Yes, you can smoke brisket at home   The idea of cooking a brisket for the first time is daunting. And it should be. Preparing this substantial cut of beef perfectly, takes time, skill, and attention to detail. But don’t worry! You can learn the art of making smoked brisket with enough practice and some free expertise. I’ll go over all the information you need to know, including when to wrap the brisket, in this beginner’s guide. First, let’s talk ...

It often starts in a backyard where a Dad dumps lighter fluid over a pyramid of charcoal briquettes. Hotdogs stand at the ready to be charred. You inevitably eat outside. For a moment, the modern suburban American is somehow a little more connected to nature and the primal beginnings of human civilization. Eating around the fire is both ancient ritual and modern day American food tradition. In either case, while the scenario is fun, eating well from fire is often ...