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How To Smoke Ribs (from Beginner to Expert) - The Ultimate Guide

Last Updated: February 21, 2023 Table of Contents IntroductionKnowing Your Meat: A Primer on the Types of RibsBeef Ribs vs. Pork RibsBeef RibsPork RibsStyles of RibsBaby Back RibsShort RibsSpare RibsSt....

Grill Masters Club Ultimate Guide to Grilling Techniques

There are few joys in life as exquisite as expertly prepared food that has been cooked over a fire in the great outdoors. Some of us get so excited for...

How to Control Heat on Your Charcoal Grill: 4 Techniques

Last Updated: March 2, 2022 Table of Contents IntroInfographic1. Build a Food Guard2. Create Cooking Zones3. Use Your Grates4. Use Your Vents   Intro on Charcoal Grill Techniques Charcoal is...

Mastering Vents: Using Vents to Control Temperature

Wood and charcoal grills are notoriously volatile. So let us show you some techniques to Control Temperature with Vents. Many grillers think of wood and charcoal grills as wild animals, with...

Learn How to Apply Dry Rub from the Pros

Updated March 3, 2022 Do you love to cook on your grill but are looking to improve your barbecue skills? When you first begin cooking on your grill, you might not...

Ultimate Beginner's Guide: How to Smoke Meat at Home (Like a Pro)

If you want to step up your meat game, then smoking meats is where it’s at. We wanted to provide this useful How to Smoke Meat Guide for those looking...

The Essential Meat & Beer Pairing Guide

Updated 7.24.2023 Table of Contents Best Beer + Burger PairingsPairing IPAs + BurgersPairing Smoked Porter Beers + BurgersPairing Regular Porter Beers + BurgersBest Beers for Turkey BurgersPairing Brown Ales +...

Grilling Turkey For Thanksgiving: The Best Way To Do It

Thanksgiving sneaks up on us quick, and you need to start preparing for this great grilling holiday!One of the best and easiest ways to prepare a Thanksgiving turkey is right...

Guide: How to Season a New Smoker

Last updated: February 24th, 2022 Prepare Your Smoker for Countless Uses Congratulations on purchasing your new smoker! You're now on your way to another level of outdoor cooking. You aren’t...

How to Cook a Pig, Snout to Trotter (Complete Guide)

When it comes to cooking meats, nothing is quite as tasty or versatile as pork. In the United States, we consume about 64 pounds of pork per person per year....

Ultimate Guide On How To Smoke Salmon

If you’ve had smoked salmon before, you know that the process brings out tons of flavor from the fish. However, you may have thought that it was too difficult to...