AmazingRibs.com is supported by our Pitmaster Club. Also, when you buy with links on our site we may earn a finder’s fee. Click to see how we test and review products.

Traeger Ironwood and Ironwood XL Review

By:

Max Good, Full time grill tester

The new Traeger mid-size Ironwood and large Ironwood XL are upgraded versions of their existing Ironwood 650 and Ironwood 885. At the beginning of 2022, Traeger rolled out their top of the line versions of Timberline smokers that are loaded with great features at a pretty steep price. Now here comes the new Ironwood that includes some of those same new features and a few other upgrades at a more modest MSRP. Traeger states the new Ironwood price points were "strategically chosen to make the premium product more attainable for general consumers." We just received this model a few days ago and haven't finished our comprehensive tests yet so consider this a review in progress and check back as we move forward.

UMAi Dry Steak Aging Bag Reviewed And Rated

By:

Rick Gresh

Dry aged steaks are gaining popularity coast-to-coast. Dry aging makes beef develop a distinct, appealing, and interesting flavor but equipment for doing it at home can be expensive. That's why Umai Dry's affordable dry aging bags are popular. Read our full review and rating.

Sneak Peek: Weber SmokeFire Sear+ Review

By:

Max Good, Full time grill tester

The new Weber SmokeFire Sear+ continues to improve upon the many impressive features of Weber’s innovative, one-of-a-kind pellet grill design. Sear+ will not be available until sometime this spring, but we were treated to a sneak peek at Weber's test kitchen. We’ll test Sear+ and publish our full, detailed review soon. Stay tuned.

Sneak Peek: Weber Griddle Review

By:

Max Good, Full time grill tester

Weber aims to capitalize on the rising popularity of backyard griddling with their new, stand-alone griddles, griddle inserts and suite of griddle accessories. At the time of this writing, these new griddle products were not yet available. Weber expects to roll them out sometime this spring. We were treated to a sneak peek at Weber's test kitchen. We'll test Weber's Griddle and publish our full, detailed review soon. Stay tuned.

Sneak Peek: Weber Lumin Electric Grill Review

By:

Max Good, Full time grill tester

Weber introduces Lumin electric grills “designed for those with limited outdoor space and electric-first people who crave barbecue's authentic, delicious flavors...” Although electric grills aren’t new, interest in all things electric are trending and grill manufacturers view this trend as an emerging new opportunity.

Sneak Peek: Combustion Predictive Thermometer Review

By:

Bill McGrath

Sneek Peek at Combustion’s New Predictive Thermometer

ThermoPro Lightning Review

By:

Bill McGrath

The ThermoPro Lightning (TP-622) is a well-built, reasonably accurate and quick instant read thermometer with all the features found in higher-end products and merits a Silver Medal.

Char-Griller Grand Champ Offset Smoker Reviewed And Rated

By:

Clint Cantwell, Champion Pitmaster

We always advise our readers to stay away from cheap offset smokers and jump straight to high-quality, heavy metal models. But Char-Griller's Grand Champ provides an intermediate alternative; not cheap as the $200 tin can models, but way less than classic quarter-inch steel competition smokers.

Traeger Timberline and Timberline XL Reviewed And Rated

By:

Max Good, Full time grill tester

When we first saw the 2022 Traeger Timberlines we were struck by three things; the substantial construction, the rustic elegance, and the price tags. Since then we have conducted a thorough test of this cooker and have created this extensive review.

Steak Locker Home Dry Age Fridge SL150 Reviewed And Rated

By:

Rick Gresh

Commercial steakhouses use specialized equipment for dry aging large quantities of meat and now there are several home options. Here's award-winning Chicago chef Rick Gresh's review of The Steak Locker.

Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven Rated And Reviewed

By:

Meathead, BBQ Hall of Famer

Interested in making restaurant-quality pizzas at home? Ooni's Karu 16 burns charcoal or wood and they offer an optional gas burner which we highly recommend. Although we have a few criticisms, Karu 16 still gets our thumbs up!

