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  • A person uses tongs to adjust grilling meat on an outdoor grill with burgers, meat, and vegetable skewers on it.

    What Those Circular Shapes On Your BBQ Grill Grate Are Actually For

    The shape of a grill's grates might seem fairly standard, but there is a curious design deviation that has some wondering "what are these circular shapes?"

    By Whitney Bard 2 days ago Read More
  • Brushing BBQ sauce on meat on a grill

    Give BBQ Sauce A Smoky Maple Lift With A Splash Of This Bourbon

    Add a slug of this smoky bourbon to your next homemade barbecue sauce to take it to the next flavor level altogether, and start slathering it on everything.

    By Deepak Narayanan 4 days ago Read More
  • Barbecue platter with side dishes

    Bread Isn't The Great BBQ Joint Side Dish You Think It Is, According To A Pitmaster

    Deliciously tempting as it may be, pitmasters agree that rolls and buns are best left off of your plate when dining at a barbecue joint.

    By Deb Kavis 4 days ago Read More
  • Tongs turning pieces of steak on fiery grill

    10 Essential Tips For Grilling During Winter

    There's no need to stop using your barbecue during the winter. Follow these tips on how to continue grilling safely during the colder months.

    By Samantha Maxwell 10 days ago Read More
  • Charcoal burning

    How An Egg Carton Can Make Firing Up Your Charcoal Grill Easier

    Having trouble getting your charcoal grill fired up? If you have an egg carton on hand, here's a trick that will make your grill start in no time.

    By Deepak Narayanan 12 days ago Read More
  • Cooking chicken on grill with spray bottle

    Why You Should Keep A Spray Bottle Of Apple Juice Next To Your Grill

    Apple juice isn't just for sipping. In fact, the sweetly tart liquid is just what you need to grill up the most delicious cuts of meat yet.

    By Luna Regina 14 days ago Read More
  • tray of smoked ribs

    How Oven-Smoked Ribs Can Rival Those Made In A Backyard Smoker

    They might lack char from a smoker, but these tips for preparing ribs in the oven will leave them bursting with so much smoked flavor that you won't miss it.

    By Deb Kavis 15 days ago Read More
  • rows of hot dogs

    The Gas Station Hot Dog Roller Red Flag We Just Can't Ignore

    While a gas station hot dog can really hit the spot, there is one one thing you should pay attention to before buying one. This red flag can change everything.

    By Holly Tishfield 16 days ago Read More
  • Plate of ribs and sauce

    Too Much Liquid Smoke On Your Ribs? Here's How To Fix It

    If you ended up with way too much liquid smoke on your homemade rack of ribs, there is one expert tip that may just save them yet.

    By Kat Lieu 17 days ago Read More
  • uncooked sirloin roast on black trap next to various ingredients

    How To Buy A Top Sirloin Roast That Yields Tender, Juicy Results

    Top sirloin roast is one of the most tender cuts of beef you can buy, but there's still things to know when you're shopping if you want the juiciest results.

    By Martha Brennan 21 days ago Read More
  • showcase filled with premium cuts of beef at a Whole Foods store

    The Best Cuts Of Beef To Use For 15 Popular Dishes

    There are so many ways to use beef. Among the multitude of cuts available from your butcher, there are just as many ways to make them shine.

    By Fred Decker 25 days ago Read More
  • Chicken pieces in a creamy marinade with red onions, peppercorns, and basil

    Grilling Anything In A Cream-Based Marinade Is A Recipe For Disaster. Here's Why

    Before you give serious consideration to grilling your meat in a cream-based marinade, heed one expert's warnings and avoid it.

    By A.J. Forget 26 days ago Read More
  • Flame-grilled hamburger

    How To Give Ground Beef A Flame-Grilled Taste Without A Grill

    If you don't have a grill but want that flame-grilled taste, then give this expert's technique a try the next time you're craving that smoky flavor.

    By Fred Hernandez 28 days ago Read More
  • veggies on a grill with meat

    Why You Should Keep Leafy Greens Far Away From The Grill

    For Matt Abdoo, Co-Founder and Executive Chef of Pig Beach BBQ, there's one type of food that doesn't belong on your grill.

