Gourmet Chicken Wings
Chicken wings are a shining example of simplicity. Few ingredients put together well yield amazing results…but only if cooked well. Learn the thermal secrets to perfect chicken wings here!
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Guide to Grilling Hamburgers
Wait. No. Not that! Not on your grill! As we get into July—national grilling month—and especially that granddaddy of all grilling holidays—Independence Day—we need to get serious about that staple of the grill, the hamburger. There are literally millions of ways you can prepare burgers, each with different seasonings, different toppings, different stuffings, but they …
The Definitive Guide to Grilling Steaks
MEDIUM RARE STEAK TEMP IS 130–135°F, MEDIUM STEAK TEMP IS 135–145°F If you love your steak juicy and tender, then you probably love medium rare steak. Cooked to 130–135°F (54–57°C), a medium rare steak’s muscle fibers are just starting to contract, but aren’t yet expelling all of their juices, and, for many people, that means …
BBQ 101: An Introduction to Smoked Meat, part 3
BBQ 101: An Introduction to Smoked Meat, part 3 of 3 Having covered smoker types, fuel types, meats, and the essence of what BBQ is, we are left with a few remaining questions. In Part 3 of our BBQ 101 series, we’ll address bark, rubs, sauces, competitions, and a few other odds and ends that …
BBQ 101: An Introduction to Smoked Meat, part 2
BBQ 101: An Introduction to Smoked Meat, part 2 of 3 As we continue a look at the basics of barbecue, we come to the important choices of what kind of smoker to use and what kind of meat to cook. With the profusion of smokers on the market today, the choice can be daunting, …
BBQ 101: An Introduction to Smoked Meat, part 1
A smoked brisket in all its glory. Barbecue is perhaps the iconic American form of cooking. We borrowed everything else, but the various regional styles of BBQ in America are ours. Today, the interest in BBQ is growing like never before, with local competitions springing up all over and slow-cooked, smoked meats making their from …
The Difference Between Grilling and BBQ
What’s the difference between grilling and BBQ? In popular culture, people use these terms interchangeably, probably because both grilling and barbecuing typically involve cooking meats outside. But there is actually a real difference between grilling and BBQ, and if you don’t know it, you’re likely to use the wrong tools and get the wrong results. …