1. Clear an area of level ground of any combustible leaves or sticks. Lay out a two-layer base of blocks as shown. Build a fire inside the pit. After the coals have burned down, divide them into ...

If you want to earn the full assortment of pitmaster merit badges, you have to meet a few benchmarks. Mastering the art of a traditional low-and-slow Texas brisket is a must. Tackling the massive ...

A hog and a hardware store are all you need to summon your inner pit master this summer. Get ready to pig out. A hog and a hardware store are all you need to summon your inner pit master this summer.

In today's Oregonian, I've contributed a FoodDay story about my adventures cooking a whole pig in my Caja China, a Cuban roasting box that can do 70 pounds of meat in less than four hours. Exciting, ...

The BBQ Pit Boys fire up a full spread with pit beef roast, smoky chicken thighs, and their famous pig sticks all cooking low ...