Barbecues & Grilling: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Top 10 Chicken Marinade Recipes
Have a problem with chicken drying out on the grill? A good chicken marinade will not only help prevent meats from drying out, but also protects the more delicate pieces while adding extra flavor. When marinating chicken, make sure to separate pieces, allowing the marinade to reach as much of the meat as possible.
Have a problem with chicken drying out on the grill? A good chicken marinade will not only help prevent meats from drying out, but also protects the more delicate pieces while adding extra flavor. When marinating chicken, make sure to separate pieces, allowing the marinade to reach as much of the meat as possible.
Top 10 BBQ Sauces
There are many varieties of Barbecue Sauce and these 10 Best Recipes reflect every style. Do better than store bought, make your own.
There are many varieties of Barbecue Sauce and these 10 Best Recipes reflect every style. Do better than store bought, make your own.
Gas Grills between \$250 and \$5
Want the Best Gas Grill for under $500? These 10 Grills are not loaded with features but they will do some great grilling and should last you more than just a couple of years.
Want the Best Gas Grill for under $500? These 10 Grills are not loaded with features but they will do some great grilling and should last you more than just a couple of years.
Buy a Gas Grill
Gas Grill Reviews and Buying Advice. Hundreds of Grill Reviews ranked and Rated to Find the Perfect Gas Grill for you. Impartial, expert advice on Grill Buying.
Gas Grill Reviews and Buying Advice. Hundreds of Grill Reviews ranked and Rated to Find the Perfect Gas Grill for you. Impartial, expert advice on Grill Buying.
Top 10 Rub Recipes
These have consistently been the most popular BBQ rub recipes on my site. They pretty much cover everything and are good enough to make ahead in large quantities and store in your cupboard. So, take a look through these fantastic rub recipes and find a few to your liking.
These have consistently been the most popular BBQ rub recipes on my site. They pretty much cover everything and are good enough to make ahead in large quantities and store in your cupboard. So, take a look through these fantastic rub recipes and find a few to your liking.
Pork Chops
Pork Chops have been dished up, dry and tough for many years. This is because they get pan fried, baked or broiled to death. Today's pork products are not like those of years ago.
Pork Chops have been dished up, dry and tough for many years. This is because they get pan fried, baked or broiled to death. Today's pork products are not like those of years ago.
Barbecue Ribs on a Gas Grill
Cooking ribs with a genuine barbecue flavor by using a gas grill is often a challenge. Gas grills are great for hot and fast cooking but, not so good when you need to turn a rack of ribs into tender, smoky barbecue. However, there are some tricks you can use. To get the best possible ribs from your gas grill, all you need is this three step process.
Cooking ribs with a genuine barbecue flavor by using a gas grill is often a challenge. Gas grills are great for hot and fast cooking but, not so good when you need to turn a rack of ribs into tender, smoky barbecue. However, there are some tricks you can use. To get the best possible ribs from your gas grill, all you need is this three step process.
Steak: Grilling Perfection
Step by step instructions for grilling the perfect steak. There is an art to the perfect steak and you'll need practice and the right process to achieve it.
Step by step instructions for grilling the perfect steak. There is an art to the perfect steak and you'll need practice and the right process to achieve it.
Top 10 Hamburger Recipes
Since the first fast food joint started turning out hamburgers for the smallest possible price this, greatest of sandwiches has taken it on the chin. We are obligated to turn up our noses at these lifeless, greasy disks and instead seek out the freshest ingredients, the best meats and make our own, greatest hamburgers. These ten burger recipes are consistently the top of the list on my site here. Consider them a guide to building your own perfect hamburger.
Since the first fast food joint started turning out hamburgers for the smallest possible price this, greatest of sandwiches has taken it on the chin. We are obligated to turn up our noses at these lifeless, greasy disks and instead seek out the freshest ingredients, the best meats and make our own, greatest hamburgers. These ten burger recipes are consistently the top of the list on my site here. Consider them a guide to building your own perfect hamburger.
Gas Grills between \$500...
The top 10 gas grills between the prices of $500 and $1,000. If you are looking for a grill in this price range then these are the gas grills you really should be looking at. While this price range is considered to be the mid-range for gas grills you shouldn't expect to get everything even at these prices. Good quality stainless steel is very expensive and many grills in this price range can't afford it.
The top 10 gas grills between the prices of $500 and $1,000. If you are looking for a grill in this price range then these are the gas grills you really should be looking at. While this price range is considered to be the mid-range for gas grills you shouldn't expect to get everything even at these prices. Good quality stainless steel is very expensive and many grills in this price range can't afford it.
Kansas City Rib Rub
In Kansas City they know ribs. This is the barbecue rub recipe for traditional Kansas City-Style Ribs. Finish them off with a good barbecue sauce and you'll have a fantastic meal.
In Kansas City they know ribs. This is the barbecue rub recipe for traditional Kansas City-Style Ribs. Finish them off with a good barbecue sauce and you'll have a fantastic meal.
Top 10 Steak Recipes
Looking for a delicious steak for your next cookout or family meal? Try these recipes for an experience that is so much more than just a grilled steak.
Looking for a delicious steak for your next cookout or family meal? Try these recipes for an experience that is so much more than just a grilled steak.
Big Green Egg (Large)
Is the Big Green Egg really Worth it? Read this charcoal grill/smoker review to find out. Then you decide if you want to buy it.
Is the Big Green Egg really Worth it? Read this charcoal grill/smoker review to find out. Then you decide if you want to buy it.
Big Daddy’s Carolina Sauce
Big Daddy says, "This is Carolina style barbecue sauce." This means that it is vinegar and mustard based,
Big Daddy says, "This is Carolina style barbecue sauce." This means that it is vinegar and mustard based,
Top 10 Gas Grills under \$250
Don't want to spend a lot on a Gas Grill? These are the best inexpensive Grills on the Market. Save money and get grilling.
Don't want to spend a lot on a Gas Grill? These are the best inexpensive Grills on the Market. Save money and get grilling.
Top 10 Grilled Salmon Recipes
These easy grilled salmon recipes are my most popular. Salmon is a great fish for the grill these salmon recipes are the best.
These easy grilled salmon recipes are my most popular. Salmon is a great fish for the grill these salmon recipes are the best.
Top 10 Grilled Shrimp Recipes
There are lots of ways to cook shrimp but there is only one right way. Call be biased but if you are not grilling shrimp you are not cooking shrimp right. These grilled shrimp recipes are the most popular of all the shrimp recipes on my site. Give these a try and I promise you won't be steaming or frying shrimp anymore.
There are lots of ways to cook shrimp but there is only one right way. Call be biased but if you are not grilling shrimp you are not cooking shrimp right. These grilled shrimp recipes are the most popular of all the shrimp recipes on my site. Give these a try and I promise you won't be steaming or frying shrimp anymore.
Top 10 Charcoal Grills
There are a lot of different kinds of charcoal grills that offer many different features. I've picked the best charcoal grills from the simple kettle grill to large full functional charcoal grills that can cost well over $2,000. Pick the grill that is right for you and right for your pocket book. These grills represent the diversity of charcoal grills on the market whether you are looking for one that can smoke, one that can grill like no ones business or just let you cook up a simple meal.
There are a lot of different kinds of charcoal grills that offer many different features. I've picked the best charcoal grills from the simple kettle grill to large full functional charcoal grills that can cost well over $2,000. Pick the grill that is right for you and right for your pocket book. These grills represent the diversity of charcoal grills on the market whether you are looking for one that can smoke, one that can grill like no ones business or just let you cook up a simple meal.
