Trimmed and seasoned brisket? Check Preheated smoker? Check Left enough time for the brisket to smoke before your dinner plans? … *Ehem* – I said, have you left enough time for the brisket to smoke before your dinner plans? Don’t get yourself into this situation. Plan ahead. Here’s why 250°F is a prime smoking temperature …
Smoking Brisket At 250°F (How Long It Takes & Expert Tips) Read More »
Traeger grills are one of the true innovators in the world of barbecue. Although they keep the traditional wood-smoked barbecue ideals, they make things so convenient and reliable and have certainly solidified themselves in the history books of barbecue. If we look back, Traeger grills have really come a long way from their first model. …
Older Traeger Models: Gen 1 Vs. Gen 2 + Finding Your Model Read More »
Are you time conscious but your deepest darkest desires are telling you to smoke some chicken wings? Of course, you don’t want to rush things either – so where do you draw a balance to get smokey delicious wings that won’t take hours to prepare and smoke? To find a time and temp for your …
How Long To Smoke Chicken Wings (At Every Smoking Temperature) Read More »
The first time it happens it’s a mild annoyance. The second time it happens you start to get a little concerned. By the third time it happens, you’re freaking out! A Traeger that keeps shutting off can be painful. Especially when you’ve already prepared the meat! Having got my hands on more than a few …
Why Does My Traeger Keep Shutting Off (6 Common Reasons & Fixes) Read More »
Here at GrillSimply, we’re always on the hunt for quality meats at affordable prices. You can only imagine the surge of excitement that struck me as I locked eyes with a glorious picanha from Costco. Although we’ve reviewed a good handful of Costco’s quality meats already, when I saw that hunk of meat in all …
Costco Picanha (Quality & Price Guide + Our Test) Read More »
One of the best feelings when using your offset smoker is building and starting your own fire with a beautifully clean smoke and consistent temperature. Charcoal helps immensely in the lighting process and acts as a strong foundation to your fire, helping the first and all subsequent logs to catch and smoke properly — without …
Add Charcoal To Your Offset Smoker – Why & How Much Read More »
Stop smoking your small briskets the same way you would a full brisket. When you’re dealing with small briskets, you NEED to adjust your smoking style, otherwise, you’ll risk mediocrity. You see, small briskets don’t have the luxury of endless moisture. Instead, they heat up more quickly, dry out more easily, and don’t have as …
How Long It Really Takes To Smoke A Small Brisket (& Best Methods!) Read More »
I guarantee you most people simply cook ground beef, completely unknowing of what cut of beef it actually came from. And look. I’ll be frank with you. It’s not essential knowledge to possess for the average person. But, for those that want to lift their cooking game to the next level, or for those that …
What Part Of The Cow Is Ground Beef From (& Why It Matters) Read More »
I’m sure most of us have had a time when we’re smoking a turkey and the skin has come out distinctly black. Not golden, not mahogany, but black. Here’s how it usually goes. After the first hour, you’re thinking your smoked turkey is coming along nicely. By the second hour, you’re thinking, wow the turkey …
Spritzing is another one of the many ways that you can take control of the cook. Adding moisture, changing textures, adding flavor, and developing the smokiness. Spritzing is used when barbecuing many different meats, but when it comes to brisket it’s a whole new ball game. Let’s look at exactly what spritzing does to brisket, …
What To Spritz Brisket With (10 Best Liquids To Try!) Read More »
