Since the holidays occur in the middle of winter, you rarely stop to consider grilling gift ideas, being that grilling is primarily a summertime pleasure. Contrary to popular belief, a Christmas gift doesn't have to be something that's only useful in winter. You...
Learning how to dry brine a turkey will change the entire way you approach Thanksgiving. Put away any fears about a dry, burnt, or rubbery bird that tastes more like turkey jerky. If up to this point, you've been a fan of wet brining the holiday protein, it's time to...
I know it’s a common perception that wintertime means that grilling season is over. But for many of us, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Anyone who suggests that grilling in winter is crazy or unnecessary has never cut into a juicy, piping hot, seared...
Cooking Thanksgiving dinner with a remote digital food thermometer is a game-changer. The holiday is stressful enough without worrying about overcooking—or, worse, under-cooking—the sacred turkey, yet that's the number one reasons for a depressing dinner. You can't...
What is an infrared grill and what does Infrared cooking mean? Well, before we dig too deeply into the details, first consider steak and other types of meat that are grilled at steakhouses. They definitely have a distinctive texture and taste. I don’t think anyone...
Dry brining vs wet brining is our topic of discussion today. We will be going over the pros and cons of each so you have the information you need to decide on your winner. Brining is a magnificent tool in any chef’s toolbox of meat preparation. Any serious griller,...
Brining is not a new concept. Curing meat is recorded throughout history, dating back thousands of years, and as long as there have been curing techniques, brining has been alongside. It was originally used to preserve meat for later consumption. But what is wet...
Dry brining is a big step towards phenomenal flavor in grilled meat that you’ve been looking for. Regardless of the skeptics’ thoughts, brining doesn’t have to include extra water. In fact, since I was introduced to dry brining several years ago, I practically never...
Brining is an age old tradition that brings meat to a new level of juiciness and flavor. Originally used as a way to preserve meats, the process is continued to be used as a way to aid the flavor and texture of meat. It is basically a salt and spice bath for meat. ...
If you are like many a back yard chef out there who has yet to attempt pork chops on a gas grill because you think it is too hard, then this article is for you. Many people are inclined to shy away from grilling pork chops because they haven’t mastered the technique...
Everyone enjoys the taste of barbecue, but not everyone is up to speed on how to cook it. This is especially the case when it comes to smoking ribs. Even some of the most seasoned pros are left wondering how to get that perfect, BBQ circuit taste. So how do you get...
Have you ever tasted the mouth-watering goodness of smoked brisket at a BBQ Shaq or a friend’s house and imagined yourself preparing the same? Although smoking your own meat is considered by many to be a fine art, it certainly isn’t rocket science. Even a newcomer...
If you are planning your next big epic cookout and are expecting the whole family to be there, chances are good that you are going to need some help. It’s never too early to get organized when the stakes are this high and everything has to come out right. Preparing...
Why Upgrading to a Digital BBQ Meat Probe is Fantastic All the best grillers know that temperature control is key for BBQed meat. Make sure you properly cook steak, chicken, pork chops and more with a digital BBQ meat probe. The immediate temperature reading makes...
If you are a charcoal griller, chances are you’ve had issues lighting your coals at one point or another. Don’t worry, it has happened to most of us. While there are plenty of fancy pants options out there that will get the job done, one of the cheapest, safest,...
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...
Let's address the first question...well, first. Charcoal or gas? With so many options available on the market, a buyer will need to answer this fundamental question before heading to the store. The answer is quite simple, really. It depends on how you like to...
What greater way is there to celebrate summer than using a charcoal grill? The smell of searing steak, the feeling of heat radiating off the grill, and the salivating crowd of friends around you all make a charcoal grill essential for summer days. To make sure you...