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Thomas Scarano

A True Masterbuilt Culinary Craftsman

Meet Thomas...

Thomas lives in Howell, New Jersey, and has been passionate about cooking since childhood. He began working in his mother’s restaurant, The Gallery in Woodbridge, at age 8, later moving from dishwasher to line cook and eventually to sous chef, where he helped plan menus and manage kitchen operations. In 1993, after his daughter was born, he bought his first grill, sparking the journey that inspired his YouTube channel, The Gallery Backyard BBQ. Thomas says the channel gives him everything he loves about cooking, without the stress of owning a restaurant: “Keep on grilling—life is good.”

Hometown:
Howell Township, NJ
Favorite Recipe:
Ribs, Pork, Brisket. But I also love more recipe driven type recipes like Scampi, Fra Diavolo and so forth.
Favorite Activity:
BBQ SMOKING MEATS AND COOKING!
Fun Fact:
I love the rock band Queen

FAVORITE GRILL

Masterbuilt Product of Choice

Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1150

I loved all the Gravity smokers by Masterbuilt. The 1150 holds temp perfectly and has the room I need...

An open Gravity Series 1150 holding 3 whole chickens on the main cooking grate, halved zucchini on the lowest warming rack, and hasselback potatoes on the top warming rack.

Mastering the Grill: Q&A with Thomas Scarano

What inspired you to start barbecuing? How long have you been doing it? Tell us how you got started!
My mom owned a restaurant where I started working at an early age. From that to the backyard, cooking has always been a part of my life...
What advice would you give to someone new to grilling? Do you have any advice for a new content creator in the BBQ space?
If you're new to grilling, the two tools needed most are patience and a handheld thermometer. Enjoy it.
What is your favorite grilling technique that you've learned and why?
I love more complex recipes that involve sauces!
What is your favorite recipe?
As of late I love doing party Ribs.