There are pros and cons to buying one type of BBQ over another. Those often revolve around convenience in use and clean up, cost and other factors. But the more passionate debates circle around the question of which one cooks the best. To that question there may be no correct answer. read more..

Every backyard chef has had to contend with insects interfering with the pleasure of a BBQ. If they don’t actually get in the food, they can still often annoy the cook. Here are a few effective, food-safe tips for how to deal with creatures who have rightly earned the name ‘pest’. read more..

Brisket is a cut from the breast, usually the lower part. It commonly refers to beef, but can mean chicken, pork or other animal meats. Though a badly made brisket can certainly be tough and unappetizing, if well done they can be highly tasty. read more..

Cleaning a BBQ or smoker is no fun. Ok, now that we agree and have gotten that out of the way, let’s see why it’s important to do it anyway. Then we can examine how to do it as painlessly as possible. read more..

It should go without saying that barbequing can be dangerous. It should, but there always seem to be some who haven’t grasped that grills are hot and tools are sharp. read more..

BBQ grills come in three main categories - charcoal, gas and electric - and each type will appeal to a slightly different customer. read more..