Using a BBQ thermometer to measure the temperature of the grill and the food is a practice with a long history now. For over 50 years instruments have been sold that allow cooks to add a little science to their art. Today, the variety of meat thermometers is greater than ever. read more..

When you fire up the BBQ your goal is often to cook a fine piece of meat. You’ll prepare a great sauce and monitor the procedure carefully to ensure the best outcome. But that result is only possible if you start with a great chunk of beef. Here are some tips on how to recognize the difference between brisket and the best off the bone. read more..

Competition BBQ is a cook-off event where teams compete with just one goal in mind – to make the best BBQ in the world. At least according to the judges. And everyone is looking for competition BBQ tips to give them the edge they need to win. read more..

A great variation on the BBQ grill is a smoker. Smokers cook meat by enclosing it in a container that produces medium temperature smoke, hence the name. That heat from the smoke cooks the meal while various components of the vapor add flavor. read more..

Whether it’s because of fat dripped on charcoal briquettes or simply having the flame turned up to maximum, many backyard chefs allow the meat to cook too fast. A BBQ is supposed to be a little slower. Taking more time creates a better tasting meal and a more pleasurable experience overall. read more..

Purists will argue that it’s only a barbeque if the food is cooked slowly, from indirect heat. Fast cooking, they argue, is ‘just grilling’. While the difference is partly a matter of semantics, there are two different styles of cooking on the BBQ, and each has its purpose and strengths. read more..

If you are looking to try something different with your smoker BBQ grill but are not sure what to do, I have a great recipe for smoking turkey that you might be interested in. This recipe is fairly simple; however you will need a pretty good size smoker BBQ grill. I do not recommend using one of the flat barbeque grill smoker combo units, nor would I use a Weber cauldron to do this one. While both of those can make great smoker BBQ grills, for this recipe I would go with a vertical smoker BBQ grill. read more..

BBQ sauce had its origin in a very practical goal: to preserve meat. Prior to refrigeration, it was helpful to coat a sliced animal part with vinegar (a natural bactericide) or salt (a natural preservative). But after the turn of the 20th century when refrigeration became more widespread, and particularly after WWII when the US became obsessed with barbequing, sauces became an integral part of the final flavor. read more..

If you like to grill then you may or may not know that some things just taste better when cooked on a barbeque grill smoker combo. I have tried to cook everything under the sun, from corn to chicken, and have found the very best things to cook on my barbeque smoker combo would not be what you would expect. read more..

Good preparation techniques will set you on the road to a great BBQ. Meat, fish, vegetables and other aspects of the meal all require special handling. read more..