Outdoor Entertaining – BBQ Grilling, Picnics and Cocktails

Have you ever wondered if you REALLY need to defrost meat before you can cook it on your grill? Well, I’ve got a secret to share with you. While recipes…

I think we can all agree that the top reason to cook outside is the amazing flavor of grilled and smoked food. But there is more to making fantastic BBQ…

While you can find brisket on the menu in many parts of the world, from sliced brisket in Vietnamese Phô to the Sauerbraten of Germany, in Texas, the ideal is…

I’ve written a lot about making BBQ brisket, from covering the science behind the brisket stall to techniques to speed up your cooking times. But there’s more to making a…

I usually focus on the technical and challenging parts of making backyard BBQ. You know, meaty topics like how to choose the right type of smoker or prep a rack…

Though meat consumption across the world has dropped off slightly in recent years, due to the rise of veganism and vegetarianism, Americans still eat more meat per person than almost…

Let’s talk about meat. There are oh-so many ways to cook meat. You can bake it, broil it, pan-fry it and, of course, grill and smoke it! The flavor and…

It’s easy to cook outdoors in the summertime when the weather is warm and the sun is shining. But what should you do when the clouds roll in? A lot…

There’s a long tradition in backyard BBQ of repurposing parts and tools from other industries for outdoor cooking. These hacks include converting old steel barrels into meat smokers and wiring-up…

As much as I love smoked meat, I often find myself with more leftovers than my family can reasonably eat. After all, a full-size brisket can weigh up to 20…

When it comes to BBQ and technology, I admit I’m a bit old-school. When you’ve been grilling and meat smoking for as long as I have, it’s easy to feel…