Grilling steaks on the Big Green Egg is not much different than on a regular grill. The only real difference is that you have to get the grill temperature to about 500 to 750 degrees. I like to choose the middle point: which is around 600 degrees. You can’t do that with most standard grills […]
I wish it were as simple as picking one over the other, and for me, it is. That said, electric and propane smokers differ on a number of factors that inform this propane vs. electric smoker debate including the initial cost, running costs, versatility, and reliability among others. My grandfather taught me how to smoke […]
Some say it’s hard to smoke in an electric smoker due to the lower temperature, but I’m out to prove them wrong with some easy electric smoker recipes. This type of smoker isn’t as versatile or powerful as your gas or pellet smoker. However, modern models such as the Char-Broil or Masterbuilt electric smokers can […]
My family has always been a big fan of smoked chicken breasts. So, I grew up learning how to make this recipe by heart. If you have a Traeger grill and want to know how to recreate this recipe on your specific make and model, then here is your guide. Discover how to make smoked […]
Yes, you can probably use a Solo Stove on a deck that is made of composite materials or fire-resistant materials as long as you use the stand. I’ve used my solo stove on my wood deck without issue. The company urges you to use caution when doing so and is clear that using the stove […]
You can easily clean an electric smoker by scrubbing the interior and exterior with warm soapy water (excluding the power outlet of course.) Doing so is a necessary part of the upkeep of your appliance. As a chef, I use many different appliances for barbecuing. One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that people […]
If your Pit Boss is not producing smoke, you can try using fresh and high-quality wood pellets, smoking at a lower temp, or cleaning out your auger and firepot. It’s also possible your cooker is producing thin, barely visible smoke, which is exactly what you want. As a young Pit Boss owner, I had a […]
Using a Masterbuilt electric smoker requires you to know the startup process, preheating method, and how to manage the smoker during the cook. I recently offered to host a cookout at a friend’s house only to realize that they had a Masterbuilt smoker. This meant that I had to do a deep dive on how […]
Yes, you can use a Traeger in light rain. However, you have to make sure that the pellet grill is in a covered but ventilated place, that the pellets are dry, and that electrical components are safe. Recently, a friend who lives in Seattle reached out to ask me, can you use a Traeger in […]
Technically, starting your Pit Boss grill should be as easy as plugging it in, powering it up, setting it to Smoke, and then allowing it to preheat. However, you are going to need more detail if you want to get this process right. One of my first pellet grills was a Pit Boss, allowing me […]