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).
While freshly handmade burgers are always going to be better, grilling frozen burgers are a second best. This is especially true if you are looking for a fast cook on a week night. When it comes to grilling frozen burgers it just doesn’t get any easier. The trickiest part about grilling frozen burgers is probably…
Grilling is another way of cooking food. Grilling uses a heat source like charcoal, lump coal, propane and even natural gas. The flame creates heat which rises to the grilling rack located above the flame. This is where the raw meat is set and starts to absorb the heat and actually cook. Different grills heat…
Burgers, burgers, burgers. Who doesn’t love a good burger? They can be made in multiple sizes and multiple ways. I love all kinds of burgers from sliders to stuffed burgers, beer can burgers to A-1 burgers or just a regular quarter pounder. The options are pretty endless, especially when it comes to seasoning options to…
While cooking a beer can chicken on the Big Green Egg it always turns out super moist and delicious but it isn’t the only way to prepare a good chicken. I also recommend trying to smoke a well rubbed spatchcock chicken. Back in the old days cooking a chicken or fowl started out with killing…
When cooking, grilling or even smoking, never rely on just how the food looks. If you have a thick piece of meat, like a steak, the exterior can look like it is done while the internal temperature is still not safe to eat. Always confirm that the meat has been cooked to its minimum safe…
I live in Michigan and winter is right around the corner. Not only is winter right around the corner but you can never count on the forecast here. It will be calling for a sunny week and it will still rain all week. This makes planning for a cook out more challenging which is why…
Obviously there are many factors that play into this question like age…A good safe quantity is usually half a rack per person which usually equates to about a pound. You will also most likely find that at a party about 4 ribs per person will be your average but its pretty typical for a male…
There is nothing worse than not being able to fire up the Big Green Egg due to the electric starter failing, running out of fire starters or your torch failing prior to starting up a cook. Here it will be discussed how you can still get that amazing dinner done without the Big Green Egg…
Of course you can freeze pulled pork for a meal at a later date. The tricky part is being able to reheat the pulled pork without it losing its tenderness all while preventing it from being dry. When slow cooked or smoked on a smoker, the pulled pork will literally melt in your mouth. Prior…
First we need to determine if The Big Green Eggs gasket needs to be replaced. Once it is determined that The Big Green Egg needs a new gasket we can follow the steps below to successfully install a new Rutland gasket on The Big Green Egg. Does your Big Green Egg Gasket Need to be…