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Do you have questions about barbecuing, grilling, and smoking meat? We have answers!
Can You Overcook Meat in a Smoker?
Why yes, you can. Let’s talk about why that is, and what you can do to avoid overcooking your meat in the smoker.
What’s the Best Way to Reheat Tri-Tip?
Reheat tri-tip uncut and wrapped in aluminum in the oven with added sauces at 350°F. Season, consider adding a sear, slice up and serve.
Here’s How to Store Your Charcoal
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.
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.
Smoked Turkey: How Long Can You Keep It?
2 hours at room temp, 3-4 days in the fridge, or forever in the freezer. Divide and wrap for safety and practicality, and to keep smoked turkey tasting great.
How Many Pounds of Tri-Tip per Person?
0.5 pounds of tri-tip per adult if it’s central to the meal. Consider less if the tri-tip is only a part of the meal or you’re cooking.
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.
Don’t Poke Holes in Your Steaks Before Grilling
Say no to the poke and make your steaks work for you. Here’s why poking holes in your steaks can be counterproductive.
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.
At What Temp to Pull a Brisket Off the Smoker?
It’s done when it tells you it’s done. The question to ask here is, do you know how to listen?
The Right Temp for Smoking Brisket
Time to take the guesswork out of smoking brisket! Make your brisket the talk of the town by mastering temperature control.
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.
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.
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 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 Grill With Charcoal for the First Time
Grilling with charcoal for the first time? Let us show you the way—and give you some our charcoal-grilling secrets nobody talks about.
How to Tell If Your Chicken Is Cooked Just Right
When the juices run clear, it’s done. Or is it? Here’s everything you need to know when it comes to how done grilled chicken is.
Steak-Savvy: How to Tell If Grilled Steak Is Done
A steak is done when it isn’t rare. Now that we’ve established this, let’s get a little more practical.
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.)
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.
When Brisket Smells Sour, Has It Gone Bad?
No more sniffing and guessing. When it comes to spoiled brisket, you either know it or you don’t. Here’s how to tell.
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.
Can Dry-Aged Steaks Be Grilled?
Beef becomes tender and richer with age. But does aged beef turn out better with grilling?
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?
Should You Grill Meat at Room Temperature?
The long and the short of it is yes, you absolutely should… provided you brought the meat to room temperature properly.
Exactly How Long Smoked Brisket Lasts
There isn’t an app for that. When it comes to the shelf life of smoked brisket, here’s the general rule of thumb and things to know.
How to Grill Burgers Without Flare-Ups
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.
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.
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?