You don’t need a trailer rig or matching apron to turn out smoked meat that gets people hovering near your backyard. The grill’s doing the work while you pretend “low and slow” was always the plan.

In this video, ribs are slowly cooked in a homemade banana leaf smoker. Whiskey and beer add depth while time does the real work. The ASMR format keeps the focus on sound and movement rather than ...

Editor’s note: This is the first column in a series in which Reid provides advice on becoming a proficient backyard pitmaster. The column will focus on products, ingredients and services specific to ...