The Smoke Sheet
A weekly newsletter featuring the best BBQ news, media, events, and so much more.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 459 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 7 days ago |
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A Eulogy for Brisket
What was once an accessible and democratic cut of meat has became a luxury product.
Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to honor one of the greatest smoked meats this country has ever known.
The Top Spots for Lexington Style North Carolina Barbecue
Your next trip to the Piedmont should include these delicious destinations
This week’s guest article is written by John Tanner, founder of John Tanner’s Barbecue Blog. John is based in Washington, D.C., and has been writing about barbecue...
Melissa Cookston on the State of American BBQ in 2026
The Memphis pitmaster on the "confidence gap" at the grill, soaring beef prices, the resilience of Memphis barbecue, and why the next generation needs to embrace the pit.
Melissa Cookston is a celebrated pitmaster, author, and TV personali...
5 South Carolina BBQ Joints You Can't Miss
These five restaurants feature an excellent array of bites, including chopped pork, hash and rice, ribs, chicken, and more.
While we’ve traveled far and wide for barbecue, we’ve had many South Carolina barbecue joints on our “would like to...
We're Writing a Book!
The Smoke Sheet's barbecue travel guide is out next year and will explore regional traditions, iconic joints, legendary pitmasters, and much more.
For the past several years, both in The Smoke Sheet and on social media, we have been sharin...
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