Barbecue Tips & Techniques

Master your backyard barbecue cooking with our BBQ smoking and grilling tips. Easy barbecue tricks and techniques explained to help elevate your BBQ skills.

BBQ Smoking

Master the art of BBQ smoking with our guides to meat smoking techniques. Achieve perfect home barbecue every time and become a fully-fledged pitmaster with our easy smoker tips and tricks!

oil binder for smoked turkey 5 Best Binders for Smoked Turkey
pork butt smoker grates Should Pork Butt Be Smoked Fat-Side Up or Down?
barbecue smoker pear wood chips Pear Wood for Smoking
mulberry wood for smoking Mulberry Wood for Smoking
smoked lamb chops smoke ring 4 Best Woods for Smoking Lamb [Hickory, Apple, Oak & More]
smoked pork butt shoulder resting How to Rest Smoked Pork Butt [Resting Times & Techniques]
charcoal grill coal embers Charcoal Won’t Stay Lit? 8 Easy Tips for the Perfect Flame
bbq smoked beef brisket slices How to Fix Overcooked Brisket
faux cambro cooler for bbq meat Faux Cambro [BBQ Meat Holding Technique]
smoked beef brisket resting How to Rest Brisket
smoked turkey resting How to Rest Smoked Turkey [Resting Times & Techniques]
resting pork ribs How to Rest BBQ Ribs
grilled steak resting on wooden board covered with aluminum foil Resting Meat [Meat Science & Cooking Guide]
charred barbecue smoked beef brisket on smoker grill grates Smoking Brisket at 250°F vs 225°F [Best Smoking Temperature Guide]
orange wood for smoking Orange Wood for Smoking
oak wood for smoking Oak Wood for Smoking [BBQ Smoke Guide]
peach wood for smoking Peach Wood for Smoking
maple wood for smoking Maple Wood for Smoking
hickory wood for smoking Hickory Wood for Smoking [BBQ Smoke Guide]
walnut wood for smoking Walnut Wood for Smoking [How to Do It & Best Meat Pairings]
shredded pork butt served at barbecue cookoff Dry Pork Butt? 8 Easy Ways To Fix It
Creosote Black Oily Coating Meat 4 Black Oily Coating on Meat [How to Prevent Creosote]
barbecue smoking wood chips for beef steak 7 Best Woods for Smoking Steak [Oak, Hickory, Cherry & More]
barbecue smoking wood chips for beef tri-tip 5 Best Woods for Smoking Tri-Tip [Oak, Hickory, Pecan & More]
barbecue smoking wood chips for cold smoked cheese 6 Best Woods for Smoking Cheese [Applewood, Hickory, Oak & More]
hickory vs mesquite barbecue smoking wood Hickory vs. Mesquite: BBQ Smoking Woods Compared
barbecue smoking kamado grill beginners Smoking Meat for Beginners [Easy Barbecue Tips]
how to season electric smoker How to Season an Electric Smoker [Easy Care Guide & Tips]
pecan wood for smoking How to Smoke with Pecan Wood Chips
best wood to smoke salmon 8 Best Woods for Smoking Salmon (Alder, Apple & More)
what is brisket bark What is Brisket Bark? How to Get it Right
bbq stall pork butt on smoker What is the BBQ Stall? [Pork Butt & Brisket Smoking Guide]
how to make wood chips for smoking How to Make Wood Chips for Smoking
types of smokers 8 Best Types of BBQ Smokers [Offset, Pellet, Propane & More]
best wood for smoking prime rib 5 Best Woods for Smoking Prime Rib
how to use an electric smoker bbq How to Use an Electric Smoker (7 Easy Steps)
best wood for smoking ham 6 Best Woods for Smoking Ham
pulled pork butt 5 Best Woods for Pulled Pork (BBQ Smoking)
how much charcoal to use How Much Charcoal to Use [BBQ Grill & Smoker Guide]
smoke ring bbq guide Smoke Ring: How to Get it Right [BBQ Science Explained]
How to Build an Offset Smoker How to Build a DIY Offset Smoker
wet wood chips vs dry soaking Wet Wood Chips vs Dry: Stop Soaking Your Wood Chips
how to smoke turkey on pellet grill 4 Best Woods for Smoking Turkey (and 3 to Avoid)
barbecue charcoal offset smoker What is an Offset Smoker? [Barbecue Smoking Guide]
best cold smoke generator How to Build a Cold Smoker
cold smoking vs hot smoking Cold Smoking vs. Hot Smoking Meat: Everything You Need To Know
minion method Minion Method: Low and Slow Cooking Made Easy
brisket fat side up or down Should You Smoke Brisket Fat Side Up or Down?
how to insulate your smoker How to Insulate Your Smoker [Thermal Blanket & Firebox Insulation]
best wood for smoking ribs 7 Best Woods for Smoking Ribs [Hickory, Mesquite, Pecan]
cold smoking vs hot smoking Cold Smoking Guide: Best Tips, Techniques & Gear
rotisserie smoker cooking turkey chicken How to Build a Rotisserie Smoker [DIY BBQ Pit]
Do You Soak Wood Chips for an Electric Smoker Do You Soak Wood Chips for an Electric Smoker?
how to inject meat for smoking How to Inject Meat for Smoking [Best Meat Prep Guide]
chicken leg quarters cooked and resting on wooden kitchen counter 5 Best Woods for Smoking Chicken [Pecan, Hickory, Applewood]
chimney starter on charcoal grill How to Use a Charcoal Chimney [BBQ Coal Lighting & Cooking Guide]
charcoal offset smoker on outdoor patio How to Season an Offset Smoker [4 Easy Steps & BBQ Guide]
when to wrap brisket When to Wrap Brisket [Temperature, How-To & Smoking Tips]
Smoked Beef Jerky How to Tell When Jerky is Done [5 Easy Ways]
how to use a propane smoker How to Use a Propane Smoker
weber kettle smoke 2 How to Smoke on a Charcoal Grill [Easy BBQ Method & Steps]
how to season a vertical smoker How to Season a Vertical Smoker [3 Easy Steps]
smoking frozen meat Can I Smoke Frozen Meat? [Burning Questions]
charcoal offset smoker on outdoor patio How to Regulate Temperature in Your Smoker (10 Easy Steps)
how to season new smoker How to Season a New Smoker (BBQ Tip)
bbq smoking food BBQ Tip: Can You Smoke Meat at 150°F?
snake method charcoal grill The Snake Method [BBQ Charcoal Grilling & Smoking Technique]
pouring water into grill water pan Smoker Water Pans (How to Use Them & Why They Work)
cleaning lower chamber of smoker How to Clean an Electric Smoker [BBQ Smoker Care Guide]

