By:
Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
Our red meat rub and dry brine is perfect for steaks, brisket, beef roasts, beef ribs, burgers, lamb, venison, duck, and goose. Mix with cream cheese to make a super Boursin-like cheese spread or sour cream to make a dip.
By:
John “Spinaker” Bowlsby
Pit Barrel Cookers' original 18.5" upright barrel smoker is a perennial favorite among our readers. In 2017, they introduced a smaller, 14" model called Pit Barrel Junior. Now they go big with the 55-gallon 22.5" PBX for larger cooks. This affordable barrel smoker excels in capacity, flavor, and ease of use.
By:
Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
In this extensive wok cookbook, you'll learn why woks work, how to pick the right one, countless techniques, and a variety of delicious recipes. Read all about it in our rated review.
By:
Meathead, AmazingRibs.com Founder And BBQ Hall of Famer
With "To Boldly Grow," author Tamar Haspel has written an entertaining memoir that follows along as she and her husband, Kevin Flaherty, made a pact that every dinner will have something that they have grown or caught.
By:
Robert F. Moss, AmazingRibs.com Author And BBQ Historian
Oklahoma Joeโs Bandera is a compact but capacious offset smoker thanks to its unusual upright vertical design. Though there are a few challenges to work around, the versatile unit is well-suited for the cook who wants to get a little more serious about smoking meats, fish, and vegetables over wood but isnโt ready to invest in a high-end offset cooker. Find out more about this entry-level offset cooker with our complete review and rating.
By:
Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester
Char-Broil bills their Cruise thermostatically controlled gas grill as, "the next generation of gas grillingโฆ.." For years, AmazingRibs.com cried out for thermostatic control on gas grills to replace vague LOW, MED, and HIGH control knob settings with specific temperatures so we were excited to see if Char-Broil delivers. Read our full review and find out our rating!
By:
Big Jim Maivald, Former AmazingRibs.com CTO
The Flame King refill kit offers an easy and affordable means to refill 1 lb. propane cylinders to save money and the environment.
By:
Bill McGrath, AmazingRibs.com Chief Thermometer Reviewer
The ThermoPro TP-930 is a four-channel wireless thermometer that communicates with Android and Apple phones. It earns a Gold Medal.
By:
Bill McGrath, AmazingRibs.com Chief Thermometer Reviewer
The ThermoPro TP-910 is a two-channel wireless thermometer that communicates with Android and Apple phones. It earns a Silver Medal.
By:
Bill McGrath, AmazingRibs.com Chief Thermometer Reviewer
The ThermoPro TP-511 thermometer is designed for candy making and frying, featuring a long probe. We give it a Gold Medal overall.
By:
Bill McGrath, AmazingRibs.com Chief Thermometer Reviewer
In search of a quality infrared temperature gun? We have thoroughly reviewed the ThermoPro TP-450, featuring a unique two-laser aiming system that can be used to measure the surface temperature of any object.
By:
Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester
In the market for the perfect multi-function smart oven? June is versatile, effective, and fun! A few concerns arose in our tests, but whatever reservations we had were eclipsed by our love for the unit during the testing process. We award The June Oven our top AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal.
Many of our favorite meat suppliers now ship right to your door. Here are some suppliers of prime rib roasts, aged ribeyes, wagyu brisket, Berkshire pork, and other meats we love.
We're always on the lookout for excellent food to recommend. Now, some of our favorite BBQ joints ship ribs, pulled pork and brisket direct to you, as well as countless other restaurants and food brands.
By:
Clint Cantwell, AmazingRibs.com President And BBQ Personality
Selecting the right cutting board isn't always a simple task but the team at EndGrain make it easier with this rated and reviewed collection of premium wood boards.
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