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 Does A Smoker Work?
Zone Grilling Methods Explained
How to Use Grill Vents Correctly
Barbecuing vs Grilling vs Smoking
How to Tell Meat Temperatures Doneness
The Reverse Sear Steak Method
How To Grill With Indirect Heat
How To Start A Charcoal Grill
Charcoal Lighting Techniques
Cooking with Charcoal vs Gas
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.
Smoking
A lot of people struggle going from grilling to low and slow smoking. Here are some awesome techniques for you to use.
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.
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.
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
Flat Top Grills and Griddles Buyers Guide
Ultimate Flat Top Grills & Griddles FAQ
The Benefits of Flat Top Grills & Griddles
Outdoor Refrigeration Appliances Buyer’s Guide
Ultimate Outdoor Refrigeration Appliances FAQ
11 Benefits of Outdoor Refrigeration Appliances
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.
Read more from this categorySearing
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.
Read more from this categoryFuel
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.
Read more from this categoryCleaning
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.
Read more from this categoryTips & Tricks
Get pro tips and fun tricks to hack your next outdoor cooking session by reading the articles below.
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
18 Fun BBQ Hacks to Try During Your Next Cookout
How to Grill in Winter
Charcoal Lighting Techniques
BBQ 101 / Start Here
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Zone Grilling Methods Explained
How to Use Grill Vents Correctly
Barbecuing vs Grilling vs Smoking
How to Tell Meat Temperatures Doneness
The Reverse Sear Steak Method
How To Grill With Indirect Heat
How To Start A Charcoal Grill
Charcoal Lighting Techniques
Cooking with Charcoal vs Gas
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How Does A Smoker Work?
Zone Grilling Methods Explained
How to Use Grill Vents Correctly
Barbecuing vs Grilling vs Smoking
How to Tell Meat Temperatures Doneness
The Reverse Sear Steak Method
How To Grill With Indirect Heat
How To Start A Charcoal Grill
Charcoal Lighting Techniques
Cooking with Charcoal vs Gas
How Does A Smoker Work?
Zone Grilling Methods Explained
How to Use Grill Vents Correctly
Barbecuing vs Grilling vs Smoking
How to Tell Meat Temperatures Doneness
The Reverse Sear Steak Method
How To Grill With Indirect Heat
How To Start A Charcoal Grill
Charcoal Lighting Techniques
Cooking with Charcoal vs Gas
How Does A Smoker Work?
Zone Grilling Methods Explained
How to Use Grill Vents Correctly
Barbecuing vs Grilling vs Smoking
How to Tell Meat Temperatures Doneness
The Reverse Sear Steak Method
How To Grill With Indirect Heat
How To Start A Charcoal Grill
Charcoal Lighting Techniques
Cooking with Charcoal vs Gas
See The Products that I Use And Recommend
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15 Benefits of a Digital BBQ Meat Probe
How do you track the temperature of the protein you’re cooking? Guess? Poke it? Cut it open? Set a timer and hope it comes out, right? If your answer matches any of the above, it’s time to stop guessing and add some precision to your cooking with a digital BBQ meat...
How to Calibrate a Digital Meat Thermometer
Digital meat thermometers take the guesswork out of knowing when your food has reached a temperature where it’s safe to eat — and when it's most delicious. Digital meat thermometers are easier to use than other temperature monitoring methods. They do need a bit of...
The Ultimate Instant Read Meat Thermometer Buyers Guide
In this ultimate instant read meat thermometer buyers guide, I’m going to be giving you everything you need to know for buying the best instant read meat thermometer. A Grilling Life guide to buying instant read meat thermometers. If you’ve never done the good ol’...
The Ultimate Instant Read Meat Thermometer FAQ
Get the answers to all your instant read meat thermometer frequently asked questions in my instant read meat thermometer FAQ. Learn more with the Grilling Life Q&A. Forget what you’ve heard about poking your palm or holding your hand over the fire until it starts...
The Benefits of Instant Read Meat Thermometers
I’ve spent the last few weeks thinking about how an instant read thermometer benefits me while grilling. I've put a lot of thought into this and now I am going to share what I've come up with. We've all experienced opening up the grill to check on how our meat is...
The Ultimate Flat Top Grills and Griddles Buyers Guide
In this ultimate flat top grills and griddles buyers guide, I’m going to be giving you everything you need to know for buying the best flat top grill and griddle. A Grilling Life guide to buying flat top grills and griddles. Flat-top grills and griddles are absolute...