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Welcome to Go Shindig! Your one-stop shop for everything related to outdoor entertaining. Whether you’re interested in the classic al fresco summer entertaining of picnics and barbecues or an outdoor party with family and friends, we’ve got you covered.
Below you’ll find all our outdoor entertaining ideas, tips and hacks to Go Shindig in any outdoor space. Feel free to join the conversations in our comment sections or on social media, adding your insight to the topics covered is greatly received. Or send us an email with your own ideas – we love hearing from our readers
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BBQ Articles
Best Meats to Smoke
Smoking meats is a time-honored tradition, and whether you’re a novice or a pro, breaking out the old smoker is always a day of cooking fun
Using a Grill Mat
Grill mats are fast becoming the must-have BBQ accessory and I can say that it is more than justifiable.
Portable BBQ Grills
The best portable BBQ grill is one that can easily be carry along with the other provisions you’ll be bringing to your outdoor shindig
BBQ Cookbooks
Here is my opinion on the best BBQ, grilling and smoking cookbooks written by experts in the field of outdoor cooking
Grilling Gift Ideas
A selection of the best BBQ gift ideas that will suit all budgets and every occasion.
Stay Safe with BBQ Gloves
When most people think of gloves it’s to keep their hand’s warm. Not so with BBQ gloves – they stop burns, cuts and germs
Meat Injecting Guide
Learn why you should use a marinade injector, what meats to inject and what flavors to use.
Cleaning your Grill
Even though this happens to you every time you throw a BBQ party, it always comes as a shock – The grill grates need cleaning
Grilling with Style
BBQ aprons – The ultimate style item for backyard grillers. We have the lowdown on all the best BBQ apron styles
Picnic Parties
We have all the information you’ll ever need to throw the best picnic parties. You’ll find all the best food ideas, equipment, and tips & tricks.
Cocktail Recipes
Campari Spritz Cocktail Drink Recipe and Instructions
If you’re a fan of what we do here at Go Shindig you will know that we love everything about outdoor entertaining. We especially love our picnics and have previously [...]
Screaming Orgasm Cocktail Drink Recipe & Instructions
The Screaming Orgasm cocktail is a drink that is probably more famous for its risqué name than for winning any prestigious awards. If you manage to get beyond the juvenile [...]
Bananarita – Banana Margarita Cocktail Drink
The Bananarita cocktail always reminds me of why I love the art form of mixology so much. This fruit based cocktail shows that a natural inquisitiveness and the ability to [...]
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Latest Outdoor Entertaining Posts
Best Infrared Grills – Char Broil & Solaire Reviews and Buyers Guide
Everything is better when it’s grilled! This might be true, except for the times when grilling leaves you with dry, chewy meat. We’ve all tasted bad grilling at least once in our lives. What if there was a way [...]
How to reheat ribs so they taste like they’re fresh off the grill
Ribs are an all-time barbeque favorite, and it’s not hard to see why. But figuring out how to reheat ribs without making them dry or rubbery can be a major challenge. Trust me: I’ve ruined [...]
Best Offset Smoker – Affordable Options, Reviews and Buyers Guide
If you are serious about smoked meats and looking to make top-notch, high-quality BBQ, purchasing an offset smoker could be the best decision you will ever make. Not only do they look cool, but the best [...]
Best Meats to Smoke – Beef, Pork, Seafood and more
Beef, it’s what’s for dinner. Or chicken. Or pork. Or fish or lamb or deer—let’s face it, meat is what’s for dinner when you’re using your smoker. Smoking meats is a time-honored tradition, and whether [...]
Best Brisket Knife for Slicing and Trimming
Brisket isn’t a piece of cake. If it were, it would be easy to prepare. But any BBQ pitmaster will tell you that preparing this cut is anything but easy. It takes hours to season [...]
Best Lump Charcoal for Smoking, Grilling and Kamados
In the world of grilling, there are two sides: gas and charcoal. While gas grills have their advantages, at least in terms of heat distribution and more distinct meat flavor, charcoal, particularly lump charcoal, definitely [...]
How to Reheat Pulled Pork
Pork BBQ is a staple dish in America, especially during the warmer months of the year. Each region has their own take on how to prepare pulled pork, whether it be smoking, grilling, or cooking [...]
How Long Does It Take to Smoke a Brisket?
What could be more delicious than a low and slow smoked brisket, so tender that the meat falls apart against your teeth and melts in your mouth? What could be more beautiful than that perfect pink smoke ring and [...]
Best BBQ Rubs and Seasoning. Store-Bought and Homemade
There are several BBQ related questions asked in forums and social media groups that are bound to have people enthusiastically posting their popcorn eating memes. What is the best BBQ rubs is one such question, [...]