When it comes to barbecue, I’m like a shark in the water – sniffing out that divine smokiness from a mile away. Queue Jaws theme. In my time I’ve gone through more than half a dozen pellet grills, from Traeger to Pitboss, to some of the newer smaller players like Z Grills. For those like …
The Biggest Pellet Grills In The Market (1000 – 2000 SQ. Inches!) Read More »
It’s a beautiful Saturday morning, you’ve just put on your favorite meat on the Traeger, and everything is going accordingly to plan. Wait a second… Now that you look closer it appears smoke is leaking out from underneath the lid of the Traeger and it’s not sitting tightly shut! Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It’s …
Traeger Lid Not Closing All The Way (Just Do This!) Read More »
Ribs, ribs, ribs, where would we meat lovers be without them? Seriously though, if you don’t love ribs then you won’t be receiving an invite to my place this weekend for a cook-up of one of our favorites: beef short ribs. BUT not just any short ribs. We’ve got our hands on the legendary, but …
Perfectly pink, tender, and flavorful, complete with a thick fat cap to round out every single slice. Yup, there’s nothing better than a picanha. Truly though, at every function I cook picanha for, it always seems to be the first meat that disappears! That’s why it’s crucial to ensure you’re cooking enough picanha for every …
How Much Picanha You Need Per Person + Expert Tips Read More »
Fact: ground beef is extremely underrated. Seriously though, what other form of meat holds such deliciousness with such versatility? Of course, not every type of ground beef is made equal – just like how different cuts of steak have different tastes and textures. So we’re going to let you in on a little secret to …
Ground Sirloin Vs Ground Chuck & What They’re Best For Read More »
No one wants to wait for a brisket to cook for 8-12 hours (or longer) only to eat it drier than the Sahara desert. Of course, what appears to be a deliciously moist and juicy brisket as you cut into it can quickly become dried out and tough once it’s sliced. Here’s how you should …
Anyone who’s familiar with the brisket stall should also be familiar with the best way to push through it: wrapping your brisket. But, there’s a bit of a debate on just how long you should keep your brisket wrapped for: until just after the stall or all the way until it’s done! As we know, …
A brisket done too early can almost be just as challenging as a brisket that’s taking too long. Especially when the brisket has turned out so well, but just earlier than expected! Luckily, if your brisket is done too early you do have several ways to keep it warm safely for hours, without ruining or …
We know, at it’s very core, barbecue is all about wood and smoke. But, over the ages there have been some significant improvements to the process, either making things easier, more convenient, safer, or overall just better. Enter a common debate when smoking brisket: the water pan. Of course, it seems like it’s required when …
Water Pan For Brisket (When It’s Needed & When It’s Not) Read More »
What’s the use in putting your blood, sweat, and tears into smoking a glorious brisket if you’re not equipped with the right tools to finish the job? Having a big enough cutting board to carve your large barbecue meats on, one that captures any running juices and looks totally badass, is certain to lift your …
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