Do You Want To Be A Better Outdoor Cook?
If you want to increase your outdoor cooking skills, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned veteran, you’ll find everything you need to advance your BBQ, Grilling and Smoking game.
BBQ 101 / Start Here
If you are new to grilling or smoking, start here. I will teach you everything you need to know step by step.
How to Light a Gas Grill
How to Season a Gas Grill for Flavor & Durability
Grill Lid up or Down When Grilling
How Does A Smoker Work?
Zone Grilling Methods for Mastering Your Grill
How to Use Grill Vents Correctly
How To Use A Bristle Free Grill Brush
Barbecuing vs Grilling vs Smoking
How to Tell Meat Temperatures Doneness
A Grillers Guide To Salting Your Steak
Grilling
Building a solid foundation is a must for success. Read these articles to learn exactly how to do that and start building your barbecue cred.
How to BBQ Tri-Tip on a Gas Grill
How to BBQ Chicken on a Gas Grill
What Does an Infrared Burner Do on a Gas Grill
How to BBQ Burgers on a Gas Grill
Grill Lid up or Down When Grilling
Grilling at High Altitudes and Ways to Adapt
Grilling Steaks on a Charcoal Grill
The Reverse Sear Steak Method
How to Grill Pork Chops on a Gas Grill
Charcoal Grilling Tips And Techniques
Smoking
A lot of people struggle going from grilling to low and slow smoking. Here are some awesome techniques for you to use.
How to Use Wood Pellets on a Gas Grill
How to Cook BBQ Ribs on a Gas Grill
How to Smoke on a Gas Grill
How Does A Smoker Work?
Electric vs Charcoal Smokers
How Does a Propane Smoker Work?
Traeger vs Camp Chef
How Long Does It Take To Smoke Ribs in a Charcoal Smoker?
How to Use a Charcoal Smoker
An Introduction to Pellet Grilling
Temperature
Controlling and managing heat is one of the most important things you can learn while grilling and smoking. I will teach you everything you need to know to get it right.
Why Don't Gas Grills Use Lava Rocks Anymore?
How to Control the Temperature on a Gas Grill
What is a Good BTU When Choosing a Gas Grill?
Zone Grilling Methods for Mastering Your Grill
How to Use Grill Vents Correctly
How to Tell Meat Temperatures Doneness
How to Choose a Wireless Digital Meat Thermometer
Reasons Why You Need a Remote Food Thermometer
Using A Digital BBQ Meat Probe
How To Grill With Indirect Heat
Buying Guides
Fast track your purchasing decisions or learn to use your grill or equipment the right way with these awesome guides for you to use.
What is a Good BTU When Choosing a Gas Grill?
Pros and Cons of Propane vs Natural Gas Built-in Grills
What to Consider When Buying Built-in Gas Grills
Electric Grills vs Gas Grills
Which Gas Grills Can Use Natural Gas
Wireless Digital BBQ Meat Probe Buyers Guide
Benefits of a Digital BBQ Meat Probe
Instant Read Meat Thermometer Buyers Guide
Ultimate Instant Read Meat Thermometer FAQ
Benefits of Instant Read Meat Thermometers
Marinating / Rubbing / Injecting / Brining
Marinades, rubs, brines and injections contain herbs and spices to enhance the flavors of your foods. I’ll show when to use these techniques, why and how.
Know Your Meat
Choosing the right cut of meat is just as important as how you cook it. Learn about all the different choices and how to pick the perfect cut.
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Searing
Hot and fast is the way to go when searing your meats. I will teach you how to get it right without overcooking your food.
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Fuel
Building a solid heat foundation when cooking is critical. From choosing the right fuel for the job to lighting and layout techniques, learn precisely how to do just that.
How to Use Wood Pellets on a Gas Grill
How to Remove a Propane Tank From a Grill
How to Use a Smoker Box on a Gas Grill
How to Check Propane Tank Levels on Gas Grills
What Is a Gas Grill Regulator: Troubleshooting Regulator Problems
How to Test Your Grill for A Gas Leak
How to Convert a Propane Grill to Natural Gas
What is a Good BTU When Choosing a Gas Grill?
Choosing the Best Wood for Smoking Meat
Cleaning
A job that nobody likes, but one that needs to be done for grilling and smoking safely and for prolonging the life of your investment. I’ve got you covered in the articles below.
Safety
Before firing up that grill or smoker, learn these grilling safety tips for keeping yourself and your family safe while enjoying all those summer barbecues.
Are Gas Grills Safe to Use?
How to Remove a Propane Tank From a Grill
How to Light a Gas Grill
How to Manually Light a Gas Grill Safely
How to Test Your Grill for A Gas Leak
How to Convert a Propane Grill to Natural Gas
How to Prevent Flare-ups on Gas Grills
Why Is My Gas Grill Not Getting Hot
Are Pellet Grills Healthy?
Are Electric Smokers Healthy?
Tips & Tricks
Get pro tips and fun tricks to hack your next outdoor cooking session by reading the articles below.
How Wind Affects Gas Grills - How To Grill When It's Windy
How to Smoke on a Gas Grill
Grilling at High Altitudes and Ways to Adapt
Tips for Mastering Your Next Cookout
13 Insanely Easy Grilling Techniques
Tips for Grilling and Eating Healthy
Must-Have Tools For Winter Grilling
Preparing For A Cookout
Charcoal Grilling Tips And Techniques
20 Grilling Mistakes To Avoid
BBQ 101 / Start Here
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How to Season a Gas Grill for Flavor & Durability
Grill Lid up or Down When Grilling
How Does A Smoker Work?
Zone Grilling Methods for Mastering Your Grill
How to Use Grill Vents Correctly
How To Use A Bristle Free Grill Brush
Barbecuing vs Grilling vs Smoking
How to Tell Meat Temperatures Doneness
A Grillers Guide To Salting Your Steak
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How to Light a Gas Grill
How to Season a Gas Grill for Flavor & Durability
Grill Lid up or Down When Grilling
How Does A Smoker Work?
Zone Grilling Methods for Mastering Your Grill
How to Use Grill Vents Correctly
How To Use A Bristle Free Grill Brush
Barbecuing vs Grilling vs Smoking
How to Tell Meat Temperatures Doneness
A Grillers Guide To Salting Your Steak
How to Light a Gas Grill
How to Season a Gas Grill for Flavor & Durability
Grill Lid up or Down When Grilling
How Does A Smoker Work?
Zone Grilling Methods for Mastering Your Grill
How to Use Grill Vents Correctly
How To Use A Bristle Free Grill Brush
Barbecuing vs Grilling vs Smoking
How to Tell Meat Temperatures Doneness
A Grillers Guide To Salting Your Steak
How to Light a Gas Grill
How to Season a Gas Grill for Flavor & Durability
Grill Lid up or Down When Grilling
How Does A Smoker Work?
Zone Grilling Methods for Mastering Your Grill
How to Use Grill Vents Correctly
How To Use A Bristle Free Grill Brush
Barbecuing vs Grilling vs Smoking
How to Tell Meat Temperatures Doneness
A Grillers Guide To Salting Your Steak
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