Burn & Learn
The failures, experiments, and competition tricks simplified for home use. Every post answers a real question or a mistake Rhett made first.
Grill Char Broil Reviews: What to Know Before You Buy
Grill char broil reviews that sort out gas, charcoal, infrared, and portable models, with practical buying checks for he...
I Dried Out a $90 Brisket. Here's Exactly Where It Went Wrong.
Rhett Hollister walks through the four mistakes that dried out a $90 prime brisket — no probe in the flat, no wrap, pull...
5 Competition BBQ Tricks Worth Using at Home (And 3 That Aren't)
Five BBQ competition tricks that improve home cooking — resting longer, probe thermometers, fat cap trimming, wrap timin...
The Turkey Disaster of Thanksgiving 2023: A Full Autopsy
A full autopsy of a Thanksgiving 2023 smoked turkey disaster on an offset smoker, including an hour-by-hour temperature ...
Wood Science for People Who Just Want Better Smoke (Oak vs. Hickory vs. Mesquite)
A practical guide to choosing BBQ wood — oak, hickory, and mesquite — comparing flavor profiles, burn characteristics, h...
What I Learned From 50+ Saturday Cooks: The 4 Rules That Actually Matter
This article reflects on 50+ Saturday cooks and distills four rules that actually matter: temperature over time, rest is...