Barbecues & Grilling: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Top 10 BBQ Sauces
Barbecue Sauces come in many flavors, styles and types. Most everyone is familiar with the thick, sweet sauces that line the shelves of grocery stores. However there is so much more to barbecue sauce than that. These ten barbecue sauce recipes represent the most popular sauces on my site. From thin, vinegar sauces to thick, tomato sauces to mustard based sauces there is something for every kind of barbecue and for everyone. Try something new and make a new kind of barbecue.
Barbecue Sauces come in many flavors, styles and types. Most everyone is familiar with the thick, sweet sauces that line the shelves of grocery stores. However there is so much more to barbecue sauce than that. These ten barbecue sauce recipes represent the most popular sauces on my site. From thin, vinegar sauces to thick, tomato sauces to mustard based sauces there is something for every kind of barbecue and for everyone. Try something new and make a new kind of barbecue.
Brining Turkey
Fried, roasted, grilled or smoked, a brined turkey has a better flavor and is much moister. Brining is easier than you think. You’ll need salt and water, plenty of room in the refrigerator and a good sized pot or bucket, an extra day or two, and you'll have a delicious turkey that's definitely worth waiting for.
Fried, roasted, grilled or smoked, a brined turkey has a better flavor and is much moister. Brining is easier than you think. You’ll need salt and water, plenty of room in the refrigerator and a good sized pot or bucket, an extra day or two, and you'll have a delicious turkey that's definitely worth waiting for.
Top 10 Steak Recipes
Steaks are the most popular cut of meat to throw on a grill. Flavorful, tender, and expensive you want to get the most out of your steak grilling and these ten recipes represent a wide range of methods and ideas that you can do with your next steak. Of course many people are confused by all the different steaks there are out there, the best way to grill a steak and exactly how do you know when it is medium rare. So take a look through these recipes and get great ideas for some great steaks.
Steaks are the most popular cut of meat to throw on a grill. Flavorful, tender, and expensive you want to get the most out of your steak grilling and these ten recipes represent a wide range of methods and ideas that you can do with your next steak. Of course many people are confused by all the different steaks there are out there, the best way to grill a steak and exactly how do you know when it is medium rare. So take a look through these recipes and get great ideas for some great steaks.
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 batches and store in your cupboard. So, take a look through these great rub recipes and find a few to your liking. I promise that you won't be disappointed.
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 batches and store in your cupboard. So, take a look through these great rub recipes and find a few to your liking. I promise that you won't be disappointed.
Turkey: Smoking
Try a new take on the Turkey tradition with a smoked bird. Smoking a turkey is a lot like slow roasting, just at a lower temperature and with smoke. This bird may take most of the day to cook but it will turn out a whole lot better than oven roasted. With the right smoke and the right process you can make a turkey that puts all others to shame.
Try a new take on the Turkey tradition with a smoked bird. Smoking a turkey is a lot like slow roasting, just at a lower temperature and with smoke. This bird may take most of the day to cook but it will turn out a whole lot better than oven roasted. With the right smoke and the right process you can make a turkey that puts all others to shame.
Turkey Brine Recipes
One of the best ways to make a better Turkey is with a good Brine. Brining is a process of adding moisture and flavor to meat by use of a salt-water mixture. There are many ways to make a great brine and these turkey brine recipes are amongst the best I know. So, whether you are roasting, grilling, smoking, or frying your next turkey, start out with a good brine and make it so much better.
One of the best ways to make a better Turkey is with a good Brine. Brining is a process of adding moisture and flavor to meat by use of a salt-water mixture. There are many ways to make a great brine and these turkey brine recipes are amongst the best I know. So, whether you are roasting, grilling, smoking, or frying your next turkey, start out with a good brine and make it so much better.
Turkey: Smoking
Try a new take on the Turkey tradition with a smoked bird. Get the step by step instructions you need to smoke a great turkey for any occasion. With this process you just might find yourself eating turkey all year round. While smoking a turkey will take a long time it really isn't as hard as you probably think so give it a try, I know you'll love it.
Try a new take on the Turkey tradition with a smoked bird. Get the step by step instructions you need to smoke a great turkey for any occasion. With this process you just might find yourself eating turkey all year round. While smoking a turkey will take a long time it really isn't as hard as you probably think so give it a try, I know you'll love it.
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.
Deep Fried Turkey
Deep Fried Turkey is probably the best turkey you'll ever eat. However it can be the most dangerous dish you'll ever prepare. Take your time, read ALL the instructions and pay very close attention to what you are doing.
Deep Fried Turkey is probably the best turkey you'll ever eat. However it can be the most dangerous dish you'll ever prepare. Take your time, read ALL the instructions and pay very close attention to what you are doing.
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.
Classic BBQ Rib Sauce
If you like a rich, thick barbecue sauce on your ribs, then this is the perfect one for you. By using tomato sauce and tomato paste instead of ketchup you get a richer flavor in your barbecue sauce.
If you like a rich, thick barbecue sauce on your ribs, then this is the perfect one for you. By using tomato sauce and tomato paste instead of ketchup you get a richer flavor in your barbecue sauce.
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.
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.
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 Smokers under \$400
The 10 best smokers under $400 for making true, low and slow barbecue. These smokers offer a wide variety of options from electric to charcoal with many great features. If you are in the market for a smoker these are the units you should be looking at. This list includes smokers that run off of a variety of fuels and offer everything from true pit master smoking to the best "lazy-Q" smokers around.
The 10 best smokers under $400 for making true, low and slow barbecue. These smokers offer a wide variety of options from electric to charcoal with many great features. If you are in the market for a smoker these are the units you should be looking at. This list includes smokers that run off of a variety of fuels and offer everything from true pit master smoking to the best "lazy-Q" smokers around.
