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    Rule Your Outdoor Kingdom

    Welcome to Mad Backyard! Learn all the best techniques to make great simple barbecue, on your smokers and grills at home. We also cover lawn care, firepits, swimming pool care, and more to help you make the most of your outdoor living space!

    Most Popular Recipes

    • baby back ribs on the grates of a pit boss pellet grill
      Baby Back Ribs on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
    • slices of smoked beef brisket on a cutting board
      Smoked Beef Brisket on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
    • pork shoulder on the grates of a pit boss pellet grill with a probe thermometer inserted in the meat
      Pulled Pork on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
    • smoked whole chicken on the grates of a pit boss pellet grill
      Smoked Whole Chicken on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
    • boston butt on the shelf of a masterbuilt electric smoker with a water pan beneath
      Smoked Boston Butt in a Masterbuilt Electric Smoker
    • Salmon smoking on the top rack of a pit boss pellet grill
      Smoked Salmon on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
    • smoked chicken wings on the grates of a pit boss pellet grill
      Smoked Chicken Wings on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
    • Pit Boss Smoked Pork Loin sliced on a cutting board
      Smoked Pork Loin on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill

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    • Beef
    • Pork
    • Turkey
    • Chicken
    • Appetizers and Sides
    • Seafood
    • Pit Boss Recipes
    • Electric Smoker Recipes

    Pit Boss Recipes

    Check out our our collection of recipes designed specifically for cooking on a Pit Boss pellet grill!

    • Pit Boss 3-2-1 spareribs on the top rack
      3-2-1 Pork Spare Ribs on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
    • slices of smoked beef brisket on a cutting board
      Smoked Beef Brisket on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
    • Pit Boss hamburger with cheese on a bun on a white plate with lettuce, tomato and red onion
      Grilled Hamburgers on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
    • Pit Boss Smoked Macaroni and Cheese in a cast iron skillet
      Smoked Mac and Cheese on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill

    See more Pit Boss Recipes →

    Electric Smoker Recipes

    Check out our our collection of recipes designed specifically for cooking on in an electric smoker such as a Masterbuilt!

    • Electric Smoker Pork Chops sliced on a cutting board
      Smoked Pork Chops in an Electric Smoker
    • salmon smoking on the grates of a masterbuilt electric smoker
      Smoked Salmon in a Masterbuilt Electric Smoker
    • a Whole Smoked Turkey on a cutting board
      Smoked Turkey in a Masterbuilt Electric Smoker
    • Whole Chicken on a cutting board
      Smoked Whole Chicken in a Masterbuilt Electric Smoker

    See more Electric Smoker Recipes →

    How To Use a Pit Boss Guides

    A collection of How-to guides and resources for getting the most out of your new Pit Boss pellet grill!

    • Starting up a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
      How to Start a Pit Boss Pellet Grill: Step-by-Step
    • Mad's gloved hands installing the top rack into the Pit Boss Pellet Grill Pro Series 1150
      How to Install and Remove the Top Rack of a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
    • firebox filled with wood in an aluminum foil loaf pan
      How to Get More Smoke Flavor on a Pellet Grill using Real Wood
    • a blow torch lighting pellets in a pellet tube
      How to Light a Pellet Tube for More Smoke Flavor

    See more Pit Boss How-to Guides →

    Robert "Mads" Martigan, the founder of Mad Backyard

    Robert "Mads" Martigan

    Hi, I'm Mads, the founder of Mad Backyard and an avid outdoorsman, barbecue/smoker buff, and pellet grilling enthusiast who loves to share my passion for outdoor living and outdoor cooking with the world.

    Learn more about Mads →

    Solo Stove and Fire Pit Guides

    Everything you need to know to purchase and get the most out of your Solo Stove and other brands of Fire Pits

    • a new solo stove on concrete with accessories
      The Ultimate Comparison Guide To Solo Stoves
    • solo stove lit in front of a pool at night
      How To Put Out A Solo Stove Bonfire: The Right Way
    • a solo stove with smoke coming out
      Why Is My Solo Stove Smoking? 3 Simple Fixes
    • up close of the solo stove exterior
      How to Easily Remove Rust from a Solo Stove

    See more Fire Pit Articles →

    Recent Posts

    • a Blackstone griddle with oil being poured on it
      How to Deep Clean and Re-Season a Blackstone Griddle
    • a metal scraper running across debris on a Blackstone griddle
      How to Clean a Blackstone Griddle
    • smash burgers on the surface of a blackstone griddle
      Smash Burgers on a Blackstone Griddle
    • pork belly burnt ends in an aluminum foil pan
      Pit Boss Pork Belly Burnt Ends

    Recently Updated

    • smoked brisket sliced on butcher paper
      Smoked Beef Brisket in a Masterbuilt Electric Smoker
    • a lit pellet smoker tube making smoke on a grill
      The Best Pellet Tube Smokers
    • the best cold smokers in action
      The 5 Best Cold Smokers
    • Best Rotisserie
      The 5 Best Rotisserie Ovens

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    Robert "Mads" Martigan, the founder of Mad Backyard

    Hi, I'm Mads, the founder of Mad Backyard and an avid outdoorsman, barbecue/smoker buff, and pellet grilling enthusiast who loves to share my passion for outdoor living and outdoor cooking with the world.

    More about me →

    Trending Recipes

    • pork shoulder on the grates of a pit boss pellet grill with a probe thermometer inserted in the meat
      Pulled Pork on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
    • slices of smoked beef brisket on a cutting board
      Smoked Beef Brisket on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
    • baby back ribs on the grates of a pit boss pellet grill
      Baby Back Ribs on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill
    • boston butt on the shelf of a masterbuilt electric smoker with a water pan beneath
      Smoked Boston Butt in a Masterbuilt Electric Smoker

    AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER

    Thanks for visiting Madbackyard.com!  As outdoor living enthusiasts, we love to mention and link to various products we have used or researched.  Assume those links are affiliate links which means we may earn a small commission if you click and buy.  As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

    Seasonal Recipes

    • slices of smoked corned beef brisket on a wooden cutting board
      Smoked Corned Beef Brisket
    • smoked cabbage cut open on a cutting board
      Smoked Cabbage
    • Double smoked ham with a cherry glaze on a cutting board to show the slices of ham
      Pit Boss Smoked Ham with Cherry Fig Glaze
    • sliced leg of lamb roast on a white plate
      Smoked Leg of Lamb on a Pit Boss Pellet Grill

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