Sides & Desserts
🪵 Charcoal
Crowd-Pleasing Grilled Bourbon Peaches with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Fresh peach halves charred on grates, glazed with brown sugar bourbon butter, topped with ice cream.
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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
Sides & Desserts
🪵 Charcoal
Smokers & Gear Reviews
🪵 Charcoal & Chunks
2026 In-Depth Review: Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM) Modding & Tuning Guide
Gaskets, charcoal basket mods, hinge kits, and temperature control gadgets for the WSM.
Pork BBQ & Ribs
🪵 Hickory
Carolina Gold Mustard Style Championship Rack of Pork Rib Roast
Master this juicy and tender carolina gold mustard style championship rack of pork rib roast with mouthwate...
Seafood on the Grill
🪵 Alderwood
Citrus Chili Glazed Smoked Black Cod (Sablefish) with Sweet Glaze
Delightful, smoky, and tender: master citrus chili glazed smoked black cod (sablefish) with sweet glaze wit...
Seafood on the Grill
🪵 Cedar & Alder
Maple Dijon Glazed Cedar Plank Wild Pacific Salmon
Delightful, smoky, and tender: master maple dijon glazed cedar plank wild pacific salmon with fresh aromati...
Seafood on the Grill
🪵 Cedar & Alder
Mediterranean Herb Infused Cedar Plank Wild Pacific Salmon
Delightful, smoky, and tender: master mediterranean herb infused cedar plank wild pacific salmon with fresh...
Grilling Guides & Techniques
🪵 Cherrywood
Mastering The Reverse Sear Method for Edge-to-Edge Pink Steaks
Why low temperature smoking followed by screaming hot cast-iron searing beats traditional steak grilling.
Sauces, Rubs & Marinades
🪵 Post Oak
Homestyle Texas Dalmatian Coarse Pepper & Salt Brisket Rub
Elevate your barbecue game with this homestyle texas dalmatian coarse pepper & salt brisket rub, crafted wi...
Pork BBQ & Ribs
🪵 Orange Peel & Oak
Peach & Bourbon Sticky Glazed Smoked Carnitas Style Pulled Pork
Master this juicy and tender peach & bourbon sticky glazed smoked carnitas style pulled pork with mouthwate...
Poultry & Chicken
🪵 Pecan
Nashville Hot Pepper Glazed Grilled Herb Butter Cornish Game Hens
Achieve golden, crispy skin and incredibly juicy meat with this step-by-step nashville hot pepper glazed gr...
Grilling Guides & Techniques
🪵 Lump Charcoal
The Complete Guide to Cold Weather and Wind Smoking: Managing Winter BBQ
Insulating blankets, wind breaks, and draft compensation when smoking meat in freezing rain or snow.
Seafood on the Grill
🪵 Applewood
Blackened Cajun Style Smoked Sea Scallops Wrapped in Thin Bacon
Delightful, smoky, and tender: master blackened cajun style smoked sea scallops wrapped in thin bacon with ...