{"id":481,"date":"2025-12-04T12:47:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T12:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/?page_id=481"},"modified":"2025-12-07T01:18:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T01:18:43","slug":"bbq-log","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/bbq-log\/","title":{"rendered":"The Backyard Barbecue Log &#038; Field Guide: The Essential Smoker Journal for Pitmasters"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"481\" class=\"elementor elementor-481\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14143203 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"14143203\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78d7c5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"78d7c5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Backyard Barbecue Log &amp; Field Guide: The Essential Smoker Journal for Pitmasters<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66c3b72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66c3b72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The difference between &#8220;Good&#8221; BBQ and &#8220;Legendary&#8221; BBQ isn&#8217;t magic. It&#8217;s data.<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-006f852 elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"006f852\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0G5GZDG2N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Buy Now on Amazon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-796add7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"796add7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-477 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Backyard-Barbecue-Log-official-cover-200x300.webp\" alt=\"Backyard Barbecue Log and Field Guide official cover\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Backyard-Barbecue-Log-official-cover-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Backyard-Barbecue-Log-official-cover-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Backyard-Barbecue-Log-official-cover-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Backyard-Barbecue-Log-official-cover-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Backyard-Barbecue-Log-official-cover-1365x2048.webp 1365w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Backyard-Barbecue-Log-official-cover-1320x1980.webp 1320w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Backyard-Barbecue-Log-official-cover-600x900.webp 600w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Backyard-Barbecue-Log-official-cover-scaled.webp 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop Guessing. Start Tracking. Master Your Smoker with Data.<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You\u2019ve been there before. You pulled off the perfect brisket last July\u2014the bark was dark, the smoke ring was deep, and the meat melted like butter. But today? You\u2019re trying to replicate it, and you can\u2019t remember if you wrapped it at 160\u00b0F or 170\u00b0F. Did you use Cherry wood or Hickory? Was the vent wide open or half-closed?<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Great barbecue requires consistency. <strong>The Backyard Barbecue Log &amp; Field Guide<\/strong> is a tactical tool designed to help you master your pit.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whether you are working with a stick burner, a ceramic egg, a pellet grill, or a classic kettle, this book gives you the framework to track every variable so you can reproduce your triumphs and learn from your mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-526 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Backyard-Barbecue-integration-200x300.webp\" alt=\"Fuel vs method for a grill. 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We know you need more than that. Before you even light the charcoal, this book serves as your reference manual.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09217f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09217f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-511 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/internal-temp-chart-200x300.webp\" alt=\"meat Internal Temp chart guide\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/internal-temp-chart-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/internal-temp-chart-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/internal-temp-chart-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/internal-temp-chart-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/internal-temp-chart-1365x2048.webp 1365w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/internal-temp-chart-1320x1980.webp 1320w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/internal-temp-chart-600x900.webp 600w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/internal-temp-chart-scaled.webp 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internal Temperature Reference Charts &amp; USDA Standards<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>Never serve dry chicken or under-cooked pork again. We provide quick-reference guides for beef, poultry, pork, and game, letting you know exactly when to pull your meat and how long to let it rest.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eb46ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7eb46ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wood Flavor Profiles: From Hickory to\u00a0Fruit Woods<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pairing the right smoke with the right protein is an art. Our guide breaks down the flavor profiles of Hickory, Apple, Mesquite, Oak, Pecan, and more, so you don&#8217;t overpower delicate meats or under-smoke the big cuts.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Track the Stall: Managing Long Cooks<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-533 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Backyard-Barbecue-tracker-200x300.webp\" alt=\"BBQ cook tracker\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Backyard-Barbecue-tracker-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Backyard-Barbecue-tracker-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Backyard-Barbecue-tracker-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Backyard-Barbecue-tracker-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Backyard-Barbecue-tracker-1365x2048.webp 1365w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Backyard-Barbecue-tracker-1320x1980.webp 1320w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Backyard-Barbecue-tracker-600x900.webp 600w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Backyard-Barbecue-tracker-scaled.webp 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>The &#8220;Stall&#8221; is where rookie cooks panic and seasoned pitmasters get to work. Our dedicated logging pages help you track the temperature plateau hour-by-hour so you can nail the timing for dinner.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Ultimate Grilling Gift for the Backyard Chef<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Looking for a gift for the Dad who has every spatula, tong, and apron known to man? Give him the one thing he doesn&#8217;t have: a record of his legacy.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This logbook becomes a family heirloom\u2014a history of summer parties, 4th of July briskets, and Thanksgiving turkeys. It creates a tangible record of a journey from novice griller to neighborhood legend.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Perfect for fans of:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Weber Kettles<\/li>\n<li>Traeger &amp; Pellet Grills<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Big Green Egg &amp; Kamado Cooking<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Weber Smokey Mountains<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Blackstone Griddling<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Designed in Northern Michigan for All-Weather Grilling<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-519 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/snow-on-weber-225x300.webp\" alt=\"snow piled high on a Weber Kettle in Michigan\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/snow-on-weber-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/snow-on-weber-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/snow-on-weber-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/snow-on-weber-1536x2048.webp 1536w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/snow-on-weber-1320x1760.webp 1320w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/snow-on-weber-600x800.webp 600w, https:\/\/migriller.com\/newjan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/snow-on-weber-scaled.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>At <strong>MI Griller<\/strong>, we don&#8217;t pack the grill away when the snow flies. This guide is built with the rugged spirit of the Great Lakes in mind. It includes fields to track <strong>Weather Conditions<\/strong>, <strong>Ambient Temperature<\/strong>, and <strong>Wind<\/strong>\u2014because anyone from Michigan knows that a 20mph wind cuts your smoker temp faster than a blizzard.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Tom Bartholomew<\/strong> is a Northern Michigan native, marketer, adventurer, and the founder of Bartholomew Media Group. As the host of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MIGriller\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">MI Griller<\/span><\/strong><\/a> channel, he explores the art of outdoor cooking, demonstrating that fire and flavor are essential in every season.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MIGriller\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Subscribe to MI Griller on YouTube CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Build Your BBQ Legacy?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong> Paperback (6&#215;9 Trade Size) <strong>Pages:<\/strong> 100+ Log Pages &amp; Reference Material<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cce1158 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"cce1158\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0G5GZDG2N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Buy Now on Amazon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Backyard Barbecue Log &amp; Field Guide: The Essential Smoker Journal for Pitmasters The difference between &#8220;Good&#8221; BBQ and &#8220;Legendary&#8221; BBQ isn&#8217;t magic. 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