Pellets and Pits

Pellets and Pits is your home for pellet grill and pellet smoker recipes, tutorials, and gear reviews. From smoked brisket and pulled pork to easy weeknight BBQ sides, we cover it all — on Traeger, Pit Boss, Lone Star Grillz, Camp Chef, offset smokers, charcoal grills, and more.

Neal is a former steakhouse executive chef and US Navy cook with decades of outdoor cooking experience. Together with his wife Amy, they break down BBQ techniques in a way that's easy to follow whether you're firing up your first smoke or chasing competition-level results.

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