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Wet Brining vs. Dry Brining

Chart of three different pieces of chicken that have been brined in different manners.

Salt helps protein hang onto water during cooking so brining is a great technique to make food moist. But which is better, wet brining or dry brining? It all depends on which meat you’re cooking and the results you want. Get the details.

Warm Your Buns: The Art Of Preparing Hot Dog Buns

Hot dog on a stripped plate and beans and coleslaw.

Whether it’s from Coney Island, Chicago, Detroit, or elsewhere, the very best hot dog recipe is nothing without a perfectly prepared hot dog bun. Our how-to shows you how to step up your hot dog buns, whether it is steaming, grilling, toasting, or microwaving them.

Thawing Meat And Busting The Hot Water Thawing Myth

Frozen meat surrounded by particles of ice.

Here’s how to thaw or defrost meat safely. Surprisingly, you can do it in hot water! That method works best for thinner cuts of meat. For thicker cuts, find out what works best, including thawing in the refrigerator and in cold water. It’s all food safety and preserving precious meat juices.

The Science of Corn

closeup of grilled corn on the cob

Fresh sweet corn is a seasonal pleasure you should enjoy every year! Here’s what you need to know about different types of fresh corn, including varieties such as yellow, white, bi-color, Silver queen, and supersweet. Learn how to buy them, store them, grill them, savor them, and cook the best corn on the cob.

How to Fight Mold in Your Smoker or Grill

Mold on a grill grate.

Mold in your BBQ grill is a common problem. Learn how to quickly and safely remove mold that has built up on your grill grates or elsewhere in your grill or smoker. We also show you how to prevent mold from building up in your cooker in the first place.

When You’re Cooking More Than One Hunk of Meat

rib racks

What influences cooking time? So many variables, such as the total volume of meat in your cooker. Are you using rib racks to squeeze more meat into a small area? Beware. The meat is almost touching, and that could add up to an hour of cooking time. Here are more tips on cooking more than one hunk of meat at once.