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Summer has arrived, which means s'more season is officially in full swing. Roasting marshmallows over an open fire consistently triggers great memories. Because of that, we've brought together the ultimate guide to making the best s'mores. When you make s'mores...

Although they lack the delicious flavor of their charcoal- or wood-fire counterparts, some people prefer gas grills because they offer greater control over the temperature. Using the temperature knob, you can raise or lower the heat to achieve the perfect...

Have you encountered the dreaded "stall" when smoking meat? While most commonly associated with thick, fatty cuts of meat, such as beef briskets, stalls can wreak havoc on your barbecuing activities. When a stall occurs, the internal temperature of your...

Touted by many world-renown chefs as being the best way to cook steaks, reverse searing has become increasingly popular in recent years. This alternative cooking technique combines both low-heat and high-heat cooking to offer truly mouthwatering steaks. Whether you're cooking...

Does your grill erupt into a towering fireball whenever you add meat or veggies to the cooking grate? Known as a flare-up, it's a common problem encountered by home chefs. While flare-ups are only temporary -- meaning the flame dies...

Whether you use charcoal, cooking wood, smoking chunks or any combination thereof, your grill accumulate ash each time you cook on it. Unfortunately, you can't just leave this ash sitting in the bottom of your grill. If you cook on...

Also known as a barbecue mat, a grill mat is an innovative grilling accessory that can be used in many different ways. Consisting of a large and flat sheet of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), it offers a nonstick surface on which you...

With the exception of small travel-sized grills, most grills have a warming rack. Found above the main cooking grate, it's a versatile feature that can help you grill delicious food. But many people are unfamiliar with the warming rack, let...

Electric smoker vs wood smoker – compare the key differences, benefits, and which one suits your cooking style.

Do you struggle to prevent your skewers from burning to ash when grilling kebabs? You aren't alone. This is a common problem encountered by countless home chefs. As your charcoal or cooking wood burns, it may ignite your skewers. When...

Whether you are grilling or smoking, you'll need a bed of hot charcoal to cook your food. You can still add cooking wood or smoking chunks for better flavor, but charcoal will provide the heat required to cook your food....

Tenderness is equally as important as flavor when smoking meat. If your smoked meat isn't tender, it will have a not-so-pleasant chewy texture, making it difficult to consume. By following these six smoking tips, however, you can increase the tenderness...

Because they are typically stored outdoors, grills and smokers are susceptible to rusting. It may not happen overnight, but if you leave your grill or smoker outside for long enough, it may eventually rust. It's frustrating when you discover rust...

When choosing cooking wood, you should consider whether it's a hardwood or softwood variety. According to NPR, there are approximately 60,065 identified species of trees in the world. While no two species are exactly the same, they can all be...

After purchasing a grill or smoker, you'll need to choose an appropriate area on your patio to place it. You shouldn't place your cooking device just anywhere on your patio. To create a safe and enjoyable cooking experience, you must...

The secret to smoking a delicious pork shoulder is using the right smoking chunks. Also known as a pork butt or Boston butt, pork shoulders contain natural marbling that, when smoked, provide flavorful moisture. But you need to use the...

All grills have a primary grate on which to cook food. Some grills, however, have one or more additional cooking grates or surfaces attached to the side. Known as side burners, they allow you to cook other foods and side...

If you're planning to cook fish in a grill or smoker, you should consider using a cedar plank. Also known as planking or plank cooking, it works particularly well for fish. Whether you're cooking salmon, tuna, trout, tilapia or mahi-mahi,...

Whether you're grilling or smoking, you must take precautions to prevent your food from sticking to the grate. It's a problem that nearly every home chef has experienced: You're trying to grill or smoke meat, but when you attempt to...

When choosing charcoal for your grill or smoker, you generally have one of two options: lump or briquettes. Both types can offer more than enough heat to cook delicious foods, but they each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Some...

You can smoke meat on nearly any grill or smoker, but few cooking devices offer the performance and versatility of the Big Green Egg. Originally released in the 1970s, it features a Japanese kamado-style design consisting of a large egg-shaped...