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GUIDES & TIPS

Stove-top Smokers (Indoor Grilling)

15.11.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

stovetop smoker

What’s more iconic than the stove-top smoker? The answer might be nothing. This simple but ingenious device has been around for many years and still, they are popular among US people. The great thing about this product is that you can get the smoking flavor of barbecue without having to do any actual grilling. The flavor of smoke you get from your saw can be customized by using different types of wood. [Read more…] about Stove-top Smokers (Indoor Grilling)

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Countertop Rotisserie (Indoor Grilling)

25.10.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

countertop rotisserie

Though it may be difficult to find a household that doesn’t own one, the countertop rotisserie is virtually synonymous with its foremost pitchman. [Read more…] about Countertop Rotisserie (Indoor Grilling)

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Fireplace Grill (Indoor Grilling)

22.10.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

fireplace grill

The fireplace is one of the most iconic and historic indoor grills in America. It’s not surprising that it has been used for centuries as both a cooking device, but also to keep people warm during cold months or even just feel cozy by its presence. [Read more…] about Fireplace Grill (Indoor Grilling)

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Freestanding Grills (Indoor Grilling)

21.10.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

freestanding grill

A freestanding grill is a countertop appliance that functions like a built-in grill, but it’s self-contained and compact enough to sit on your kitchen island. [Read more…] about Freestanding Grills (Indoor Grilling)

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Built-in Grills (Indoor Grilling)

20.10.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

built-in grills

Designed to perform like a gas grill, the fireplace’s built-in grills are perfect for those who want their food cooked without adding additional fuel. The built-in grill is a permanent feature of some gas or electric ranges. This means that it’s always ready for your cooking needs. The right indoor grill will let you do any type of direct grilling that would be possible on a traditional outdoor gas barbecue. But, not all Indoor Grills are created equal – some only get hot enough for searing and don’t really meet expectations when it comes to getting juicy meat. [Read more…] about Built-in Grills (Indoor Grilling)

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Grill Pans (Indoor Grilling)

20.10.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

grill pan

The grill pan has been around forever! It’s a great way to cook food without having an outdoor fire in your home. [Read more…] about Grill Pans (Indoor Grilling)

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Contact grills (Indoor Grilling)

17.10.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

grilled food

Indoor grills can be a great way to cook food at home. The five basic types include contact, grill pan, fireplace grill, and built-in ones as well as freestanding ones that operate like an outdoor fireplace without the chimney. Then there are the countertop rotisserie and stove-top smokers – they are used for indoor grilling too. [Read more…] about Contact grills (Indoor Grilling)

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Additional Smoking Essentials

13.10.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

Smoking Essentials

The best way to make sure you have a great smoke at any time is with these pieces of equipment. They include smoke generators, grill inserts, smoker boxes, etc. You’ll also need thermometers for checking the temperature of your grill or smoker before putting on food. With all these great smoking essentials, you’ll never want to go back! [Read more…] about Additional Smoking Essentials

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Handheld Smokers

11.10.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

Handheld Smokers

Handheld smokers are the new trend in barbecuing. They make it possible for you to smoke food without having any special equipment, which means that this tool will take your culinary creations from good enough (in terms of taste) to awesome. [Read more…] about Handheld Smokers

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Stovetop Smokers

11.10.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

Stovetop Smokers

Smoking is a time-honored tradition, but it can be tricky to find the perfect smoking process for your needs. [Read more…] about Stovetop Smokers

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Wood-Burning Grills

11.10.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

Wood-Burning Grills

Wood grilling is an excellent way to cook with smoke. The flavors are lighter, cleaner, and more subtle than they would be on traditional smokers but you still get that signature smoker taste in your food. [Read more…] about Wood-Burning Grills

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Pellet Grills / Smokers

11.10.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

Pellet Grills

Grilling with pellets has become a major trend in the grill industry, and it’s easy to see why. [Read more…] about Pellet Grills / Smokers

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Electric Smokers

09.10.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

To those who enjoy the smell of wood smoke and burning embers in their living room, an electric smoker is not for them. This device is for people who want to use the same recipe over and over without having too much work on their hands. [Read more…] about Electric Smokers

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Gas Smokers / Box Smokers

06.10.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

gas smokers

The best investment you’ll make all year is buying a propane smoker. With push-button ignition and turn-of-the-dial temperature control, they offer convenience that can’t be matched by other types or sizes on market today. [Read more…] about Gas Smokers / Box Smokers

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Water Smokers

04.10.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

water smokers

The water smoker is a high-performing, affordable machine that can be used in tight spaces. [Read more…] about Water Smokers

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Ceramic Cookers / Smokers (aka Kamado-Style Smokers)

03.10.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

Ceramic Cookers Smokers

The ceramic cooker enthusiasts are a cult-like army of messiahs who have Big Green Eggs and Kamodo Kamado as their Lord. They spend hours perfecting their technique, spreading the gospel across all corners in hopes that one day they will be able to create delicious food. [Read more…] about Ceramic Cookers / Smokers (aka Kamado-Style Smokers)

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Offset Smokers (aka Offset Barrel Smokers or “Stick-Burners”)

30.09.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

Offset Barrel Smokers

For years, the toughest smokers on earth have been dominated by these hardcore addicts to barbecue. These so-called offset barrels or “true” grills are designed with heavy steel components to make them last longer than other types of construction material like aluminum which can melt under high heat from fire pits.
[Read more…] about Offset Smokers (aka Offset Barrel Smokers or “Stick-Burners”)