Grilling Potatoes
From the humble yet elegant baked potato to virtually any potato dish you can think of, you can grill it easily. Potatoes are amazingly forgiving and can be prepared on the grill in more ways than even I can think of, and I've grilled a lot of potatoes.
From the humble yet elegant baked potato to virtually any potato dish you can think of, you can grill it easily. Potatoes are amazingly forgiving and can be prepared on the grill in more ways than even I can think of, and I've grilled a lot of potatoes.
Top 10 Pork Marinade Recipes
Pork is a meat that can always benefit from a good marinade. I generally recommend reducing the salt content of marinades used with pork to prevent a curing effect that can leave some cuts with a ham like texture. When marinating pork, remember that the thickness of the meat (not the bone) determines how long to marinate.
Pork is a meat that can always benefit from a good marinade. I generally recommend reducing the salt content of marinades used with pork to prevent a curing effect that can leave some cuts with a ham like texture. When marinating pork, remember that the thickness of the meat (not the bone) determines how long to marinate.
A Carolina BBQ Rub
Chuck Ozburn sent me this fantastic, classic-style Carolina Barbecue Rub recipe. Try this rub next time you want to make a traditional Carolina Pulled Pork.
Chuck Ozburn sent me this fantastic, classic-style Carolina Barbecue Rub recipe. Try this rub next time you want to make a traditional Carolina Pulled Pork.
Brisket - Step by Step
Brisket is considered the hardest barbecue to smoke. This tough, fatty cut of beef can be a challenge to any barbecue cook, but if you plan ahead, have the right supplies, and are very, very patient you will be rewarded with a fantastic meal.
Brisket is considered the hardest barbecue to smoke. This tough, fatty cut of beef can be a challenge to any barbecue cook, but if you plan ahead, have the right supplies, and are very, very patient you will be rewarded with a fantastic meal.
Grilling Corn
Corn on the cob is the most popular vegetable to find its way onto the grill. The grill, whether charcoal or gas is a great way to cook corn on the cob and you don’t have to heat gallons of water to do it. The secret is to let the husks protect the corn from the intense heat.
Corn on the cob is the most popular vegetable to find its way onto the grill. The grill, whether charcoal or gas is a great way to cook corn on the cob and you don’t have to heat gallons of water to do it. The secret is to let the husks protect the corn from the intense heat.
St. Louis Barbecue Sauce
St. Louis Barbecue Sauce is thinner and has more of a tangy flavor than its Kansas City cousin. Being at the crossroads St. Louis style barbecue has many influences, so there are a number of ways of making this style sauce.
St. Louis Barbecue Sauce is thinner and has more of a tangy flavor than its Kansas City cousin. Being at the crossroads St. Louis style barbecue has many influences, so there are a number of ways of making this style sauce.
Top 10 Portable Grills
The 10 best portable grills to take on the road whether it's a trip to the beach, a picnic or camping. These grills offer a wide variety of options from gas to charcoal with many great features. If you are in the market for a grill you can pack away until you need it, these are the units you should be looking at.
The 10 best portable grills to take on the road whether it's a trip to the beach, a picnic or camping. These grills offer a wide variety of options from gas to charcoal with many great features. If you are in the market for a grill you can pack away until you need it, these are the units you should be looking at.
Cleaning your Grill
A dirty grill produces not only bad tasting foodm but it just won't last. Simple and easy cleaning will increase its grilling potential for many years.
A dirty grill produces not only bad tasting foodm but it just won't last. Simple and easy cleaning will increase its grilling potential for many years.
Pulled Pork: The Meat
How to make smoked pulled pork from a whole pork shoulder or a smaller Boston butt. This is the simple way to make great pork barbecue.
How to make smoked pulled pork from a whole pork shoulder or a smaller Boston butt. This is the simple way to make great pork barbecue.
Perfect Steak
: I'm new at grilling and love a thick juicy filet mignon. What's the secret? Just how do you grill the
: I'm new at grilling and love a thick juicy filet mignon. What's the secret? Just how do you grill the
Top 10 Smokers under \$400
Want to make great low and slow barbecue but don't want to spend a lot of money? These are the best smokers on the market under $400USD.
Want to make great low and slow barbecue but don't want to spend a lot of money? These are the best smokers on the market under $400USD.
Classic BBQ Rib Sauce
There is a flavor that is great BBQ Ribs. This sauce helps you get there, whether you smoked your ribs low and slow for hours, or baked them in the oven. This BBQ Rib Sauce has a touch of heat, a touch of smoke, and a lot of flavor.
There is a flavor that is great BBQ Ribs. This sauce helps you get there, whether you smoked your ribs low and slow for hours, or baked them in the oven. This BBQ Rib Sauce has a touch of heat, a touch of smoke, and a lot of flavor.
Steak Doneness
At medium rare your steak should be warm through the middle with a hint of red. Most of the center of the steak should be pink. The sides should be well browned, the top and bottom charred to a dark brown color.
At medium rare your steak should be warm through the middle with a hint of red. Most of the center of the steak should be pink. The sides should be well browned, the top and bottom charred to a dark brown color.
London Broil
What is a London Broil? Where does it come from? How do you prepare it? Get your London Broil answers.
What is a London Broil? Where does it come from? How do you prepare it? Get your London Broil answers.
Common Gas Grill Problems
You'd think that your gas grill is pretty straightforward and dependable. But then something goes wrong. Most times it’s actually something that can be solved quickly and easily. Try these tips to get your grill working perfectly again and avoid a ruined cookout.
You'd think that your gas grill is pretty straightforward and dependable. But then something goes wrong. Most times it’s actually something that can be solved quickly and easily. Try these tips to get your grill working perfectly again and avoid a ruined cookout.
Top 10 Small Grills
Some times you just don't have the space for a big grill. Whether you live in an apartment, condo, on a boat or just don't have a big patio, it doesn't mean that you can't enjoy a good cookout.
Some times you just don't have the space for a big grill. Whether you live in an apartment, condo, on a boat or just don't have a big patio, it doesn't mean that you can't enjoy a good cookout.
Teriyaki Marinade
Want to get that great Teriyaki flavor into your favorite dish? This marinade is sure to add flavor to whatever you're grilling.
Want to get that great Teriyaki flavor into your favorite dish? This marinade is sure to add flavor to whatever you're grilling.
Memphis Style Rib Rub
In Memphis, ribs are traditionally served up dry. This doesn't mean that the meat is tough and dried out, there just isn't a barbecue sauce. This traditional Memphis barbecue rub recipe is the base of a great rack of pork ribs.
In Memphis, ribs are traditionally served up dry. This doesn't mean that the meat is tough and dried out, there just isn't a barbecue sauce. This traditional Memphis barbecue rub recipe is the base of a great rack of pork ribs.
Top 10 Kamado Grills
Kamado grills are ceramic charcoal cookers that claim to have originated in Japan a thousand years ago. These days there are many models on the market from several manufacturers. This top 10 list is here to help you find the best grill for the money and make the most of your investment.
Kamado grills are ceramic charcoal cookers that claim to have originated in Japan a thousand years ago. These days there are many models on the market from several manufacturers. This top 10 list is here to help you find the best grill for the money and make the most of your investment.
Grilled Lobster Tails
This grilled lobster is perfect for any occasion. If you don't have a lot of experience grilling shellfish, then this recipe is for you.
