Best Wood for Smoking Ribs & What Competition Winners Use
When you go to the trouble of smoking ribs at home, you want the very best flavor, something that you …
BBQ Tips
Best Smoker Cookbook. Recipe Books for Beginners & Experts
Whether you are looking to get into smoking meat or want to improve on your recent recipes, you can’t go …
Best Oil to Season Cast Iron. Keeping Cast Iron in Great Condition
Cast iron is a popular choice for use on the grill. Cast iron skillets, griddles, and pans can all stand …
Tenderizing a Steak. Best Ways, Why, & Tips and Tricks
When it comes to grilling meat, there’s a lot of debate about the best way to easily and reliably turn …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Different Types of Ribs – Pork, Beef & Lamb
When it comes to BBQ, nothing matches the rich flavor and meaty texture of a properly cooked rack of ribs. …
How to Spatchcock a Chicken [Smoked & Grilled Recipes]
Roasting a chicken outdoors is quite a challenge if you want crisp, rendered skin, juicy breast meat, and tender legs. …
How to Remove the Membrane From Ribs
We’re often asked about the best way to smoke various cuts of meat for backyard BBQ. Cooking methods matter, of …
How to Make Smoked Chicken Wings, How Long & What Dry Rubs
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside – it is no secret why chicken wings are America’s favorite …
Does Charcoal Go Bad? And What If It Gets Wet?
If you love grilling as much as we do, you probably look forward to that first cookout of the season. …
Butcher Paper vs Foil vs Parchment Paper
There are a lot of BBQ tools and accessories you can buy to make your grilling and meat smoking easier. …
Texas Crutch – Why & How to Foil Wrap Meat for Smoking
Smoked chicken can be a tasty treat, but I believe that the best meats to smoke are the bigger cuts, …