Hey, I'm Dave!
I'm Dave, the guy behind Austin's Kamado Joe Masterclass. I'm a home cook turned backyard pitmaster who believes you don't need a restaurant kitchen to make incredible food-you just need good ingredients, a little guidance, and a hot grill.
I started cooking on a Kamado Joe years ago and quickly became obsessed with what you can do on a ceramic grill: low-and-slow BBQ, blazing-hot sears, wood‑fired baking, and everything in between. Over time, I took the techniques and flavors I loved from Austin's food scene and brought them into my own backyard-then started sharing them so you can do the same.
My goal is simple: help you grill better and eat better. I break down each recipe step‑by‑step, explain the "why" behind the process, and focus on repeatable techniques you can trust-from nailing the perfect brisket bark to reverse‑searing steaks, smoking pork chops, and even turning out desserts on the grill.
Whether you're lighting your Kamado for the first time or looking to level up your Texas BBQ game, I'm here to make live‑fire cooking approachable, fun, and seriously delicious.
If you have any questions, shoot me a message at dscott@kamadojoemasterclass.com. I will get right back to you.
What You Will Find Here
At Kamado Joe Masterclass, it's all about great cooking, Texas‑style. We're talking big flavor, live fire, and food made from scratch on a Kamado Joe. From backyard beginners to seasoned pitmasters, I show you how to turn simple, fresh ingredients into bold, smoky masterpieces.
Broadcasting from Austin, Texas, I recreate some of my favorite local eats right on the ceramic grill: smoky BBQ brisket, reverse‑seared ribeyes, double‑cut pork chops, and even cast‑iron desserts kissed by the coals.
If you love fire, meat, and real-deal Texas flavor, you're in the right place.
Top Barbecue Recipes
- Smoked Beef Dino Bones with Bourbon BBQ Sauce
- Mastering St. Louis Spare Ribs With the 3-2-1 Method
- Texas Chili
- Apple Cider Brined Pork Shoulder for Pulled Pork
- The Best Homemade Southern BBQ Sauce for Pulled Pork
- Smoked Meatloaf with Brown Sugar and BBQ Sauce Glaze
- Tomahawk Steak - A Double Cut Bone-In Ribeye Reverse Seared
- Easy BBQ Brisket Baked Beans with Bacon & Brown Sugar
- Smoked and Reverse Seared Tri-Tip
- Homemade Texas Hot Links - Spice it Up
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