Food is one of the most vital elements in our society, and people are constantly creating new and exciting ways to cook and serve it. The most common cooking methods are grilling, broiling, baking, boiling, and roasting. Of those, grilling and roasting are often confused because of their similarities. Roasting and grilling both utilize dry […]
Have you ever thought about using your pellet grill to make mouth-watering, smokey hamburgers? Well, they’re uniquely delicious and are a great switch-up from the open flame and fried options you’ve become accustomed to. The ideal temperature to smoke hamburgers on a pellet grill is 225 °F; however, this temperature is for smoking, and there […]
When you start with a new smoker, it is always nice to have a few pointers. You might want to enter the smoking hobby on a budget if you are a beginner. The Chargriller Smokin’ Pro is a budget-friendly starter smoker that most beginners can afford. However, because of its price point, it is not […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Every smoker has its personality quirks and the Masterbuilt electric smoker is not without some quirks. Still, the Masterbuilt electric smokers are by far one of the easiest to operate. I own a Masterbuilt electric smoker and recommend them to friends, family, and beginners alike. With the design of their electric smoker looking more like […]
Pork is possibly one of my favorite meats because of its variety of cuts and textures. Making pork jerky can be done in many different ways, but what you can make pork jerky in is not always clear. So let me be clear, yes, you can make pork jerky in a smoker, and an electric […]