Buy a Gas Grill
Before you run of to the hardware store to buy a new gas grill you should know that there are a lot more products out there than you'll find in one store. I've broken down the best gas grills on the market by price so you can find the perfect bbq grill for you.
Before you run of to the hardware store to buy a new gas grill you should know that there are a lot more products out there than you'll find in one store. I've broken down the best gas grills on the market by price so you can find the perfect bbq grill for you.
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.
Pulled Pork: The Meat
Smoked low and slow turns a bad hunk of pork into a delicacy. Find out how to cook up the meat for a perfect sandwich.
Smoked low and slow turns a bad hunk of pork into a delicacy. Find out how to cook up the meat for a perfect sandwich.
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. You can actually have a pork chop cooked medium and not have any trouble. So marinate your chops, put them on the grill and take them off just as the last of the pink middle is disappearing. Oh, and let them sit for 5 minutes before you start eating.
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. You can actually have a pork chop cooked medium and not have any trouble. So marinate your chops, put them on the grill and take them off just as the last of the pink middle is disappearing. Oh, and let them sit for 5 minutes before you start eating.
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.
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.
Beer in the Butt Chicken
It's more than just a interesting name for a recipe. Once you've tried Beer Can Chicken you'll never go back, so pop open your beer can and grab a whole chicken.
It's more than just a interesting name for a recipe. Once you've tried Beer Can Chicken you'll never go back, so pop open your beer can and grab a whole chicken.
Beef Tri-Tip
Beef’s best kept secret is this relatively inexpensive, yet tender and taste steak cut from the bottom half of the sirloin. You may have to search for this cut, but it is definitely worth the work. Try marinating then give them a quick sear before finishing them off on a low temperature. Tender and tasty.
Beef’s best kept secret is this relatively inexpensive, yet tender and taste steak cut from the bottom half of the sirloin. You may have to search for this cut, but it is definitely worth the work. Try marinating then give them a quick sear before finishing them off on a low temperature. Tender and tasty.
Smoked Turkey Brine
This turkey brine recipe makes enough for a whole turkey and will add flavor and give you a juicier and more tender bird.
This turkey brine recipe makes enough for a whole turkey and will add flavor and give you a juicier and more tender bird.
Brining Turkey - Step by Step
Brining a turkey is a simple process, but you need to start a day before you plan to cook. A whole turkey can take up to 24 hours to properly brine depending on the size so plan ahead. Brining makes the most of a turkey. It adds moisture to the meat and makes it more tender. Throw in some herbs and spices and you get a lot more flavor as well. All you really need to brine a turkey is the bird and some salt and water. Step one is determining how much water you need.
Brining a turkey is a simple process, but you need to start a day before you plan to cook. A whole turkey can take up to 24 hours to properly brine depending on the size so plan ahead. Brining makes the most of a turkey. It adds moisture to the meat and makes it more tender. Throw in some herbs and spices and you get a lot more flavor as well. All you really need to brine a turkey is the bird and some salt and water. Step one is determining how much water you need.
Gas Grills between \$500...
The top 10 gas grills between the prices of $500 and $1,500. 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. Amongst these grills are a variety of features so look for the grill that fits your needs.
The top 10 gas grills between the prices of $500 and $1,500. 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. Amongst these grills are a variety of features so look for the grill that fits your needs.
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.
Gas Grills between \$250 and \$5
The top ten gas grills between $250 and $500 on the market in 2009. If you are looking to purchase a new grill for between $250 and $500 (based on typical selling price) then these are the one you should be looking at. In this price range look for a basic grill that can cook and last around 5 years.
The top ten gas grills between $250 and $500 on the market in 2009. If you are looking to purchase a new grill for between $250 and $500 (based on typical selling price) then these are the one you should be looking at. In this price range look for a basic grill that can cook and last around 5 years.
Savory Turkey Brine
This turkey brine gets a portion of its salt from vegetable stock. The combination of spices and herbs will give your turkey a rich flavor.
This turkey brine gets a portion of its salt from vegetable stock. The combination of spices and herbs will give your turkey a rich flavor.
Grades & Cuts
Learn how to pick the right grade and cut of steak for you. 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 for you. 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.
Building a BBQ
Plans and ideas for building everything from a basic fire pit to a full backyard kitchen. Grills, smokers and barbecues that fit your needs because you design them yourself.
Plans and ideas for building everything from a basic fire pit to a full backyard kitchen. Grills, smokers and barbecues that fit your needs because you design them yourself.
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.
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.
Rotisserie Chicken
Rotisserie Chicken Recipes and Information: Tender and Juicy, This bird makes a fantastic meal. Learn how and why you should give your grilled chicken a spin.
Rotisserie Chicken Recipes and Information: Tender and Juicy, This bird makes a fantastic meal. Learn how and why you should give your grilled chicken a spin.
Pastrami
You can make your own pastrami with most any meat and a little patience. Whether you want to start from scratch and make it the way you want it or buy a corned beef at the store for some quick pastrami, the secret is smoking preserved meat (salted and brined) in your smoker. It really is easier than you think.
You can make your own pastrami with most any meat and a little patience. Whether you want to start from scratch and make it the way you want it or buy a corned beef at the store for some quick pastrami, the secret is smoking preserved meat (salted and brined) in your smoker. It really is easier than you think.
Top 10 Rib Recipes
Ribs are one of the most popular foods for the grill or smoker. Problem is that ribs need special care to get them right. These Rib Recipes help you learn how to keep it low and slow to make great ribs whether you are cooking Beef Ribs or Pork Ribs. Once you have the basics of grilling or smoking ribs you can pick our your own rib rubs, barbecue sauces and marinades.
