Regardless of the grill type you possess, facing issues is unavoidable. In this section of my website, I’ll explore challenges I’ve personally confronted, providing insights, tips, and tricks not only on maintaining a Big Green Egg or Blackstone Griddle but also on caring for any other grill that may be situated on your back porch. For instance, I’ll discuss topics like replacing the band & hinge on the Big Green Egg or converting a Blackstone Griddle from propane to natural gas (both with videos).
There are a ton of cuts of meat out there and it can be a little difficult to fully understand what each one is, what encompasses them, and what the best uses for them are. After all, using the wrong cut of meat can have a drastic impact on the meal that you plan to…
During the summer months especially, busting out the grill makes for a favorite pastime for many. There are few things that can quite match the experience of firing up the grill, cooking up a great meal, and spending time with friends and family. There comes a question, however, that many of us don’t really think…
It’s grilling season, and you can’t wait to get cooking. But there’s a storm on the horizon bringing powerful wings that can send your precious grill toppling over, damaging it beyond repair. The thought of replacing your trusty grill makes your stomach turn, so you go online looking for tips on how to keep your…
Spring and summer are the seasons that people love to cook outdoors on the grill. Grilling and chilling is more than just throwing burgers and hot dogs over an open flame. There is a process that infuses your choice of meats and seafood with an entirely enhanced flavor. This process is called smoking. Everything You…
There is nothing as delicious as a perfectly cooked, juicy steak. After you select it, prepare it, season it, and grill it, you need to rest it before you serve it. You may be ready to serve the steak, but your dinner guest is late or something else got in the way. Whatever the case…
Struggling to get the perfect salsa consistency? Getting a watery salsa is a common issue among most beginner cooks. It usually tastes odd and doesn’t cling to the food as it should. Luckily, to save your next taco night, there are different ways you can use to fix up your watery salsa. For instance, choosing…
Did you ever see Fred Flintstone with a bag of charcoal or a tank of propane gas? Granted, you wouldn’t have seen him with a Weber or a Big Green Egg either but that’s getting away from the point of mastering how to grill without charcoal. Charcoal and gas are the go-to fuels for modern…
Both summer sausage and salami are a delicious snack that many of us love to munch on, but what is the difference between summer sausage and salami? After searching for answers I’ve found the following differences between the cured meats and the different ways they are prepared along with the shelf life each of them…
Using brown sugar for rubbing into meat can make for a flavorsome dish but lots of people find that the brown sugar they have at home has become moist and has stuck together into clumps. This condition is not ideal for using as a rub and this is when you’ll need to dry it out….
When it comes time to serve up your pulled pork at the dinner table, the worst thing that could possibly happen is that the guests realize that the pulled pork is no longer a succulent dish, but that it has dried out to become a shadow of itself. Nobody really wants this to happen. Unfortunately,…