We’ve talked before about beers that pair well with barbecue, but what about for the wine lovers? Beer is not the only alcoholic choice when it comes to enjoying great grilled or smoked food, as there are some delicious options of wine to pair with barbecue. It’s just a matter of balancing flavor profiles and […]
For any big BBQ fan, a big-time BBQ festival is a must on the bucket list. All in one place you’ll be able to try all kinds of delicious grilled or smoked food (often paired with great beer and/or whiskey), listen to great live music, experience competition cooking (whether you are just watching or throwing […]
Most people will agree that grilled food and dessert are two of the best things in the world. What’s even better is that you can successfully combine the two for a mouth-watering sweet treat that will also have that smokey flavor you love. If you’re asking yourself “what desserts should I make?”, there are a […]
With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, you may already be starting the planning for your big holiday meals with your family and friends, complete with the smoked turkey and all the sides. But what if you want to get everyone together for a backyard meal before, between, or shortly after the holidays (football tailgate anyone)? […]
With the Thanksgiving holiday a couple of weeks away, you may be starting to think about what exactly you will be cooking. Often the biggest dinner of the year, there will probably be a whole lot of food involved. Of course, a whole turkey will be the centerpiece, but what about the sides? Chances are, […]
For a long time, perfect grill marks across a steak (and other foods) have been equated to a perfectly cooked piece of meat. There’s just something about those dark lines that makes many people’s mouths start salivating. Plus, many old-school Steak Cookoff Association judges still love seeing it. But, how do you do it properly? […]
We’ve said it multiple times before, the fresher the meat you start with, the better the taste. This, of course, applies to chicken and other poultry as well. If you are headed to the store, knowing what to look for when buying chicken meat will help ensure you end up with fresh chicken and a […]
Chances are if you are wanting to show off your outdoor cooking skills to your family and/or friends at your next backyard get-together or tailgate party, you’re going to want something that can wow them. In that case, a BBQ favorite you could go for is hot smoked sausage! But, if it’s not something you’ve […]
The summer is winding down and temperatures are starting to cool off in many parts of the country. But, there are still several more weeks of great outdoor cooking weather left (or months if you’re in the south). And, if you are in the market for a new grill and wondering when is the best […]
No matter if you are grilling beef burgers or meatless burgers (like portobello mushroom burgers), the toppings you choose are what can really level up the deliciousness. You can take an ordinary burger to extraordinary in just a few seconds. So, if your idea of burger toppings only consists of lettuce, tomato, onions, and the […]
