Polder THM-160 Safe-Serve Instant Read Thermometer Review

See our comments on the Polder THM-160, a fragile thermometer that has a slow response time and unrealistically high safe serve temperatures. We do not recommend this product.
BlizeTec Barbecue Review

See our analysis of the BlizeTec digital thermometer, an inexpensive unit intended for food use. We do not recommend this product.
ThermoWorks ThermaPen Classic Review

Here is a complete review of the ThermoWorks Thermapen, a rapid-reading handheld digital thermometer that sets the standard for speed and accuracy. One of the most popular thermometers of all time, it gets a solid Gold Medal for performance and quality of construction.
Backwoods Smoker G2 Party Review

We reviewed this party size charcoal smoker which fits nicely in any backyard and can perform with the pros in BBQ competitions. Wherever award winning BBQ teams are competing, it’s a good bet you’ll find Backwoods Smokers. The G2 Party earns our Gold Medal Award.
Backwoods Smoker G2 Chubby Review

Wherever BBQ teams are competing, it’s a good bet you’ll find Backwoods Smokers. We reviewed the G2 Chubby and award our Gold Medal. This charcoal smoker is at home in the backyard or competition field. Backwoods Smoker Chubby can run for 6 hours on 10 lbs. of charcoal.
Oklahoma Joe’s Longhorn Smoker/Grill Review

Oklahoma Joe’s is experiencing a renaissance of sorts, as the brand gains autonomy from Char-Broil and produces more models that are grabbing our attention. Read our review of Longhorn. It offers a step up from cheap offset smokers for a little more money than the tin can junker brands and earns our AmazingRibs.com Best Value Silver Medal..
Char-Broil 2-in-1 Hybrid Propane Gas/Charcoal Grill Review

Char-Broil has done it again, literally. They released different versions of this basic design before. It’s not a bad gas grill and not a good charcoal grill. We reviewed this model and strongly recommend folks who want to use both fuels in this price range, spend just a little extra and get separate gas and charcoal grills.
Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker 14″ Review

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.
Blaz’n Grill Works Gridiron Pellet Smoker Review

We reviewed the Gridiron pellet smoker which is Blaz’n Grill Works’ largest model. The basic design is typical of many pellet smokers, but Blaz’n Grill offers a few unique features. Foremost is the easy clean burn pot which allows you to bypasses the task of lifting the greasy grates and drip pan to clean out ash.
Grillworks 36 Review

All Grillworks beautiful, high quality products we reviewed receive our AmazingRibs.com Gold or Platinum Medals. This model cooks over an open wood fire using a crank to raise or lower the grates for heat control. This type of grill was popularized in the United States in Southern California and commonly referred to as Santa Maria.
Dancook 1900 Charcoal Grill Review

Dancook’s sleek, stylish “Euro” designs have a stripped down, less is more quality, with clean uncluttered lines. We tested and reviewed this good looking, well-made charcoal grill and gave it our AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal. They look like futuristic Weber kettles and would make a nice addition to a shiny, outdoor kitchen.
Weber Spirit E-310 Gas Grill Review

We reviewed Weber’s entry level Spirit line and awarded our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal. Spirit E-310 has three stainless steel burners for a total input of 32,000 BTU. It is the largest Spirit model with 424 square inches primary cooking surface and a 105 square inch warming rack.
Napoleon Prestige P500RSIB Gas Grill Review

This Napoleon Prestige 4-Burner Gas Grill is a sweet looking cooker, built solid with a few nice extras thrown in. We tested and reviewed this quality gasser and awarded our AmazingRibs.com Best Value Platinum Medal. Stainless steel cook box, cart, doors and side shelves with a heavy gauge steel lid competitive with Weber’s Summit.
Meadow Creek BX50 Box Smoker Review

Read our review of BX50. Solid and super insulated with a unique and clever gravity fed water system that looks like a water cooler. Thoughtful design coupled with quality construction and craftsmanship earns Meadow Creek’s BX 50 our AmazingRibs.com Gold Medal.
Camp Chef Smoke Vault 24″ Review

Many gas smokers have limited temperature range and can’t get down and hold low and slow temps of 225⁰. We reviewed this big beauty that can go down to 160⁰ and crank up to 400⁰! AND it converts to natural gas so you don’t have to worry about you LP tank running out. We tested this model and gave it our AmazingRibs.com Platinum Medal.