Welcome to the Exploring BBQ 'The Pit' Forum! To keep this community friendly, helpful, and fun for everyone, please follow these guidelines:
- Respect Others – Treat fellow members with courtesy. Personal attacks, harassment, or offensive language won’t be tolerated.
- Stay On Topic – Post in the appropriate category. Use clear titles and keep discussions BBQ-related unless posting in Off-Topic.
- No Spam or Self-Promotion – Unrelated links, ads, or excessive promotion will be removed. If you want to share your BBQ business, please use designated areas (when available).
- Give Credit – If you share a recipe, photo, or story that isn’t yours, credit the original source.
- Safe Content – Keep posts safe for all audiences. No explicit or harmful material.
- Search First – Before creating a new topic, check if your question or idea already exists.
- Keep It Constructive – Debate is welcome, but keep it respectful and focused on ideas, not people.
By posting here, you agree to follow these rules. The Exploring BBQ team may edit, move, or remove posts if needed to maintain the community.
New to the Exploring BBQ Forum? This section answers the most common questions about how things work. Learn how to register, set up your profile, post a topic, upload photos, and subscribe to discussions. You’ll also find tips for using features like private messages, search, and notifications. If your question isn’t covered here, feel free to ask in The Backyard → Site Feedback & Suggestions.
Stay up to date with the latest news about the Exploring BBQ site and forum. Here you’ll find updates on new features, upcoming events, community highlights, and important notices from the admin team. Check back often to see what’s new in the world of Exploring BBQ.
Share your favorite BBQ restaurants, hidden gems, and must-visit spots. General reviews, swap recommendations, and trade tips for planning road trips to the best joints around.
Swap personal BBQ experiences, family traditions, and favorite memories. From your first smoke to road trip adventures, this is the place to share the stories that make BBQ more than just food.
Stay in the loop on what’s happening in the BBQ world. Share updates on new restaurant openings, pitmaster ventures, local festivals, and BBQ competitions. Post upcoming events or recap ones you’ve attended.
A catch-all space for BBQ discussions that don’t fit into the other categories. Share tips, ask questions, or talk about any BBQ topic under the sun.
Share your favorite BBQ recipes, cooking methods, and step-by-step guides. From classic brisket to creative sides, this is the place to swap techniques and help others sharpen their pitmaster skills.
For Recipes, include:
- Recipe Name
- Meat / Dish Type
- Ingredients (short list)
- Prep Steps (1–2 lines)
- Cook Method & Time
- Tips/Notes
Discuss all things BBQ gear, from smokers and grills to tools, accessories, and mods. Share reviews, maintenance tips, and DIY pit builds to help others get the most out of their setup.
We’re glad you’ve joined the Exploring BBQ community! This thread is a great place to say hello and let folks know a little about you. Whether you’re a seasoned pitmaster, backyard griller, or just starting your BBQ journey, we’d love to hear from you.
Things you might include:
- Where you’re from
- Your favorite BBQ style (Texas, Carolina, Memphis, etc.)
- Your go-to smoker or grill
- A favorite BBQ joint or dish
- What you hope to learn or share in the forum
A place for conversations that aren’t about BBQ. Talk sports, music, travel, hobbies, or anything else you’d like to share with the community.
Guidelines:
- Keep it respectful — same rules as the rest of the forum.
- Avoid politics, religion, or other divisive subjects.
- Keep content safe for all audiences.
- Have fun and get to know each other beyond BBQ.
Help us make Exploring BBQ better! Use this section to share your thoughts on the forum and website — what’s working well, what could be improved, and new ideas you’d like to see.
When giving feedback:
- Be specific about the issue (for example, broken link, hard-to-find feature)
- Mention where you noticed it (page, forum section, etc.)
- If possible, include a screenshot or example
When making suggestions:
- Explain the idea clearly
- Share why it would help the community
- If you have seen it work well elsewhere, give an example
Your feedback and ideas keep the site growing in the right direction. Thank you for helping shape the community.
