As far as wood pellets vs. wood chips go, the differences include burning efficiency, smoke consistency, flavor, longevity, price, and more. My family are old-school BBQ-ers which means that I grew up using wood chips in my grills and smokers. And, it continues to be my favorite today. That being said, it is important to […]
From prepping to resting, you will learn how to smoke meat – pork, poultry, and beef – in a step by step process. Not only do I come from a long line of pitmasters, but I have also trained and worked as a professional chef. So, I am the perfect person to show you how […]
Carolina reaper hot sauce is seriously hot stuff that’s not for the faint of heart. Many people can barely have more than a tiny serving occasionally but for those who love the heat, you can borrow either of the two recipes below and make a jarful to go with every meal from veggies to eggs […]
The main differences between tallow and lard are their sources, taste, smoking points, how they are used, and more! Growing up in the South, I learned all about tallow and lard and how to use these ingredients in cooking. Now that they are becoming popular once more, I found that people are quite curious about […]
Smoked hot dogs are one of the easiest barbecue recipes to prepare. I can attest to this as someone who’s been making them with a time-tested recipe from my grandma every summer. The guide below will teach you how to make really good hot dogs without a hassle: Wait, Can You Smoke Hot Dogs? You […]
I have been grilling and barbecuing from a very young age, giving me the time and opportunity to test out a lot of different techniques, including brats. In this post, I will show you how to grill brats, along with the recipe, and some excellent tips and tricks too! Grilled Brats Recipe Here is your […]
Even as a professional chef, I have had days where I haven’t had the time to defrost my burgers before cooking them. As such, I have needed to learn how to cook frozen burgers in the oven. As I feel like I have gotten my process to a T. All that is left for me […]
Although I have had the benefit of using pellet grills for years, I know that they can be a bit tricky to get used to. This is why I decided to show you step-by-step instructions on how to make smoked meatloaf on a pellet grill. Follow this guide to smoky, delicious goodness! Smoking Meatloaf on […]
On average, you can use 30 briquettes for small grills and 50 to 75 briquettes for larger grills. Of course, there is more to this! Growing up in a BBQ crazy family, I learned all about measuring out fuel at a young age and even figured out my own trips as I got older, allowing […]
These grills differ by fuel source type, price, how easy they are to use, temperature control, temperature range, and more! Growing up with BBQ addicts, I learned all about the real barbecue experience. This meant that I put a number of grills through their paces, figuring out exactly what made them tick and what separated […]