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Spring Into Peak BBQ Season With Our Checklist

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Dave Joachim, AmazingRibs.com Editorial Director

Getting ready to fire up for BBQ season? Check out our must-have BBQ season checklist of tips to kick things off right.

Kamado Joe Classic II 18″ Review And Rating

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

Read our review of Kamado Joe's Classic II 18”. It's a well-crafted ceramic cooker that presents strong competition to other 18" models in the premium priced market with a number of remarkable upgrades that exemplify the elegance and innovation that are hallmarks of Kamado Joe. We give it our top Best Value AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal.

Cooking BBQ Hot And Fast, Low And Slow, And The Reverse Sear Method

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

What is the right cooking temperature for barbecue? It depends. Not all food should be cooked low and slow or hot and fast. Sometimes, a combination of both is best, as seen in the reverse sear and in sous-vide-que. Read more about 2-zone cooking and when to grill with the lid up or down for perfectly cooked BBQ.

Get A Taste Of Morocco With This Grilled Leg Of Lamb, Mechoui Style

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

In Morocco, Mechoui means 'roasted on an open fire.' Whole lamb is usually roasted on a spit, and often the cavity is filled with organ meats, herbs, or fruits. In this twist on the traditional mechoui, a leg of lamb is marinated overnight in charmoula. It is then seasoned, grilled, and served with harissa hot sauce.

The Science Of Cooking Prime Rib, Tenderloin, And Other Beef Roasts

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

There are some tricks to learning how to cook a perfect prime rib, tenderloin, round, rump, and other beef roasts and we have assembled them all in one place! Discover our secrets for ensuring it is cooked right from end to end and with a deeply flavored crust in this ultimate prime rib recipe.

Thermometers: How They Work, How To Select Them, and How To Use Them

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

How to use our comprehensive buying guide and reviews of thermometers for barbecue, for cooking, for food, for the oven, for the grill and for the smoker.
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Grilled Scallions With Romesco Sauce: A Fresh Twist On Calcots

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Grilled calcots, similar to green onions or scallions, with romesco sauce, are a delicious rite of spring in Spain. As calcots aren't readily available in the US, this recipe features scallions that are grilled over high heat until charred and the tops get crispy, and they are seasoned by smoke.

Basic Meat Science For Cooks

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

What is meat and how does cooking alter it? Discover the science of what meat is made of, including water, fat, protein, connective tissue, salt, and other minerals. And find out what happens when meat meets heat.

Rack Of Lamb Three Ways: Grilled Lamb Lollipops, Lamb Ribeyes, And Whole Rack Of Lamb

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Rack of lamb is incredibly rich and succulent, especially when cooked medium rare. Here are tips and tricks for grilling the perfect whole rack of lamb or lollipops (lamb chops), including how to trim them and season them.

Grilled Asparagus Recipe

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

This tested recipe for grilled asparagus develops rich flavors you just can't get by boiling or steaming. Seasoned, grilled, drizzled with good olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and topped with curls of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, this is by far my favorite prep. Asparagus is freshest, sweetest, and crispiest in spring.

Best Pimento Cheese Recipe Ever

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

In the South, you cannot have a social gathering without Pimento Cheese sandwiches. You can buy it in plastic tubs at the grocery, but it is exponentially better when you make it yourself thanks to this tested recipe. It's also rather simple, comprised primarily of pimentos, mayonnaise, and grated cheddar cheese.

Pit Barrel 18.5-inch Cooker Review And Rating

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

You'll be blown away by what you can create with very little effort thanks to the simple design of this cooker. Simply remove this Platinum Medal winner from the box and you'll be ready to fire it up!

What You Need to Know About Wood, Smoke, And Combustion

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Learn all about wood smoke and how it adds flavor to BBQ. Find out whether you should be using wood chunks, chips, pellets, logs, or sawdust in your cooker. Discover the truth behind the claim that different woods have different flavors.

Karubecue C-60 Pit Review And Rating

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Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

We tested and reviewed The Karubecue C-60 and found it produces perfect smoke consistently. The results are ambrosia. Those who seek the Holy Grail of Smoke need to know about Karubecue.

Kentucky Mint Juleps: The Ultimate Recipe

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Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer

Here's the ultimate recipe for mint juleps, a refreshing beverage made from Kentucky Bourbon and mint. The mint julep became the official drink of the Kentucky Derby in 1938 and today the governor of Kentucky salutes the victorious Derby owner with a toast at the fashionable Winner's Party following the race.

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