Ribs are one of the most popular foods for the grill or smoker. Problem is that ribs need special care to get them right. These Rib Recipes help you learn how to keep it low and slow to make great ribs whether you are cooking Beef Ribs or Pork Ribs. Once you have the basics of grilling or smoking ribs you can pick our your own rib rubs, barbecue sauces and marinades.
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.
Custom Smokers
Building your own custom smoker, regardless of the heat source, will give you the exact smoker you want. Find out if you want a portable smoker or a fixed smoker. Then plan to fit needs before you start building the perfect smoker that's just right for you.
Building your own custom smoker, regardless of the heat source, will give you the exact smoker you want. Find out if you want a portable smoker or a fixed smoker. Then plan to fit needs before you start building the perfect smoker that's just right for you.
About Pulled Pork
Carolina Style pulled pork is the origin of modern barbecue. Find out how to have your own southern style "pig pickin". You will need to learn about the meat, the smoke, the sauce and then the sandwich to make this great southern barbecue.
Carolina Style pulled pork is the origin of modern barbecue. Find out how to have your own southern style "pig pickin". You will need to learn about the meat, the smoke, the sauce and then the sandwich to make this great southern barbecue.
Big Green Egg (Large)
Big green egg has been producing these Kamado Style grills for decades. This one is the most popular of their models and is big enough to cook one 20-pound turkey. What makes this unit great is that while it can produce high temperatures due to the focused heat of its ceramic shell, it can also hold low temperatures making it a great smoker. It is the versatility of the egg that makes it stand out as one of the great charcoal powered cookers of our time.
Big green egg has been producing these Kamado Style grills for decades. This one is the most popular of their models and is big enough to cook one 20-pound turkey. What makes this unit great is that while it can produce high temperatures due to the focused heat of its ceramic shell, it can also hold low temperatures making it a great smoker. It is the versatility of the egg that makes it stand out as one of the great charcoal powered cookers of our time.
Grilling Steaks - Step by Step
Steaks are amongst the most popular meat to hit the grill and the one most people have trouble getting just right. The trouble is, everyone seems to want their steak cooked differently and since the cooking time is so short it is easy to get it wrong. Knowing your steak and how the feel of it changes as you grill it is the most important part. Yes, this means practice is the key to the perfect steak. Follow these steps and you really can get a great steak every time.
Steaks are amongst the most popular meat to hit the grill and the one most people have trouble getting just right. The trouble is, everyone seems to want their steak cooked differently and since the cooking time is so short it is easy to get it wrong. Knowing your steak and how the feel of it changes as you grill it is the most important part. Yes, this means practice is the key to the perfect steak. Follow these steps and you really can get a great steak every time.
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.
Lamb Chops
Lamb Chops are a great meal that you are probably missing out on. Put aside you notions of overpowering flavor and tough cuts. Lamb is tender and succulent.
Lamb Chops are a great meal that you are probably missing out on. Put aside you notions of overpowering flavor and tough cuts. Lamb is tender and succulent.
Brining
If you aren't brining meats before you grill, smoke, or roast them you missing out on a tastier, more tender meal. Learn how to make a brine that will change your meats for the better.
If you aren't brining meats before you grill, smoke, or roast them you missing out on a tastier, more tender meal. Learn how to make a brine that will change your meats for the better.
Carne Asada
Carne Asada can be as simple or as festive as you want to make it. Basically a grilled steak, served with tortillas, there is a whole culture associated with this dish. If you want a great, easy party idea, try a Carne Asada Festival.
Carne Asada can be as simple or as festive as you want to make it. Basically a grilled steak, served with tortillas, there is a whole culture associated with this dish. If you want a great, easy party idea, try a Carne Asada Festival.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Holiday Poultry Brine
This poultry brine is perfect for the holiday turkey. By using vegetable stock you get extra flavor with a mild saltiness that makes for a perfect brine.
This poultry brine is perfect for the holiday turkey. By using vegetable stock you get extra flavor with a mild saltiness that makes for a perfect brine.
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.
The Flat Iron Steak
This relatively unknown cut of meat was discovered recently and has taken the beef industry, restaurant industry and grocery industry by storm. The Flat Iron is called by some, the best cut of beef, this "new" steak is definitely worth a try. Get is fast, before it becomes the most expensive cut of beef.
This relatively unknown cut of meat was discovered recently and has taken the beef industry, restaurant industry and grocery industry by storm. The Flat Iron is called by some, the best cut of beef, this "new" steak is definitely worth a try. Get is fast, before it becomes the most expensive cut of beef.
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.
Ham
Love Ham? Want to smoke, cure or grill your own? Get the truth about ham and why it's not necessarily what you think it is.
Love Ham? Want to smoke, cure or grill your own? Get the truth about ham and why it's not necessarily what you think it is.
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. Fish benefits from flavors, but doesn't need long marinating times so grilled fish is a great, quick meal.
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. Fish benefits from flavors, but doesn't need long marinating times so grilled fish is a great, quick meal.
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.
Perfect Steak
Just how do you grill the perfect steak. You start out with a good cut of meat and a hot, hot grill. From there you need to pay attention and learn the secrets of "doneness".
Just how do you grill the perfect steak. You start out with a good cut of meat and a hot, hot grill. From there you need to pay attention and learn the secrets of "doneness".
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.
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.
Turkey: Grilling
In the past turkey was always prepared over a live fire. This is really the best way to get a great turkey, so why not take your bird out the grill this year. You will get a great fire roasted turkey that puts any oven roasted turkey to shame. Whether you use a rotisserie or set your turkey on a rack there a few things you need to know to make a great turkey.
