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BBQ & Grilling In Depth: Tested Recipes, Science-Based Technique, Equipment Reviews, Myth Busting
Although peak BBQ, grilling, and griddling season is behind us, AmazingRibs.com has everything you need to continue firing up delicious backyard fare all fall and winter!
Whether it’s our countless recipes; compelling science and techniques; or an enormous database of hands-on product reviews, we have everything you need to make this summer’s cookouts truly amazing. Here are a few highlights, including our latest content!
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“Thoughtful and magnificent.” Colson Whitehead — Winner of two Pulitzers
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“The gold standard.” Helen Rosner — The New Yorker
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“By far the leading resource for BBQ and grilling information.” Larry Olmstead — Forbes
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“A destination site.” Jim Shahin — Washington Post
Great Outdoor Recipes For Christmas, Hanukkah And New Years (19 Recipes, 2 Articles)
Celebrate the holidays with our best recipes. Feast on latkes for Hanukkah and prime rib, crown roast of pork, double smoked ham, or roast goose for Christmas dinner. Plus pecan tassies and Dutch oven apple cranberry crisp for dessert. We even show you how to roast chestnuts on an open fire!
BBQ And Grilling 101: A Guide To Better Live Fire Cooking (2 Recipes, 8 Pages, 18 Articles)
If you are new to BBQ and grilling, start here. These articles will give you a solid foundation on BBQ and grilling equipment, recipes, and techniques. You'll learn about thermodynamics, how to control temperature, meat science, smoke science, top recipes, product buying guides, and more.
AmazingRibs.com’s BBQ Stars: An Exclusive Pitmaster Club Perk
Welcome to AmazingRibs.com's BBQ Stars, a premium collection of step-by-step videos featuring 12 top BBQ pitmasters and award-winning chefs. The series is available exclusively to our Pitmaster Club members. Learn more about the video the stars, their videos, and how to join the Pitmaster Club now.
BBQ Gear Guide: The Best Smokers And Grills To Buy Today
Picking the right smoker or grill for your personal needs can be a difficult task, with countless brands, styles, and prices to sort through. To help you find the best smoker grill to buy, we have compiled an elite list of top rated AmazingRibs.com gold and platinum medal winners.
Master the Art of Smoked Ribs with These 8 Simple Tips
We're crazy for incredible BBQ ribs and have plenty of smoked ribs recipes, cooking techniques, equipment recommendations, and mythbusting secrets throughout the site. But we know sometimes you just want to see the highlight reel instead of watching the whole game. No problem. Here are the 8 key steps you need to take.
BBQ and Grilling Hacks: 12 Genius Ways to Save Time and Money
BBQ cooks are some of the most inventive cooks around. Live fire, hot coals, grill grates, heavy hunks of raw and cooked meat...they can all present some serious challenges. Here are our favorite outdoor cooking hacks to save both time and money while also creating delicious BBQ!NEW
Gozney Arc XL Pizza Oven Reviewed and Rated
If you’re in the market for a well-built, good-looking, plug-and-play outdoor pizza oven that can also roast, sear, and bake a whole lot more than pizza, you could hardly do better than the Gozney Arc XL pizza oven. Read our review to get the whole story.NEW
Meater Pro XL Wireless Meat Thermometer Reviewed and Rated
The Meater Pro XL is a wireless meat thermometer that features four probes, each of which has five separate temperature sensors. How does it perform? Check out our full review.NEW
Current Model G Dual Zone Grill Reviewed and Rated
Live fire cooking will likely not disappear, but may thin out in our backyards, just as gas cans and internal combustion engines are thinning out in our garages, driveways and sheds. For those who cannot have live fire due to restrictions, and for those who choose not to have live fire for whatever reason, Current has a lot to like. Read our review.NEW
Camp Chef Woodwind Pro Reviewed and Rated
Camp Chef Pellet Grills have a knack for coming up with simple solutions to common pellet grill complaints and here they go again. To increase smoke flavor on their Woodwind Pro, Camp Chef adds a Smoke Box that slides in from the front over the firepot and burns wood chunks over the wood pellet fire. Does it work? Read our review to find out.
Traeger Pro 22 Pellet Smoker Reviewed and Rated
The Traeger Pro-22 is a mid-sized pellet smoker with straightforward controls but no interface with smart apps that reside on phones and tablets. While lacking in some of the common features, this unit is a good option for the price-conscious consumer. Check out our review to learn more.
Weber Slate 36” Rust-Resistant Griddle Reviewed and Rated
The Weber Slate Rust-Resistant Griddle is an upscale version of Weber’s standard griddle line. Available in 30” 3-burner and 36” 4-burner configurations, Slate boasts a pre-seasoned, ready-to-cook-on carbon steel cooktop, an upgraded cart, and so much more. Check out our full review.
