About Kamado Joe Masterclass

Hey, I'm Dave!

I'm Dave, the guy behind 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've been cooking on ceramic grills for about 15 years, including both the Kamado Joe and Big Green Egg. Over that time, I've used them for everything from low-and-slow Texas barbecue to high-temperature searing, rotisserie cooking, baking and everyday backyard meals. 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.

Through Kamado Joe Masterclass, I've published more than 400 long and short form cooking and grilling videos that have been watched more than one million times, covering everything from Kamado Joe setup and temperature control to Texas barbecue and live-fire cooking. You can find my YouTube channel here.

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.

I've also taken what I've learned and put it into two books: The Kamado Joe Owner's Handbook, a practical guide to getting the most out of a ceramic grill, and The Texas Backyard Kitchen - Complete Meals From Fire to Table, a collection of 88 recipes built around complete Texas-inspired meals.