In the past turkey was always prepared over a live fire. This is really the best way to get a great turkey, so why not take your bird out the grill this year. You will get a great fire roasted turkey that puts any oven roasted turkey to shame. Whether you use a rotisserie or set your turkey on a rack there a few things you need to know to make a great turkey.
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.
Top 10 Smokers over \$400
The ten best smokers over $400 for making true, low and slow barbecue. These smokers offer a wide variety of options from electric to charcoal with many great features. If you are serious about smoking, these are the units you should be looking at. This list includes smokers that run off of a variety of fuels and offer everything from true pit master smoking to the best "lazy-Q" smokers around.
The ten best smokers over $400 for making true, low and slow barbecue. These smokers offer a wide variety of options from electric to charcoal with many great features. If you are serious about smoking, these are the units you should be looking at. This list includes smokers that run off of a variety of fuels and offer everything from true pit master smoking to the best "lazy-Q" smokers around.
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. They represent the kinds of marinades you should be trying. Try them out and then start experimenting yourself to make the marinades that are perfect for you. You will find that most of these marinades work with a specific type of meat, but the basics are always the same.
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. They represent the kinds of marinades you should be trying. Try them out and then start experimenting yourself to make the marinades that are perfect for you. You will find that most of these marinades work with a specific type of meat, but the basics are always the same.
Homemade Steak Sauce
Judy sent in this delicious recipe for steak sauce. The best part about making your own steak sauces is that you can adjust the ingredients for your own liking.
Judy sent in this delicious recipe for steak sauce. The best part about making your own steak sauces is that you can adjust the ingredients for your own liking.
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.
Texas BBQ Sauce
Traditional Texas BBQ Sauce is a sweet and spicy mixture of tomato, spices and vegetables. Somewhat old fashioned when compared to popular sauces of today this sauce takes a little more time but is definitely worth the effort with its rich flavor.
Traditional Texas BBQ Sauce is a sweet and spicy mixture of tomato, spices and vegetables. Somewhat old fashioned when compared to popular sauces of today this sauce takes a little more time but is definitely worth the effort with its rich flavor.
How to buy a Smoker
In the market for a smoker? Get some information and some advice on selecting the smoker that is right for you. Before you buy, you really need to think about what you want to get out of a smoker and how much you are willing to put in to it.
In the market for a smoker? Get some information and some advice on selecting the smoker that is right for you. Before you buy, you really need to think about what you want to get out of a smoker and how much you are willing to put in to it.
Making Jerky in your Smoker
Learn how to make your own Jerky in your backyard smoker. Use your smoker to add authentic smoke flavor to any kind of Jerky then finish it off in the smoker or any other appliance that dries food. Done right, you’ll get great Jerky that everyone will love.
Learn how to make your own Jerky in your backyard smoker. Use your smoker to add authentic smoke flavor to any kind of Jerky then finish it off in the smoker or any other appliance that dries food. Done right, you’ll get great Jerky that everyone will love.
Top 10 Pulled Pork Recipes
Pulled Pork is probably the purist form of barbecue. This Southern Barbecue tradition originated with whole hogs cooked in pits, sometimes for days, shredded by hand and served up on plain white bread. Variations abound from here with all manner of sauces, rubs and cole slaws (typically served on top of the meat in a sandwich). Today most pulled pork is prepared with pork shoulder roasts known as a picnic or a Boston Butt. However you like it, these pulled pork recipes make a great meal.
Pulled Pork is probably the purist form of barbecue. This Southern Barbecue tradition originated with whole hogs cooked in pits, sometimes for days, shredded by hand and served up on plain white bread. Variations abound from here with all manner of sauces, rubs and cole slaws (typically served on top of the meat in a sandwich). Today most pulled pork is prepared with pork shoulder roasts known as a picnic or a Boston Butt. However you like it, these pulled pork recipes make a great meal.
Michael Jordan's 23 Delmonico
23 is Michael Jordan's famous Chicago restaurant. This is their recipe for the Delmonico Steak. This is a fantastic grilled rib-eye, my personal favorite.
23 is Michael Jordan's famous Chicago restaurant. This is their recipe for the Delmonico Steak. This is a fantastic grilled rib-eye, my personal favorite.
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.
Apple Spice Brine
A brine is typically water and salt with a little sweet to give it flavor. This brine uses fruit juices for water providing flavor and sweet at the same time.
A brine is typically water and salt with a little sweet to give it flavor. This brine uses fruit juices for water providing flavor and sweet at the same time.
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.
Stuffed Pork Loin
This one will test your talents, but the work is well worth it when you slice this stuffed pork loin full of flavor and wrapped in tender and tasty grilled pork.
This one will test your talents, but the work is well worth it when you slice this stuffed pork loin full of flavor and wrapped in tender and tasty grilled pork.
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.
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 right.
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 right.
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.
Kansas City Barbecue Sauce
This variation of the traditional Kansas City BBQ Sauce is a thick sweet sauce with a touch of heat to give it a little kick. This is a great barbecue sauce on BBQ Ribs.
This variation of the traditional Kansas City BBQ Sauce is a thick sweet sauce with a touch of heat to give it a little kick. This is a great barbecue sauce on BBQ Ribs.
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.
Steak: Flavor & Seasonings
Not all steaks are created equal and so you need to know how to treat each different cut. A truly great steak needs little if any additional flavor, other steaks need marinades and some flavor to bring out their strengths. Whether you marinate, rub or sauce your steak you need to know how and when to do it to get the most for your money.
Not all steaks are created equal and so you need to know how to treat each different cut. A truly great steak needs little if any additional flavor, other steaks need marinades and some flavor to bring out their strengths. Whether you marinate, rub or sauce your steak you need to know how and when to do it to get the most for your money.
