Brisket has a reputation for being the kind of dinner that takes over your whole day: long marinades, 14-hour smokes, and a nervous eye glued to the thermometer. It doesn't have to be that dramatic.

As soon as it's warm enough to fire up the grill, cookout season has begun. Turn on Wendy Rene's "Bar-B-Q" (the ultimate outdoor cooking song) and dig out that bag of woodchips. It's time to smoke ...

Chef Marc Meyer opts for fat-capped brisket rather than chuck or rump roast to make his succulent pot roast, adding dried chiles to the braising liquid for a little extra interest. Serve it over ...

There’s a sweet spot between flavor that hits and effort that doesn’t, and this collection knows exactly where to land. You won’t need charts, apps, or an honorary pitmaster title to pull off these 17 ...

Nothing feeds a table full of family and friends like a whole smoked brisket. But wow, does that sound daunting. Slow-smoking a brisket feels like something you should leave to the pros. That’s ...

This Easy Smoked Cheesy Potatoes Recipe is a comforting side dish to whip up on your smoker! I love when I have long smokes ...

From burnt ends to turkey legs, and andouille sausage to salmon, these are our favorite smoked meat recipes to serve throughout spring and summer. Molly McArdle is Food & Wine's Updates Editor. She ...