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The Market's Flooded With Cheap IR Thermometers—Does Fontana Forni's Model Earn Its High Price?
The market is flooded with inexpensive options that perform like the Fontana Forni IR Thermometer, so a price tag of over $50 seems a bit excessive.
Combustion's Giant Grill Gauge Is A Giant Upgrade For Your Built-In Grill Thermometer
This is a handy gadget for owners of Combustion's Predictive Thermometers. We've been fans of Combustion's products from the get-go. Go for it!
Need An Entry Level Wireless Probe Thermometer? Meater SE Does The Job
The Meater SE wireless thermometer is an entry level product with only the features you need, and it's priced accordingly. Is it worth spending a few more bucks for more features? Find out in our full review and rating.NEW
Weber Cold Clean Nylon Grill Grate Brushes - A Safe Replacement For Wire Brushes
On February 26, 2026, The CPSC recalled over 3 million wire grill cleaning brushes because the wire bristles can break off, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries. Weber will replace them with a similar model of their Nylon Cold Cleaning Brushes.NEW
Just How Smart Is The Current Model P Smart Pizza Oven?
The Current Model P is the world’s first “smart” pizza oven. It's compact, all-electric, and heats up to 850°F with 8 preset cooking modes. But how smart is it really?NEW
Need A Tailgating Griddle? CharBroil 17” Portable Gas Griddle Does The Job
Need a tailgating griddle? The CharBroil Performance 17" portable gas griddle weighs only 23 pounds and runs on disposable 1-lb. propane tanks. Its 280 sq. in. of cook space easily handles smashburgers, bacon, eggs, fajitas, or whatever you throw at it.NEW
Your BBQ Space Is A Mess—The GrillBox 2.0 Cleans It Up
Durable and versatile, the GrillBox 2.0 offers smart storage for BBQ tools, rubs, and fuel—with adjustable shelves, locking doors, and smooth-rolling casters for easy patio use.NEW
A Pellet Smoker with Premium Features at a Modest Price? Traeger's New Woodridge Line Delivers.
With Woodridge, Traeger may have found a sweet spot; a balance of price, quality, and features.NEW
Making a Deep-Fried Turkey or Seafood Boil? Check Out Masterbuilt’s 10L XL Electric Fryer, Boiler and Steamer
If you’re hunting for an indoor electric turkey fryer, the Masterbuilt XL deserves a look. Owners like the ease of use, ease of clean up, and juicy turkeys it produces.NEW
Sink Your Teeth Into Eric Wareheim's Steak House Book And Try A Smoked Tomahawk Recipe
Eric Wareheim's second cookbook, Steak House is a nostalgic romp through America's signature carnivorous castles with 45 recipes. Our full review includes a recipe for Smoked Tomahawk steaks.NEW
Knock Out Greasy Grill Grate Gunk With the GrillFighter Grill Cleaning Brush
Looking to replace your wire bristle grill brush? The Grillfighter Grill Cleaning Brush has a sharp chain link head that safely cuts through the gunk.NEW
Rest EZ's BBQ Blanket Makes Holding Smoked Meat A Snap
Need to hold cooked meats? The Rest EZ BBQ blanket is, "Designed to handle even the largest cuts. The heat-reflective interior ensures consistent resting from edge to center."
The Drip EZ BBQ & Meal Prep Tub Makes It EZ to Store, EZ to Schlep, and EZ to Serve
The Drip EZ BBQ & Meal Prep Tub has something for everyone. Pro and home cooks alike love this chameleon tub that facilitates scalable prep, storage and serving.NEW
Get Your Juices Flowing with Carnivore: A Butcher’s Secrets for Perfectly Cooked Meats
With 60 inventive recipes and extensive butchery info, Carnivore will get any meat lover’s juices flowing. Read our full cookbook review.
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