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Tips On Indoor Grilling and BBQ (8 Recipes, 2 Articles)
Published On: 7/1/2019 Last Modified: 6/16/2025
Can’t get to your charcoal grill because there’s a foot of snow outside? Ran out of propane for the gas grill? Or, worse, does your apartment building disallow grills altogether? We feel your pain. Grilling is a primal human activity that many of us can’t live without. Don’t despair. The good news is that you can cook and enjoy most of your favorite grilled and smoked foods indoors, year round.
Think about it. Do you have a fireplace? Stick a grill grate in it! Does your oven have a broiler? That works like an upside down grill. The heat of a broiler is still intense like grill heat – it just comes from above instead of below. Even on a cold February day you can serve up Better Than Steakhouse Steaks from the broiler. Or, let’s say you’re craving some smoky meaty goodness. Do you have wood chips or wood shavings? Then you’re all set. Set up a stovetop smoker like the Nordic Ware or Cameron and cook some smoky foods indoors. Or if you’re looking for the easy way to a plate of BBQ ribs or pulled pork from your oven or crockpot, we have recipes for cooking those indoors too. There’s just no reason to give up your favorite grilled and smoky flavors when you’re housebound. Take the party inside! From the techniques to the equipment to the recipes, find everything you need below to enjoy grilled and barbecued food 365 days a year. To buy the best indoor grill you can, check out the reviews below or narrow your search in our searchable database here.
From Grill to Plate: The Go-To Guide to Turkey Done Outdoors
Our grilled and smoked turkey recipe and tutorial make your ordinary holiday meal extraordinary! Here's everything you need to know.
Indoor Ribs: Use This Recipe For Smoked Ribs When You Can’t Get Outside
Here's how to make indoor ribs in your oven that most folks will think you nursed for hours in the smoker. Click here for the recipe.
Tender And Juicy Slow Cooker Or Instant Pot Ribs
If weather or other impediments prevent you from making the real thing outdoors, you can make tasty ribs in a crockpot with this recipe.
This Chinatown Char Siu Ribs Recipe Tastes Great Cooked Indoors Or Out
Everybody loves Chinese restaurant "BBQ" ribs. They have a distinct pork flavor, a glossy sheen that implies the sweet glaze beneath.
Simple And Delicious Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
The Easiest and Most Delicious Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe is an all-in-one tasty dish you would fall in love with.
The Ultimate Diner Burger Recipe (a.k.a. The Smash Burger)
Create the skinny, crispy edged burgers that you love at diners with this simple recipe for the Wimpy burger.
Hot Dog Heaven: How to Cook Frankfurters
Many ways to skin a cat and many more ways to cook a dog. Here's how to grill, griddle, dirty water, steam, nuke, and deep fry franks.
Simple Boston Baked Beans Recipe, As Easy As They Are Delicious
Looking for the perfect side dish for your next cookout? Nothing screams BBQ more than a sticky and smoky bowl of Boston baked beans.
Paella Recipe: The National Dish Of Spain Began Outdoors And You Can Cook It Outdoors
A fabulously flavored rice dish, paella has many variations including this chicken and sausage paella recipe.
Cuisinart Griddler Five Review And Rating
If you're shopping for a small indoor electric, Cuisinart's Griddler Five deserves a look. We award it our Best Value Gold Medal.
Livart LV-982 Electric Barbecue Grill Review
Livart's LV-982 is an indoor electric grill popular for Yakitori style grilling. We reviewed this model and awarded it our Silver Medal.
George Foreman 15 Serving Indoor/Outdoor Grill Review
Check out our review of the George Foreman 15 Serving Grill. It's an attractive cooker that can be used as a tabletop or freestanding grill.
Nordic Ware Stovetop Kettle Smoker Review
We reviewed Nordic Ware's Stovetop Kettle Smoker and have to say it looks like it may be one of the better indoor smokers available.
Camerons Original Stovetop Smoker Review
We gave this indoor smoker our Bronze Medal. Slide the lid on, turn the burner on high, and in 30 minutes you have smoked, moist meat.
Grillery Fireplacer Review
We reviewed Grillwork's Fireplacer and it is beautiful and high quality, but pricey for a fireplace insert. You get what you pay for.
Rome Industries Adjustable Cooking Grate Review
Rome Industries' Adjustable Cooking Grate is designed to fit in a standard fireplace or fire pit. We awarded it our Best Value Bronze Medal.Related articles
- How to Grill and Smoke in Cold Weather
- The Thermodynamics of Cooking and How Different Cooking Methods Work
- Indoor Ribs: Use This Recipe For Smoked Ribs When You Can’t Get Outside
- Tender And Juicy Slow Cooker Or Instant Pot Ribs
- This Chinatown Char Siu Ribs Recipe Tastes Great Cooked Indoors Or Out
- From Grill to Plate: The Go-To Guide to Turkey Done Outdoors
- Simple And Delicious Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
- The Ultimate Diner Burger Recipe (a.k.a. The Smash Burger)
- Hot Dog Heaven: How to Cook Frankfurters
- Simple Boston Baked Beans Recipe, As Easy As They Are Delicious
- Paella Recipe: The National Dish Of Spain Began Outdoors And You Can Cook It Outdoors
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