This grilled lobster is perfect for any occasion. If you don't have a lot of experience grilling shellfish, then this recipe is for you.
Fresh Corn on the Cob
This is the general method for grilling corn on the cob. Remember not to remove the husks, they will hold in the moisture and keep the corn from burning.
This is the general method for grilling corn on the cob. Remember not to remove the husks, they will hold in the moisture and keep the corn from burning.
Grilling Chicken
Chicken is one of the most popular foods to hit the grill and one of the ones that gives people the most trouble. What you need to get is even, complete cooking of different sized pieces, prevent burning and flare-ups and end up with chicken that is flavorful, tender, and moist. To do this, we are going to plan out a method that accomplish all this simply and with the least effort. Once you have mastered this you will be grilling chicken as frequently as you do burgers or steaks.
Chicken is one of the most popular foods to hit the grill and one of the ones that gives people the most trouble. What you need to get is even, complete cooking of different sized pieces, prevent burning and flare-ups and end up with chicken that is flavorful, tender, and moist. To do this, we are going to plan out a method that accomplish all this simply and with the least effort. Once you have mastered this you will be grilling chicken as frequently as you do burgers or steaks.
Top 10 Pork Chop Recipes
Pork chops are one of the easiest meats to grill. Personally I won't have one any other way. The secret is to not cook it the way Mom always did. Pork chops should be moist and tender, not cooked to a dry piece of shoe leather. These pork chops recipes do just that, add loads of flavor without overcooking them. You might also want to try stuffed pork chops for something even better.
Pork chops are one of the easiest meats to grill. Personally I won't have one any other way. The secret is to not cook it the way Mom always did. Pork chops should be moist and tender, not cooked to a dry piece of shoe leather. These pork chops recipes do just that, add loads of flavor without overcooking them. You might also want to try stuffed pork chops for something even better.
Which Grate is Best?
Which Grate material is best? Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Porcelain, or Steel?
Which Grate material is best? Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, Porcelain, or Steel?
Kansas City Rib Sauce
This is a rich, thick, tomato based Kansas City style barbecue sauce recipe. Adjust the heat by changing the amount of cayenne.
This is a rich, thick, tomato based Kansas City style barbecue sauce recipe. Adjust the heat by changing the amount of cayenne.
Grades & Cuts
Learn how to pick the right grade and cut of steak. Knowing what you are getting will help you pick out the perfect steak for any meal and help you grill a better cut of beef.
Learn how to pick the right grade and cut of steak. Knowing what you are getting will help you pick out the perfect steak for any meal and help you grill a better cut of beef.
Ribs on a Charcoal Grill
Pork ribs are among the most popular items to cook and the one that gives most people the most trouble.
Pork ribs are among the most popular items to cook and the one that gives most people the most trouble.
Memphis Barbecue Sauce
Traditionally Memphis Barbecue is served without a sauce, but since rules are made to be broken, many Memphis BBQ Joints have sauces available, either on the side or by special order. This sauce captures the complexity of Memphis Barbecue in a rich sauce that has a mixture or sweet and vinegar with a hint of heat.
Traditionally Memphis Barbecue is served without a sauce, but since rules are made to be broken, many Memphis BBQ Joints have sauces available, either on the side or by special order. This sauce captures the complexity of Memphis Barbecue in a rich sauce that has a mixture or sweet and vinegar with a hint of heat.
Top 10 Indoor Grills
When you just can't get outside to grill, try one of these excellent indoor electric grills. While you won't get the authentic flavor you can still grill. Some of these units are open grills that you cook on similar to an outdoor grill. Others are contact grills (like the George Foreman Grill) that have a lid that cooks also, so you can grill on both sides at the same time. Many of these units are prefect for grilling a fish fillet and making a great panini style sandwich.
When you just can't get outside to grill, try one of these excellent indoor electric grills. While you won't get the authentic flavor you can still grill. Some of these units are open grills that you cook on similar to an outdoor grill. Others are contact grills (like the George Foreman Grill) that have a lid that cooks also, so you can grill on both sides at the same time. Many of these units are prefect for grilling a fish fillet and making a great panini style sandwich.
Jamaican Jerk Marinade
You've heard of Jerk seasonings and Jerk rubs, well this is a jerk marinade that gets flavor deep into the meat. You can use this marinade on all kinds of meat and poultry.
You've heard of Jerk seasonings and Jerk rubs, well this is a jerk marinade that gets flavor deep into the meat. You can use this marinade on all kinds of meat and poultry.
Top 10 Chicken Wing Recipes
Chicken wings are great for any occasion. They are even better when grilled up with all that extra smoky flavor. These chicken wing recipes represent the best and most popular I have.
Chicken wings are great for any occasion. They are even better when grilled up with all that extra smoky flavor. These chicken wing recipes represent the best and most popular I have.
Fish: Grilling
Fish, more than most foods really benefits from the hot and fast cooking of the grill. The secret is to let the grill do the work and not to touch the fish any more than you have to. While fish do benefit from the flavors of a marinade, it doesn't need a long marinating time making it great for quick meals.
Fish, more than most foods really benefits from the hot and fast cooking of the grill. The secret is to let the grill do the work and not to touch the fish any more than you have to. While fish do benefit from the flavors of a marinade, it doesn't need a long marinating time making it great for quick meals.
Memphis Rub
In Memphis the Rub is the most important ingredient aside from the meat. Often ribs are served with only a rub and without sauce. This means that this barbecue rub has to provide all the flavor to make Memphis Style Barbecue. This rub starts with a generous portion of paprika and then builds a slightly spicy but definitely savory profile to help you make the most of your barbecue. This Memphis Rub is particularly good on ribs but can be used on any smoked meats.
In Memphis the Rub is the most important ingredient aside from the meat. Often ribs are served with only a rub and without sauce. This means that this barbecue rub has to provide all the flavor to make Memphis Style Barbecue. This rub starts with a generous portion of paprika and then builds a slightly spicy but definitely savory profile to help you make the most of your barbecue. This Memphis Rub is particularly good on ribs but can be used on any smoked meats.
Shrimp
The secret to great grilled shrimp is more than just the grilling. Prepare shrimp right, then grill to perfection, but don't overcook. The biggest mistake people make with grilling shrimp is cooking them too long.
The secret to great grilled shrimp is more than just the grilling. Prepare shrimp right, then grill to perfection, but don't overcook. The biggest mistake people make with grilling shrimp is cooking them too long.
Barbecue Ribs on the Grill
Learn how to make real barbecue ribs on a charcoal or gas grill. You don't need a smoker to make great smoked ribs, but you'll need to be extra careful to get them right. The whole secret is temperature control so take some time and practice.
Learn how to make real barbecue ribs on a charcoal or gas grill. You don't need a smoker to make great smoked ribs, but you'll need to be extra careful to get them right. The whole secret is temperature control so take some time and practice.
Pulled Pork: The Smoke
It's the smoke that is the real secret behind true North Carolina Barbecue. Learn how to add the right amount of the right kind of smoke to get that authentic Southern Pulled Pork flavor.
It's the smoke that is the real secret behind true North Carolina Barbecue. Learn how to add the right amount of the right kind of smoke to get that authentic Southern Pulled Pork flavor.
Brining Pork
Salt-water brine will increase the water stored in pork so that it will stay moist and tender while it cooks. You can also use brines to add flavor to your pork, whether it's a large roast or just a few chops.
Salt-water brine will increase the water stored in pork so that it will stay moist and tender while it cooks. You can also use brines to add flavor to your pork, whether it's a large roast or just a few chops.
