Yoder 101

Get to know your Yoder Smoker with easy tips, techniques, and care advice—made to help you feel confident, cook great food, and enjoy the process every step of the way.
Get to know your Yoder Smoker with easy tips, techniques, and care advice—made to help you feel confident, cook great food, and enjoy the process every step of the way.

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Yoder 101

The Ultimate Indirect Grilling Setup on the YS640s

This is the third article in the YS640s "Grilling Series." By now, we have discovered that cooking versatility is one...
Yoder 101

Expanding the Over-The-Flame Cooking Experience on a YS640s

In Over-the-Flame Grilling on the YS640s, we created a sear zone on the YS640s with three GrillGrate panels placed directly...
Yoder 101

Over-The-Flame Grilling On The YS640

The YS640s is unique for many reasons, one of which is its ability to achieve temperatures well into the high...
Yoder 101

Getting to Know the Variable Displacement Damper

To put it simply, the VDD manages the airflow that delivers heat to support the various cooking methods. Today we’re...
Tips & Techniques

How the Yoder Smokers Wood-Fired Oven Changed My Life

This thing cooks so well that it inspires confidence. I'm no longer hacking my cooks out of necessity; I'm doing it...
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Yoder Smokers Wood-Fired Oven

Chef Tom shows us how to set up and bake pizzas and lasagna in the Yoder Smokers Wood-Fired Oven. This...
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Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill

Chef Tom has now logged hundreds of hours on the YS640s and gives his take on how the new grill...
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Yoder Smokers YS Series Pellet Grill Cover

This heavy-duty cover is manufactured in the USA from 800 denier polyester, features a PVC liner that is water resistant...
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Yoder Smokers Tel-Tru Door Thermometer

Chef Tom walks you through how to properly install the Yoder Smokers Tel-Tru Door Thermometer on your YS480 or YS640...
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Yoder Smokers Charcoal Basket for Offset Pits

Chef Tom shows off the Yoder Smokers Charcoal Basket for Offset Pits. These baskets allow you to cook with charcoal...
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Yoder Smokers YS480/YS640 Direct Grilling Setup

Chef Tom walks you through how simple it is to set up the Yoder Smokers YS480 or YS640 for direct...
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Yoder Smokers Pellet Grill Probe Port