When it comes to summer, there is nothing better than enjoying an outdoor cookout with family and friends. Barbecue is the world’s oldest cooking method and has become ingrained into the American lifestyle. In fact, according to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue...
Today I want to talk about Meat Temperatures Doneness and how to tell when your meat is done without under or overcooking it. But first, I have a little story to share. I hate to admit it but I had another “DOH” moment the other night while grilling chicken breasts...
Smoking meats are one of the oldest forms of cooking known to man and are a great way to seal in flavors in large and small cuts of meat. Smoking is a form of cooking, flavoring, browning, or preserving food by the process of exposing it to smoke from burning...
Reverse Searing Steak the Right Way If you are unfamiliar with the reverse sear steak method, you're really missing out. If you have been considering trying it, I highly suggest giving it a go. This advanced technique may take a little practice, but once you get it...
Perfectly seared steak, crispy skinned chicken, and caramelized pork chops are all made possible by grilling with indirect heat. What is indirect grilling? The process uses the same grill that you pull out for a summer barbecue, but a few technical peculiarities make...
Grilling with charcoal is a great way to treat yourself and the ones you care about to a flavorful and appetizing meal while demonstrating your prowess with the fine art of grilling at the same time. Unlike gas-powered grills where you just turn a knob and all the...
I had one of those rare “free” nights last week where everybody had other plans for the evening and I had the house to myself. I decided to pick up a couple bottles of my favorite beer and a thick Rib-eye steak on my way home from work and throw it on the grill. Smile...
The Pros, the Cons, and the Facts in this Cooking with Charcoal vs Gas Grills showdown. Perhaps the greatest BBQ debate of all time is Cooking With Charcoal vs Gas Grills. I am sure you have heard it discussed before and if you are an avid griller, chances are you...