Buying guides and reviews
Buying Guides
After spending three months testing carving forks on everything from Thanksgiving turkeys to summer briskets, I can tell you that the right meat carving fork makes the difference b…
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After 12 years of grilling and testing dozens of BBQ basting brushes on everything from ribs to brisket, I have learned that the right brush makes all the difference between perfec…
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Nothing ruins a backyard BBQ faster than making five trips back to the kitchen for forgotten spices, utensils, or paper towels. I have been grilling for over 15 years, and I finall…
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I used to dread making pulled pork. Two forks, 45 minutes of shredding, and a cramping hand later, I would finally have enough meat for sandwiches. That changed when I discovered m…
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There is something magical about the moment cedar smoke first hits a fresh salmon fillet. I remember my first attempt at plank grilling three summers ago. The aroma that filled my…
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I have burned my knuckles more times than I care to admit. That searing heat from a blazing charcoal grill taught me one lesson the hard way: the right pair of BBQ tongs is not opt…
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I have flipped over 500 burgers on hot grates in the past three months. Through all that testing, one truth became clear: the right grill spatula makes the difference between perfe…
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I have been grilling with lump charcoal for over 15 years, and I can tell you the difference between a great bag and a disappointing one can ruin an entire cook. Whether you are se…
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I learned the hard way that storing wood pellets in their original bags is a recipe for disaster. Last summer, I opened a “sealed” bag of hickory pellets only to find them swollen,…
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Gas grills are convenient and heat up quickly, but they often lack the rich, smoky flavor that makes barbecue truly memorable. I spent years frustrated by this limitation until I d…