Barbecue is one of America's favorite summertime activities. It can be a social event, an excuse to drink beer, or just a great way to spend time with family and friends. One thing that makes barbecue so popular is how easy it is. You don't need any expensive equipment (although some people do get creative) - all you need are the ingredients and access to the fire. There is no precise history of barbecuing. However, it was most likely started by the Native Americans in North America when they cooked over open fires and used rocks to turn their meat on spits which were stuck into logs cut as circles for this purpose.

Before there was any form of food preservation or refrigeration people had a difficult time storing meats for long periods so cooking them right away became an essential part of survival - especially since firewood back then could be scarce at times! As such, one can assume that early forms of barbecue were not merely meant to make beef more palatable but also served as means through which hunter-gatherers kept themselves fed.

Today, the smoky smell of barbecued meat wafts through the air, sending any carnivore into a frenzy. Grills are fired up and everyone is invited to bring their favorite barbecue side dish or dessert for this summer cookout!

The following article will provide tips for mastering barbecue in your own backyard!

1. Buy a quality smoker - the better the smoker, the better your food will turn out

I have a smoker in my backyard that I use for all of the holidays. Really, it is easier than cooking an entire turkey and everything else people typically make on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day! My family always uses our outdoor grill to cook up some smoked meats before we eat anything because they are just so delicious when done right - there?s really nothing like it!

2. Invest in good grates and pans to cook with 

When grilling, investing in a good grill and cooking equipment can achieve the perfect barbecue. The right tools will help produce delicious food that is also healthy for you which would be hard to do without them! Cooking on an outdoor grill requires proper grills and pans with high-quality materials so as not to ruin your meal or create any sort of health risk.

3. Use dry rubs or marinades before cooking

BBQ dry rubs and marinades not only add flavor but also tenderize meat. Not to mention, they're a lot less messy than basting sauces or gravies! Just like preparing any dish from scratch - the more time you put in beforehand; the better it will taste when it's ready. Apply your favorite BBQ sauce before cooking for an easy go-to meal that tastes delicious thanks to all of those tasty ingredients everyone loves like pepper, onion powder, garlic salt amongst many others.

4. Keep an eye on your meat while it cooks so you don't overcook it

Keep an eye on the grill while it cooks so you don't push through to a juicy well-done barbecue.

5. Be patient! It takes time for the meat to get tender 

It's a good idea to be patient when cooking barbecue. Meats traditionally take hours of slow-cooking over an open flame or wood fire before they are tender enough for eating, and while it may seem like you're going about things the wrong way if your meat is still tough after only thirty minutes on the grill, there really isn't anything that can cut down this process besides patience!