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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
When people think of getting out and grilling on a holiday weekend, the first food that usually comes to mind is a Delicious rack of ribs. But one of the biggest challenges is which way to prepare them. When you look up different methods, one of the common methods is 321 ribs. What are 321 […]
Ribs are great when they are grilled, but almost all pit masters will agree that if you are not using foil at some point in the grilling process, you just are not doing them justice. Knowing how to grill ribs using foil and why cooking ribs on the grill in foil is important will only […]
Have a barbecue but no idea how to safely dispose of the ash from your charcoal grill? While most people wrap it in foil and throw it away, there is a multitude of uses for that charcoal ash. Join us as we look at the various ways in which you can use your ash around […]
When the chill of winter finally moves on and the sunny days of spring and summer set in, barbecues with friends and family are back on the menu. Your choice of wood or charcoal can make a big difference to the taste of your meat and how quickly you can cook your food and fill […]
The art of smoking foods has been around for centuries, and it has been one of the first techniques used for food preparation. Today, innovations in outdoor cooking equipment allow the use of hardwood pellets to infuse wood flavors and a smoky flavor to meats. These pieces of equipment include vertical pellet smoker and pellet […]
Gas grills are great — they’re convenient, easy to clean, and will cook just about any type of food, from vegetable kebabs to big chunks of meat. Sometimes, though, you miss that charred, smoky flavor only a traditional charcoal grill can provide. If you don’t have the budget for a new grill, you might be […]