12-Inch Stainless Steel Cooking Tweezers Rated And Reviewed
Traditional tongs can make grasping and flipping smaller or more delicate food a challenge. Used in professional kitchens, long-handled tweezers are an ideal alternative. Here's our full review.
Smoked Brisket Is The Key To Mouthwatering Smash Burgers
Get your tastebuds buzzing with this flavor-packed twist on a traditional smash burger, featuring smoked BBQ brisket.
Killer Tested Barbecue And Grilling Recipes (29 Pages)
Our philosophy of food is simple. First of all, it must taste great. We try to create recipes that are easy to make and that use plenty of fresh seasonal ingredients with a minimum of processed stuff. But most important, we test all our recipes. We know these recipes work if you follow the directions precisely. Dig in!
All About Our Pitmaster Club, The World's Largest BBQ Forum
AmazingRibs.com's Pitmaster Club is the world's largest BBQ and grilling forum, providing paid members with access to flame-war-free discussions with over 16,000 like-minded outdoor cooks. Enjoy recipes, techniques, product reviews, interviews with top pros, monthly giveaways, and more!
Charcoal Grills: Buying Guide, Reviews, And Ratings
A comprehensive review and buyer's guide of almost all the wood burning and charcoal grills available from experts, with ratings.
Gas Grills: Buying Guide, Reviews, And Ratings
Here's how gas grills work and what to look for when you go shopping.
Pellet Smokers And Grills: Buying Guide, Ratings, And Reviews
Ratings, reviews, and recommendations on what to look for and what to buy when shopping for pellet barbecue smokers and grills.NEW
Ninja Woodfire 8-in-1 Outdoor Oven Reviewed and Rated
This compact cooker reliably turns out several styles of pizza as well as baked potatoes, roasted vegetables, broiled fish, seared pork tenderloins and steaks and chops, pot roasts, braises, the ‘ol Easter leg ‘o lamb, and even low ‘n slow barbecue like smoked pork shoulder for a surprisingly low price. Read our review to get all the details.
Traeger Flatrock Flat Top Grill Reviewed and Rated
The Traeger Flatrock griddle is more expensive than most residential griddles, but unique features and a hefty build quality set it a few paces ahead of many competitors’ models available at the time of this writing. Is the Flatrock worth its equally hefty price point? Read our review to find out.
Get Griddle Grilling With These Mouthwatering Recipes (19 Recipes)
Cooking on a hot griddle, flattop, or plancha is a great way to get an all-over flavorful sear. And it is fun! Here are some great recipes to get you started.
GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker Reviewed and Rated
GE Profile's Smart Indoor Smoker is a sealed oven with a 1,550 watt electric element at the bottom for cooking heat. Wood pellets are burned inside to generate smoke. Smoke exhaust is eliminated by a catalytic system located in the back before being blown out from the front bottom into your home. A fascinating magic trick. Read our review to learn more.
Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling
With 400 pages and more than 400 of my photographs plus color illustrations, there is new material and new recipes not on this website, and the whole thing is organized so that you can sit down in an easy chair and flow from start to finish.
An Epic Smoked Ribs Recipe (Baby Back or St. Louis Spare Ribs)
Mastering smoked BBQ ribs -- whether they are St. Louis style ribs, spare ribs, or baby back ribs -- with our comprehensive tutorial and recipe will make you a backyard all star.
Grilled, Seared Or Smashed, Every Burger Recipe You’ll Ever Need (18 Recipes, 2 Articles)
Whether you prefer big fat juicy steakburgers, thin crispy smashburgers, or something in between, we've got the recipes and techniques for you!
An Easy BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe With Mouthwatering Results
This easy pulled pork recipe skips the slow cooker to create authentic low-and-slow smoked pulled pork on a smoker or grill. With smoke woven through the moist meat, bits of seasoned crust, and a gentle splash of BBQ sauce, pulled pork is perfect for your next backyard cookout.
Authentic Texas Style Smoked Brisket Recipe
Behold the best smoked brisket recipe ever! Texas style brisket is more than a recipe, it is a concept and a goal. It all begins by selecting the right meat, trimming it, seasoning it, smoking it, slicing it, and more. Follow this easy BBQ brisket guide for mouthwatering results!
ThermoPro Twin TempSpike Plus Reviewed and Rated
The ThermoPro Twin TempSpike Plus is the two-probe-with-booster version of the previously reviewed TempSpike Plus. Check out our complete review for our rating.
Tappecue AirProbe Mini Reviewed And Rated
The Tappecue Airprobe Mini wireless temperature probe provides food and ambient temperature information via Bluetooth to a phone or tablet app. Want to learn more about the thermometer? Check out AmazingRibs.com's full review and product rating.
Meater 2 Plus Reviewed and Rated
The Meater 2 Plus includes such features as an extended temperature range and five sensors along the food-end of the probe. Check out our full review.
