Joe Clements

Founder and Editor in Chief at Smoked BBQ Source

Founder and editor-in-chief @smokedbbqsource. I grill, barbecue, and write about meat for a living. Tweets about BBQ and building a niche media company.

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12 Simple Ways to Make Better Chili

2 months ago | smokedbbqsource.com | Joe Clements

SmokedBBQSource is supported by its readers. We may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you if you buy through a link on this page. Learn more. Great chili doesn’t just happen. It’s built one flavor-packed layer at a time. Whether you’re a Texas purist or someone who piles on the toppings, these tips will help you take your pot of chili to the next level.
5 Mop Sauce Recipes to Give Your BBQ the Edge

Mar 28, 2025 | smokedbbqsource.com | Joe Clements

SmokedBBQSource is supported by its readers. We may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you if you buy through a link on this page. Learn more. A good mop sauce is a secret weapon in any pitmaster’s arsenal—especially in Carolina and Texas-style BBQ, where it’s essential for keeping meat juicy and building bold flavor during low and slow cooks. We’ve rounded up six of the best mop sauce recipes to inspire your next barbecue. Looking for a finishing touch?
BBQ Pork Rub Recipe

Mar 24, 2025 | smokedbbqsource.com | Joe Clements

SmokedBBQSource is supported by its readers. We may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you if you buy through a link on this page. Learn more. Confession time: When I’m smoking ribs or pulled pork, I still reach for a store-bought rub now and then. But after years of testing and tweaking, this homemade pork rub has earned its spot as my go-to. It’s sweet, smoky, and perfectly balanced with just the right touch of heat, made entirely from pantry staples and easy to tweak to your taste.
How to Separate Brisket Flat & Point

Mar 7, 2025 | smokedbbqsource.com | Joe Clements

SmokedBBQSource is supported by its readers. We may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you if you buy through a link on this page. Learn more. A whole packer brisket consists of two muscles—the lean flat and the marbled point—separated by a thick layer of fat. Since they cook at different rates, separating them can help ensure even cooking and better results.
11 Secret BBQ Ingredients Pitmasters Swear By (You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner!)

Feb 22, 2025 | smokedbbqsource.com | Joe Clements

SmokedBBQSource is supported by its readers. We may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you if you buy through a link on this page. Learn more. Any backyard griller can throw salt and pepper on a steak, but all true pitmasters have a few tricks up their sleeves. We’re talking unexpected, flavor-boosting, meat-tenderizing secret ingredients that take BBQ from good to legendary. Ever tried coffee in a rub? Pickle juice as a brine? How about a little bourbon for smoky-sweet magic?
How to Start And Maintain A Wood Fired Pizza Oven

Feb 17, 2025 | smokedbbqsource.com | Joe Clements

SmokedBBQSource is supported by its readers. We may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you if you buy through a link on this page. Learn more. In this guide, we will walk you through how to build and maintain a wood fire in a traditional wood fired pizza oven so you can make perfect pizzas every time. A proper wood-fired pizza oven will cook a pizza in just a couple of minutes.
Everything We Know About the New Traeger Woodridge Pellet Grill

Dec 18, 2024 | smokedbbqsource.com | Joe Clements

SmokedBBQSource is supported by its readers. We may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you if you buy through a link on this page. Learn more. The fact Traeger has been working on a new pellet grill is one of the worst kept secrets in the barbecue industry. The rumors have been confirmed this week, with retailers like Ace Hardware launching their web sales pages. We’ve even found customers who were able to buy the new grill at Scheels and someone has even filmed an assembly video.
Stoke vs Ooni: Which Pizza Oven is Better?

Nov 12, 2024 | smokedbbqsource.com | Joe Clements
9 Common Steak Grilling Mistakes

Oct 27, 2024 | smokedbbqsource.com | Joe Clements

SmokedBBQSource is supported by its readers. We may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you if you buy through a link on this page. Learn more. Cooking steak is an almost religious experience for some people. They have a set of rules they follow, and they never question them. Type “how to cook steak” into Google, and you’ll get thousands of articles echoing the same tired old advice. Offering the same “pro-tips” you’ve heard a hundred times from “celebrity” TV chefs.
Weber Spirit vs Genesis: Entry Level VS Mid-Range Gas Grills

Oct 17, 2024 | smokedbbqsource.com | Joe Clements

SmokedBBQSource is supported by its readers. We may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you if you buy through a link on this page. Learn more. If you’re looking to invest in a new gas grill, chances are you’re trying to decide between the Weber Spirit or Weber Genesis lines. In this guide, we’ll take you through both the Spirit and Genesis Weber grill lines, explain the main differences and run through the latest updates from 2024.