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How To Grill Juicy Wagyu Picanha Steaks

Big Poppa's Double Seasoning.

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 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 […]

How To Barbecue Chicken

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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.

How To Stir-Fry Outside For Higher Heat

flipping meat in a wok outside on a charcoal chimney in a grill.

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 […]

Rest EZ BBQ Blanket Review and Rating

Rest EZ BBQ Blanket

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

Breeo steak fajitas assembled on tortillas on a wooden board

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. […]

Master the Art of Smoked Ribs with These 8 Simple Tips

Sliced smoked BBQ ribs stacked on a plate.

We’re crazy for incredible BBQ ribs and have plenty of rib recipes, smoking 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.

Conditioning And Seasoning A Pizza Stone

seasoning pizza stone

You should condition and season a new pizza stone or baking stone before using it. Here are simple instructions on how to do it so your pizza cooks perfectly the first time you use the stone.

Video: How To Buy A Grill Or Smoker

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Are you in the market for a new outdoor cooker? Watch our video buying guides to avoid buyers’ remorse. We show you all the pros and cons of gas grills, charcoal grills, and various smokers so you can make smart buying decisions.

How to Grill and Smoke Everything

fish and meat on the grill

More and more people are cooking at home. And more cooks are asking us: How do I smoke a brisket? What’s the best way to clean my grill grates? How do I mail-order a gas grill? What’s the best way to build a wood fire? Here are answers, including how to stay safe when handling food in the post-COVID era.

How To Season, Clean, and Repair Cast-Iron Cookware

unseasoned cast iron cookware

There’s only one thing to remember with cast-iron cookware: maintain the seasoning. All the tips about cooking and cleaning cast-iron are meant to maintain its seasoning. Find out what seasoning is, how to build it up, how to clean cast iron, and how to repair it if it’s badly rusted. We bust a few myths along the way.