This is The Barbecue Lab
The backyard is a sacred space — where memories are made, stories are shared, and people come together around food and fire. We’re here to help you create those moments — by testing the best gear, sharing proven recipes, and showing you how to own your backyard.
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We spent just shy of a full year building our own paver patio, pavilion, and outdoor kitchen and we did all the work ourselves with the help of a few friends and family members. We walk you through our process, tell you what we included, and share how much money we saved!
Check out our Grilling Gift Guide!
We've compiled the most comprehensive list of grilling gift ideas on the internet. Find gift suggestions ranging from $5 all the way up to $1000.
You'll find gift ideas sorted by categories including: seasonings, prep tools, fire starters, grill tools, cleaning tools, cooking appliances, mail order meat, and more!
Best of all, this list includes only items we have actually used and love, and from one outdoor cook to the next, we can whole-heartedly recommend.
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Everything You Need to Unlock Your Inner Pitmaster From the Comfort of Your Home.
Barbecue brings people together over great food, family and fun, and it’s your turn to be the house on the block where everyone wants to be. BBQ recipes and techniques shouldn’t be a closely guarded secret that only competition teams know. We show you the best gear, recipes and techniques that will help you elevate your BBQ game to the next level. Watch step-by-step videos and read in-depth articles that will have all of your neighbors wondering how you became the pitmaster everyone else wishes they could be.
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