This category includes guides for how to smoke or grill just about anything, tips & tricks, and answers to popular questions we’ve learned in 20 years of smoking and grilling.
After spending the afternoon smoking or grilling BBQ on your pellet grill, it’s time to tackle the aftermath. Blah! We get it, cleaning is no fun! You know you have to clean your pellet grill or face a potential issue (such as a grease fire) next time you fire it up. In this article, we’ll…
When it comes to pellet grills, or any kind of outdoor cooking, sometimes you find yourself wanting to cook in bad weather. Rain, wind, or extreme temperatures can put a damper on BBQ plans. In thinking through options when faced with bad weather, it’s common to ask, “Can you use a pellet smoker in the…
When you buy a pellet grill, it’s not just another gadget – it’s an investment, much like a major appliance in your kitchen. That’s why understanding the lifespan of pellet grills is crucial to ensure you’re making a smart investment. Most pellet grills can last anywhere from 5 to 20 years. However, when looking at…
Being a beginner at anything can suck. Often times, you don’t know what you don’t know. These BBQ Tips for Beginners will help you save time and money so you can spend both with your family. We’ve compiled the tips below based on 20 years of experience smoking BBQ goodness to satisfy many hungry bellies……
Running out of pellets in the middle of a cook is a terrible feeling and can ruin your BBQ. It’s happened to me and it sucks. If you are wondering how long pellets last, the answer is a bit tricky. In my experience, pellet grills burns between one to three pounds of pellets per hour….
Pellet grills have taken the backyard by storm, offering the perfect blend of wood-fired flavor and effortless convenience. If you’ve been wondering “How Does a Pellet Grill Work“, the answer is pretty simple. Pellet grills work by using an electric heating element to ignite wood pellets and produce heat and smoke for cooking. In this…
Whether you’re an experienced pitmaster or a novice griller, you’ve likely encountered the term “brisket” on your barbecue journey. If you are asking the question “Is Brisket Beef or Pork?”, you’re in the right place. Here’s the quick answer: Brisket is beef, not pork. The longer answer would go something like this: When someone uses…
Brisket is one of my favorite meats to throw on the smoker because, well, it’s awesome! I’ve cooked a ton of them and always receive rave reviews. Deciding when to wrap brisket can make all the difference in achieving tender, flavorful meat; and the answer is to wrap when the internal temperature of the brisket reaches the…
The “Pulled pork 190 vs 205” question refers to the debate between 190°F and 205°F as the target internal temperature before removing smoked pork from the smoker. The answer is to shoot for 190°F internal temperature if you plan to rest for several hours; or shoot for 205°F if you will only be resting less…
Brisket is a savory, mouth-watering staple of the bbq world. If you aspire to master the art of bbq, your toolbox must include the ability to smoke brisket. The question “how long to smoke brisket at 225°F” is common and we are here to help you answer it! A good rule of thumb is to…