Spare Rib Rub
This is a sweet and savory rub works well on pork ribs. You can adjust the heat by changing the amount of cayenne.
This is a sweet and savory rub works well on pork ribs. You can adjust the heat by changing the amount of cayenne.
Top 10 Electric Smokers
Smokers are amongst the most diverse products you can buy. Partly because of the number of fuels or energy sources they use and partly because smoking can mean anything from traditional barbecue cooked around 225 degrees F to cold smoking for things like fish, cheese or jerky that are cooked lower than 60 degrees F. Most electric smokers can do it all and while this might be their strength, it can also be their weakness. However, the strength of a good electric smoker is in its automation.
Smokers are amongst the most diverse products you can buy. Partly because of the number of fuels or energy sources they use and partly because smoking can mean anything from traditional barbecue cooked around 225 degrees F to cold smoking for things like fish, cheese or jerky that are cooked lower than 60 degrees F. Most electric smokers can do it all and while this might be their strength, it can also be their weakness. However, the strength of a good electric smoker is in its automation.
Basic Pork Rub
This classic pork rub is perfect for smoked pork roasts. This rub recipe is a particular favorite for pulled pork.
This classic pork rub is perfect for smoked pork roasts. This rub recipe is a particular favorite for pulled pork.
Pineapple Marinade
This sweet, fruity marinade works great on any cut of pork or chicken.
This sweet, fruity marinade works great on any cut of pork or chicken.
Smoking Chicken - Real Barb...
Smoking chicken produces the most tender and flavorful chicken you will ever eat. The low and slow process leaves the moisture behind while adding smoke flavor and whatever you add to the mix.
Smoking chicken produces the most tender and flavorful chicken you will ever eat. The low and slow process leaves the moisture behind while adding smoke flavor and whatever you add to the mix.
Top 10 Brisket Rub Recipes
Beef Brisket is the most challenging barbecue and the first step is getting the right rub. These are the 10 best brisket rub recipes I have and are certain to help you make the best barbecue brisket possible.
Beef Brisket is the most challenging barbecue and the first step is getting the right rub. These are the 10 best brisket rub recipes I have and are certain to help you make the best barbecue brisket possible.
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
This is a delicious herb marinated grilled jumbo shrimp recipe. The secret to grilling shrimp is to keep a close eye on them. Shrimp cook fast enough for you to keep the lid up and an eye on them at all times. Overcooked shrimp are rubbery so take them off the second they are done.
This is a delicious herb marinated grilled jumbo shrimp recipe. The secret to grilling shrimp is to keep a close eye on them. Shrimp cook fast enough for you to keep the lid up and an eye on them at all times. Overcooked shrimp are rubbery so take them off the second they are done.
Pork Ribs
Traditional barbecue at its best. Pork ribs smoked low and slow will change the way you look at food and eating forever. There are few things in life better than this.
Traditional barbecue at its best. Pork ribs smoked low and slow will change the way you look at food and eating forever. There are few things in life better than this.
Best Odds Pulled Pork Sauce
This is the sauce you add to a pulled pork after it has been smoked and pulled. It is best to combine it with the pork in a saucepan over a low heat.
This is the sauce you add to a pulled pork after it has been smoked and pulled. It is best to combine it with the pork in a saucepan over a low heat.
BBQ Ribs
There are many wrong ways to make great BBQ Ribs. Fortunately, there are many right ways too. Smoking pork ribs, low and slow, with the right rub and the right sauce is going to give you delicious BBQ Ribs as long as you watch the temperature and take your time. Follow these basics steps to make the best BBQ Ribs you have ever eaten and once you master the basics you will be able to put your own flavor and methods into the process to make ribs uniquely your own.
There are many wrong ways to make great BBQ Ribs. Fortunately, there are many right ways too. Smoking pork ribs, low and slow, with the right rub and the right sauce is going to give you delicious BBQ Ribs as long as you watch the temperature and take your time. Follow these basics steps to make the best BBQ Ribs you have ever eaten and once you master the basics you will be able to put your own flavor and methods into the process to make ribs uniquely your own.
Best Odds Brisket Rub
This traditional brisket rub is most commonly used Texas. Though simple to make, this rub contains what you need to make a delicious smoked barbecue brisket.
This traditional brisket rub is most commonly used Texas. Though simple to make, this rub contains what you need to make a delicious smoked barbecue brisket.
Top 10 Vinegar BBQ Sauces
Vinegar based barbecue sauces come in a wide number of varieties and most people who use and love these sauces are pretty militant about how they should be prepared. Some come with tomato, others with mustard, some are spicy hot, while others are not. One thing for certain, a good vinegar barbecue sauce should give foods (particularly pork) a tangy flavor. If you like that rich flavor then these are the sauces for you.
Vinegar based barbecue sauces come in a wide number of varieties and most people who use and love these sauces are pretty militant about how they should be prepared. Some come with tomato, others with mustard, some are spicy hot, while others are not. One thing for certain, a good vinegar barbecue sauce should give foods (particularly pork) a tangy flavor. If you like that rich flavor then these are the sauces for you.
Making Hamburger Patties
There are a lot of ways to make a good hamburger patty. You can choose ground beef, pork, lamb, sausage, turkey, or more. You can stuff the patties full of garlic, cheese, spices, peppers, or virtually anything small enough to fit. You can mix into the ground meat, eggs, bread crumbs, cream, and everything but the kitchen sink. Regardless of what you put in (and simpler is usually better), you need to make the right patty.
There are a lot of ways to make a good hamburger patty. You can choose ground beef, pork, lamb, sausage, turkey, or more. You can stuff the patties full of garlic, cheese, spices, peppers, or virtually anything small enough to fit. You can mix into the ground meat, eggs, bread crumbs, cream, and everything but the kitchen sink. Regardless of what you put in (and simpler is usually better), you need to make the right patty.
Salmon with Dill and Lemon
I love the combination of dill and lemon on Salmon. This Grilled Salmon Recipe is one of my favorites. If you have trouble flipping fish without it falling apart, purchase salmon steaks versus salmon fillets since they are easier to deal with on the grill.
I love the combination of dill and lemon on Salmon. This Grilled Salmon Recipe is one of my favorites. If you have trouble flipping fish without it falling apart, purchase salmon steaks versus salmon fillets since they are easier to deal with on the grill.
Skillet Cooking a Steak
The best steak restaurant steak isn't grilled, it's fried. Yes, what you need is a flaming hot, heavy, cast iron skillet. You'll also need a hot grill (or oven), a good steak, butter, salt, pepper, herbs and a meat thermometer.
The best steak restaurant steak isn't grilled, it's fried. Yes, what you need is a flaming hot, heavy, cast iron skillet. You'll also need a hot grill (or oven), a good steak, butter, salt, pepper, herbs and a meat thermometer.
Beer Can Chicken
This basic variation of the " beer in the butt " chicken recipe combines the flavors of a great spice
This basic variation of the " beer in the butt " chicken recipe combines the flavors of a great spice
Top 10 Potato Recipes
Potatoes are perfect for the grill and these recipes are the best and most popular I have.
Potatoes are perfect for the grill and these recipes are the best and most popular I have.
Lemon and Rosemary Marinade
This is a great marinade recipe for chicken. It gives you that lemon-herb flavor that you find on so many store made chickens, but this is better.
This is a great marinade recipe for chicken. It gives you that lemon-herb flavor that you find on so many store made chickens, but this is better.
