Here at barbecue 101 you will learn the basics of barbecuing.  Barbecuing is not hard at all and is very fun.  There is really nothing hard at all about barbecuing and grilling.  The only setback for barbecuing is having the time to smoke that perfect 

piece of meat.  To me barbecuing is never a setback.  The only major obstacles you may have is figuring out what you want to cook and what rub or marinade you want to use. 

Most people who are beginners to the barbecue world think that making the fire is the hardest part of the process.  Making the fire is probably the easiest and fastest part of the barbecuing experience if you decide to follow my suggestions.  

Take things one step at a time and barbecuing will not be so overwhelming for the beginners.  Instead of worrying about making the fire, put a lot of time and effort into picking your barbecue pit, smoker, or gas grill.  It will pay off in the long run.

If money is an issue, don't worry!  I have cooked some of my best barbecue on small cheap barbecue pits.   It's nothing to be ashamed about.  Don't worry  if you

do not want to invest so much money into a barbecue pit because you're not sure this barbecuing thing is for you.  Start out with an inexpensive barbeque pit until you are comfortable with what you are doing. You can easily find a descent barbeque pit for under $100. 

I have no problem recommending any of the barbeque pits/grills on this page.  I have used everyone of them.  I still use the Old Smokey #  22 at least once a week.  I have used the Old Smokey # 22 for at least 5 years now. 

I have smoked and grilled anything from a full rack of pork ribs to pizza to steaks and anything else I could think of.  The Old Smokey also lasts a long time with little or no maintenance.  The Old Smokey is great if you have a small space or apartment.

The Weber Kettle Grill is also great.  My brother had one a few years back and I cooked one of the best beer can chickens (pollo borracho).  I left the bird in there for about three hours.  I was very surprised by the Weber Kettle.   The Weber Kettle grill is also great for compact places of living like apartments.


The Brinkmann Smoker/Grill is also another great pit.  It's great for an apartment or a backyard.  I have no complaints on it.  I once killed a hog quartered it up and smoked it on the brinkmann.  These pits can do it all if you are patient enough to understand how the pit works for you.