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We all love a good summer grill out. It’s an event that everyone looks forward to when it comes to the warmer times of the year. The cold of winter has long since passed, the sun is beaming down on your patio or backyard, and you want to make an occasion out of it. Get […]

Who doesn’t love a good grill out? The weather is almost always stunning, the company is (usually) phenomenal, and the food pretty much always tastes great! Well, almost always. The fact is, sometimes food items that we prepare for a big meal can be a little tricky to tell when they’re fully cooked and safe

Figuring out the different cuts of beef that come from a cow and which method is best to cook them, it can be daunting for even the most experienced of chefs. With their being so many different cuts and cooking styles, there are many options for you to choose from depending on what you would

Smoking food has evolved a lot from its use as a method of preserving food. Long before we had invented the refrigerator and chemical preservatives, smoke was the primary method to extend the life of our food and especially meat. Nowadays we get excited for the upcoming barbecue, it is all about the smoky taste

You’ve got the meats, rubs, and marinades all sorted, and now you need the drinks to go with your barbecue. Beer is always a classic pairing, but sometimes wine can work even better with the heavier flavors. To pair wine and beer with barbecue, approach it the way you would any other food and drink

When you bring that electric smoker home, there’s only one thing on your mind… smoking some delicious cuts of meat and chowing down on your very first foody backyard project — yum! But a lot goes into using an electric smoker than many realize, especially if you want to do things the right way. The

Ribs are some of the most popular foods seen at a barbecue not only because of how easily they can be prepared and cooked up, but also for their smokey taste that is bursting with flavor and guaranteed to satisfy all guests who are meat lovers. With ribs you also get a wide choice of

Brisket is one of those dishes that everyone loves, but many of us face conflict over the best way to prepare it: should brisket be cooked rare, medium, or well done? Should it be fat side up or down? Do you let it cool, or eat it fresh and hot? To help you ensure that

The texture of meat is one of the most important factors. Let’s be real – nobody enjoys biting on chewy, gristly, or tough meat. Fortunately, the power is in your hands to control the texture of whatever meat you’re cooking, and it all comes down to getting the temperature just right.  The problem is, perfecting