Chicken Marinade with Red Wine
This red wine marinade is good on anything from chicken breast to chicken thighs. You can also use it as a basting sauce for rotisserie chicken or even on grilled turkey breasts.
This red wine marinade is good on anything from chicken breast to chicken thighs. You can also use it as a basting sauce for rotisserie chicken or even on grilled turkey breasts.
Halibut
Readily available, easy to grill and the perfect fish for thousands of recipes, Halibut is truly the one fish you need to know how to grill.
Readily available, easy to grill and the perfect fish for thousands of recipes, Halibut is truly the one fish you need to know how to grill.
Marinated London Broil
This classic recipe for London Broil is marinated in wine and vinegar which makes it extra tender. If you really want to make it authentic try getting a Flank Steak.
This classic recipe for London Broil is marinated in wine and vinegar which makes it extra tender. If you really want to make it authentic try getting a Flank Steak.
Light a Charcoal Grill
A simple how to on lighting a charcoal grill
A simple how to on lighting a charcoal grill
Piedmont Barbecue Sauce
This is a classic Carolina Style Barbecue Sauce. Typically, served on smoked pork (at the table), this thin, vinegar based sauce has tons of flavor.
This is a classic Carolina Style Barbecue Sauce. Typically, served on smoked pork (at the table), this thin, vinegar based sauce has tons of flavor.
BBQ Chicken Thighs
When the hardcore barbecue crowd hit the competitions they cook chicken thighs. These barbecue masterpieces are what you win with in the chicken category. This recipe is not those thighs. This is much easier to grill and nearly as good.
When the hardcore barbecue crowd hit the competitions they cook chicken thighs. These barbecue masterpieces are what you win with in the chicken category. This recipe is not those thighs. This is much easier to grill and nearly as good.
How to Buy a Gas Grill
In the market for a new Gas Grill? Separate the useful from the simply flashy. Get an idea of exactly what it is you are looking for and find out about the features that will matter to you before you start shopping.
In the market for a new Gas Grill? Separate the useful from the simply flashy. Get an idea of exactly what it is you are looking for and find out about the features that will matter to you before you start shopping.
top electric grills
Sometimes you just can't have a full sized gas or charcoal grill. That's when you have to rely on an outdoor electric grill. Good news everyone! Electric grills have been getting better and better in recent years and while they may not have the flavor of charcoal, they can do a pretty good job grilling a steak. These electric grills are the best on the market and span a price range from around $100USD to over $500USD.
Sometimes you just can't have a full sized gas or charcoal grill. That's when you have to rely on an outdoor electric grill. Good news everyone! Electric grills have been getting better and better in recent years and while they may not have the flavor of charcoal, they can do a pretty good job grilling a steak. These electric grills are the best on the market and span a price range from around $100USD to over $500USD.
Baby Back Ribs (Slow Cooker)
These baby back ribs might not be bathed in smoke, but they still a lot of flavor. This slow cooked recipe will give you a great set of ribs even if can't prepare it outdoors.
These baby back ribs might not be bathed in smoke, but they still a lot of flavor. This slow cooked recipe will give you a great set of ribs even if can't prepare it outdoors.
Grill Master 720-0697
For around $200USD you get a large, 4-burner gas grill with porcelain coated cast iron cooking grates and a 12,000 BTU side burner. Constructed of a mixture of stainless steel and black powder coated steel this is a pretty impressive grill for the price.
For around $200USD you get a large, 4-burner gas grill with porcelain coated cast iron cooking grates and a 12,000 BTU side burner. Constructed of a mixture of stainless steel and black powder coated steel this is a pretty impressive grill for the price.
top 10 tri tip recipes
The Tri-Tip, whether roast or steak, has grown from a little know California cut of beef to a popular piece of meat, showing up in stores across the country and more and more, around the world. Tri-Tip isn't the most tender cut, but the fine distribution of fat can make it flavorful and juicy if you cooking it (think grill) right.
The Tri-Tip, whether roast or steak, has grown from a little know California cut of beef to a popular piece of meat, showing up in stores across the country and more and more, around the world. Tri-Tip isn't the most tender cut, but the fine distribution of fat can make it flavorful and juicy if you cooking it (think grill) right.
Top 10 Pulled Pork Rub Recipes
With some kinds of barbecue, you can skip the rub and get something decent. With large cuts of pork, you really need a great rub to make the most of the pork flavor and give you that authentic barbecue flavor. These 10 barbecue rub recipes are the best I know to make the best pulled pork possible.
With some kinds of barbecue, you can skip the rub and get something decent. With large cuts of pork, you really need a great rub to make the most of the pork flavor and give you that authentic barbecue flavor. These 10 barbecue rub recipes are the best I know to make the best pulled pork possible.
Weber Genesis E-330
Simply put the Weber Genesis line of grills are the best you can buy in this price range and beyond. The list price is $949USD but you can typically find it for around $800USD.
Simply put the Weber Genesis line of grills are the best you can buy in this price range and beyond. The list price is $949USD but you can typically find it for around $800USD.
Best Odds Pulled Pork Rub
This traditional pulled pork rub will give you the best odds for making a great batch of Carolina Style Pulled Pork.
This traditional pulled pork rub will give you the best odds for making a great batch of Carolina Style Pulled Pork.
Infrared
It has been called the microwave of the outdoor kitchen, but is infrared really the secret to better grilling? Dozens of companies are betting that you will pay a lot of money to get a grill that cooks hotter and faster. The problem is, will it help you grill better?
It has been called the microwave of the outdoor kitchen, but is infrared really the secret to better grilling? Dozens of companies are betting that you will pay a lot of money to get a grill that cooks hotter and faster. The problem is, will it help you grill better?
Hamburgers: The Patty
A great hamburger starts with a great patty. Learn to do more than flatten ground beef for your hamburgers. A great burger has to start with fresh meat and a great combination of flavors.
A great hamburger starts with a great patty. Learn to do more than flatten ground beef for your hamburgers. A great burger has to start with fresh meat and a great combination of flavors.
Top 10 Pulled Pork Sauce Recipes
Pulled pork sauces can be mixed into smoked meat, used to top a barbecue sandwich, or put on the table for people add if they want. These sauces are generally mustard or vinegar based though tomato shows up occasionally. These are the 10 best barbecue sauces for pulled pork I have and I'm sure that you will find one of them perfect.
Pulled pork sauces can be mixed into smoked meat, used to top a barbecue sandwich, or put on the table for people add if they want. These sauces are generally mustard or vinegar based though tomato shows up occasionally. These are the 10 best barbecue sauces for pulled pork I have and I'm sure that you will find one of them perfect.
Tp 10 Gas Grills \$1000 to \$2000
Gas Grills in this price range should be powerful, have good features, and quality construction. This doesn't mean complete stainless steel construction, but it does mean durable construction. Look for brand names and be prepared to look beyond the big box stores. The best place to find these gas grills is at a local Barbecue Products Specialty Store.
Gas Grills in this price range should be powerful, have good features, and quality construction. This doesn't mean complete stainless steel construction, but it does mean durable construction. Look for brand names and be prepared to look beyond the big box stores. The best place to find these gas grills is at a local Barbecue Products Specialty Store.
Grilling Chicken Breasts
The secret to a flavorful and moist chicken breast is to pound it to an even thickness, brine it and grilling hot and fast.
The secret to a flavorful and moist chicken breast is to pound it to an even thickness, brine it and grilling hot and fast.
