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Buttery Herb Spatchcocked Chicken w/ Carolina Mustard Sauce

  Few backyard cooks realize just how much difference one simple technique can make to a whole chicken. Spatchcocking -- removing the backbone and flattening the bird (read our guide...

Open-Flame Ribeye with Chicago Fire Butter

  Few things capture the spirit of live-fire cooking like a thick ribeye hitting a hot grill. This flame-grilled ribeye is all about embracing that primal style of grilling—high heat,...

Garlic Peppercorn Cedar-Plank Salmon with Mustard Cream Sauce (Grilled or Smoked)

  This Garlic Peppercorn Cedar-Plank Salmon with Mustard Cream Sauce is a perfect example of how simple ingredients and smart grilling techniques can create restaurant-quality seafood right in your backyard....

Don’t Sleep on Sides: How to Fire Up Veggies & Side Dishes Without Overthinking It

    When the grill is hot and the main protein is stealing the spotlight, it’s easy to treat sides like an afterthought. That’s a mistake. The right grilled or...

Smoker Strategy: Dialing In Your Setup for Holiday Roasts

    Pro Tip: Mastering Smoker Temperature Control for Holiday Roasts If there’s one thing that separates a good holiday roast from a legendary one, it’s temperature control. You can...

Peppercorn-Crusted Tri-Tip with Garlic Mustard Finish

  This Peppercorn-Crusted Tri-Tip recipe is one of the standout steakhouse-style recipes from our Bold & Braised box -- and proof that simple technique, when done right, delivers big results....

Box Overview: "Bold & Braised"

    Table of Contents [hide] The Ultimate BBQ Experience: Bold & Braised Pitmaster Pro Tips Featured Sauce: Northwoods Original BBQ Sauce Featured Rub: Roasted Garlic Peppercorn Seasoning by Char...

Smoked Pork Belly Bites with Garlic Mustard & Hickory-Molasses Glaze

  Bold & Braised Smoked Pork Belly with Garlic Mustard & Hickory-Molasses Glaze is the kind of dish that stops conversation when it hits the table. It starts with rich,...

Pro Tip: The Art of the Braise - A Pitmaster’s Secret to Tenderness

  Table of Contents [hide] Pro Tip: The Art of the Braise — A Pitmaster’s Secret to Tenderness What “Braising” Really Means (On the Grill) Why Braising Works So Well...

Hickory Molasses Peppercorn Burnt Ends

When the weather cools down and you’re craving something rich, smoky, and deeply satisfying, these Bold & Braised Peppercorn Burnt Ends from our "Bold & Braised' BBQ box deliver in...

Low & Slow vs Hot & Fast BBQ: Which Cooking Method Is Best?

Your Complete BBQ Temperature Strategy Guide Every great pitmaster eventually learns this: barbecue isn’t just about recipes — it’s about temperature strategy. Understanding the difference between low & slow and...

Definitive Guide to American BBQ Styles

The Definitive Guide to American BBQ Styles (Texas, Carolina, KC, Memphis & More) American barbecue isn’t one single cuisine—it’s a map of regional traditions shaped by local history, available wood,...