You'll find information about the entire Weber product line here, as well as great recipes, accessories, product usage tips, and other helpful material.

The BBQ Forum
Founded by Ray Basso in 1995, The BBQ Forum is the grand-daddy of all barbecue discussion forums on the Web and the inspiration behind many barbecuing Web sites, including TVWB. The discussion covers the broadest range imaginable, including all brands of cookers, all styles of regional barbecue cooking, backyard and competition barbecue, and all skill levels from beginner to advanced. It's truly one of the most special places on the Web for barbecue enthusiasts.

Barbecue'n on the Internet
A phenomenal amount of information about all aspects of BBQ.

ThermoWorks Thermapen

There is no better instant-read thermometer than the Thermapen. While other "instant-read" thermometers take 20-30 seconds to reach a full reading, the Thermapen takes just 3 seconds! Popular with health inspectors and food service managers, this instrument-grade unit is splash-resistant and has a range of -58°F to 572°F. Can be recalibrated or repaired if damaged. Highly recommended by Cook's Illustrated magazine. At around $96 it's not cheap, but worth every penny.

Forschner Knives
Various stores and Web retailers

Occasionally, there are times when the best product is not necessarily the most expensive one. Forschner knives are a case in point. Forschner is the high-end cutlery division of Victorinox, the same company that makes Swiss Army Knives. Forschner began making professional-style cutlery in 1881 and has a dedicated following among many chefs and barbecue experts. These knives are very sharp, very high quality, and very reasonably priced. Cook's Illustrated consistently rates Forschner knives a "best buy" in their knife testing. You'll find many discount retailers on the Web. Try using this Amazon.com search to get started.

Home of the PBS series America's Test Kitchen, Cook's Illustrated is a bimonthly magazine that's a great resource for anyone who is serious about cooking. Each issue includes recipes, cookware ratings, ingredient tastings, quick tips, cookbook reviews, and more. While not strictly barbecue focused, the magazine routinely includes articles of interest to barbecuers such as Brining 101, charcoal grill ratings, chicken brand taste comparisons, and knife sharpening. Cook's accepts no advertising and is to cooking what Consumer Reports is to unbiased product reviews. Call for subscription rates.

A series of three informative videos from the Baron of Barbecue, 7-time barbecue world champion. Volume 1 covers ribs, chicken and basic rubs. Volume 2 covers brisket, pork butt, and basic barbecue sauces. Volume 3 covers whole hog, salmon, lamb, turkey, sauces, and rubs. $29.95 each or $75.00 for all three, plus shipping and handling.

Paul Kirk Pitmaster Classes

Paul Kirk presents a one day class in which students spend 12 grueling hours cooking and presenting the four competition barbecue meats—brisket, pork butt, pork ribs, and chicken. He also covers sauces and rubs, with students creating their own signature rub under Chef Paul's watchful eye. The day ends with a mock competition in which students present their four entries and participate in the judging process.

Paul Kirk's straight forward, no-nonsense approach to barbecue makes this a great class for anyone interested in learning how to create championship barbecue. Classes are usually organized by state or local barbecue associations. Cost ranges from $150-175.

"Supplying everything but the meat", Allied Kenco focuses on supplies for sausage making, jerky making, and outdoor cooking. This is your source for Morton Tender Quick, smoking bags for turkeys and hams, and tons of other interesting items you never knew you needed.

One of the best online sources for spices, herbs and seasonings. Penzeys has every spice imaginable—and some you've never heard of. These products are much fresher than the ones you buy in the grocery store, and most are available in 4 oz., 8 oz, and 1 lb. bags. Their catalog is pretty cool, too!

The best smoke wood is free smoke wood! Check with local orchards, golf courses, and tree trimming services, especially after storms. Tell them that your hobby is barbecue and you're looking for a few split pieces of wood, and you're likely to get some for free.

If you have to purchase smoke wood, it's best to buy locally whenever possible because of the high cost of shipping.

Hickory and mesquite chunks are readily available at most hardware stores and home centers. Check Home Depot, Lowe's, Orchard Supply Hardware, Ace, True Value, and other such stores. Better grocery stores will often have these products, too.

Alder, apple, cherry, oak, and pecan can be purchased at specialty stores like Barbeques Galore and from suppliers such as Peoples Woods (800-729-5800), Fairlane Bar-B-Q Wood (816-761-1350) and Chigger Creek Products (888-826-0702). Guava can be mail-ordered from Guava Wood Farms in Hawaii. You can also find a number of other smoke wood suppliers listed on The Smoke Ring.