BBQ Grilling

Master the art of BBQ grilling with our essential tips and techniques. Whether you’re using charcoal or gas, our backyard cooking guides will help take your BBQ grilling to the next level.

blackened salmon Blackened vs Grilled [The 4 Big Differences]
kamado winter grilling 17 Best Tips for Grilling in Winter [Cold Weather BBQ Tips]
cleaned weber charcoal grill How to Clean a Charcoal Grill [Grate Scrubbing, Ash Removal, Maintenance Tips]
charcoal grill coal embers Charcoal Won’t Stay Lit? 8 Easy Tips for the Perfect Flame
barbecue grill cooking high temperature 6 Easy Grill Temperatures to Learn Today [Low, Medium-High, Sear & More]
cleaning propane gas grill grates How to Clean a Gas Grill with Minimal Effort [Burners, Grates, Chamber]
propane gas grill smoke Gas Grill Troubleshooting: 10 Most Common Issues & Fixes
gas grill regulator hose Gas Grill Regulator Problems [3 Common Issues & How to Fix Them]
steak doneness range Steak Temperature & Doneness Guide [Rare, Medium Rare & More]
propane gas grill ignition controls close-up Igniter Not Working on Your Grill? Here’s How to Fix It
gas grill grates Gas Grill Not Getting Hot? 5 Easy Fixes
grilled steak resting on wooden board covered with aluminum foil Resting Meat [Meat Science & Cooking Guide]
Creosote Black Oily Coating Meat 4 Black Oily Coating on Meat [How to Prevent Creosote]
propane gas grill 6 burner control temperature knobs How To Use A Gas Grill [Burner Control, Indirect Heat, Propane Guide]
Z GRILLS ZPG-7002E Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker How to Use a Pellet Grill [Easy Smoker Tips & Tricks]
How to prevent gas grill flare ups How to Prevent Grill Flare-Ups & Grease Fires
how to grill frozen burgers How to Grill Frozen Burgers
clean pellet grill How to Clean a Pellet Grill [Ash Cleanout & Smoker Maintenance]
how to grill in the rain Grilling in the Rain [Easy Barbecue Tips]
how much charcoal to use How Much Charcoal to Use [BBQ Grill & Smoker Guide]
how to keep charcoal grill hot How to Keep Your Charcoal Grill Hot [7 Easy Steps]
does propane go bad Does Propane Go Bad? [BBQ Gas Grilling Guide]
how to tune up gas grill BBQ Tune-Up [Gas Grill Tuning & Cleaning Guide]
how to light a charcoal grill How to Light a Charcoal Grill [3 Easy Ways]
chimney starter on charcoal grill How to Use a Charcoal Chimney [BBQ Coal Lighting & Cooking Guide]
meat seared charcoal grill How to Use a Charcoal Grill [Coal Setups, Cooking Temperatures & BBQ Tips]
how to use charcoal grill vents How to Use Charcoal Grill Vents
how to use kamado grill How to Use a Kamado Grill [Setup, Temperature Control, Ignition & More]
best lighter fluid substitutes 4 Best Lighter Fluid Substitutes [Easy Grill Fuel Alternatives]
how to clean kamado grill How to Clean a Kamado Grill [7 Easy Steps]
weber kettle smoke 2 How to Smoke on a Charcoal Grill [Easy BBQ Method & Steps]
Store-Bought DIY BBQ Kits How to Make Your Own DIY Charcoal Grill
how to clean cast iron grill grates Stainless Steel Grill Grates vs. Cast Iron | Everything You Need to Know

