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…

Most people prefer gas or charcoal smokers over electric smokers because they believe they are unreliable. Many people are also wondering if such a device can withstand water exposure. When it’s possible to store large appliances like smokers outside due to limited kitchen space or a desire to use them outside, they’d like to know…

Pellet grills are becoming part of a big trend for outdoor grilling. While gas grills can heat up almost instantly and quickly cook nearly anything put on the grilling rack, pellet grills provide a variety of cooking methods that combine smoking and traditional gas grills. Smoking typically takes hours or days to accomplish the delicious…

Having a smoker allows you to create an incredible assortment of dishes whenever you want. A smoker’s ability to cook low and slow with dry heat while imparting unique smoky flavors is unparalleled, making it the absolute king when it comes to many types of meat and fish. Smokers are expensive, however, and there are…

Have you ever heard of pellet grills? Not to be confused with ordinary smokers that are typically used for outdoor grilling and fuel by charcoal or whole wood, these grills operate with wood pellets and electricity. They can be used to smoke, braise, sear, bake, and grill food through the use of an electric control…

When it comes to food preservation there are several ways to contain and store your products for future use but there has been some long-lasting debate on whether or not using a food smoker or dehydrator is plausible and which of the two would be the better option. People often confuse them for each other…