Heat. Craft. Community.
BackyardOven.com exists to help you master the art and science of high‑heat, high‑tech outdoor cooking—whether you’re firing Neapolitan pies in a backyard oven, dialing in a smart smoker, or perfecting steak over charcoal.

We are proud to be part of the StrongMocha News Group. A number of food, tech, and DIY editors from StrongMocha have moved here to build this dedicated site, bringing the same editorial rigor and curiosity—now focused entirely on outdoor pizza ovens and BBQ technology.

Our Mission

To make extraordinary backyard cooking achievable for everyone.
We publish clear, trustworthy, step‑by‑step guidance that demystifies pizza ovens, grills, smokers, and the gadgets that connect them—all with a safety‑first mindset and a deep respect for culinary craft.

What We Focus On

  • Outdoor Pizza Ovens: Wood‑fired, gas, and electric ovens; dough fundamentals for high heat; temperature control; thermal behavior; backyard oven station builds.
  • BBQ Grills & Smokers: Charcoal, gas, pellet, and offset techniques; low‑and‑slow fundamentals; fuel management; fire control.
  • Tech & Gadgets: Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth thermometers, smart grill apps, automated rotisseries, IR thermometers, pizza steels/stones, and connected‑cook workflows.
  • Recipes & Techniques: Gear‑aware recipes that teach why methods work—grilled pizza, brisket, ribs, veggies, breads, desserts, and global BBQ styles.
  • Maintenance, Safety & Troubleshooting: Cleaning stones and grates, seasonal care, safe fuel handling, ventilation, temperature calibration, and fix‑it guides.

How We Work

  • Experienced Team: Editors, pitmasters, pizzaioli, engineers, and test‑kitchen contributors—many from the StrongMocha News Group—collaborate on each piece.
  • Tested & Repeatable: We develop instructions you can replicate at home with typical backyard setups. When a technique demands special care, we spell it out.
  • Plain‑English Explanations: No jargon for jargon’s sake. We explain the why behind the how, so you can adapt methods to your gear.
  • Safety First: From fuel storage to carbon‑monoxide awareness, our guides emphasize safe practices and responsible setups.
  • U.S. Friendly: Temperatures (°F), weights, and measurements are presented with U.S. cooks in mind, with metric notes where helpful.
  • Inclusive & Welcoming: Whether you’re on a city balcony with a compact grill or building a brick dome in the backyard, you’re in the right place.

What You Can Expect

  • Step‑by‑step how‑tos that build confidence.
  • Troubleshooting playbooks for common problems (soggy crusts, temperature swings, hot spots).
  • Technique‑first recipes that showcase what your oven or smoker can do.
  • Deep dives into heat, airflow, and fuel to level up your results.
  • Backyard builds and layout tips for efficient, safe cooking stations.

Our Story

We started BackyardOven.com to give outdoor cooks a home built by people who live and breathe the details—fire control, dough hydration, smoke behavior, thermometry, and more. As part of the StrongMocha News Group, we inherit a culture of meticulous reporting and practical, hands‑on guidance. The same experts who shaped food‑tech coverage at StrongMocha now focus that experience here to serve one community: backyard cooks who want reliable, beautiful results.

Connect With Us

Have a question, a technique you’re proud of, or a build you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out through our Contact page and join a community that celebrates good food, good fire, and the joy of cooking outdoors.