Our philosophy on barbecue


At How Low Can You Slow, we’re passionate about barbecue and the power it has to bring people together. From the delicious aromas wandering across your fence to your neighbor's yard, to sending each of your guests home with a Tupperware full of leftovers. Here you’ll discover recipes, techniques and tips to help you improve your skills and take you from barbecue enthusiast to pitmaster.

Take a look around and find some of my favorite recipes (like Smoked Beef Cheeks), reviews on trending pitmaster equipment, and other free resources to help you step up your barbecue game. Enjoy!

New on the Smoker


March 5, 2025

Smoked Corned Beef

Making your own corned beef requires a bit of preparation and patience, but it is totally worth it. The finished product is the best combination of sweet, spicy and salty, that will transform the way you think about corned beef forever.
February 4, 2025

Super Bowl Recipes

Super Bowl Snack Recipes!
January 24, 2025

Maple Honey Habanero Wings

Smoked wings are always on my list when it comes to cooking for a crowd. Here is my recipe for a simple, but super delicious chicken wing, smoked on the new Asmoke Essentials Pellet Grill.
January 19, 2025

Mojo Steak Sandwich

This recipe is a play on two Cuban sandwiches- the Cubano and the Pan Con Bistec. While it is inspired by these sandwiches, it loses some of it’s traditional elements by replacing the Pan Cubano (Cuban sandwich bread) with Ciabatta.
December 17, 2024

Christmas with Schmidt Bros Knives

Cooking Christmas dinner can get a little crazy, so here are a few of my favorite recipes that you can enjoy this Christmas season.
November 17, 2024

Thanksgiving with Schmidt Bros Knives

Is cooking Thanksgiving dinner, always a drag? Want to enjoy the preparation, not just the final meal? The best way to make cooking more enjoyable and more fun this Thanksgiving, is to have the right tool, for the right job.