Magic Dust
There's a big shaker of Magic Dust next to the salt and pepper in my own kitchen and at all my restaurants. I wish I could figure out a way to attach the bottle to the restaurant tables because, at my restaurants, it's the most frequently stolen item!
There's a big shaker of Magic Dust next to the salt and pepper in my own kitchen and at all my restaurants. I wish I could figure out a way to attach the bottle to the restaurant tables because, at my restaurants, it's the most frequently stolen item!
Lemon Pepper Marinade
This light and easy marinade recipe uses the power of lemon juice to help tenderize and flavor meats. This marinade is particularly good on poultry like rotisserie chicken.
This light and easy marinade recipe uses the power of lemon juice to help tenderize and flavor meats. This marinade is particularly good on poultry like rotisserie chicken.
Grills between \$250 and \$500
In this price range you start to get into some good gas grills, but you have to be careful because there are a lot of great looking grills out there that only look great. The first rule for gas grills between $250 and $500 is to avoid stainless steel. Stainless steel is expensive so manufacturers use cheap stainless on these grills to make them look shiny in the store. Unfortunately they don't stay that way once you get them home.
In this price range you start to get into some good gas grills, but you have to be careful because there are a lot of great looking grills out there that only look great. The first rule for gas grills between $250 and $500 is to avoid stainless steel. Stainless steel is expensive so manufacturers use cheap stainless on these grills to make them look shiny in the store. Unfortunately they don't stay that way once you get them home.
Classic Steak Marinade
A great steak doesn't need any help. A not so great steak does. If you are grilling a steak that isn't the most tender then this classic steak marinade is perfect.
A great steak doesn't need any help. A not so great steak does. If you are grilling a steak that isn't the most tender then this classic steak marinade is perfect.
North Carolina Chicken Sauce
Smoked and pulled chicken takes half the time of pulled pork and gives you the fixings for a great barbecue sandwich. This sauce finishes off barbecue chicken perfectly.
Smoked and pulled chicken takes half the time of pulled pork and gives you the fixings for a great barbecue sandwich. This sauce finishes off barbecue chicken perfectly.
Vegetable Grilling Guide
Grill your vegetables. Grilling vegetables is easy and adds so much to the flavor that even your kids will like them.
Grill your vegetables. Grilling vegetables is easy and adds so much to the flavor that even your kids will like them.
Grilling Sausage
It might seem simple to grill sausage, but they can be truly deceiving. There's an art to grilling a sausage, getting it done and holding in the flavor. Once you master the art you won't cook sausage any other way.
It might seem simple to grill sausage, but they can be truly deceiving. There's an art to grilling a sausage, getting it done and holding in the flavor. Once you master the art you won't cook sausage any other way.
Best way to light Charcoal?
What is the best way to light charcoal? - First of all the best way is not to use easy, fast or self lighting charcoal. Depending on your preferences you can use a charcoal chimney, which is best or the old tried and true lighter fluid.
What is the best way to light charcoal? - First of all the best way is not to use easy, fast or self lighting charcoal. Depending on your preferences you can use a charcoal chimney, which is best or the old tried and true lighter fluid.
Peruvian Roasted Chicken
This great rotisserie chicken recipe became hugely popular along the East Coast of the United States a few years back. Know as Super Chicken, El Pollo Rico, or Peruvian Chicken this is a tasty way to make a bird with enough flavor to satisfy anyone, but mild enough for everyone.
This great rotisserie chicken recipe became hugely popular along the East Coast of the United States a few years back. Know as Super Chicken, El Pollo Rico, or Peruvian Chicken this is a tasty way to make a bird with enough flavor to satisfy anyone, but mild enough for everyone.
Top 10 Grilled Fish Recipes
The best way to cook fish is over an open flame. If you've ever cooked fresh trout over a campfire you know what I mean. These ten recipe represent the best and the most popular Fish Recipes on my site. From Tilapia to Snapper, these recipes will serve any purpose and satisfy and anyone.
The best way to cook fish is over an open flame. If you've ever cooked fresh trout over a campfire you know what I mean. These ten recipe represent the best and the most popular Fish Recipes on my site. From Tilapia to Snapper, these recipes will serve any purpose and satisfy and anyone.
Bacon Double Cheese Burgers
This bacon cheeseburger has the bacon and cheese stuffed inside the patty. A little surprise for a great tasting burger. This recipe comes from Janis Novak.
This bacon cheeseburger has the bacon and cheese stuffed inside the patty. A little surprise for a great tasting burger. This recipe comes from Janis Novak.
Top 10 Grilled Asparagus Recipes
The perfect vegetable for the grill, Asparagus cooks fast and is delicious straight off the grill.
The perfect vegetable for the grill, Asparagus cooks fast and is delicious straight off the grill.
Making Beer Can Chicken
Beer can chicken, also know as beer in the butt chicken, is a great method for roasting a whole chicken on the grill, in a smoker or even in your oven without the chicken drying out. Basically the method requires a can of beer and a chicken. Open the beer, drink half of it, set it on an even cooking surface and then set the chicken over the can so it looks like the chicken is sitting down. The can should be inside the chicken now. Cook until done and you are ready to eat a great chicken.
Beer can chicken, also know as beer in the butt chicken, is a great method for roasting a whole chicken on the grill, in a smoker or even in your oven without the chicken drying out. Basically the method requires a can of beer and a chicken. Open the beer, drink half of it, set it on an even cooking surface and then set the chicken over the can so it looks like the chicken is sitting down. The can should be inside the chicken now. Cook until done and you are ready to eat a great chicken.
Grilling Trout
Quickly becoming one of the most popular fish, trout is perfect for the grill because of its size and because it takes so well to the flavor of smoke. Trout, whether in fillets of whole can be grilled quickly and easily by even the least experienced griller.
Quickly becoming one of the most popular fish, trout is perfect for the grill because of its size and because it takes so well to the flavor of smoke. Trout, whether in fillets of whole can be grilled quickly and easily by even the least experienced griller.
Top 10 Kebab Recipes
Kebabs, or meat on a stick is one of the most popular grilled foods in the world. Quick and easy to grill and just as easy to eat. You can stick most anything on a skewer whether you are grilling the traditional Shish Kebabs or the very simple Beef Kebabs.
Kebabs, or meat on a stick is one of the most popular grilled foods in the world. Quick and easy to grill and just as easy to eat. You can stick most anything on a skewer whether you are grilling the traditional Shish Kebabs or the very simple Beef Kebabs.
Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp
If you enjoy shrimp scampi, then this is the grilled shrimp recipe for you. You can serve this dish as part of a main course or serve them as appetizers at your next cookout.
If you enjoy shrimp scampi, then this is the grilled shrimp recipe for you. You can serve this dish as part of a main course or serve them as appetizers at your next cookout.
Pork Chop Marinade
This is a great Asian style marinade that works well on all cuts of pork, particularly pork chops.
This is a great Asian style marinade that works well on all cuts of pork, particularly pork chops.
Top 10 Gas Grill Inserts
Before you can begin designing your custom gas grill enclosure you need to pick the perfect grill. Most high end gas grills come in an insert configuration that allows you to put it where you want it, but many are not a standard size so pick your grill first. Here I have listed the top ten gas grill inserts to help you find the one that is right for you. Prices can vary a lot so make sure you do some serious shopping to get as much as you can for little as possible.
