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).
When it comes to smoking meat, there’s a lot that you have to pay attention to and make sure of. From making sure that the temperature is exactly what it’s supposed to be to making sure that you are using the right wood to get the flavor you want, it can be easy to mess…
For the perfect smoky flavor when grilling or smoking meat, the choice between wood pellets and chips can make all the difference. Though they seem similar, their size, burn rate, flavor, and versatility set them apart. In this post, I compare wood pellets vs. wood chips to help you decide which is best for your…
To make sure that ribs turn out perfect, you often have to grill them for a fair bit. Depending on the temperature outside, this can end up drying out the ribs pretty quickly. No matter how perfectly you grilled the ribs, if they end up being dry, they aren’t going to be that good to…
When it comes to the English language, many people know that there are a lot of words that can be used interchangeably. For instance, many people use the words “grilling” and “roasting” in very similar contexts, and it can be easy to get the wrong idea that these two words are interchangeable. In fact, at…
Nobody wants to arrive at their holiday destination, only to realize that the brisket that you worked so hard on cooking has gotten cold on the drive over. This can leave you feeling at a loss as to what you should do, as microwaving it or putting it back into the oven is one of…
There are a lot of recipes out there that you can interchange certain ingredients, as long as you know what you are doing. However, this takes a lot of time to perfect, and you have to make sure that you are substituting foods that can be replaced. Unfortunately, there are times when people confuse two…
In many cases, people find themselves travelling to be with family for the holidays. For some of these people, they might find that they want to cook something special and bring it over. On the other hand, you might be the one having family come over to your place, and you find that you need…
There is a lot to pay attention to when it comes to making the perfect smoked brisket meal. Of course, it can go without saying that you are going to need to pay attention to the smoker and that everything is being cooked as it should. But you should also think about how you are…
When you become known for cooking a wonderful brisket, there’s a good chance that friends, family, and neighbors alike are going to ask you to cook a meal for the holidays or for events that are happening. If you find yourself in such a situation, you might be happy to help out. However, you might…
Of course a cooler is great to keep things cool but many are unaware that a cooler is also an awesome way to keep food warm! If you are new to smoking meats you may have never thought of this as an option but keeping food warm can easily be done in a cooler. When…