Crusted Smoked Black Cod (Sablefish) with Sweet Glaze
Delightful, smoky, and tender: master old bay butter crusted smoked black cod (sablefish) with sweet glaze ...
Sauces, Rubs & Marinades
🪵 All Woods
Small-Batch Pitmaster Apple Cider Vinegar Spritz Formula
Elevate your barbecue game with this small-batch pitmaster apple cider vinegar spritz formula, crafted with...
Sides & Desserts
🪵 Cherry
Authentic Southern Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Asparagus Bundles
Tender asparagus spears bundled in bacon, seasoned with garlic rub, smoked till crisp.
Seafood on the Grill
🪵 Charcoal Hardwood
Mediterranean Herb Infused Charcoal Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks
Delightful, smoky, and tender: master mediterranean herb infused charcoal seared ahi tuna steaks with fresh...
Seafood on the Grill
🪵 Mesquite & Oak
Blackened Cajun Style Grilled Red Snapper with Cilantro Lime Butter
Delightful, smoky, and tender: master blackened cajun style grilled red snapper with cilantro lime butter w...
Sauces, Rubs & Marinades
🪵 Post Oak
Smoked Infused Texas Dalmatian Coarse Pepper & Salt Brisket Rub
Elevate your barbecue game with this smoked infused texas dalmatian coarse pepper & salt brisket rub, craft...
Beef BBQ & Smoked Meats
🪵 Post Oak
Hill Country Authentic Texas Smoked Whole Packer Brisket
Learn how to cook this legendary hill country authentic texas smoked whole packer brisket with authentic Am...
Pork BBQ & Ribs
🪵 Maple & Apple
Eastern North Carolina Cider Vinegar Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Pork Tenderloin
Master this juicy and tender eastern north carolina cider vinegar bacon-wrapped smoked pork tenderloin with...
Pork BBQ & Ribs
🪵 Orange Peel & Oak
Carolina Gold Mustard Style Smoked Carnitas Style Pulled Pork
Master this juicy and tender carolina gold mustard style smoked carnitas style pulled pork with mouthwateri...
Grilling Guides & Techniques
🪵 Hardwood Splits
Essential Tips for Blue Smoke vs White Smoke: Fire Management Mastery
How airflow, dry hardwood splits, and draft tuning produce sweet blue smoke instead of bitter creosote.