Peppered New York Strip Steak
Lee Custer sent in this recipe for a spiced up a New York Strip Steak. The secret is to use cracked peppercorns, not ground. That solid pepper flavor is what makes this steak so great.
Lee Custer sent in this recipe for a spiced up a New York Strip Steak. The secret is to use cracked peppercorns, not ground. That solid pepper flavor is what makes this steak so great.
Smoking Turkey
Smoking turkey is an easy and fantastic way to make your holiday meal all that better. By cooking your turkey low and slow with a big dose of smoke, you get a tender, flavorful bird that people will talk about until next year. Follow the steps, take your time and you will truly have one of the best turkeys you have every eaten.
Smoking turkey is an easy and fantastic way to make your holiday meal all that better. By cooking your turkey low and slow with a big dose of smoke, you get a tender, flavorful bird that people will talk about until next year. Follow the steps, take your time and you will truly have one of the best turkeys you have every eaten.
Pulled Pork: The Sauce
The fight over the right sauce is as old as the first barbecue. Find the right sauce for you and you can't go wrong. The traditional barbecue sauce of Pulled Pork is a thin vinegar sauce that is mixed right in with the meat.
The fight over the right sauce is as old as the first barbecue. Find the right sauce for you and you can't go wrong. The traditional barbecue sauce of Pulled Pork is a thin vinegar sauce that is mixed right in with the meat.
TomKattt's Poultry Brine
Tom Katt sent in this brining recipe that is perfect for poultry. Though it works well for most poultry, it is perfect for that holiday turkey.
Tom Katt sent in this brining recipe that is perfect for poultry. Though it works well for most poultry, it is perfect for that holiday turkey.
Top 10 Rotisserie Recipes
Rotisserie cooking is a great way to extend the versatility of your grill whether you cook on charcoal or gas. Most grills have a rotisserie option and many these days are equipped with special rotisserie burners. Either way you grill rotisserie cooking is the perfect way to cook larger items source as chicken or roasts. On a rotisserie foods remain moister because the turning action bastes meats in their own juices. So give you rotisserie a try with one of these great rotisserie recipes.
Rotisserie cooking is a great way to extend the versatility of your grill whether you cook on charcoal or gas. Most grills have a rotisserie option and many these days are equipped with special rotisserie burners. Either way you grill rotisserie cooking is the perfect way to cook larger items source as chicken or roasts. On a rotisserie foods remain moister because the turning action bastes meats in their own juices. So give you rotisserie a try with one of these great rotisserie recipes.
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.
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. Try one of these smaller grills, gas, charcoal or electric to give you real grilling flavor and fun. Remember to check with the local rules where you live to know what kind of grill you can have. Most apartments don't allow gas or charcoal grills. This list contains a wide range of types and prices.
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. Try one of these smaller grills, gas, charcoal or electric to give you real grilling flavor and fun. Remember to check with the local rules where you live to know what kind of grill you can have. Most apartments don't allow gas or charcoal grills. This list contains a wide range of types and prices.
Turkey Injection
Use injection solutions to inject flavorful sauces and marinades right into the meat of you turkey. Send flavor right into the poultry to make it tenderer, juicier and just a better bird.
Use injection solutions to inject flavorful sauces and marinades right into the meat of you turkey. Send flavor right into the poultry to make it tenderer, juicier and just a better bird.
Pit Cooking
Dig a hole. Fill it with fire. Wrap up something big. Bury it all. Now you’ve got the makings for a great meal for everyone you know. Pit cooking is one of the oldest methods of cooking and the prefect solution to feeding an army.
Dig a hole. Fill it with fire. Wrap up something big. Bury it all. Now you’ve got the makings for a great meal for everyone you know. Pit cooking is one of the oldest methods of cooking and the prefect solution to feeding an army.
Best Odds Pulled Pork
There are a lot of variations in Pulled Pork, but a few general rules will help you make the best Pulled Pork 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 Pulled Pork.
There are a lot of variations in Pulled Pork, but a few general rules will help you make the best Pulled Pork 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 Pulled Pork.
Best Odds Rib Rub
This rub is your "best odds" for smoking great set of ribs. This savory rub will add a lot of flavor without detracting from the natural flavor of the meat. This is a mild rub that won't overpower your ribs and is also a great starter rub. Increase the sweetness, saltiness, or the heat to your liking.
This rub is your "best odds" for smoking great set of ribs. This savory rub will add a lot of flavor without detracting from the natural flavor of the meat. This is a mild rub that won't overpower your ribs and is also a great starter rub. Increase the sweetness, saltiness, or the heat to your liking.
Chicken Quesadillas
Grill these Chicken Quesadillas on a griddle and put the lid down to hold in some of the smoke. This is a much better Quesadilla than you get off the stove.
Grill these Chicken Quesadillas on a griddle and put the lid down to hold in some of the smoke. This is a much better Quesadilla than you get off the stove.
Memphis Style Ribs
Add the Memphis flavor to your smoked ribs with a few simple spices and learn the tradition of Memphis Barbecue. These are dry ribs, served without sauce, but you don't need it.
Add the Memphis flavor to your smoked ribs with a few simple spices and learn the tradition of Memphis Barbecue. These are dry ribs, served without sauce, but you don't need it.
Cajun Turkey Seasoning
This is a great basic Turkey rub with enough heat to make it interesting. You can use this rub on all poultry, no matter how you prepare it.
This is a great basic Turkey rub with enough heat to make it interesting. You can use this rub on all poultry, no matter how you prepare it.
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.
