Smoked brisket is the king of Texas barbecue; there’s no debate. But what is highly debated is the best way to cook one. There are many different schools of thought on methods, on time, on temperature, on wood flavor, etc. So, I put together this guide on the basics of how to smoke a great brisket as well as some tips on how to avoid messing it up. WHOLE BRISKET VS BRISKET FLAT I wrote this article based on the idea that you will be smoking a whole beef brisket. But a whole brisket is going to feed 10 to 20 people and can take days and days to prepare and finish. If you don’t have 3 days to sm ..read more

How Do You Pick A Good Steak: NY Strip Vs Ribeye I’m assuming that if you’re on a plant-based diet, you wouldn’t enjoy the simple enjoyment of a delicious steak. So… vegetarians need not read further because this piece is all about the deliciousness that is steak. I don’t know about you, but I rather enjoy a nice cut of juicy steak. From watching videos of a man in a white t-shirt salting a tomahawk with shades on, to preparing a nice cut of beef to grill in my backyard myself - the love for a good steak runs deep. A couple of favorite cuts for me are the NY Strip and the Ribeye. Which one is ..read more

Once you’ve been a Texas BBQer for a few years (or less for those who are more ambitious!), it’s time to shift your energy to smoking meat. How else can you level up from a BBQ lover to an authentic Texas BBQ pitmaster? If you're new to this realm, don't worry. We've got you covered! Below you'll find a guide featuring everything from the tools needed to the best meats for smoking. What You Need to Smoke Meat As this is a beginner’s guide, the first step is identifying the tools you’ll need to purchase to prep for smoking meat. Let’s dive right in so you can get smoking even faster. Smoker Sta ..read more

Polish sausage and Texas barbecue have a long and storied history. When Polish and Czech immigrants arrived in Central Texas in the 1850's they brought rich culinary traditions with them. Those traditions became staples of what we today call Texas Barbecue. More ..read more

Get your tailgate food ideas with Barbecue at Home and be the grill master of your own football tailgate party!   Calling all tailgaters, as summer is coming to an end and we are going into the fall season we all know that means. It is football season! What better way to enjoy a competitive game of football than to enjoy it in the breezy wind with some smokin’ barbecue? It is in fact tailgate season! Bring out those tongs and your barbecue apron because the only thing heatin’ up this tailgate season is your tailgate grill!   What is tailgating? A tailgate party is a social gathering ..read more

Jump on the Cajun Trend Train! Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a quick and easy recipe that you can make any day of the week. This busy family dinner idea satisfies all those Cajun Sausage pasta cravings that you might have without costing you too much time, effort, or money. This recipe is full of spices, full-flavored sausage, and creamy deliciousness. What’s the secret to make this Cajun Sausage Pasta Tasty? Well, this is a Cajun Sausage Pasta with Cream Cheese! This is one of the many easy weeknight dinners for families that Barbecue at Home is going to post so that you can become a master c ..read more

Let's be real, in the world of Texas BBQ brisket is king. But smoking a brisket is a time consuming process wrought with pitfalls and obstacles that can relegate your smoked meat to the dog food bin. Learn how to smoke the perfect brisket with Chef Dan. More ..read more

If you’re tired of searching for “date night restaurants near me” and are in need of stay at home date night ideas, then you’re in luck. Barbecue at Home has a perfect Date Night Box that is made especially for you and a special someone to enjoy a nice night at home together. Here at Barbecue at Home, we try to make it simple to enjoy a romantic date night meal without the hassle of leaving your home, finding parking, and overspending at a restaurant that might not cook your food the way you love. Our Date Night Box has everything that you need to create an intimate dinner where you want it an ..read more

Let’s talk Ribs. What’s your favorite? Pork Spare Ribs? Beef Short Ribs? Back Ribs? No matter your preference, we can all agree that Ribs are delicious! In this piece, we’re going to compare 3 types of beef ribs and their pork counterpart that are a little bit more common. Firstly, if you’ve not had the chance to enjoy the deliciousness that is beef ribs, we hope that this piece will convince to change that. Who knows, you might become the pro that everyone aspires to be at the cookout. To begin, here are the ribs we’re going to go over: plate short ribs (more commonly known as beef short ribs ..read more

Dickey's Jalapeno Cheddar Kielbasa has been a wildly popular item in Dickey's Barbecue Pit restaurants for decades. Chef Dan shows us how to use Dickey's Jalapeno Cheddar Kielbasa to make some delicious and creative dishes for any meal time or special occasion. More ..read more