Chef's Backyard

Latest posts

  • Fire Up the Grates: The Ultimate Grilled Flatbread Pizza

    Published for thechefsbackyard.com There is something completely transformative about cooking with live fire. When you take standard kitchen staples out to the grill, the intense direct heat and ambient smoke elevate simple components into an elite-tier culinary experience. Today, we are tearing down the kitchen walls and turning an ordinary pizza night into a backyard…

    Read more

  • SPURS playoffs tailgating menu ideas

    San Antonio!  Our NBA SPURS have made it to the Finals!  GO SPURS GO! I love supporting our local champions, and even cooked for them during my time working at Central Market in the early 2000’s We cooked pregame meals for the players including Tim Duncan (Crawfish stuffed Salmon) Robert Horry (Salisbury Steak) amongst other…

    Read more

  • The Pitmaster’s Guide: Ranking the InGrill Basik Barrel Smoker

    There is a distinct magic to the South American “asado”. It’s less about obsessing over a firebox in isolation and more about the party — friends gathered around, cold drinks in hand, music playing, while the food slowly roasts to perfection in the background. That communal, stress-free vibe is exactly what the “InGrill Basik Barrel…

    Read more

  • SMOKED TURKEY & PORK INSANITY!

    Welcome to the Backyard! 🍻 If you thought that turkey breast looked juicy, wait until you try the actual recipe. I’ve put together a full breakdown of the Minion Method and the exact rubs I used today over at thechefsbackyard.com. Go grab it and step up your weekend smoke session! Question of the day: What…

    Read more

  • Elevate Your Outdoor Cooking Experience

    Transforming Your Backyard into a Culinary Haven Outdoor cooking is more than just a way to prepare a meal; it’s an experience. Imagine sizzling steaks on the grill, the aroma of smoked meats, and the laughter shared with friends around your barbecue. Elevating your outdoor cooking requires not just a grill but also an environment…

    Read more

  • Hello world!

    The Evolution of the Flame: Beyond the Backyard Discover the philosophy behind the new Chef’s Backyard and Prime Element. From a decade of outdoor cooking on YouTube to premium culinary lifestyle gear, we’re redefining what it means to cook in the open air. Discover the philosophy behind the new Chef’s Backyard and Prime Element. From…

    Read more