Before you can begin designing your custom gas grill enclosure you need to pick the perfect grill. Most high end gas grills come in an insert configuration that allows you to put it where you want it, but many are not a standard size so pick your grill first. Here I have listed the top ten gas grill inserts to help you find the one that is right for you. Prices can vary a lot so make sure you do some serious shopping to get as much as you can for little as possible.
Grilling versus Broiling
Broiling has always been the alternative to grilling when you just can't grill. Knowing the differences between the two will let you broil the best grilled meal.
Broiling has always been the alternative to grilling when you just can't grill. Knowing the differences between the two will let you broil the best grilled meal.
Australian Shrimp on the Barbie
Wayne sent me this delicious recipe for the traditional Australian method for grilling shrimp.
Wayne sent me this delicious recipe for the traditional Australian method for grilling shrimp.
Rib Rub
Great, flavorful ribs need that extra flavor from a good spice rub to give them that barbecue rib flavor. In some places all barbecue ribs get is a spice rub and then a long bath in warm smoke. The combination of the rib rub and the smoke are what makes great ribs.
Great, flavorful ribs need that extra flavor from a good spice rub to give them that barbecue rib flavor. In some places all barbecue ribs get is a spice rub and then a long bath in warm smoke. The combination of the rib rub and the smoke are what makes great ribs.
Pork Tenderloin
Tips and techniques, plus a few recipes for the ever popular Pork Tenderloin. Learn to grill it right and you'll be making a great meal.
Tips and techniques, plus a few recipes for the ever popular Pork Tenderloin. Learn to grill it right and you'll be making a great meal.
Smoking Brisket
Without smoke a brisket is just a tough beef roast. Low and slow with a good dose of smoke makes it barbecue. Learn how to add the right kind and amount of smoke to make a great barbecue brisket.
Without smoke a brisket is just a tough beef roast. Low and slow with a good dose of smoke makes it barbecue. Learn how to add the right kind and amount of smoke to make a great barbecue brisket.
Cleaning Stainless Steel
Keeping your stainless steel grill clean and shiny isn’t as easy as you might think. Just because they call it stainless doesn’t mean it won’t stain, discolor or rust. You need to actually take care of it and keep it clean if you want it to look good years down the road.
Keeping your stainless steel grill clean and shiny isn’t as easy as you might think. Just because they call it stainless doesn’t mean it won’t stain, discolor or rust. You need to actually take care of it and keep it clean if you want it to look good years down the road.
Weber Spirit E-210
Smallest and least expensive of Weber's full sized grills. With fold down side tables, this grill is designed to fit small spaces. Perfect for the little patio.
Smallest and least expensive of Weber's full sized grills. With fold down side tables, this grill is designed to fit small spaces. Perfect for the little patio.
Top 10 Rib Recipes
The Best Rib Recipes for Grilling or Smoking BBQ Ribs. These Rib Recipes for Pork or Beef Ribs are sure to please.
The Best Rib Recipes for Grilling or Smoking BBQ Ribs. These Rib Recipes for Pork or Beef Ribs are sure to please.
Top 10 Marinade Recipes
Marinades are probably the most important ingredient to any cookout. A good marinade not only keeps your grilling moist and flavorful, but they make it healthier. These ten marinade recipes are the most popular on my site.
Marinades are probably the most important ingredient to any cookout. A good marinade not only keeps your grilling moist and flavorful, but they make it healthier. These ten marinade recipes are the most popular on my site.
Huntington 3-Burner Model# 696
Quality construction, excellent engineering, and a price that can not be beat, this is the ace in the hole for Lowe's. Simply put, this is the best gas grill on the market this year for the price.
Quality construction, excellent engineering, and a price that can not be beat, this is the ace in the hole for Lowe's. Simply put, this is the best gas grill on the market this year for the price.
Carne Asada Marinade
While Carne Asade usually means beef, this marinade works just as well on chicken or pork. If you want to put together a delicious Mexican dish, then this is a great marinade to start with.
While Carne Asade usually means beef, this marinade works just as well on chicken or pork. If you want to put together a delicious Mexican dish, then this is a great marinade to start with.
Smoking 101
Learn the basics of Smoking, the key to true Barbecue. Real barbecue requires three things, low, slow and smoke. Learn how to put these together to make great traditional barbecue no matter what kind of smoker you have.
Learn the basics of Smoking, the key to true Barbecue. Real barbecue requires three things, low, slow and smoke. Learn how to put these together to make great traditional barbecue no matter what kind of smoker you have.
Fish: Smoking
Smoked fish is more than just a meal. It's the perfect appetizer, snack and makes a great ingredient to many recipes. While hot smoked fish isn't preserved it still has the flavor of cold smoked fish but isn't as dry.
Smoked fish is more than just a meal. It's the perfect appetizer, snack and makes a great ingredient to many recipes. While hot smoked fish isn't preserved it still has the flavor of cold smoked fish but isn't as dry.
Lemon-Wine Marinade
This great lemon and wine marinade works really well on fish or chicken.
This great lemon and wine marinade works really well on fish or chicken.
Inexpensive Cuts
Expensive cuts of meat tend to be the ones that are tender and can be cooked quickly and easily. This doesn't mean that you can't create a great meal with a cut that costs less.
Expensive cuts of meat tend to be the ones that are tender and can be cooked quickly and easily. This doesn't mean that you can't create a great meal with a cut that costs less.
Texas-Style Brisket Rub
This southwestern-style rub is a great way to spice up brisket. Remember, when applying run to a brisket, work the rub into the meat anywhere it is exposed.
This southwestern-style rub is a great way to spice up brisket. Remember, when applying run to a brisket, work the rub into the meat anywhere it is exposed.
How to Grill
Learn the basics of charcoal grilling and make the most of this versatile outdoor cooker. Grilling on charcoal is an art form and once mastered you will know how to grill practically anything.
Learn the basics of charcoal grilling and make the most of this versatile outdoor cooker. Grilling on charcoal is an art form and once mastered you will know how to grill practically anything.
The Flat Iron Steak
The Flat Iron Steak (also know as a Top Blade Steak ), now appearing in grocery stores and on restaurant
The Flat Iron Steak (also know as a Top Blade Steak ), now appearing in grocery stores and on restaurant
Going Natural Gas
With more and more gas fired outdoor products on the market you really should consider switching to natural gas. It costs less, burns cleaner and you'll never have to worry about an empty propane tank again.
With more and more gas fired outdoor products on the market you really should consider switching to natural gas. It costs less, burns cleaner and you'll never have to worry about an empty propane tank again.
Mustard Sauce
If you haven't tried a mustard based barbecue sauce then you are really missing out on something. This sauce works well with almost anything, but particularly pork.
If you haven't tried a mustard based barbecue sauce then you are really missing out on something. This sauce works well with almost anything, but particularly pork.
Brining
If you aren't brining meats before you grill, smoke, or roast then, you are missing out on a tastier, more tender meal. Learn how to make a brine that will change the texture and flavor meats for the better.
If you aren't brining meats before you grill, smoke, or roast then, you are missing out on a tastier, more tender meal. Learn how to make a brine that will change the texture and flavor meats for the better.
Top 10 Beef Marinade Recipes
Virtually any cut of beef will benefit from a good marinade. Beef marinades should have some strength (Acid) to them to be effective against the density of this meat. Remember, when marinating beef, the time you marinade and the strength of the marinades needed depends on the toughness and the thickness of the cut.
Virtually any cut of beef will benefit from a good marinade. Beef marinades should have some strength (Acid) to them to be effective against the density of this meat. Remember, when marinating beef, the time you marinade and the strength of the marinades needed depends on the toughness and the thickness of the cut.
