Grilling Tips

There’s simply no better side dish to any barbecue or cookout than fresh corn on the cob. When you cook corn on a grill, it gives you a smoky flavor without masking the natural sweetness of this summertime favorite.  Grilled corn has a more sweet, buttery flavor than your typical steamed or canned corn. Maybe…

Barbecue season is finally here, and what better way to spruce up your outdoor cooking than with some natural wood chips. Wood fire is smoky, aromatic, and free from the chemicals typically found in charcoal.  Can You Use Wood in a Charcoal Grill? When working with charcoal grills, you can certainly use wood. This grilling…

Most of us grill brats for summertime get-togethers, holidays, and birthdays. Brats are not the same as typical hot dogs. They’re larger in size, coarser in texture, and usually made with fresher meat cuts. This all combined means they can take what seems like forever on the grill.  Bratwursts are the perfect item for grilling…

Dreaming of a delicious steak rich in flavor that melts in your mouth? The perfectly grilled steak is easier to achieve if you have your hands on some of the best beef cuts for the grill. Grilling a tender steak with a juicy, beefy flavor sometimes requires a different approach based on the cut you…

Pork spareribs are one of the best barbecue staples to grill in the summertime, but mastering the perfect recipe and technique can be a challenge. Some meat lovers boil their pork spare ribs before adding them to the grill to quickly tenderize the meat. Still, this method has mixed reviews from grill masters. In the…

Lamb chops are savory and mouthwatering, typically enjoyed for special occasions, especially in the summer and fall seasons. With only simple seasoning and a splash of olive oil, grilled lamb is loved for the meat’s naturally sweet and grassy flavor.  Shoulder lamb chops are a better cut of lamb to put on the grill for…

Grilling season is here, and crispy wings are a tasty treat enjoyed both plain and with smoky sauces. However, they tend to dry out a bit and become a little finicky on the grill. Grillmasters have a trick up their sleeve to help you cook delicious grilled chicken wings.  Unthawed chicken wings are said to…

Sweet and savory king crab legs are a delicacy. Grilling crab legs is an alternative to boiling crab meat. Grilled crab has a smoky flavor and tender texture. Wrapping your crab legs in aluminum foil can help the smoky flavor penetrate the hard shells and thoroughly cook the crab.  Ditch the big pot of boiling…

Burgers are one of the easiest meats to grill. Simply season, heat your grill, and get to cooking, right? You can make this grill-time favorite even more delicious when you put ice on grilled burgers. Sound a little strange? Trust us; this technique produces incredible results.  Grilling with this technique is still simple, but there…

Grilled pizza is all the rage these days, but for someone who has never attempted it, it may seem like more of a challenge than it actually is. The flavor is delicious, it is fast, and a person can cook enough pizzas for a large group in no time at all.  So, here is an…

Some people love to cook with beer. It can add an interesting flavor twist to a variety of foods and there is a range of innovative recipes that use beer as an ingredient. If you are looking for recipes that use beer, then you are bound to come across several recipes for beer can chicken….

While steak is one of the most popular barbecue foods out there, a lot of people do not know how to grill a steak to get the best results. The trouble is that it can be somewhat tricky to achieve that balance that makes for the slightly crisped exterior and the juicy tender interior. That…

When it comes to grilling, there is probably no food that goes on the grill as much as burgers. For some people, the reason that they go with burgers is because they are relatively easy, and they come off the grill tasting great, but if you are serious about your grilling, then there is more…

We tend to think of grilling as being a quintessentially American thing: dad with a beer in hand burning some burgers over a grill smoking with too much ligher fluid. Grilling is actually something that everyone all over the world does. Some scientists credit it as being the first step that set humans on the…

Steak is delicious and can be a great treat. Ribs are decadent: time-intensive, but totally worth it. Chicken is a classic, a blank canvas that can taste like whatever you like. All of these, though, require investments in time and money, and sometimes you’re just not interested in that much work. Burgers can be fantastic…