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What is Bark, and Why It Makes Us Howl for More

Bark is that sweet, rich, crusty surface on low and slow cooked meat, and for many of us, the best part. It is part pellicle and part spice crust, but how does it form? The Maillard reaction, polymerization, and evaporation are key. Find out how to get better bark on your brisket, ribs, and pork shoulder.

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.

Barbecue History: Outdoor Cooking Through The Ages

Barbecue was not invented in America. Here is the true story of where barbecue came from and how it evolved, including the evolution of BBQ cooks, cookers, restaurants, and foods. You may be surprised to learn that the history of barbecue goes further back than China and even further back than homo sapiens.

2013-04-04 Analysis: Easier meat labels? My butt.

In April 2013 the meat industry renamed scores of beef and pork products and introduced new labels “to make meat buying easier”. And to make more money.

Turducken? Don’t Bother.

Turduckens are turkeys stuffed with chickens stuffed with duck breasts and cornbread and andouille sausage and spices and, well, it is a Birdzilla and just not as good as it sounds.

New Pork Names

In April 2013 the National Pork Board announced new names for old familar pork cuts. Here are photos.

The Story Of Hawaiian Huli-Huli Chicken Marinade Is As Delicious As The Recipe

Hawaiian huli-huli chicken is a hugely popular type of grilled chicken with a sweet teriyaki style barbecue sauce. Here’s my take on the recipe.

Quiz: So You Think You’re A Pitmaster

Quiz: Test your knowledge of barbecue.

Barbecue Fubar: Some Of The Worst Outdoor Cooking Disasters

How do you avoid the worst BBQ mistakes? Undercooked chicken? Burnt chicken? Burned outside and raw inside? We ran a contest to hear some of the juiciest stories, so you can learn from the trials and tribulations of others. Here are the best of the worst cooking disasters and how to avoid them the next time you grill.

Gas Grills: Buying Guide, Reviews, And Ratings

Here’s how gas grills work and what to look for when you go shopping.

Make These Crunchy French-Style Green Beans Even The Kids Will Love

You’ve heard of French fries, well here are French beans, and they’re just as good. Nothing fancy about this great recipe other than the taste. In France they use a variety of bean called haricots vert that is longer and thinner than the typical string bean grown in the US, but you can use plain fresh green beans.