On a strangely warm Saturday afternoon in February, a chowhound’s thoughts turn to...barbecue. Located in what was formerly a small convenience store (beer & live bait), Uncle Charlie’s Backyard Barbecue is on Seneca... (9 replies, last updated by 1FASTMF February 21, 2009)

and some cherry wood chunks, and am starting to experiment with those. A couple good books to recommend for all kinds of info on rubs, marinades, mops and techniques are Smoke & Spice, and Backyard BBQ: The Art of Smokology.... (22 replies, last updated by Bob Brooks July 7, 2006)

Is this the same thing as "Dad’s Backyard Burgers"? One of those is supposed to be opening in Merrifield VA (just outside DC). (6 replies, last updated by Kelli2006 May 27, 2007)

Has anyone bought eggs at Backyard birds- which is on the same road as Verrill Farm? There was an article in the Globe about them. We went there to buy eggs and the refrigerator is empty. Was wondering if anyone has had any... (8 replies, last updated by emilief August 7, 2007)

We’ve been using the Great American Smoker propane fueled wood smoker for about a year — got it at Costco for about $180.00 last year and saw it in a San Francisco Bay Area Costco store a few weeks ago. We absolutely... (11 replies, last updated by Evan April 7, 2005)

Before you commit, you might want to try an inexpensive electric or charcoal smoker first in order to see if you really want to do this. The big box stores sell very effective $30 smokers — provided that it is not a really... (14 replies, last updated by JeetJet September 12, 2007)

has anyone any faves for cue in NYC? Daisy Maes Dinosaur Spanky’s Bone Lick not Virgils please. (24 replies, last updated by fritz May 19, 2006)

and then regular thick and hot thick, they are all awesome. the mustard is only in one flavor but it is great, it is sweet with a jalepeno kick,try it, i discovered it at a small store somewhere on LI, and i actually got a few... (2 replies, last updated by Tina May 18, 2005)

on very low over pan of water)on the side without the flame for 5-6 hours; Slathers them with Sweet Baby Ray’s Hot barbecue sauce (can be bought at most grocery stores) for another hour; Eats every single morsel that falls... (21 replies, last updated by chazzer February 19, 2007)

got them on a bad day. I like Backyard Barbecue, I have had it take away both times and it doesn’t have wok char, so to speak, but it does have a nice lean taste and the sauce is pretty good, slightly vinegary but with a bit... (6 replies, last updated by Steve September 15, 2009)

my boyfriend’s father has a backyard smoker and i’m looking to get him a cookbook. i’m less interested in the history or emotion (peace and love) of bbq, and am aiming to find a book that is full of reliable... (4 replies, last updated by peggyshortsleeve December 11, 2008)

). With that said, the best chain hamburgers I’ve ever found are Backyard Burgers. They even beat out “sit down” restaurants in quality and taste. The Mushroom Swiss is sublime, and I had never found any good... (9 replies, last updated by pdpredtide July 10, 2009)

are still my fave. The slaw and BBQ beans were also goo, and I tried the smoked sausage sandwich for “dessert”. Next trip – perhaps the catfish or the whiting, but definitely the pulled pork. The only problem is... (5 replies, last updated by HowChowBlog July 25, 2008)

There is a chain in the south called "backyard burgers". It is pretty good. The meat is fresh ground and cooked to order. Not sure if Dad’s is the same thing though. (18 replies, last updated by trancemission September 18, 2007)

For a backyard bbq, I’d go with Pabst Blue Ribbon. Classic. Understated. Of course, Pabst isn’t for everyone (and not “white trash”, in my opinion) so if it isn’t your cup of tea (or pint of lager)... (31 replies, last updated by crewsweeper July 30, 2008)