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A Deep Fryer Isn’t Essential But Very Useful On Occasion

deep fryer

You can’t beat a deep fryer for making a large quantity of party food. The one holds 2.2 pounds of food, has a clever oil drainage system, a viewing window in the lid, a non-stick interior, and an air filter that helps prevent oil smells. Plus, it’s relatively inexpensive and compact for easy storage.

Blackstone 17″ Tabletop Griddle Review

Blackstone 17" Griddle

Need an inexpensive, no fuss, portable cooking surface? Welcome to short order cooking on the go. Blackstone’s popular 17″ Tabletop Griddle is great for camping, tailgating and RV use. Most people who buy this “liddle” griddle love it. We reviewed this model and gave it our AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal.

GoBQ Grill Review

GoBQ

Constructed of flame resistant, silicone coated, fiberglass fabric, GoBQ rolls up and fits in a backpack or over your shoulder on a carrying strap. Read our review. It’s not for everyone, but if you value extreme mobility, you may be willing to work around its shortcomings. GoBQ earns our AmazingRibs.com Best Value Silver Medal.

Kudu Grill Review

Kudu Grill

Kudu is a fire bowl with adjustable height cook surfaces that position foods closer or further from the fire. Inspired by South African Braais, or BBQ gatherings, and similar to a number of fire bowl cookers already on the market. Many really like their Kudus. We reviewed Kudu and gave it our AmazingingRibs.com Best Silver Medal.

Pit Barrel Junior 14-inch Review

Pit Barrel Junior 2022 Hero

Pit Barrel Junior is a smaller version of the popular Pit Barrel Cooker charcoal smoker. Both are designed to produce a cooking environment in which one temperature fits all. This AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal Award winning smoker is one of the more impressive products we’ve tested and reviewed.

Cuisinart Petite Gourmet Tabletop Gas Grill Review

Cuisinart Petite Gourmet.

The Cuisinart Petite Gourmet Tabletop Gas Grill is Portable with a capital P! Small and lightweight the design favors style and mobility over performance. We tested and reviewed this little portable and found it got plenty hot for searing. This attractive, lightweight portable earns our AmazingRibs.com Silver Medal.

Best Stovetop Smokers

Cameron's Original Stovetop Smoker

Ratings, reviews, and recommendations on what to look for and what to buy when shopping for stovetop smokers.

Red Box Smoker Review

Red Box Smoker.

We tested and reviewed Red Box and awarded our AmazingRibs.com Silver Medal. A similar version of this portable charcoal smoker was previously offered by the venerable Backwoods Smokers as their Patio model. Since the 1980s Backwoods has made top quality smokers for home, catering and competition.