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Robert Cole

How to Use a Charcoal Smoker

By Robert Cole

People have been grilling and smoking food since the discovery of fire thousands and thousands of years ago. Back then, people only had sticks and stones to work with to put together a smoker. Fortunately, today’s technology allows us to use far more advanced means such as charcoal and electric smokers.  How to use a charcoal smoker […]

Electric vs Charcoal Smoker: Which One’s Right for You?

By Robert Cole

People have been cooking food on grills for more than 500,000 years and the practice began soon after the harnessing of fire. Of course, back then, grills and smokers mainly consisted of rocks and twigs. Today, we have many high-tech grills and smokers to choose from. In particular, there is a lot of debate about the electric vs […]

How to Set Up Char-Griller Smokin’ Pro E1224

By Robert Cole

Summer brings with it days spent out in the sun and get-togethers around the BBQ grill. As more people venture outdoors to spend time with their friends and families, one thing seems to be on everybody’s must-buy list – a good grill. There are many options out there, but maybe one of the best is […]

The Complete Guide to Using the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker

By Robert Cole

BBQ is one of the oldest methods of cooking known, and it dates back 1.8 million years. As soon as mankind discovered fire and learned how to use it, they figured out how to barbeque their favorite meat options as well. Today, fortunately, we don’t have to deal with primitive sticks and stones when smoking […]

Is London Broil Good for Smoking?

By Robert Cole

When looking at different cuts of meat, knowing what is an excellent cut to smoke is a good idea before you buy. When you see a cut marked London Broil at your local meat counter, should you buy it for smoking? London Broil can be a great cut of meat to smoke because of the […]

Smokehouse Products Big Chief Top Load Smoker Review

By Robert Cole

Finding the right type of smoker can be a hard task, especially if you’re a beginner. To make your life easier, you need to learn how to decide which type of smoker fits your needs the best. Of course, we just can’t leave you hanging, so we reviewed one of the best sellers on the market today, the Big Chief Smoker.

How to Season Char-Griller E1224 Smokin’ Pro

By Robert Cole

As the summer seasons come around, more people are bringing out their grills or investing in new grills. We can all agree that there is nothing quite like firing up that grill and having friends over for a good barbecue. But before you start cooking, several things have to be considered. Taking the time to […]

How to Make Masterbuilt Gravity Series Beer Can Chicken

By Robert Cole

Smoking is one of the best ways you can flavor your chicken. However, there is always a chance you can dry your chicken out. But with the Masterbuilt gravity series you can make a moist smoked whole chicken. The best way to get moist chicken is by using a beer can to add moisture during […]

What can You Cook in an Offset Smoker?

By Robert Cole

As BBQing gains more popularity, newer grilling equipment and techniques have been devised. Offset smokers are the most popular type of smokers and are what most people picture when they hear of or think about a smoker. You can smoke different kinds of meat with your offset smoker and even smoke other foods besides meat. […]

Is Walnut Wood Good for Smoking

By Robert Cole

A defining part of barbecue is the burning of logs. Different types of woods can be used for barbecue, and each wood has a unique way of enhancing the flavor of specific meats. Walnut is a common wood used for smokers. It has a strong flavor, making it unsuitable for smoking some meats. It is […]

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