When we first reviewed the Masterbuilt 7-in-1 Smoker and Grill four years ago, we were notably reserved in our praise. For this update our opinions haven’t changed much, but the fact is that this versatile unit is a big seller, and that you can grill, smoke, barbecue or fry remains compelling, especially for a barbecue grill under $200. For those who want to learn how to … [Read more...]
What to Buy at Dollar Stores for Outdoor Cooking
Dollar stores are probably 75% junk you don't need or want, but for outdoor cooking there are several items that can be purchased there that will save you at least half over other places and work just fine. Here's my list of $1 purchases where my local Dollar Tree is my go-to store. Sea Salt The brand I get from my local Dollar Tree is San Francisco Sea Salt, 26 oz. Comes … [Read more...]
Weber Performer Charcoal Grill Review | A Best Buy
The Weber Performer Deluxe is a charcoal grill I own, and if you prefer the flavor of food cooked over a charcoal fire but love the convenience of a gas grill, I believe it is the charcoal grill you should own too. Update: Now you can use a Weber Performer as a barbecue smoker too! Your ribs will probably be the best you have ever had. Our tutorial shows you how, step by … [Read more...]
Barbecued Corned Beef Brisket | Quick and Easy
It's St. Patrick's Day dinner for us, and we're serving the not-so-traditional version of corned beef. We love it barbecued over some white oak. Read on to see how you can turn out the best corned beef brisket ever. Barbecued corned beef is better than the traditional boiling. This is not my opinion, it's my fact;-) First, a little background. Both corned beef and pastrami … [Read more...]
Digital Meat Thermometer Review | Less Than $20
Before we get into the review of my favorite instant read digital meat thermometer, let's review why you need one. … [Read more...]