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2024 Barbecue Trends Every Grill Master Needs to Know
No matter what time of year it is, it’s never too early (or too late) to talk trends. After all, whether it’s spring, summer, fall, or winter, when you’re ready to break out the barbecue, you want to know what will help you upgrade your station.As we enter 2024, what’s new and hip in the grilling world? What do you have to look forward to when cooking your next dish? And what technology will help you keep up with the Joneses?Grill Your CreativityGrilling is an art form, which is why one of the b
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Feb 22, 2024
Cook With Iron—Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Cast Iron on the Grill
Many wouldn’t think of ever using cast iron cookware on a grill. Isn’t capturing an open flame through the grates what grilling is all about? Yes and no. There are some foods too delicate or small to cook over a strong, open flame. Plus, cleaning the grill can sometimes be worse than a colonoscopy.
Add a cast iron pan to your grilling adventures and create unique ways to cook and sear over the intense heat generated by your barbecue.
Advantages of Grilling with Cast Iron Appliances
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Feb 09, 2024
How to use smoking chips on a grill.
It's hard to beat the taste that grilling imparts upon meat, yet smoking chips take that flavor to the next level. Who doesn't love a smoked rack of barbecued ribs or a smoked salmon? Smoke flavor will enhance every type of meat from hamburger to your Thanksgiving turkey and these flavors can easily be achieved on your own backyard grill by using smoking chips.
The recent popularity of smoked foods has made finding smoking chips much easier. Most home improvement centers and even some groce
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Feb 08, 2024
Grill Different – Choose What Barbecue Works Best for You
Barbecue grills come in all shapes and sizes. There are standalone grills, built-in grills, gas-powered grills, electric grills, luxury grills, economy grills, grills for campers, and grills for smokers.With so many options, how do you decide what works best?First, understand your needs and preferences. Are you looking for speed, efficiency, portability, flavor, or convenience? How often do you cook? Will you host parties? Do you prefer cooking indoors? Are you environmentally conscious?Once you
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Jan 17, 2024
Winter Grilling – 10 Best Practices
Ah, to grill year-round. Outside of Southern California, Florida, and parts of Arizona, it may be instilled that when the snow starts falling, the grilling is over. But it doesn’t have to be that way.With these ten best practices, anyone anywhere can grill throughout the coldest months of the year.Best Practice #1 - Wear a good amount of clothesBreak out those winter clothes because you’re going to need them. Sweaters, jackets, warm shoes; wear as much as you can to keep from freezing your keest
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Dec 20, 2023