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How to Make the Perfect Burger – Patty, Buns, Toppings & Sauce
Making the perfect burger for each and every person reading this ultimate burger guide is impossible. There are just too many options available. Some people like a thick juicy burger…
Best Burger Cheese – Types of Cheeses For Hamburgers
Should the question be what is the best cheese for hamburgers or what is the best cheese for cheeseburgers? Probably the latter, but do you need cheese for a cheeseburger?…
Best Burger Toppings – Most Popular Hamburger Toppings
With any hamburger, the burger patty should be the star of the show, but it enters a whole new flavor town if you pimp it up with some amazing toppings….
Best Buns for Burgers – Hamburger Rolls Guide
For a hamburger to be a hamburger you have two essential ingredients – a burger and a bun. So picking the right bun for your burger is paramount to producing…
Best Sauce for Burgers – Classic Sauces for a Better Hamburger
When it comes to having a top-quality hamburger we all know the beef patty is the most important factor. But it’s not what hungry friends and family will remember when…
Best Lettuce for Burgers – Above or Below the Patty
Crunch. That’s why lettuce is added to a burger. It adds a nice crunch to the texture of the hamburger or cheeseburger. And to be honest, I think as long…
Best Onion for Burgers – Types and Cooking Styles for Hamburger Onions
What seemed a simple question, what is the best onion for burgers, lead me on a merry path of recalling all my favorite burgers. Because for me, it’s unlikely a…
3-2-1 Method for Ribs
I have long been convinced that smoked ribs are the most underappreciated of the BBQ meats. Especially when it comes to home barbecue. It’s not that folks don’t enjoy eating…
Grilling Frozen Steak. How to BBQ a Steak from the Freezer.
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…
How to Use Dry Rubs. Applying Herbs & Spices to Meat.
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…
What is Brisket – Different Cuts & Grades at the Grocery Store
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…
How to Trim a Brisket for Smoking. How much Fat to Cut off
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…