We Live & Breathe BBQ
BBQSource.com was built by BBQ obsessives for BBQ obsessives. Since 2015, we've been the internet's most trusted source for honest grill reviews, expert buying guides, and pitmaster-tested recipes.
Started in a Backyard. Built for Yours.
BBQSource.com started in 2015 when founder Mike Dawson got tired of reading grill reviews written by people who had never actually fired up a smoker. He wanted honest, experience-based recommendations from people who actually cook.
What started as a personal blog quickly grew into the internet's most trusted BBQ resource. Today, our team of three full-time reviewers tests hundreds of products every year — buying them with our own money, cooking on them in our own backyards, and giving you the unfiltered truth.
We're an affiliate site, which means we earn a small commission when you buy through our links. But that never influences our recommendations. If a product isn't good, we say so. Period.
Our Values
Honest Reviews
We buy and test products ourselves. No pay-to-play reviews, no sponsored rankings. Just the truth.
Real BBQ Experience
Our team has decades of combined BBQ experience — from backyard cooks to competition pitmasters.
Trusted by Millions
Over 2 million BBQ enthusiasts trust BBQSource.com every month to help them make smart buying decisions.
Passion for BBQ
This isn't just a job. We live and breathe BBQ. Every recommendation comes from genuine love of the craft.
Meet the Pitmasters
Mike Dawson
Founder & Head Reviewer
20+ years of competitive BBQ experience. Former pitmaster at three Texas BBQ joints.
Sarah Chen
Recipe Developer
Culinary school graduate turned BBQ obsessive. Specializes in fusion BBQ and international smoke techniques.
Jake Torres
Gear & Accessories Editor
Former mechanical engineer who now tests and reviews BBQ gear for a living. If it's made of steel, he's reviewed it.
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