GRILLS & BBQ

Spending time outdoors with the family, cooking food and enjoying pleasant weather is a classic American pastime. However, if you go to shop for a new Weber grill, you may find yourself facing a bit of a shock at the initial price. Are these grills really worth the expense? The answer is yes – and…

Gas grills are not new to the barbecuing scene. Gas-fueled grills have only grown in popularity since first introduced at the World’s Fair in 1939. It wasn’t until after WWII that home grilling started to gain momentum, and in the 1950s, charcoal grills were invented. In the 1960s, charcoal grills were redesigned to support bottled…

Smoked foods have existed since ancient times because smoking was one of the few ways to prolong their shelf life. It is a technique that exposes food to the smoke caused by the combustion of wood without a flame, altering the characteristics of the food, prolonging its conservation, and modifying its taste. The woods most…

There was once a time when cooking food on the go was a hassle, but thanks to the advancements made regarding portable grills, this is no longer the case. When searching for the best portable grill, two models spring to mind, the Asmoke A350 and the Traeger Ranger. But which of these is the best…

Over the last few years, pellet grills have been emerging as the new standard by which BBQ champions across American and beyond produce perfect BBQ. Like most innovative designs, the concept for the pellet grill was born from necessity. During the oil crisis of the 1970’s, a young man who’s father owned a heating company…

Are you looking forward to enjoying the quality and delicious smoked foods in your backyard but feeling disheartened when you couldn’t get desired results from all the grills you tried until now? Many people who use traditional charcoal or gas grills complain about their inflexibility regarding temperature control, not only that these units produce unwanted,…

When it comes to smoking meat, there are two main methods: hot smoking and cold smoking. Hot smoking is the process of cooking meat over a heat source, while cold smoking is the process of flavoring and preserving meat by exposing it to smoke at a low temperature. This article will highlight the five common…

Are you a big fan of hearty, savory and filling breakfasts? If you are, then bacon is probably a favorite in your life. Note, though, that this variety of pork that’s salt-cured isn’t always the same. If you’ve heard of both unsmoked and smoked options, then it may help you to learn about all of…