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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.

French Toast On The Grill, A Breakfast Must

French toasted topped with fresh fruit

Elevate breakfast to new heights by hitting the grill for this heavenly French toast recipe. Toast is dipped in to an egg mixture before being cooked on the grill, either with a griddle or, better yet, directly on the grill grates. The result is a smoky, full flavored French toast that puts the indoor manor to shame.

Broil King Keg 5000 Review

Broil King Keg 5000.

The Broil King Keg is not a fragile ceramic kamado, but an insulated steel kamado for less money. An optional trailer hitch let’s you easily transport Keg 5000.

Old Smokey Charcoal Grill #18 Medium Review

Old Smokey Medium 18 Charcoal Grill

The Old Smokey Charcoal Grill #18 Medium is a drum shaped charcoal grill that’s been around since 1953. Read our review of this antique design. There’s something here to love, but is it just nostalgia? Be that as it may, many owners are nuts about their Old Smokeys earning our AmazingRibs.com Best Value Silver Medal. AmazingRibs.com.

Char-Griller Table Top Charcoal Grill Review

Char-Griller Tabletop Charcoal Grill

Although these grills are popular and inexpensive, read our review to learn why we suggest you consider Weber’s Jumbo Joe Portable Grill instead. Weber’s superior construction provides much better heat control. It has almost the same amount of cook surface, costs less, and will last forever.

Southern Country 2 in 1 Water Smoker and Charcoal Grill Review

Southern Country 2 in 1 Water Smoker and Charcoal Grill

The Southern Country 2 in 1 Water Smoker and Charcoal Grill, as the name indicates, can be used as a bullet style water smoker, or converted to a “lock and go” portable grill. We reviewed this clever design which allows you to place the lid on the base and turn clockwise until it locks. We give it our AmazingRibs.com Bronze Medal.

Coleman Roadtrip Grill LXE Review

Coleman Roadtrip LXE

Read our review of the Coleman Roadtrip LXE which is a two-burner portable gas grill on a fold-up cart. The two 10,000 BTU burners have a unique round design. They are covered by an oval heat diffuser that evens out heat across the coated cast iron grates and sizzles drippings to flavor foods. Our AmazingRibs.com Silver Medal goes to LXE.

Lodge Sportsman’s Grill Review

Lodge Sportsman Grill

Our AmazingRibs.com Best Value Silver Medal goes to the Lodge Sportsman’s Grill cast iron hibachi. We reviewed Sportsman. Even though the seasoned cast iron needs regular maintenance, most owners are crazy about this little grill and love it for camping, BBQ tailgating, picnics and patio use.

Napoleon TravelQ 285X with Cart Review

Napoleon Travel Q

Napoleon’s new TravelQ TQ285X is one impressive little clam shell style portable gasser, with some unique features not found from competitors. We reviewed it and award this tailgater our AmazingRibs.com Best Value Platinum Medal. The fold out scissor cart is one of the most solid versions we’ve seen.

AcuRite 00278 Review

AcuRite 00278 Review

Read our complete review of the AcuRite 00278, a transmitter/receiver pair that will monitor food temperature or announce a countdown timer’s zero. It gets a Silver Medal for its performance and features.

Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker 14″ Review

Weber Smokey Mountain 14"

The Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker 14″ is a small version of their popular 18″ charcoal smoker. Read our review. WSMs are high quality, AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal winning, charcoal fueled, bullet-shaped smokers. They are often seen competing head to head with large commercial cookers at practically every competition.

What’s A Proper Sear And Why Grill Marks Are Overrated

Seared filet mignon on a plate next to grilled asparagus.

Stop trying to get perfect grill marks! Yes, grill marks make us drool, but they are a sign of lost potential. Fact: the most flavorful meat has the most browning across its entire surface, not just a few browned stripes. Let’s bust that myth. Read on to find out how to make the most flavorful browned crust on meat.