Sides & Desserts
🪵 Hickory & Oak
Championship Pit Sweet & Smoky Bacon Baked Pit Beans
Pinto and navy beans slow simmered beneath brisket drippings with brown sugar and molasses.
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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
🪵 Hickory & Oak
Pork BBQ & Ribs
🪵 Applewood
Carolina Gold Mustard Style Double Smoked Spiral Cut Ham with Bourbon Glaze
Master this juicy and tender carolina gold mustard style double smoked spiral cut ham with bourbon glaze wi...
Seafood on the Grill
🪵 Charcoal & Lemon
Citrus Chili Glazed Grilled Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Skewers
Delightful, smoky, and tender: master citrus chili glazed grilled jumbo gulf shrimp skewers with fresh arom...
Smokers & Gear Reviews
🪵 N/A
Pitmaster Verdict: Best Boning & Slicing Knives for Brisket and Ribs
Comparing curved flexible boning knives and 12-inch Granton edge slicers for clean meat cuts.
Grilling Guides & Techniques
🪵 Apple & Hickory
A Pitmaster's Breakdown 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.
Pork BBQ & Ribs
🪵 Applewood
Carolina Gold Mustard Style Smoked Pork Riblets with Sweet BBQ Mop
Master this juicy and tender carolina gold mustard style smoked pork riblets with sweet bbq mop with mouthw...
Sides & Desserts
🪵 Pecan
Authentic Southern Cast Iron Jalapeño Cheddar Buttermilk Cornbread
Crispy crust baked in hot cast iron with fresh jalapeños, sharp cheddar, and honey butter.
Smokers & Gear Reviews
🪵 Hardwood Lump & Briquettes
Buyer's Guide: Lump Charcoal vs Briquettes: Which Fuel Burns Best?
Testing burn time, ash volume, heat consistency, and flavor differences for long smokes.
Beef BBQ & Smoked Meats
🪵 Pecan & Oak
Hill Country Authentic Smoked Chuck Roast (Poor Man's Brisket)
Learn how to cook this legendary hill country authentic smoked chuck roast (poor man's brisket) with authen...
Beef BBQ & Smoked Meats
🪵 Cherry & Oak
Bourbon & Peppercorn Glazed Smoked Prime Rib Roast with Garlic Herb Crust
Learn how to cook this legendary bourbon & peppercorn glazed smoked prime rib roast with garlic herb crust ...
Seafood on the Grill
🪵 Charcoal
Old Bay Butter Crusted Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Lemon-Caper Butter
Delightful, smoky, and tender: master old bay butter crusted grilled swordfish steaks with lemon-caper butt...
Beef BBQ & Smoked Meats
🪵 Red Oak
Hill Country Authentic Smoked Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip Roast
Learn how to cook this legendary hill country authentic smoked santa maria style tri-tip roast with authent...