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Stainless steel grills have become ubiquitous in every big-box store and many backyards. Even entry-level brands can look good, so you wonder how the high-end grill makers can compete. Well, one look at the offerings from these premium grill brands will set you straight. Grills like the ones made by Blaze and Lion are a … Read more
If you already have a Blackstone gas griddle in the backyard, you might be wondering if it’s safe to use it indoors in the wintertime. Or maybe you are planning on buying one and are looking for a model that you can use both indoors and outdoors. Whichever the case, this guide will give you … Read more
A passion for BBQ is rarely satisfied with a single appliance. Whether you’re grilling outdoors or inside your house or garage, it’s good to have a choice of cooking surfaces. Best suited for different foods, gas grills rely on air circulation and open flame for heat conduction, while griddles harness the power of direct heat. … Read more
Pellet grills are taking the backyard cooking world by storm. Like a magician’s trick, they’ve appeared on our patios in a puff of smoke and wowed us in every way. Their clean fuels make heat and smoke, and their digital controllers make cooking at any temperature easy. Pit Boss is one of the leading makers … Read more
It really sucks when you’re about to cook some tasty food on your gas grill, but it’s not getting hot. Maybe it was working just fine yesterday, or maybe it has been in winter storage and hasn’t been used in a while. Whatever the situation, you want to find out why your grill is not … Read more
When shopping for a new smoker, you might be tempted by the pellet smokers that you see advertised. These wonders of modern engineering are great multi-taskers, but are they the right choice to be your only smoker? On the other hand, electric cabinet smokers are simple, affordable, and use regular wood chips to impart the … Read more
Maybe you have noticed that your dad is always struggling with getting the charcoal started? Or that your husband is still using those same worn-out tongs that are about to fall apart? So why not surprise them with something that will make the next barbecue session more fun and hassle-free! Nothing makes an aspiring pit … Read more
Ask any barbecue guru what their secret is, and they’ll tell you — it’s having the right tool for the right job. Blackstone, a South Dakota Company with more than a decade of experience in outdoor cooking, takes that hint seriously. With a few dollars and a dream, these outdoor enthusiasts launched a line of … Read more
Here is a recipe that combines some of my favorite characteristics of tasty food — candied smoked salmon bites are sweet, salty, smoky, and fatty in just the right way! The traditional way of preparing this dish is to cure the salmon for at least 12 hours and smoke it for a long time at … Read more
Every once in a while, a new cut of meat appears that seems to come out of nowhere. The tomahawk steak is the latest example. It’s popping up on television programs, Michelin-starred restaurants, and, of course, the internet. It’s a cut designed to wow an audience. Grilling a large piece of high-quality meat might seem … Read more
Grilling on a fine summer day is one of my favorite things to do. But the sunny season doesn’t last forever. And even a summer day can turn rainy all of a sudden — at least in some areas. So how about just bringing the grill to the garage where it’s dry and you are … Read more
Weber’s reputation for making excellent grills precedes them. In some cases, though, their popularity overshadows some other great options you should be aware of. One such company is Blaze, a Louisiana-based grill maker creating some beautiful and impressive barbecues. Now it’s time to put these two grill brands into a skirmish and compare some of … Read more