After much experimentation and research, I have chosen the Camerons stovetop smoker as the best indoor smoker. It is the closest to a traditional smoker, is great for indoor use, and produces a delicious smoky flavor. The Homia smoke machine is the best electric indoor smoker on the market, ideal for cold smoking. Despite using […]
The smoke setting on a Traeger pellet grill cooks food at a temperature of 160°F, although due to temperature swings, actual cooking temperatures range from 160°F to 180°F. It’s great for cheeses, nuts, and more – I’ve got plenty of dishes to use it with later in this article! Having used various Traeger grills for […]
If your Traeger grill is not igniting it may be due to a poor power supply, an improper startup process, poor quality wood pellets, or a malfunctioning auger, hot pot, or fan. A few years ago, my Traeger Ironwood grill failed to ignite. I had just passed my warranty which meant that I was on […]
The best vertical smoker is the Dyna-Glo Signature Series smoker. As a chef that travels the competition circuit with pitmasters, I have had the opportunity to use and test various smokers, including vertical smokers. This puts me in an excellent position to decide which ones have the features that you need! The reason that I […]
In short: It depends on the brand. Some brands such as Char Broil has a smoker box for various types of fuel. On the other hand, if you are using a Masterbuilt electric smoker, you’re not supposed to use wood pellets. Coming from a long line of pitmasters, I have had plenty of practice using […]
I always use a smoker box when smoking on a gas grill. It is the only way to get that beautiful smoke flavor. Thus, over the years, I have become something of a pro. This puts me in the perfect position to show you how to use a smoker box on a gas grill. Let’s […]
Smoking on a Masterbuilt propane smoker is a breeze. Add some wood chips or chunks to the chip tray, turn on the LP, set the grill to your desired temp, and get to cooking! I had to learn how to use a Masterbuilt propane smoker a few years ago. As propane models aren’t my go-to […]
Traeger grills are not designed to throw out massive puffs of smoke – if your grill is hot, it is working as designed! However, if your Traeger isn’t smoking at all, you might have wet pellets or need to clean out the firepot, for starters! As an amateur pitmaster, I’ve flipped my share of burgers […]
I have spent a lot of time around Traeger grills so I know a thing or two about how to start a Traeger grill. And, now, I am going to pass down this wisdom to you. Here is your ultimate guide to getting your pellet grill up and running: An Important Note It is vital […]
I have the privilege to use some of the best grills in the world and have even been testing Weber grills for quite a while. Due to my experience, I can provide you with a detailed Weber Genesis II S 345 review so that you can figure out if this grill is the right pick […]