Buying guides and reviews
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Processing your own smoking wood saves money and gives you complete control over flavor profiles. Finding the best log splitters for smoking wood means matching the right tonnage,…
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I used to dread those weekend afternoons when I’d fire up the grill only to discover my propane tank was empty halfway through cooking steaks for guests. After the third emergency…
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Nothing ruins a backyard barbecue faster than running out of propane halfway through cooking. I learned this the hard way last summer when my grill died with six hungry guests wait…
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Nothing ruins a beautiful brisket like a dull knife tearing through the meat instead of slicing cleanly. When you are working with thick butcher blades, boning knives, and carving…
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I learned the hard way that a dull knife ruins more than just your brisket. It turns trimming fat into a wrestling match and turns those paper-thin slices you dreamed of into ragge…
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After spending 47 hours testing pitmaster aprons across three competition BBQ weekends and countless backyard smoking sessions, I can tell you that the right apron makes the differ…
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After spending three years competing in Kansas City BBQ Society events, I have learned that the right prep equipment can make or break your competition day. A quality competition B…
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Walking up to the turn-in table with cold brisket is every competition BBQ team’s nightmare. After spending 12 hours perfecting your smoke and sauce, the last thing you want is a l…
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I have judged at fourteen KCBS competitions across the Midwest, and I have seen the same smokers show up in the winner’s circle time and again. Competition BBQ is a completely diff…
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Nothing beats the smell of sizzling burgers mixed with salty ocean air. I have been grilling on beaches up and down both coasts for over fifteen years, and I have learned one hard…