Poultry Brine
This poultry brine works with the added power of pickling spices which increases the moisture in poultry with some great seasonings for more flavor.
This poultry brine works with the added power of pickling spices which increases the moisture in poultry with some great seasonings for more flavor.
Pulled Chicken Barbecue
Chicken barbecue can be cooked faster and easier than beef or pork. With chicken you will get a perfect barbecue sandwich, loaded with flavor. You will have a lot more versatility in how you can prepare and serve it.
Chicken barbecue can be cooked faster and easier than beef or pork. With chicken you will get a perfect barbecue sandwich, loaded with flavor. You will have a lot more versatility in how you can prepare and serve it.
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.
Porker's Rib Seasoning
This rub is perfect for all kinds of pork whether it's ribs or Carolina-style pulled pork. One tip: If you apply your spice rub too early before you start cooking it will cause the pork to develop a ham like flavor, and not in a good way. So apply this rub right before the pork hits the smoker.
This rub is perfect for all kinds of pork whether it's ribs or Carolina-style pulled pork. One tip: If you apply your spice rub too early before you start cooking it will cause the pork to develop a ham like flavor, and not in a good way. So apply this rub right before the pork hits the smoker.
Barbecue Ribs on a Gas Grill
Getting good ribs with a genuine barbecue flavor from a gas grill is 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. There are some tricks you can use however. To get the best possible ribs from your gas grill you need to use a three step process to get them perfect.
Getting good ribs with a genuine barbecue flavor from a gas grill is 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. There are some tricks you can use however. To get the best possible ribs from your gas grill you need to use a three step process to get them perfect.
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.
Top 10 Gas Grills under \$250
The top ten gas grills under $250 on the market. If you are looking to purchase a new grill for no more than $250 (based on typical sales price) then these are the ones you should be looking at. You get what you pay for, so don't expect these grills to last forever or cook well, but they should serve you for a couple of years and do an okay job of grilling burgers and hot dogs.
The top ten gas grills under $250 on the market. If you are looking to purchase a new grill for no more than $250 (based on typical sales price) then these are the ones you should be looking at. You get what you pay for, so don't expect these grills to last forever or cook well, but they should serve you for a couple of years and do an okay job of grilling burgers and hot dogs.
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.
London Broil
This classic cut of meat, isn't a cut of meat, it’s a method of preparing a steak. The true, London Broil is actually a marinated Flank Steak, broiled or grilled. But as with many things that really catch on various cuts of meat have come to be known as London Broil, typically any lean, less tender cut.
This classic cut of meat, isn't a cut of meat, it’s a method of preparing a steak. The true, London Broil is actually a marinated Flank Steak, broiled or grilled. But as with many things that really catch on various cuts of meat have come to be known as London Broil, typically any lean, less tender cut.
Butter Based Injection Sauce
Remember that an injection sauce is a marinade and needs to spend some time with the meat to work best. You should plan on using this injection marinade several hours before you start cooking. This is great with any kind of poultry, particularly turkey.
Remember that an injection sauce is a marinade and needs to spend some time with the meat to work best. You should plan on using this injection marinade several hours before you start cooking. This is great with any kind of poultry, particularly turkey.
Top 10 Grills for Tailgating
Every fall thousands of fans pour into parking lots and parks to support their favorite team by throwing a serious party before the game. These grills will give you the cooking power to do some serious tailgating no matter the sport or the time of year. On this list you will find both the large and the small, the expensive and economical. You will also find charcoal and propane grills here so read the whole list to find the grill that is right for you and your situation.
Every fall thousands of fans pour into parking lots and parks to support their favorite team by throwing a serious party before the game. These grills will give you the cooking power to do some serious tailgating no matter the sport or the time of year. On this list you will find both the large and the small, the expensive and economical. You will also find charcoal and propane grills here so read the whole list to find the grill that is right for you and your situation.
Griddle Flat Bread
This is a great, easy flat bread recipe that makes a delicious side dish to any meal. These can be used for making pita sandwiches, pizza or pretty much anything.
This is a great, easy flat bread recipe that makes a delicious side dish to any meal. These can be used for making pita sandwiches, pizza or pretty much anything.
Best Odds Ribs
There are a lot of variations in barbecue pork ribs, but a few general rules will help you make the best ribs 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 Barbecue Ribs.
There are a lot of variations in barbecue pork ribs, but a few general rules will help you make the best ribs 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 Barbecue Ribs.
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. If you have a smoker and know how to use it you shouldn't have any difficulty. If, however, you are using a grill then you need to learn how to keep it low and slow to get tender, perfect bbq ribs. Let me walk you through some simple steps and you will be "grilling" the best ribs you've ever eaten.
Pork ribs are among the most popular items to cook and the one that gives most people the most trouble. If you have a smoker and know how to use it you shouldn't have any difficulty. If, however, you are using a grill then you need to learn how to keep it low and slow to get tender, perfect bbq ribs. Let me walk you through some simple steps and you will be "grilling" the best ribs you've ever eaten.
Alabama White Barbecue Sauce
This traditional Alabama Barbecue Sauce uses Mayonnaise as its base rather than tomato sauce, vinegar, or any of the other traditional barbecue sauce bases. Like many barbecue sauces you want to apply this only at the very end of your grilling or smoking. It will breakdown and separate if it is heated too long. Use this sauce on chicken and turkey. It is also good on pork. Alabama White Barbecue Sauce has a tangy flavor that is a great addition to grilled foods.
This traditional Alabama Barbecue Sauce uses Mayonnaise as its base rather than tomato sauce, vinegar, or any of the other traditional barbecue sauce bases. Like many barbecue sauces you want to apply this only at the very end of your grilling or smoking. It will breakdown and separate if it is heated too long. Use this sauce on chicken and turkey. It is also good on pork. Alabama White Barbecue Sauce has a tangy flavor that is a great addition to grilled foods.
