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…
How to Pull Pulled Pork. Shredding Skills for Perfectly Separated Meat
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…
United Steaks of America: The Ultimate BBQ Roadtrip
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…
How to Sear Meat on your BBQ Grill or in a Pan
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…
Grilling in the Rain. Don’t Let the Bad Weather Stop your BBQ
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…
Best Infrared Thermometer for Cooking – IR Temperature Gun
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…
How to Reheat Brisket Keeping the BBQ Beef & Smoked Flavor
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…