Cooking Science Archives

Nexgrill Cool Surface Cleaning Brush Review and Rating

Avoid grill brushes with dangerous metal wires. The Nexgrill Cool Surface Cleaning Brush uses nylon bristles instead of metal and is designed to be used after the grill has cooled off.

How To Grill Juicy Wagyu Picanha Steaks

You’ve seen those steaks served on swords at Brazilian steakhouses, right? This Wagyu Picanha steak recipe shows you how to make that steak yourself for a lot less money. Pincanha (pee-CAHN-ya) comes from the part of the steer that usually gets branded with a hot branding iron—near the rump. This triangular cut is also called […]

How to Make Beef Tallow

rendered beef tallow in jar

How To Make Butter And Buttermilk At The Same Time

{NL} Making butter is simple, fun, and well worth the little effort it takes. It¬â¢s a great project for kids, too. My recipe shows you how to make butter and buttermilk at home and how ridiculously easy it is. {NL}{NL}{NL}{NL} Will homemade butter taste better? A lot depends on the quality of the cream you […]

Weber 18-Inch Cold Cleaning Brush Review and Rating

On February 26, 2026, The CPSC recalled over 3 million wire grill cleaning brushes because the wire bristles can break off, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries. Weber will replace them with a similar model of their Nylon Cold Cleaning Brushes.

How To Barbecue Chicken

Nobody wants dry meat, rubbery skin, and burnt barbecue sauce. Our primer on how to barbecue chicken ensures crispy Buffalo wings, juicy chicken breasts, and deeply-flavor chicken thighs every time.

Is Processed Food Bad? What About Hybrids? Bio-Engineered? GMOs? Lab Grown? 3D Printed?

We explain them all Eve plucked an apple and handed it to Adam. A pure, simple, raw, unprocessed, delicious apple. And for this they were kicked out of Eden. Then they had to find food in the real world. There were raw fruits and vegetables, but the breakthrough came after a forest fire. They discovered […]

How To Stir-Fry Outside For Higher Heat

A charcoal chimney mimics the extreme heat of a wok burner in a Chinese restaurant I know you love Chinese food, and probably you’ve attempted to stir-fry indoors. And the results were good, but not as good as the neighborhood Chinese restaurant. The reason is simple: Your stove isn’t hot enough. For great stir-fry you […]

Is Red Meat Bad For You? Limited Research Robs Us of a Clear Answer

Definitive advice about good vs. bad foods would be great, but eating a varied diet is a wise move while we wait. This article originally appeared in the Washinton Post and is reprinted with permission from the author. Over and over, we ask the question: Is Food X good or bad for you? And, over […]

GrillFighter Grill Cleaning Brush Review and Rating

The GrillFighter is an effective tool for cleaning grill grates. It is well-made and offers some innovation for one of the drudgeries of outdoor cooking.

Rest EZ BBQ Blanket Review and Rating

Drip EZ states their resting blanket is, “Designed to handle even the largest cuts. The heat-reflective interior ensures consistent resting from edge to center.”

Want The Best Steak Fajitas Recipe? Use The Afterburner Method

All you need for a reliable steak fajitas recipe is skirt steak and a cheap charcoal chimney. So, I was cooking some 3/4-inch ribeye steaks one night. I started some charcoal in a charcoal chimney to toss on my trusty Weber Kettle because I wanted max heat for that great whiskey-colored crust on the steaks. […]

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