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.
Deep Fried Sweet Potato Fries
This is a great alternative to traditional sweet potato recipes and it's really fast and easy to make. Be sure to cut the sweet potatoes into long steak fries. This gets them cooked quickly. If you are frying a turkey add these to the heated oil once the turkey is out of the way and you will get more flavor into these fries.
This is a great alternative to traditional sweet potato recipes and it's really fast and easy to make. Be sure to cut the sweet potatoes into long steak fries. This gets them cooked quickly. If you are frying a turkey add these to the heated oil once the turkey is out of the way and you will get more flavor into these fries.
Rack of Lamb
A rack of lamb makes a great meal for a crowd or for just the two of you. The perfect meal for the grill and a perfect way to impress someone special.
A rack of lamb makes a great meal for a crowd or for just the two of you. The perfect meal for the grill and a perfect way to impress someone special.
Indoor Grilling
Can you really grill something good without stepping out the door? How close is indoor to outdoor? The truth is indoor grilling appliances can't give you authentic flavor and many of the claims made by them are just plain wrong. However, if you don't have a choice then indoor is better than not grilling at all.
Can you really grill something good without stepping out the door? How close is indoor to outdoor? The truth is indoor grilling appliances can't give you authentic flavor and many of the claims made by them are just plain wrong. However, if you don't have a choice then indoor is better than not grilling at all.
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.
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.
BTU
British Thermal Unit (BTU) is the measurement of heat created by burning any material. One BTU is the amount of heat necessary to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree F.
British Thermal Unit (BTU) is the measurement of heat created by burning any material. One BTU is the amount of heat necessary to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree F.
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.
The Big Easy
We all know that turkey frying can be dangerous. Char-Broil has developed a way to make it not only safer, but cheaper and easier. The Big Easy is a propane powered infrared roaster oven that gives you foods that look and taste very much like they were fried. I believe that the true versatility of this unit has yet to be discovered. Anything you can lower into the cooking chamber can be cooked quickly (turkey at about 10 minutes a pound).
We all know that turkey frying can be dangerous. Char-Broil has developed a way to make it not only safer, but cheaper and easier. The Big Easy is a propane powered infrared roaster oven that gives you foods that look and taste very much like they were fried. I believe that the true versatility of this unit has yet to be discovered. Anything you can lower into the cooking chamber can be cooked quickly (turkey at about 10 minutes a pound).
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.
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.
Texas Style Smoked Brisket
This traditional Texas-style Beef Brisket recipe will produce a great piece of smoked meat. This basic recipe gives you all you need to know to smoke a brisket. From here you can learn to take your brisket to a whole new level.
This traditional Texas-style Beef Brisket recipe will produce a great piece of smoked meat. This basic recipe gives you all you need to know to smoke a brisket. From here you can learn to take your brisket to a whole new level.
Top 10 Brisket Recipes
Traditional Texas smoked brisket is one of the cornerstones of barbecue. This tough, difficult cut of beef is hard muscle and can only be prepared low and slow if you actually want to eat it. Smoke brisket long enough and slow enough and you will produce on of the greatest meals you'll ever eat. These great brisket recipes take you from start to finish. Of course you can always choose to pick out your own rubs, mops, marinades and sauces to make a great brisket meal or you can choose on of these
Traditional Texas smoked brisket is one of the cornerstones of barbecue. This tough, difficult cut of beef is hard muscle and can only be prepared low and slow if you actually want to eat it. Smoke brisket long enough and slow enough and you will produce on of the greatest meals you'll ever eat. These great brisket recipes take you from start to finish. Of course you can always choose to pick out your own rubs, mops, marinades and sauces to make a great brisket meal or you can choose on of these
Cajun Turkey Injection
This is the classic solution injected into the meat of turkeys which are fried Cajun style. By getting the flavors inside the meat you won't have to worry about the hot oil washing them off. Make sure you distribute the injection evenly so you don't get large pockets of the mixture.
This is the classic solution injected into the meat of turkeys which are fried Cajun style. By getting the flavors inside the meat you won't have to worry about the hot oil washing them off. Make sure you distribute the injection evenly so you don't get large pockets of the mixture.
Pulled Pork Barbecue
If you want to try tradition Carolina-style pulled pork barbecue, then this is the recipe for you!
If you want to try tradition Carolina-style pulled pork barbecue, then this is the recipe for you!
Panini
Panino is a great sandwich. While not necessarily grilled, the popular version, catching on around the world, is a grilled sandwich stuffed with anything you can fit in between two pieces of bread. To make a great panino sandwich you don’t need an expensive panini press, you just need a gas grill.
Panino is a great sandwich. While not necessarily grilled, the popular version, catching on around the world, is a grilled sandwich stuffed with anything you can fit in between two pieces of bread. To make a great panino sandwich you don’t need an expensive panini press, you just need a gas grill.
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.
Vinegar Barbecue Sauces
Not all barbecue sauces have to be made with tomatoes. Vinegar based barbecue sauces are a great addition to any grilled or smoked meats, but they were invented for Carolina Pork. So combine a good cider vinegar with sugar and hot peppers and make a great sauce you serve at the table.
Not all barbecue sauces have to be made with tomatoes. Vinegar based barbecue sauces are a great addition to any grilled or smoked meats, but they were invented for Carolina Pork. So combine a good cider vinegar with sugar and hot peppers and make a great sauce you serve at the table.
Savory Turkey Injection
This is a flavorful injection marinade for turkey. Remember to get it spread out evenly so you don't end up with pockets of the solution in the meat.
