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Ever wondered how someone cooks a full week of meals on a single smoker without sacrificing flavour or sanity? We bring on Sarah from South Louisiana—aka Meat Me at the Smoker—to break down her exact weekend flow: brisket first with the smokestack choked for deeper early colour, then chicken once the draw opens, followed by ribs, bacon, and veg to round out the fridge. It’s part craft, part logistics, and all about clean fire, patience, and the right wrap at the right time.

We dig into the heart of Cajun barbecue: salt-forward SPG, the comfort of oak and pecan smoke, and the joy of cooking from instinct rather than a measuring spoon. Sarah shares why she loves the foil boat method for brisket—keeping the top exposed for smoke while pooling juices below—and how long rests turn a good cook into a tender, sliceable feast. We compare UK and US meat, talk lean grass-fed challenges, and offer simple tweaks for bigger smoke and better moisture when marbling is scarce.

There’s plenty of real-world wisdom, too: a brisket that survived a grease fire, a steak ruined by an avalanche of pepper, and the calm that comes from staying with the process when the pit behaves badly. We wander through competition culture, why judging is sometimes more fun than turning in boxes, and bucket-list events like Memphis in May. And our barbecue bingo lands on duck, sparking plans for duck bombs wrapped in bacon and medium-rare smoked goose breast that eats like steak.

If you love brisket, live for clean blue smoke, or want a practical blueprint for meal prepping on a smoker, this one’s for you. Hit play, then tell us your favourite wrap method and wood combo. If you enjoyed the conversation, follow the show, share it with a barbecue friend, and leave a quick review—your support helps more pit lovers find us.

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