Hi, I'm Dave!
I cook on a Kamado Joe Classic II in my Texas backyard, and everything here, from guides and gear reviews to troubleshooting and recipes, comes from doing it myself, not from rewriting manufacturer descriptions.
My New Cookbook is Here!
Most barbecue cookbooks teach you how to smoke a brisket. None of them tell you what goes with it. The Texas Backyard Kitchen fixes that with complete meals from fire to table, written by a guy who cooks in his Texas backyard.
- 88 recipes: breakfasts, appetizers, mains, sides, salsas, sauces and desserts
- Brisket and prime rib on the Kamado Joe, with the coleslaw, beans and cobbler to go with them
- Weeknight dinners in under an hour, plus the 12-hour cooks
The Owner's Handbook You Need
Whether you just unboxed your first Kamado Joe or you've been cooking on one for years, this is the reference I wish I'd had: cooking, troubleshooting and maintenance in one place.
- Based on more than 45 years of grilling and smoking experience
- 1,000,000+ views across 350+ long and short-form videos
- Real solutions tested by thousands of Kamado Joe owners
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- The Perfect Crispy Belgian Waffle
- Texas-Style Creamed Corn with Poblano Peppers
- Chicken Fried Lobster Recipe: Crispy Fried Lobster Tails
- Texas Double-Cut Pork Chops: Brined, Smoked & Grilled
- Homemade Applewood Smoked Bacon
- Perfect Rotisserie Chicken on a Kamado Joe
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Kamado Joe Reviews & Accessories
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45+years of grilling and smoking
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