Flames kissing the burgers are nothing to be proud about. Here’s how to grill burgers like you mean 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?
People love to spend time on their balconies if they have them at home or living in an apartment. In many situations, it is their only privacy outdoors. Grilling is extravagantly tempting on a balcony, no doubt about it. But, to the prudent homeowner, it leaves the question: How safe is it to grill on a…
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.
Your Brisket Didn’t Get a Bark. What Happened?
Houston, we have a problem: There’s no bark on the brisket. So let’s help you troubleshoot this and find out what went wrong.
Do You Eat the Bark on a Brisket?
For many, the bark is one of the best parts of a smoked brisket. Besides, a little bark never hurt anyone… right?
Why Is the Bark on My Brisket Wet?
Houston, we have a problem: When the bark on your brisket comes out as juicy as the inside, something has gone wrong.
Does Foiling the Brisket Ruin the Bark?
You like the bark. So should you foil the brisket? Find out the answer and join the debate.
Your Brisket Stalled. Now What?
No, the fault isn’t in your meat thermometer. Brisket stalls at a certain internal temperature. When this happens, here’s what to do.
Do You Take the Bark Off of Wood for Smoking Meat?
Should you, or should you not, remove the bark off the wood that goes in your smoker’s firebox? Our editor answers.
How to Grill Without Smoke
If you’re tired of smoking up the block with every cookout, these tips and tricks for a smokeless BBQ will help.
Here’s How Often to Clean Your Grill’s Grease Tray
Cleaning the grease tray: You know you must do it. The question is, how often do you have to you?
Grilling Without Aluminum Foil (A Guide)
Say goodbye to aluminum foil and hello to these better alternatives. Your food will come out crispier and better browned than ever.
Why Does My Chicken Always Burn on the Grill?
Get your grill on without burning the chicken. This technique is how you get the perfect chicken every time.
Which Side of the Grill Grate Goes Up?
It doesn’t have to be a guessing game. There’s good to logic to which side faces the lid, and which faces the burners.
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.
Can You Grill on a Covered Porch?
For many, the covered porch is not just for sitting—it’s for grilling. But there are a few hazards to know about. And precautions to take.
Chimney Starter or Electric Starter? (How to Decide)
Both are better than lighter fluid and a match. But which one should you get? We help you make up your mind.
How to Dry Wood for Grilling or Smoking
Well-seasoned wood is a must for a good cookout. When you don’t want to deal with suppliers, here’s how to dry it yourself.
Are Chimney Starters Worth It?
If you want to upgrade from lighter fluid, a chimney starter is worth the money and space in your shed.
How to Not Burn Food on the Grill
To grill your meats and vegetables to perfection whenever you fire up the grill, you first have to unlearn these bad habits.
How to Grill Without the Taste of Lighter Fluid
Taste the food, not the fire starter. Here’s how.
How to Tell If Grilled Burgers Are Done
Cook your burger patties to perfection every single time. When you see these signs, you know that they’re done.
Why Won’t My Gas Grill Light?
Even a gas grill with all the bells and whistles is useless if it won’t light. This checklist will help you troubleshoot.
Can You Grill in Cold Weather?
Hungry? Cold weather? Use these techniques and it won’t be that much of a problem.
Can You Grill Over Pine Cones?
There comes a time in the year when the ground is covered with pine cones. Should they be gathered up and thrown into the fire?
Can You Smoke Meat With Japanese Maple?
Trimming down that Japanese maple in your yard? Your taste buds are gonna love this.
Guava Wood for Smoking Meat
Heard about guava wood at a meat-smoking competition, but you’re not sure if you should use it? Here’s a primer.
Can You Grill and Smoke Meat With Pine Wood?
If it has needles or bears a cone, the safe thing to do is leave it alone.
On Smoking Meat With Cherry Wood
It’s all about the smoke, baby! We explore the merits and the limits of smoking meat with cherry wood.
Don’t Grill or Smoke Meat Over These Woods
Not all firewood is created equal. These types of wood make your meats bitter. Some can even make you sick.
How Often to Clean a Gas Grill
Everyone tells you to clean your grill more often. We show you how and when.
How to Tell If Grilled Brats Are Done
Let’s grill some German bratwursts to sheer perfection! Here’s how to tell when the brats are done.
Should You Grill Burgers Frozen or Thawed?
Frozen or thawed burgers? It’s one or the other, never both. We help you decide.
Can You Grill When It’s Raining?
When it rains, you cook. Here’s how to grill no matter what.
How to Grill When It’s Windy
Tired of smoke hitting your face and food flying your way? We help you get from “Whoa!” to “I got this.”
Why Steak Turns Gray When Cooked
You asked, we answered: Here’s how to never, ever cook a gray steak again.
Grilling Chicken: Skin Side Up or Down?
You asked what was the best way to grill skin-on chicken. We answered.
Why Chicken Turns Gray on the Grill
We help you troubleshoot gray chicken.
Can You Smoke Meat With Sassafras?
This tree smolders with sweet, mellow smoke. But it hides a secret.
Can You Smoke Meat With Freshly-Cut Wood?
You can cut the wood yourself, but can you throw it in the smoker without drying it?
Should You Grill With the Lid Up or Down?
Which is the better way to grill? We finally found the answer.
Wash Your Hands After Handling Raw Meat
To keep your family and neighbors safe at a cookout, keep the hands clean.