I was skeptical when I learned Rodney Scott was opening a restaurant in downtown Nashville. It's no surprise that the accomplished pitmaster would want to expand his growing barbecue empire to ...

1. Clear an area of level ground of any combustible leaves or sticks. Lay out a two-layer base of blocks as shown. Build a fire inside the pit. After the coals have burned down, divide them into ...

Ever wanted to cook a whole hog? Well, it ain’t that hard, says Resto’s young chef, Bobby Hellen. He recently took us to the backyard to show us how it’s done. What’s the key to roasting a whole pig?

In the immortal words of Hank Williams Jr.: “We cooked the pig in the ground, got some beer on ice, and all my rowdy friends are comin' over tonight.” Sounds like a party that’s just waiting for ...

This video shows a redneck-style method for cooking a whole hog above the ground using smoke and controlled heat. The process begins with building a raised setup that allows airflow beneath the pig.

Backyard barbecuing is getting big. Literally. With the deep-fried turkey fad long faded, a small but growing number of Americans hungering for new outdoor cooking adventures are investing many hours ...