Brisket Stall. When to Wrap Brisket & Cooking Time
Nothing says BBQ like a pile of thinly sliced or chopped beef brisket that’s been slowly cooked for hours on your backyard smoker. I’d say that most novice pitmasters dream of smoked brisket as they [...]
Best Electric Smoker 2019 [Buyers Guide & Reviews]
Looking for one of the fastest and easiest ways to bring out the delicious flavor of smoked food? Designed with your convenience in mind, electric smokers are quick and efficient. Cooking with an electric smoker is [...]
Best Grill Brands – Buying the Right BBQ
I like to brag that I have the best job in the world. It is great fun to write about outdoor cooking and entertaining, and to answer questions from novice pitmasters. One question I’m frequently [...]
Best Natural Gas Grills 2019 [Reviews & Buyers Guide]
When I was a kid, natural gas grills were very expensive and only available for built-in BBQ stations. If you wanted a stationary, stand-alone appliance you had to choose between charcoal and propane. Luckily for [...]
Best Grill Brush for your BBQ 2019 [Buyers Guide & Reviews]
Cooking outdoors is all fun and games until it is time to clean up. Then you have to get serious about the business of maintaining your grill. With the best grill brush, you can keep [...]
Best Knife Sharpener 2019 [Buyer’s Guide Included]
There is a truth universally acknowledged in kitchens around the world that a good knife is a sharp knife. Yet most of us drop the ball when it comes to maintaining our knives. Using the [...]
Best Charcoal Grill 2019 [Reviews & Buyer’s Guide]
There are many ways to BBQ but if you want the traditional experience and flavor, nothing beats cooking over charcoal. Charcoal gives your food that genuine taste of smokiness that you just can’t replicate on [...]
Kamado Joe Review. Better Than The Big Green Egg?
Fueled by charcoal, the kamado grill is an all-in-one package of a grill, smoker, and an oven. For this reason, their popularity continues to increase and more and more kamado grills are hitting the market. [...]
Different Types of Smokers for Great BBQ Food
Buying a meat smoker is not for the faint-at-heart. There are so many smokers on the market that it can be tough to decide between them. The truth is that using your meat smoker is [...]
Best BBQ Rotisserie Kits and Attachments
Rotisserie cooking has been around since medieval times, and it is no wonder why. Also known as spit-roasting, rotisserie cooking uses a rod to rotate the meat over a heat source. The meat self-bastes in [...]
Charcoal vs Gas Grills – Buyers Guide For Which is Best
The debate between charcoal vs gas grills gets so heated (pun intended!) that many people choose to own both. What do you do if you don’t have space or the cash for both grills though? [...]
Best Tabletop Grill – Charcoal, Gas, Electric BBQ’s and Smokers
For many BBQ enthusiasts, the arrival of Spring is the signal to dust off the grill. Sure, some of us die-hard pitmasters don’t mind cooking in the snow. But there is no question that summertime [...]
Types and Styles of BBQ Sauce and Best Brands
Just as the styles of BBQ vary from region to region, so do the different styles of BBQ sauce. There are endless flavors to explore - from Carolina to Kansas City, St. Louis to Texas, [...]
Best Wood Chip Smoker Box for Gas Grills
You don’t have to invest in a smoker to get delicious wood smoke flavor. A gas grill is great for direct and indirect cooking, but did you know it can also smoke your food? With a little help [...]
Best Cast Iron Cookware for your BBQ Grill
Did you know that your BBQ can do a lot more than just grill meats and vegetables? A BBQ is actually a versatile cooker if you have the right equipment. The best cast iron cookware [...]
Best Grill Mat For Deck – Great for Composite and Wooden Decking
One of the best ways to enjoy having a deck is grilling outside. However, without the proper care and maintenance, your grill can have disastrous effects on your deck. You need a grill mat for a [...]
Best Smoker Recipes – Ribs, Chicken & Brisket. We have all the Classics
Whether you're new to smoking and just bought yourself a shiny new smoker or you're a seasoned backyard pitmaster looking for inspiration, our list of the best smoker recipes available on the internet will have [...]
Best Wood Pellets for Smoking
Unlike gas or charcoal, wood pellets come in a much wider variety of brands, blends, and flavors. The possibilities for making deliciously smoked meats are endless. So how are you supposed to know what the best [...]
How to Store Charcoal and Best Charcoal Storage Containers and Bins
The weather is warming up, and you are ready to get outside and light up the grill. You have stocked up on the best charcoal, but where should you store it? When it comes to charcoal, [...]
How Much Meat Per Person at a BBQ Party?
Planning a BBQ for a big group can be tricky. It is frustrating when you run out of something mid-party. But you don’t want to buy too much food either. It is a delicate balancing [...]
How to Clean Cast Iron Grill Grates
Just like fine wine or whiskey, cast iron is something that simply gets better with age. However, that statement is only true if you properly maintain your cast iron cooking tools, including your grill grates. [...]
Best Chicken and Turkey Injection Recipes
Whether you are roasting, smoking, or even deep-frying a whole bird, the last thing you want is dry, flavorless meat. Brines, rubs, and marinades can all do their part to take your poultry to the [...]
How to Defrost Chicken Fast
It has happened to us all. You have planned a lovely chicken dinner when you realize you forgot to defrost your meat! As you stare at the frozen pile of chicken you wonder if you [...]
How to Smoke Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
Boneless skinless chicken breasts are a kitchen staple. They make a quick and convenient meal, easily sautéed on the stovetop or baked in the oven. But have you ever thought about smoking a boneless skinless [...]
Beer Can Chicken on Weber BBQ Grill – Best Holders and Rub ideas
Beer Can Chicken is a controversial recipe in the BBQ world. The internet raves about it. Amateur grill chefs aspire to cook it. And experienced pit masters groan when they are asked to make it. [...]