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BBQ Recipes, Smoker Tips, and Grilling Guides

Dave Wade, the pitmaster behind Fire Up The Pit

About Dave

I’m a BBQ-Loving Dad from Maine

I’m a husband, dad, and part-time pitmaster from Maine. On weekends, you’ll usually find me out by the smoker, sometimes cooking up a quick batch of wings for the game, sometimes doing an all-day cook with family and friends stopping by. And yes, the smoker keeps going through the Maine winter too.

Fire Up The Pit is where I share what’s worked for me: real smoker recipes, gear I trust, and tips to make BBQ more enjoyable, whether you’ve got 2 hours or a whole afternoon to kick back and cook.

outdoor recipes

Outdoor Recipes

From the smoker, grill, or flattop — bold flavor every time

BBQ gear tips

BBQ Gear Tips

Tools I trust and how I actually use them

game day appetizers

Game Day & Appetizers

Wings, dips, and crowd-pleasers for your next get-together

Pit Boss tips and guides

Pit Boss Tips & Guides

Cleaning, error codes, and temps from my own Pit Boss

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