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Quetorials

by JD

Howdy, I love cooking the primitive way, with just wood and a fire. I've been fascinated and inspired by it since I was a boy. After 35 years of meddling with fires trying to conjure up the next best cook, I stumbled upon a larger purpose. I realized my "why" was less about the end product and MORE about the spiritual pilgrimage of primitive style cooking. The enjoyment of prepping wood, getting a fire going, establishing a coal bed... I love being entangled by the many challenges within a cook and that process became the gift I didn't know I needed. The theater of primitive style cooking is simply magical, carrying with it a therapeutic value that can only be measured by my genuine joy of cooking.​ Along the way my inspiration led me to launch Primitive Pits (2015), Workhorse Pits (2019), El Bandido Grills (2022) and The Wood Fire Mercantile, all now on one campus in beautiful Cleveland, Georgia. ​The Quetorials Podcast is a hodgepodge of my inspiration, fascination, tips of wood fire cookery. I hope you enjoy!

Chart trend

Position in the Food chart (US), last 90 days.

#76
all-time peak
10
days in the top 100 since Nov 2025

Latest episodes

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Are We Overthinking The Flavor Of Smoke For The Offset Smoker?

It was the ole Internet comment pool that inspired today's podcast. We are always being shown posts from the guys and gals in the shop, so we're running with a discussion

Sep 3
35 min

We Dove Deeper Into Fire Management

It can go on and on with fire management in an offset smoker and in this episode a conversation about some technique.

Sep 3
34 min

A Scam Happening With BBQ Restaurants That Affects Quality

The BBQ Restaurant Scam no one talks about is the growing!

Aug 27
31 min

Exactly How The BBQ Platter Got So Expensive

There are a lot of assumptions about the price of BBQ at craft BBQ joints, but if you follow the money trail, you'll quick see the platter cost a lot to plate.

Aug 25
33 min

Part 2 Why The Stick Burning BBQ Crowd Are Certain Types Of People

Part two from episode 84.

Aug 20
47 min

Stick Burning, Offset Smokers Attract A Certain Crowd / Are You One Of Them?

BBQ can be a loose term thrown around, but when it comes to exiting elite BBQ with proper bark you are going to find a stick burner involved. Who are the ones burning woo

Aug 18
29 min

A Totally Rogue Discussion On What City Needs Central Texas BBQ

A little off the norm on this episode, but give it a listen. What major cities need Central Texas BBQ

Aug 13
28 min

Are You Scared Of The Offset Smoker?

Why are people looking for easier, faster, more efficient options to cook BBQ?

Aug 11
40 min

The Common Myths About Offset Smokers

The title says it all. There are a lot of common myths about the offset smoker build and today we hash those myths.

Aug 6
29 min

What The Elite BBQ Joints Have In Common

Identifying the elite BBQ joints, you will find they have the same core principles in common.

Aug 4
36 min

Is It A Lot Of Work To Cook On An Offset Smoker?

Is it hard work to cook an offset smoker?

Jul 30
35 min

Capacity verses Quality when it comes to loading the BBQ smoker

To be a great BBQ cook, one must understand placement of the protein in the cooker has impact on the quality. Today we discuss aiming for capacity verses steering towards

Jul 28
45 min

Great Hospitality Can Only Get You So Far In A BBQ Restaurant

Shortcuts, compromises and industrialization has destroyed the restaurant industry. We dive in on how great hospitality isn't going to fix poorly prepared food.

Jul 23
33 min

Kansas City vs Texas BBQ / The last debate for us!

Need we say more, Texas vs Kansas City BBQ.

Jul 21
43 min

When A Mistake Makes A Gem In BBQ

Learning from mistakes in BBQ can delivery gems.

Jul 16
28 min

Do You Struggle Deep Into A BBQ Cook?

There is a plethora of Internet technique on how to do just about anything on a BBQ pit, but something not addressed enough is the coal bed dying deep into the cook. We d

Jul 14
32 min

Fire Grates For Improving Fire Management?

There is a debate about using a fire grate to improve fire management in an offset smoker, but if you want control of the cook, think again. We dive in.

Jul 9
32 min

Six Hour And Under BBQ Cooks

We spend a lot of time discussing marathon cooks, or really just discussing brisket because brisket is king. However, there are a lot of shorter cooks that can hit with d

Jul 8
30 min

The Coveted Dino BEEF ribs!

The most expensive cut of BBQ is the Dino beef rib. We dive in.

Jul 3
29 min

Backpedaling About Competition BBQ

Had a change of mind. Sorry.

Jul 1
39 min

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