    By A.J. Forget 29 days ago Read More
  • Martha Stewart headshot at award ceremony

    How Martha Stewart Seasons Her Grilled Fish For A Simple, Delicious Dinner

    As all great cooks like Martha Stewart know, sometimes the secret to the very best food is ultra-fresh ingredients cooked with just a few simple additions.

    By Sara Klimek 29 days ago Read More
  • Roasted carrots and herbs in a black bowl

    This Simple Cutting Trick Is The Secret To Crispy, Caramelized Roasted Carrots

    If you master this simple cutting trick, you can make roasted carrots that will turn out crispy, caramelized, and full of flavor every time.

    By Ian Fortey 1 month ago Read More
  • Chef Andrew Zimmern posing outside of The St. Regis

    The Temperature That Andrew Zimmern Likes His Steak Cooked At

    Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern's food preferences have always been out of the box, but his steak order might just be too "bizarre" to get behind.

    By Autumn Swiers 1 month ago Read More
  • Cooked lamb chops laying on a cutting board

    The Crucial Step That Can Make Or Break Your Lamb Chops

    Before you toss those lamb chops on the grill, be sure that you follow this simple step first if you want to avoid ruining your meal.

    By Martha Brennan 1 month ago Read More
  • Close up of Michael Symon smiling

    Michael Symon's Trick To Barbecuing Like A Pitmaster Is Probably In Your Fridge Already

    Symon knows his way around a barbecue, and he recommends this unlikely fridge staple to give your meat a tasty acidity with a tenderizing effect.

    By Jen Peng 1 month ago Read More
  • Tray of BBQ brisket, sausage, ribs, beans, potato salad, and coleslaw

    14 Best Cookbooks From The Legends Of BBQ

    From smoking to searing and so much more, these pitmaster cookbooks provide recipes, techniques, and insights for backyard and competition-level barbecue.

    By DB Kelly 2 months ago Read More
  • Slices of green cabbage

    The 4-Ingredient Cabbage Dish That Doubles As A Main Or Side

    This underrated vegetable is versatile and complex. It adds a great crunch, and its natural flavor absorbs other notes well. This dish is sure to please.

    By Whitney Bard 2 months ago Read More
  • Brazilian alcatra on skewer

    The Brazilian Steakhouse Cut With A Buttery Texture You'll Dream About

    With so many options, it can be hard to choose a cut of steak. This Brazilian favorite balances juiciness, tenderness, and fat for a buttery cut.

    By Matthew Spina 2 months ago Read More
  • Marcus Samuelsson in hat

    Make Your Next Tomahawk Steak Like Marcus Samuelsson With This Boozy Butter

    Tomahawk steak isn't a usual at-home cut, but if you plan to make the meal at home, do as Marcus Samuelsson does and finish it with this boozy butter.

    By Wendy Leigh 2 months ago Read More
  • A sliced roast showing the moist, pink meat inside

    What Does It Mean If Beef Is Iridescent, And Is It Safe To Eat?

    If your meat gleams with an iridescent sheen, you may be wondering if it's safe to eat. According to one beef expert, here's what you should know.

    By Ian Fortey 2 months ago Read More
  • Rows of packaged steak at a grocery store

    7 Grocery Store Chains With The Best Steaks, According To Shoppers

    If the quality of your steak is important to you, follow these shopper recommended chains. They offer some of the best options on the market.

    By Andrew Runner Fischer 2 months ago Read More
  • barbecue ribs

    The Ribs To Buy If You Want The Meatiest Types

    Juicy slow-cooked ribs are one of the great joys of barbecued food, but if you're looking for the meatiest type, take the tips of an expert pitmaster.

    By Matthew Spina 2 months ago Read More
  • a perfectly cooked roast beef being sliced on a wooden board

    Cook Roast Beef The Same Way As Rotisserie Chicken And You'll Never Go Back

    Rotisserie cooking is not only fun, but can make your roast beef joint taste extra delicious. Here's what you need to know about how to spit-roast your beef.

    By Claudia Alarcón 2 months ago Read More
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