This is a flavorful injection marinade for turkey. Remember to get it spread out evenly so you don't end up with pockets of the solution in the meat.
Apple Wood Smoked Turkey
Just wanted to give you guys a recipe for smoked turkey that I've had excellent results with. It's a favorite around here. Just thought I'd share it with you guys. I made this on the 4th and it was the first to go. Didn't last long at all! And I got nothing but compliments on it.
Just wanted to give you guys a recipe for smoked turkey that I've had excellent results with. It's a favorite around here. Just thought I'd share it with you guys. I made this on the 4th and it was the first to go. Didn't last long at all! And I got nothing but compliments on it.
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.
Rotisserie Cooking
Give your grilling a whole new spin and get all the self basting, roasted flavor of the rotisserie. This is the perfect method for grilling whole chickens, roasts, leg of lamb and most anything else that is too large or ackward to grill conventionally.
Give your grilling a whole new spin and get all the self basting, roasted flavor of the rotisserie. This is the perfect method for grilling whole chickens, roasts, leg of lamb and most anything else that is too large or ackward to grill conventionally.
About Chicken
One stop for all the info to grill or smoke great chicken. Whether you want to grill, smoke or rotisserie your chicken this is where to start.
One stop for all the info to grill or smoke great chicken. Whether you want to grill, smoke or rotisserie your chicken this is where to start.
Carolina Red
This recipe is a great table sauce for Pulled Pork. Blending both the vinegar and tomato traditions of North Carolina into one.
This recipe is a great table sauce for Pulled Pork. Blending both the vinegar and tomato traditions of North Carolina into one.
Pastrami Rub
If you are interested in turning corned beef into pastrami this is the rub for you. Make sure it is rubbed into the meat really well before you place the beef into the smoker.
If you are interested in turning corned beef into pastrami this is the rub for you. Make sure it is rubbed into the meat really well before you place the beef into the smoker.
Restaurant Steak Secrets
Aside from the grade of the beef and their own aging processes, restaurants use some basic tricks to get great tasting steaks. With a small investment you can get steaks nearly as good as they do on your grill or in the kitchen. Learn the secrets to a great steakhouse steak and amaze your guests.
Aside from the grade of the beef and their own aging processes, restaurants use some basic tricks to get great tasting steaks. With a small investment you can get steaks nearly as good as they do on your grill or in the kitchen. Learn the secrets to a great steakhouse steak and amaze your guests.
Gas Grills between \$1,500...
The top ten gas grills between the price of $1,500 and $4,000 on the market. If you are looking to purchase a new grill in this price range (based on manufacturer's suggested retail price) then these are the ones you should be looking at.
The top ten gas grills between the price of $1,500 and $4,000 on the market. If you are looking to purchase a new grill in this price range (based on manufacturer's suggested retail price) then these are the ones you should be looking at.
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. Grill them up as appetizers, snacks or for meals and put them out for the kids or the big game. Chicken wings are quick to cook, easy to prepare and are loaded with flavor making them the perfect chicken piece.
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. Grill them up as appetizers, snacks or for meals and put them out for the kids or the big game. Chicken wings are quick to cook, easy to prepare and are loaded with flavor making them the perfect chicken piece.
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.
Beef Tenderloin
This cut is about as good as it gets. Whether you grill it as a whole roast or cut it into steaks it is tender and flavorful. Buy beef tenderloins whole and untrimmed to get the best price. Sear the surface and get a great crusty surface no matter how rare you like it.
This cut is about as good as it gets. Whether you grill it as a whole roast or cut it into steaks it is tender and flavorful. Buy beef tenderloins whole and untrimmed to get the best price. Sear the surface and get a great crusty surface no matter how rare you like it.
Grilled Chicken Panini
This is a delicious grilled chicken panini recipe that fast and easy to make. You can add or substitute any of the ingredients to suit your needs.
This is a delicious grilled chicken panini recipe that fast and easy to make. You can add or substitute any of the ingredients to suit your needs.
About Brisket
Brisket, the great American beef barbecue. Trace its origins from Texas to the modern method of low and slow cooking that makes Brisket a great meal.
Brisket, the great American beef barbecue. Trace its origins from Texas to the modern method of low and slow cooking that makes Brisket a great meal.
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.
Benihana Hibachi Steak
This is as close as you can get to the Benihana's Hibachi Steak recipe. While they cook their steak on a heated metal plate you can cook yours right on the grill.
This is as close as you can get to the Benihana's Hibachi Steak recipe. While they cook their steak on a heated metal plate you can cook yours right on the grill.
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.
Herb and Garlic Lamb Chops
This lamb recipe has a very Greek-style to it. These lamb chops are loaded with tenderness and flavor. Be sure to get the loin chops versus regular lamb chops.
This lamb recipe has a very Greek-style to it. These lamb chops are loaded with tenderness and flavor. Be sure to get the loin chops versus regular lamb chops.
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.
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.
Red Snapper
Red Snapper is a great fish for grilling. The firm texture and nutty flavor make it great for many recipes. This fish will take many flavors from hot and spicy to sweet and succulent. Grill it either in fillets or whole for a great fish meal.
Red Snapper is a great fish for grilling. The firm texture and nutty flavor make it great for many recipes. This fish will take many flavors from hot and spicy to sweet and succulent. Grill it either in fillets or whole for a great fish meal.
Beer Can Chicken
This basic variation of the "beer in the butt" chicken recipe combines the flavors of a great spice rub with the flavors steamed out of the beer can.
This basic variation of the "beer in the butt" chicken recipe combines the flavors of a great spice rub with the flavors steamed out of the beer can.