SmokeSignal — Your BBQ Co-Pilot
Plan by serve-time, auto-adjust for weather and temps, and cook with confidence.
SmokeSignal Features
SmokeSignal is a web app that plans BBQ by serve-time, auto-adjusts for weather and temperatures, and logs cooks.
Serve-Time Engine
Tell us when you want to eat — we build the cook timeline backward and keep it on track.
Weather-Aware Timelines
Wind, temp, and humidity change your pit. We adjust your plan in real time.
Live Temp Guidance
If pit or meat drifts, get actionable moves: wrap cues, ramp/hold targets, stall handling.
Playbooks, Not Guesswork
Rock-solid steps for ribs, brisket, pork butt, chicken and more — tested, no fluff.
Pitmaster AI
Pitmaster AI provides advanced assistance for your barbecue needs. It offers real-time advice and techniques to enhance your grilling skills with precision.
The Murdock Smokeworks Experience
We bring bold flavor and serious smoke to private events across Northeast Ohio. Whether it’s a backyard party, wedding, or client dinner, every booking gets handcrafted meats, signature rubs, and house-made sauces — smoked low and slow, the way it should be.
Want cheese fondue with that brisket? Done. Sliders with pepper jack cream sauce? Say no more. We build your menu around your crew.
What We Offer
Bold, handcrafted BBQ catering built for events that matter. Every dish is smoked slow and served hot — no fluff, no shortcuts.
Burnt Ends, Brisket, Pulled Pork, Ribs, Chicken, Sausages
Slow-smoked meats done right, with house rubs and deep KC-style flavor. Available by the tray or custom plated for your guests.
Custom Menus & Event Planning
Every event is different. We work with you to build a custom menu that fits your style, guest list, and appetite — no cookie-cutter packages here.
Signature Sauces & Cheese Fondues
House-made BBQ sauces and elevated cheese sauces, including pepper jack cream and smoky gouda fondue — made to pair perfectly with your meats.
Delivery or On-Site Setup
Whether you want it dropped off hot and ready or fired up at your location, we’ve got you covered. We bring the gear, the food, and the flavor.
Meet the Pitmaster
I’m Jamie, founder and pitmaster of Murdock Smokeworks. I grew up in Missouri, where barbecue wasn’t just food — it was a way of life. The kind of slow-smoked cooking where flavor came from patience, pride, and someone who gave a damn. That’s what I was raised on, and that’s what I’m bringing to Northeast Ohio. Murdock Smokeworks isn’t just about barbecue. It’s about creating something by hand and serving it with intention — food that’s deeply flavored, cooked low and slow, and meant to be shared. I don’t follow trends, and I don’t cut corners. I cook the way it’s supposed to be done — with patience, precision, and a whole lot of respect for the craft. This ain’t a catering factory. I’m not churning out orders. I show up with everything I’ve got, because I believe food should be honest, unhurried, and unforgettable. This is the smoke you tell your friends about. The kind of BBQ that makes a damn impression.