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Types of Smoking Wood: Quick Guide

Types of Smoking Wood

Cooking with real wood smoke from smoking wood or a firewood fire is the ultimate in outdoor cooking. The flavors and aromas of several varieties of savory aromatic woods can greatly enhance your raw ingredients. As I’ve mentioned elsewhere and you probably already know, the most widely available and familiar types of smoking wood are […]

Types of Outdoor Fire Pits

Types of Outdoor Fire Pits

An outdoor fire pit is an excellent way to spice up your backyard or patio. It’s always fun to sit around a roaring fire with friends and family. Some are permanent structures, some are temporary, some are portable and some fire pits are even made to be cooked on so that you can enjoy a fire and enjoy delicious grilled food. There […]

Things You Need to Know About Ceramic Grills

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Ceramic grills are often quite expensive compared to their metal counterparts. Why then do people buy them? Well, there are several theoretical and practical advantages to a ceramic type grill that make them worth it for the most devoted outdoor chefs. One of the most obvious and defendable advantages is temperature control. These grills make […]

Things you need to know about BBQ Rotisserie

Things you need to know about BBQ Rotisserie

A BBQ rotisserie is a grill with a rotisserie built-in or attached. Many newer gas grills, as pictured here, come standard with a rotisserie device. Even some charcoal grills or fire pits can be rigged up to use rotisserie devices with them. These grill rotisseries are actually a great addition to any outdoor chef’s repertoire! […]

Different BBQ Cooking Methods

Different BBQ Cooking Methods

Most grill and barbecue cooking neophytes just stick to the tried and true grilled hamburger, hot dogs or sausages when they fire up the old outdoor grill. Who can blame them? They are easy, fun and always tasty. However, there are many more BBQ cooking methods when on an outdoor grill. Don’t get stuck in […]

How to Use a Digital Meat Thermometer (Quick Guide)

How to Use a Digital Meat Thermometer

A digital meat thermometer can make your grilling life a lot easier, taking the guesswork out of cooking meat. It allows you to continuously monitor your roast’s internal temperature and can even be programmed to alert you when it is done! What is a Meat Thermometer? A meat thermometer is a long needle that can […]

How to Make Smores Outdoors

How to Make Smores Outdoors

Want to learn how to make smores outdoors? It may seem a bit obvious if you’d ever had them before, but what would cooking with fire site be without a mention of smores? One of the favorite things to make on an open fire, smores is an American classic. The great thing is that they […]

4 Different Types of Charcoal for Your Charcoal Grill or Barbecue

4 Different Types of Charcoal for Your Charcoal Grill or Barbecue

Everyone knows the ubiquitous Kingsford charcoal used by most people on their charcoal grill or barbecue. However, there are other options! You have a choice when cooking on your charcoal grill so take a quick look and learn a bit about different types of charcoal. Pressed Charcoal Briquets These are the typical charcoal briquets that […]

How to Cook with Smoking Woods and Smoking Box

How to Cook with Smoking Woods and Smoking Box

Grill cooking with smoking woods with or without a smoking box can enhance your barbecue foods tremendously! The aromatic wood smoke flavors embrace and permeate your food, adding nuances of aroma and flavor which just can’t be found without real wood smoke. Different types of smoking wood impart different types of smoke flavors, some of […]