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Upright Barrel Smokers / Cookers (aka Drum Smokers)

28.09.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

It’s no secret that the upright barrel smoker is one of America’s best-selling grills. With its low price point and high quality, it has become a favorite among many barbecue lovers across this great nation.   [Read more…] about Upright Barrel Smokers / Cookers (aka Drum Smokers)

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Charcoal Grills

28.09.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

Charcoal Grills

If you’re looking to smoke food, then there’s no better way than with a charcoal grill. Charcoal is the easiest and most reliable fuel type for producing great results time after time. To smoke foods, simply set up the grill for indirect grilling and add wood chips or chunks to burn at their cores. You need a charcoal grill with an airtight lid so you can keep in all that deliciousness. [Read more…] about Charcoal Grills

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Know When Your Food Is Done to Smoking

27.09.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

Know When Your Food Is Done to Smoking

The key to smoking food is learning when it’s done. There are many cues for this, including looking at the temperature of your smoker and checking with an instant-read thermometer if you have one available – but there’re also more precise tests that can be used. You can tell whether or not your food is done by looking at it, smelling its scent, and checking for a certain degree of doneness with touch. [Read more…] about Know When Your Food Is Done to Smoking

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Light Your Fire to Smoking

26.09.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

In the next few pages, you will learn how to light your fire and maintain it during a smoking session. There are different ways of doing this with kindling or matches by using a Looftlighter as well as blowtorch devices like disciples for those who want an even easier approach. [Read more…] about Light Your Fire to Smoking

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Select Your Smoking Method

23.09.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

Select Your Smoking Method

The great food cultures of the world have a variety of smoking methods. These differences range from region to dish and technique, but they all share one thing: The use of smoked meat in cooking!  [Read more…] about Select Your Smoking Method

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Flavor Your Food to Smoking

22.09.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

Wood smoke has always had an interesting and unique flavor that can be used as a perfect complement to some foods, such is the case with our Cherry-Smoked Strip Steak. [Read more…] about Flavor Your Food to Smoking

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Assemble Your Grilling Tools

20.09.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

Assemble Your Grilling Tools

With a little help from your local hardware store, you can smoke all sorts of delicious food. We’ve grouped them by task — from building the fire and adding wood to moving briskets around on their grill — so this is easy for anyone who wants in on our barbecue action! [Read more…] about Assemble Your Grilling Tools

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Source Your Fuel to Smoking

17.09.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

Source Your Fuel to Smoking

When it comes time to cook your next delicious meal, don’t settle on wood that’s just plain old sawdust. The difference between good smoke and great smoked food can be as much or more than what you put in there. If you want to smoke your food, there is no better fuel than wood. Whether it be hickory for Kansas City Ribs or pimento (allspice) woods which cook up some amazing jerk in Jamaica; these days we have access to a variety of different types that can create whatever flavor profile you desire. [Read more…] about Source Your Fuel to Smoking

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Choosing Your Best Smoker

22.11.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

Choosing Your Best Smoker

Let’s talk about the smoker you’ve probably been dreaming of. There are dozens of types and hundreds to choose from. Let’s take a look at some smokers that may be perfect for you here. [Read more…] about Choosing Your Best Smoker

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Smoking meat basics – what you need to know

15.09.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

Smoking meat basics

Smokers are a tricky bunch. If you want to smoke meat, a few things should be considered. You might not realize it but smokers come in all shapes and sizes—some will cost less than others depending on what they offer or how much performance their customers need from them at any given time; some perform better when used as directed while others require trial-and-error before finding out just right balance between heat output/time spent smoking something so ensure both aspects match your needs by experimentally adjusting settings like temperature sensor placement inside the cooker. [Read more…] about Smoking meat basics – what you need to know

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A Course in Smoking

13.09.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

A Course in Smoking

The history of grilling is an ancient one, with people throughout the world enjoying grilled food dating back thousands upon generations. One place, in particular, has a fascinating story to tell about how this simple cooking technique became so popular. The herring industry in Bornholm, Denmark was once so prevalent that it brought about the construction of over 120 smokehouses and their whitewashed brick chimneys can still be seen today. [Read more…] about A Course in Smoking

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Kamado grills techniques: grilling, smoking, roasting, baking

13.09.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

Kamado grills techniques

Table of Contents

  • Grilling
    • Standard stainless steel grate 
    • Cast iron grate 
  • Smoking
    • Drip pan and standard grate
    • Rack and drip pan 
    • Smoking wood 
  • Roasting
    • Standard grate, rack, and drip pan 
    • Standard grate and drip pan 
  • Baking
    • Standard grate and skillet 

Grilling

Grilling on your Kamado is simple and easy. Its ceramic design absorbs energy, creating an optimal environment for grilling or searing food with its high-temperature capability that can withstand up to 700 degrees Fahrenheit. [Read more…] about Kamado grills techniques: grilling, smoking, roasting, baking

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Ways To Control The Temperature On Your Kamado Grill

12.09.2022 by Thomas Francis Leave a Comment

Control The Temperature On Your Kamado

There are a variety of different types and styles when it comes to grills, but one thing is true: they all have an optimum temperature range.  [Read more…] about Ways To Control The Temperature On Your Kamado Grill

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