Rule number one when storing charcoal is to never let it get moist or wet. So let’s talk about what you need to do to ensure that.
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Don’t Ruin Your Meal: How Long to Preheat a Gas Grill
The easy thing would be to say, “As long as you need to,” and then move on. But this is Barbehow, and you get better advice than that.
How to Stop Chicken From Sticking to the Grill
Chicken keeps sticking to your grill’s grate? Here are the main reasons why—and the things that you can do about it.
How Do You Thaw Frozen Pork Shoulder?
There are right and wrong ways to thaw out a frozen pork shoulder. Do this to prevent food poisoning for yourself and those at the table.
Where Should You Probe a Brisket?
We all know it should be in the thickest part of the meat. But there are many thick parts of a brisket. So how do you go about it?
Do You Grill Meat or Vegetables First?
It’s time to answer the question that every grilling enthusiast sometimes thinks but never wants to ask.
How to Store Brisket After Smoking It
Brisket done too early? Guests arriving late? Whatever the case, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to keep your brisket warm and safe to eat.
How to Fix a Salty Brisket
When your brisket is so salty, it almost made you jump in the air at first bite, try these fixes.
Charcoal in a Gas Grill: Best of Both Worlds?
It’s called a gas grill for a reason! Here’s why you can’t just throw charcoal in every gas grill, and why it matters.
Can You Put a Grill Against a Wall?
There’s more to grilling than getting a good sear on your steaks. Let’s talk about putting the “safety” in grilling.
Can You Use Glassware on the Grill?
To give you the long and the short of it, of course you can. It’s your grill! Now, whether you want to is a different story, and this is why.
How to Connect a Propane Tank to a Grill (4 Steps)
It’s grilling season! If you’re hooking up a gas grill to a propane tank for the first time or just need a reminder, these tips will help.
Grilling Sausages: To Prick or Not to Prick?
It’s the question that makes some giggle, and keeps others awake at night. The answer, as it turns out, has a twist to it.
To Cover or Not to Cover: Protecting Your Grill
Rule no. 1: Don’t get caught in the rain with your pants down. Rule no. 2: Don’t forget to cover your grill.
Natural Gas Conversion: Can Any Grill Use Natural Gas?
Can you switch from propane tank to natural gas hookup and back? We’ll give you the no-B.S. answer.
How to Get Grill Grease Off a Wood Deck
A wood deck that isn’t squeaky clean is no wood deck at all. If the splatter from your food made a mess of your deck, here’s how to clean it.
Can You Grill in the Garage?
Garage? Or grill? But can you do both? Let’s talk about if it’s a good idea or not to grill in the garage.
Can You Use Any Grill as a Built-In?
Built-in grills don’t come cheap. This begs the question: Can you adapt a regular grill and use it as a built-in?
Can You Grill on the Isle of Palms?
Imagine a place where the only thing between your mouth and grilled meat is salt water.
Can You Grill on Oak Island Beach?
Sunny days, salty air, and the smell of freshly grilled food. Is this something Oak Island, North Carolina, beachgoers can enjoy?
Can You Grill on Navarre Beach?
Navarre Beach, Florida. You can sure get some suntan there! But can you grill food over a fire while doing it?
Can You Grill on Daytona Beach?
It’s summer! And if you ain’t grilling on the beach, you ain’t grilling at all. But can you do it on Daytona?
Can You Grill on Biloxi Beach?
So you’re vacationing in Biloxi? Don’t forget to bring suntan lotion! But can you also bring burgers… and a few ribeyes?
Undercooked vs. Overcooked Brisket
A brisket cooked just right is one with the perfect balance of flavor and tenderness. Here’s how to tell when it isn’t.
Flat Cut vs. Point Cut Brisket: Which Is King?
So you want to know the difference between the two cuts of brisket? No more guessing after you read this article!
Your Brisket Smells Like Sulfur. Now What?
We’re not experts in your barbecue. But we’re experts at helping you fix it. Here’s what to do when your brisket smells like sulfur.
Can You Cook Over a Fire Started With Gasoline?
Don’t put your food in the hands of the neighborhood arsonist. And don’t let that arsonist be you!
How High Should the Grill Grate Be?
The long and the short of it is, “As high as you need it to be!” When it comes to the height of your grill grate, make sure it’s right.
How to Arrange Meat in a Smoker
It takes a lot of meat to make a good cookout. Here’s how to arrange it in your smoker.
From Novice to Pitmaster: How to Smoke Meat
The complete guide to smoking any cut of meat on your first try.
How to Grill With Gas for the First Time
Now we’re cooking with gas, baby! Here’s how to make the most of it.
How to Keep the Brisket Moist While Smoking It
Nobody wants a brisket that’s all tough and dried out. So here’s how to keep it moist during smoking.
How to Keep a Brisket Warm After Slicing
The dos and don’ts of keeping your brisket warm after you’ve carved it. (And why keep it warm in the first place.)
Can You Leave a Gas Grill Unattended?
Gas grills take a while to get up to heat. And they don’t cook your steaks instantaneously. Does that mean you can leave them unattended?
Can You Leave a Charcoal Grill Unattended?
No, you can’t just light it up and get out. Why you should always watch your charcoal grill—and the food that’s sizzling on it.
What to Do With Charcoal After Grilling
The thinking person’s guide to what to do with the charcoal post-grilling.
Can You Grill With Black Coals?
Are you supposed to wait till the coals in your pit have turned white? These tips will help you master charcoal grilling.
Do This If You Don’t Have Butcher’s Twine
No butcher’s twine? No problem! Here’s what else to use to tie up any bird or roast.
Should You Grill on a Deck?
The deck is every homeowner’s backyard recreation area. The question of the day is, should you grill on it?
How to Stop Sausages From Splitting on the Grill
You know the feeling when you’ve lost the battle and your sausages split, and it ain’t good. Here’s how to prevent that from ever happening again.
Should You Grill Hamburgers With the Lid Open?
The great grilling dilemma, solved. And why the real question to ask here is, “How thick are your burgers?”
Can You Use Alcohol to Start a Grill?
Grill, don’t drink. If you’re out of lighter fluid, the good stuff on your liquor shelf may be the best solution to fire up the grill.
Can You Grill With Wood Instead of Charcoal?
Good grilling is as much about the fuel as it is about the meat. And, when it comes to fuel, there is no other fuel like firewood.
Are Electric Grills Worth Buying?
If you want to grill like a pro, should you get an electric grill? We explore electric grills’ pros and cons.
How to Tell If the Regulator on a Gas Grill Is Bad
No flame? Low flame? Sputtering flame? Here’s how to tell if the regulator on your gas grill has gone bad.
Grilling on a Balcony: Is It Safe?
All about grilling on a balcony. Is it safe, can you legally do it, and what to watch out for if you decide to do it nevertheless.
Keep Burgers From Falling Apart on the Grill
Burgers that fall apart no more! We share the secrets to burgers that hold their shape on the grill.
Can You Smoke Meat With Wood With Lichen?
Believe it or not, it’s a question we get all the time. So here’s our best answer.
How to Clean Your Grill’s Grates With Ammonia
Got a grimy and greasy grates situation, but you’re short on time? Fear not.
Let’s Talk About Rusty Grill Grates
When the grates are the dirtiest spot on your grill, it’s “Houston we have a problem.” Here’s why and how to deal with it.