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Grilled Candied Bacon and Egg Bread Bowl Recipe

Candied bacon and egg breakfast bread bowls on a grill.

Make breakfast even better with this recipe for grilled breakfast bread bowls with candied bacon, egg, and cheese. Crusty rolls are hollowed out then filled with a slice of candied bacon, an egg, and grated cheese. The bowls are then smoked on the BBQ grill for an out-of-this-world breakfast bowl.

The Ultimate Brown Sugar And Mustard Glaze Recipe

ham on a grill bring brushed with glaze.

Danny Gaulden’s recipe for a barbecue sauce glaze with brown sugar and mustard is simple and wonderful on barbecue or ham. While most sauces hides the meat and rub, this glaze really lets your rub shine through. It is great on ribs, and it is killer on smoked sausage and that Easter ham.

Understanding Stainless Steel

stainless steel grill

Here is what you need to know about stainless steel when buying a grill or smoker, including terms like austenitic, ferritic, 304 steel, and 430 steel. Find out why thickness matters, what is heavy gauge, and how to interpret gauge numbers. Find info on powder coated and enameled steel and how to clean stainless steel.

Smoked Bloody Mary, The Ultimate BBQ Eye-Opener

BBQ bloody Mary in glass with celery stalk

The classic Bloody Mary is taken to new smoky height thanks to a BBQ twist. Smoked ice, BBQ sauce, dry rub seasoning, and bacon are the cornerstone of this smoked Bloody Mary recipe. You’ll never see this classic Sunday brunch cocktail the same way again once you take the first sip.

Smoked Sous Vide Pastrami Recipe

Sliced sous vide and smoked pastrami.

Pastrami is the ultimate expression of beef brisket, and it is at its best if you start with sous vide. To begin, prepared corned beef is rendered moist and tender thanks to a low and slow sous vide water bath. The meat is then smoked on the grill, creating mouthwatering sliced pastrami for sandwiches and more.

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.

Classic Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe

Chicago Italian beef sandwich.

Classic Italian Beef Sandwiches are a popular regional specialty in Chicago and here is the recipe to make easy authentic Italian beef sandwiches at home featuring slow smoked beef, drippings, and peppers.

The One And Only Turketta Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Sliced and plated smoked turketta.

This flavor rich and visually stunning smoked turketta recipe is a fun holiday twist on traditional Italian porchetta. Turkey breast makes it much easier and faster than boning out a whole pig or even just the belly and loin. A stuffing of port soaked cranberries elevates the turkey breast to epic heights.

The Split Cook: Cook Today, Serve Tomorrow, The Wozniak Way

Steve Wozniak

If you must cook your meat in advance and serve it the next day, here are some useful tips, courtesy of award-winning pitmaster Mike Wozniak. His tips and tricks work wonders for make-ahead smoked beef brisket and pork shoulder and can even be used for barbecued ribs if you’re in a pinch.

The Best Competition Chicken Ever, Tips from Top Competitors

Eight sauced chicken thighs with parley in a styrofoam competiton BBQ turn-in box.

If you’re planning on entering a BBQ contest then this guide to smoking perfect award winning chicken is a must read. Ask competitors which category keeps them staring at the ceiling at night, and most will answer “chicken.” From prep to flavor profiles, here is what’s competition teams are doing with chicken.