Pellet Grilling & Smoking

Wood pellet smoker grills are now one of the world’s best types of barbecue cooker. Find out everything you need to become a pellet pro with our how-to guides, easy recipes, and in-depth gear reviews.

traeger pro 780 pellet grill Traeger Pro 780 [Pellet Grill Review]
traeger pellet grill 9 Best Pellet Grill Accessories [Traeger, Pit Boss, Camp Chef]
water pan ice pellet grill chamber Water Pan in Pellet Smoker
traeger ironwood 650 review Traeger Ironwood 650 [Pellet Grill Review]
traeger century 885 pellet grill Traeger Century 885 [Pellet Grill Review]
traeger timberline xl pellet grill Traeger Timberline XL [Pellet Grill Review]
traeger mesa 22 pellet grill Traeger Mesa 22 [Pellet Grill Review]
recteq rt-1250 pellet grill review Recteq RT-1250 [Pellet Grill Review]
camp chef woodwind pellet grill review Camp Chef Woodwind Review [Pellet Grill & Smoker]
grilla grills silverbac pellet grill review Grilla Grills Silverbac Review [Pellet Grill & Smoker]
Z GRILLS ZPG-7002E Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker How to Use a Pellet Grill [Easy Smoker Tips & Tricks]
big horn pellet grill review Big Horn Pellet Grill Review
traeger bronson 20 pellet grill review Traeger Bronson 20 Review [Pellet Grill]
Pit Boss 700FB Pellet Grill Pit Boss 700FB Review: Best Pellet Smoker of 2023?
clean pellet grill How to Clean a Pellet Grill [Ash Cleanout & Smoker Maintenance]
Camp Chef Woodwind Pellet Grill 11 Best Pellet Smokers of 2023 [Camp Chef, Ozark, Traeger, Pit Boss]
Pro Series 22 Pellet Grill review Traeger Pro Series 22 [Pellet Grill Review]
Louisiana Grills Vertical Pellet Smoker review Louisiana Grills Vertical Pellet Smoker [REVIEWED]
traeger Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill review Traeger Pro Series 34 [Pellet Grill Review]
best vertical pellet smoker 5 Best Vertical Pellet Smokers of 2023 (Reviewed & Rated)
best wood pellets for smoking 5 Best Wood Pellets for Smoking 2023 [Camp Chef, Traeger & Pit Boss Competition Blends]
best pellet smoker tube reviews 5 Best Pellet Tube Smokers of 2023 [Pellet & Gas Grill Smoke Tube]
traeger eastwood 22 pellet smoker grill review Traeger Eastwood 22 [Pellet Grill Review]
camp chef pg24 pellet grill review Camp Chef PG24 Review [Pellet Grill]
Monument Pellet Grill in Black with Manual Control Review Monument 89679 Pellet Grill Review
camp chef xxl vertical pellet smoker review 2 Camp Chef XXL Review [Vertical Pellet Smoker]
outdoor gourmet triton xl review 1 Outdoor Gourmet Triton XL [Pellet Grill Review]
get more smoke from traeger Traeger Tailgater 20 Review [Pellet Grill]
how to store wood pellets for smoking How to Store Wood Pellets (6 Storage Tips & Ideas)
traeger silverton pellet grill review Traeger Silverton 620 & 810 Pellet Grill Review [Special Edition]
turkey smoking on grill surface How to Smoke Turkey on a Pellet Grill
pit boss austin xl pellet grill on backyard patio Pit Boss Austin XL [Pellet Grill Review]
pellet grill vs charcoal Pellet Grills vs Charcoal Grills
are wood pellets toxic Are Wood Pellets Toxic? [BBQ Burning Questions]
Traeger Eastwood 22 Wood Pellet Grill 5 Best Pellet Grills Under $500 [Reviewed & Rated]
camp chef smokepro dlx review Camp Chef SmokePro DLX Review [BBQ Pellet Smoker Grill]
Traeger Renegade Elite grill review Traeger Renegade Elite Review [Pellet Grill]
diy offset smoker How to Build Your Own DIY Pellet Smoker
Traeger Grills Pro Series 34 How do I Get More Smoke from My Traeger?
Savannah Stoker Pellet Grill Controller featured image Savannah Stoker Pellet Grill Controller [Review]