Backseat grillmeisters are the absolute worst and other petty complaints about BBQing
The article discusses the frustrations associated with BBQing, particularly as summer approaches. It highlights the time commitment required for good BBQ, especially when smoking meats like brisket or pork shoulder. The piece also touches on the challenges of managing cooking times with social gatherings.
- ▪Good BBQ takes time and requires careful planning.
- ▪Smoking meats like brisket or pork shoulder can take eight to ten hours.
- ▪The article humorously addresses the challenges of coordinating BBQ with social events.
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OutKick-Culture Backseat grillmeisters are the absolute worst and other petty complaints about BBQing Smoking a pork shoulder means setting a pre-dawn alarm, and that's just the first of many frustrations By Matt Reigle OutKick Published May 20, 2026 7:32am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Mission BBQ honors military, first responders with daily national anthem Mission BBQ owner Bill Kraus discusses how the restaurant chain honors military members and first responders daily with a national anthem tradition. Ahead of Memorial Day, he explains their commitment to patriotism across 158 locations.
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