Charcoal vs Gas
The debate of charcoal versus gas started the day after the first gas grill was introduced and has been raging ever since. This is the first question you need to answer before you set out to buy a new grill. But before you can answer it there's a few things you need to know first.
The debate of charcoal versus gas started the day after the first gas grill was introduced and has been raging ever since. This is the first question you need to answer before you set out to buy a new grill. But before you can answer it there's a few things you need to know first.
Rotisserie Chicken
Rotisserie chicken in not only a popular fast food from your local deli counter, it is the great way to cook chicken. Two things not commonly known about rotisserie chicken is that it is best fresh and delicious 10 minutes off the grill, not spending hours under a warming lamp. Also, preparing a rotisserie chicken is quite simple. With a grill (charcoal or gas), a rotisserie kit, and a chicken, we can achieve a much tastier rotisserie chicken at home than available at most grocery stores.
Rotisserie chicken in not only a popular fast food from your local deli counter, it is the great way to cook chicken. Two things not commonly known about rotisserie chicken is that it is best fresh and delicious 10 minutes off the grill, not spending hours under a warming lamp. Also, preparing a rotisserie chicken is quite simple. With a grill (charcoal or gas), a rotisserie kit, and a chicken, we can achieve a much tastier rotisserie chicken at home than available at most grocery stores.
Jack Daniel's Rib Glaze
Use this barbecue sauce toward the end of cooking. You want the sauce to cook on to the surface of the ribs, but you don't want it to burn.
Use this barbecue sauce toward the end of cooking. You want the sauce to cook on to the surface of the ribs, but you don't want it to burn.
Brisket Brown Sugar Rub
This is a good, sweet brisket rub that you will need only one measuring cup for. Of course, you can adjust the heat by using mild or hot chili powder.
This is a good, sweet brisket rub that you will need only one measuring cup for. Of course, you can adjust the heat by using mild or hot chili powder.
How To Grill Hamburgers
a simple how to on grilling hamburgers
a simple how to on grilling hamburgers
Garlic Honey Pork Chops
Want the secret to a fast grilled meal? Mix up this marinade the night before. Put these boneless pork chops and marinade in a resealable bag and refrigerate. The next day you can light the grill and have the chops ready in less time than it takes to put together a salad.
Want the secret to a fast grilled meal? Mix up this marinade the night before. Put these boneless pork chops and marinade in a resealable bag and refrigerate. The next day you can light the grill and have the chops ready in less time than it takes to put together a salad.
Top 10 Smokers over \$400
The 10 best smokers over $400 for making true, low and slow barbecue. These smokers offer a wide variety
The 10 best smokers over $400 for making true, low and slow barbecue. These smokers offer a wide variety
Chicken Wings
There are many ways to prepare one of the most popular appetizers or snacks. Chicken wings are as varied as the cooks who prepare them. Find out the best way to grill up everyone's favorite finger food.
There are many ways to prepare one of the most popular appetizers or snacks. Chicken wings are as varied as the cooks who prepare them. Find out the best way to grill up everyone's favorite finger food.
About Pulled Pork
Long ago, settlers brought pigs to the United States and left them to wander the wild. This climate where
Long ago, settlers brought pigs to the United States and left them to wander the wild. This climate where
Smoke
Aromatic wood smoke enhances flavors and adds the necessary piece to any outdoor cooking. Choosing the right wood for the right dish is the secret to true barbecue and the best grilling.
Aromatic wood smoke enhances flavors and adds the necessary piece to any outdoor cooking. Choosing the right wood for the right dish is the secret to true barbecue and the best grilling.
Buy a Smoker
Smokers come in all shapes, sizes and prices. When looking to buy a smoker you need to decide on a price range and then determine the fuel you want to use. Smokers can be gas, wood, charcoal or electric. The truer the barbecue the more time you will spend tending to fires and watching temperatures. If that doesn't sound good you should move towards gas or electric smokers. Otherwise go with charcoal or wood smokers. There are a lot of units out there and I've tried to find the best.
Smokers come in all shapes, sizes and prices. When looking to buy a smoker you need to decide on a price range and then determine the fuel you want to use. Smokers can be gas, wood, charcoal or electric. The truer the barbecue the more time you will spend tending to fires and watching temperatures. If that doesn't sound good you should move towards gas or electric smokers. Otherwise go with charcoal or wood smokers. There are a lot of units out there and I've tried to find the best.
Grilled Tri-Tip Roast
This simple tri-tip roast is perfect for many uses. Grill it up, low and slow, and serve it as it is, or cut it up for fajitas, tacos, enchiladas or anything else that calls for a flavorful meat.
This simple tri-tip roast is perfect for many uses. Grill it up, low and slow, and serve it as it is, or cut it up for fajitas, tacos, enchiladas or anything else that calls for a flavorful meat.
Grilling Corn on the Cob
Few things are better than fresh corn on the cob. As a kid we grew a small patch of corn in the backyard, because Dad wouldn't eat corn unless it was right off the stalk. Now why would you want to boil all the flavor out of corn that fresh. Roasted on the grill, preserves the freshness of the corn and adds a mild smokiness from the grill. So next time you find yourself with fresh corn on the cob, try grilling it for the best flavor.
Few things are better than fresh corn on the cob. As a kid we grew a small patch of corn in the backyard, because Dad wouldn't eat corn unless it was right off the stalk. Now why would you want to boil all the flavor out of corn that fresh. Roasted on the grill, preserves the freshness of the corn and adds a mild smokiness from the grill. So next time you find yourself with fresh corn on the cob, try grilling it for the best flavor.
Stok 4-Burner Quattro Gas Gril
Recently a major grill maker told me that the future was in accessories. The Stok Quattro may just be the perfect design for this. With removable cooking grate sections you can convert to use a griddle, vegetable basket or pizza stone without turning off the grill or even stopping cooking.
Recently a major grill maker told me that the future was in accessories. The Stok Quattro may just be the perfect design for this. With removable cooking grate sections you can convert to use a griddle, vegetable basket or pizza stone without turning off the grill or even stopping cooking.
BBQ Beef Ribs
This is an easy way to prepare delicious, sticky beef ribs on your grill. Remember that the secret to indirect grilling is to make sure that the food doesn't get any direct heat at all. You will need to rotate the ribs occasionally to evenly cook them.
This is an easy way to prepare delicious, sticky beef ribs on your grill. Remember that the secret to indirect grilling is to make sure that the food doesn't get any direct heat at all. You will need to rotate the ribs occasionally to evenly cook them.
Fajita Marinade
This marinade is loaded with flavors perfect for making fajitas, though you can use any meat you want to. Marinate beef the longest, poultry less, and fish for only about 30 minutes.
This marinade is loaded with flavors perfect for making fajitas, though you can use any meat you want to. Marinate beef the longest, poultry less, and fish for only about 30 minutes.
To Die for Burgers
These delicious garlicky burgers are topped with avocados and roasted red peppers.
These delicious garlicky burgers are topped with avocados and roasted red peppers.
Best Odds Brisket
There are a lot of variations in barbecue brisket, but a few general rules will help you make the best brisket you can regardless of the kind of smoker you are using. Once you have mastered these steps you'll be ready to strike out on your own and move on to competition briskets.
There are a lot of variations in barbecue brisket, but a few general rules will help you make the best brisket you can regardless of the kind of smoker you are using. Once you have mastered these steps you'll be ready to strike out on your own and move on to competition briskets.