Kenmore PG-A40409S0LB-1 4-Burner With Searing Side Burner Review

By:

John “Spinaker” Bowlsby

This moderately priced 4-Burner Gas Grill caught our eye. We love gassers with an external infrared ceramic side burner that provides intense, searing heat. The Kenmore 4-Burner Gas Grill is a good option for someone looking for value and functionality. While this grill will not last a lifetime, it will fit the bill for a budget conscious griller who wants some useful extras without a huge price tag. Click here to read all about it and see how we rated the one.

Nexgrill Neevo 720 Smart Grill With Air Fryer Review Is Coming Soon

By:

Max Good, Full time grill tester

2022 is shaping up to be the year of the smart grill. Neevo promises true thermostatic control like your kitchen gas oven only outdoors. And this model comes with an air fryer mounted next to the grill. We just received this model and will begin our rigorous tests soon.

Camp Chef Woodwind Pro Review Is Coming Soon

By:

Max Good, Full time grill tester

Camp Chef Pellet Grills have a knack for coming up with simple solutions to common pellet grill complaints and here they go again. Camp Chef adds a Smoke Box that slides in from the front over the firepot to burn wood chunks over the hot wood pellet fuel. We should get a test unit soon. Here's what we know so far.

Weber Genesis EPX-335 Smart Gas Grill Reviewed And Rated

By:

Max Good, Full time grill tester

Weber's popular Genesis Gas Grills are a perfect option for those who have grown tired of constantly replacing cheap entry-level gassers and want better quality, performance, and durability. Weber's 2022 models are, in many ways, the best Genesis lineup yet!

 

High quality websites are expensive to run. If you help us, we’ll pay you back bigtime with an ad-free experience and a lot of freebies!

Millions come to AmazingRibs.com every month for high quality tested recipes, tips on technique, science, mythbusting, product reviews, and inspiration. But it is expensive to run a website with more than 2,000 pages and we don’t have a big corporate partner to subsidize us.

Our most important source of sustenance is people who join our Pitmaster Club. But please don’t think of it as a donation. Members get MANY great benefits. We block all third-party ads, we give members free ebooks, magazines, interviews, webinars, more recipes, a monthly sweepstakes with prizes worth up to $2,000, discounts on products, and best of all a community of like-minded cooks free of flame wars. Click below to see all the benefits, take a free 30 day trial, and help keep this site alive.


Post comments and questions below

grouchy?

1) Please try the search box at the top of every page before you ask for help.

2) Try to post your question to the appropriate page.

3) Tell us everything we need to know to help such as the type of cooker and thermometer. Dial thermometers are often off by as much as 50°F so if you are not using a good digital thermometer we probably can’t help you with time and temp questions. Please read this article about thermometers.

4) If you are a member of the Pitmaster Club, your comments login is probably different.

5) Posts with links in them may not appear immediately.

Moderators

  Max

Spotlight

These are not paid ads, they are a curated selection of products we love.

All of the products below have been tested and are highly recommended. Click here to read more about our review process.

Use Our Links To Help Keep Us Alive

Many merchants pay us a small referral fee when you click our “buy now” links. This has zero impact on the price you pay but helps support the site.


The Good-One Is A Superb Grill And A Superb Smoker All In One


The Good-One Open Range is dramatically different from a traditional offset smoker, placing the heat source behind and under the smokebox instead of off to the side. Click here to read our complete review.


Big. Bold. Flavor.

Meathead's Amazing rubs and sauce

Introduce big, bold flavor to your BBQ and grilling creations thanks to the Meathead’s Amazing line of pork, red meat, and poultry rubs as well as a KC-style BBQ sauce. Click here to read more and to purchase.


Amp Up Your Outdoor Cooking Game By Joining The Pitmaster Club

AmazingRibs.com Pitmaster Club
Now the largest membership-based BBQ and grilling community in the world, the Pitmaster Club is sure to step up your outdoor cooking game. Experience the countless benefits — from monthly giveaways, to free products, to exclusive content, and more– by signing up for a 30-day free trial below! Get a free 30-day trial here.


BBQ And Grilling Gifts For Every Occasion


Looking for the perfect gift for the BBQ and grilling enthusiasts in your life? Here’s our suggestion for platinum and gold medal-winning products at a variety of price points. Click here to see our list of Gold Medal Gifts.