Classic Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich As Seen On Hulu’s “The Bear”
If you are a fan of The Bear, a hit FX On Hulu series featuring Jeremy Allen White as a classically trained chef who takes over his family restaurant, The Original Beef of Chicagoland, then this recipe for classic Italian beef sandwiches is for you.
Big Poppa’s Fall-Apart-Tender Copper Pot Carnitas
Pork shoulder is slowly simmered in a copper pot to create deliciously addictive, authentic carnitas! Sterling "Big Poppa" Ball shows you how in this recipe!
The Ultimate Texas-Style Smoked BBQ Beef Ribs Recipe
Here's the only smoked beef rib recipe you'll ever need! The key to successfully replicating this Texas BBQ classic is cooking them low and slow over live fire with just the perfect touch of smoke.
Channel Your BBQ Superpowers With Thor’s Hammer Tacos
Step up your taco game with the addition of the aptly named "Thor’s Hammer." These monster beef shanks are seasoned, smoked, and shredded then served alongside various taco fixings.
Ooni Volt 12 Electric Pizza Oven Reviewed and Rated
Ooni's Volt 12 is a well-designed, compact, energy-efficient electric oven that achieves raging hot temps capable of cooking fantastic pizza, steaks, fish, vegetables, and more. After months of cook tests and tinkering, we rated it in comparison to competitive models. Read our review to learn all about Volt 12.NEW
Weber Searwood 600 Pellet Grill Reviewed and Rated
Searwood is an all-in-one pellet smoker/grill that produces great smoke flavor, aroma, and color whether doing low and slow ribs at 225°F or sizzling steaks at 600°F. It doesn't get hot as a charcoal grill but out-sears a number of gas grills we've tested, all while producing some of the best smoke quality we've experienced from a pellet burner. Read our detailed review.
Blaze 26-Inch Freestanding Outdoor Pizza Oven Review
The best thing about this outdoor oven is its incredible versatility. You can bake everything from cookies to casseroles; roast big hunks of meat; pan-roast steaks and vegetables; and rotisserie-roast everything from chickens and pineapples to shawarma meat and a crown roast of pork. But it is not without some issues. Read our full review and see our rating.
Big Poppa’s Crazy Carnitas Taquitos
Make mouthwatering taquitos at home with this recipe from Sterling "Big Poppa" Ball that utilizes leftovers from his authentic copper pot carnitas recipe!
Popular Food Label Claims And Why They Can’t Always Be Trusted
There are laws regarding claims on food packaging but that doesn't mean everything is what it seems. Here we break down many popular terms.
Step Over, Scoville. Peppers Deserve A Better Heat Scale.
The Scoville scale for measuring heat in peppers was established in 1912 but times have changed and now an update is called for.
Meathead’s World Famous Memphis Dust Rub Recipe
This popular Memphis dust bbq dry rub recipe is the only seasoning blend you'll ever need for pork, chicken, fish, beef, and veggies. The rub is based on Memphis style BBQ, where ribs are served "dry," letting the seasoning and smoked shine by skipping the sauce.
A Smoked Pastrami Recipe That’s Close To Katz’s
If you've ever wondered how to make pastrami then we've got you covered. Moist, tender, and full of flavor, this is the ultimate homemade smoked pastrami recipe. So what is pastrami? Simply put, it's Jewish barbecue, i.e. corned beef that has been smoked. This is about as close to Katz's pastrami recipe as you'll get!
A Cuban Sandwich Tastes Better When The Meat Is Smoked
Slow smoked pork loin provides a unique twist on a Florida favorite in this grilled Cuban sandwich recipe. Thinly sliced smoked pork loin joins sliced ham, mustard, pickles, and Swiss cheese on Cuban style bread before being wrapped in foil, pressed, and grilled to crunchy perfection.
MOINK Balls, The Easiest Grilled Appetizer Ever
We'll bet you can't stop at just one of these tasty smoked bacon-wrapped meatballs, a.k.a MOINK balls. This recipe is the perfect appetizer for any tailgating, couchgating, or backyard bash. The best part is that they are as easy to make as they are to eat!
Armadillo Eggs: Bacon, Sausage, And Cheese In One Perfect Bite
These cheese and jalapeno stuffed, bacon-wrapped sausage appetizers are perfect for tailgating, backyard cookouts, and more.
Mouthwatering Smoked Pork Belly Bacon Burnt Ends Banh Mi
This rich and flavor packed tested recipe for our smoked pork belly version of the classic Vietnamese banh mì sandwich is sure to make your knees buckle. The recipe hits all the right notes for a perfect banh mì, including succulent BBQ pork belly burnt ends, spicy jalapeños, savory mayo, and tangy pickled veggies.
Pulled Pork Baked Potatoes: A Cook Once, Eat Twice Recipe
Weeknight meals don't get much easier than this baked potato recipe that utilizes leftover pulled pork.Published On: 3/16/2021 Last Modified: 12/4/2024
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