I’m a self-professed charcoal grilling and barbecue enthusiast and it seems like I have always owned a Weber Smokey Joe grill. In fact, recently I bought a brand new model because I really had to have the latest and greatest. I love the size of this … [Read More...]
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A Charcoal Grill Mat is a Smart Addition to your Grilling Arsenal
A charcoal grill mat is an important and necessary addition to your grilling arsenal especially if you use your charcoal grill on a wooden deck. I have a number of Weber grills and a Brinkmann Trailmaster Offset Smoker that I use on my wooden … [Read More...]
The Best Charcoal Grill is the Weber 22 Inch Charcoal Kettle Grill
I decided about a year ago to step it up to what I feel is THE BEST charcoal grill on the market today. It’s the Weber 22 Inch Charcoal Grill that checks all of the boxes for me!I’ve been through the gamut of Weber charcoal grills through the … [Read More...]
A Weber Smokey Joe Grill is a Small Grill that Cooks Big
For as long as I can remember I’ve owned a Weber Smokey Joe grill. I bought my first one about 20 years ago and just last year I had to replace it. The connection where the legs attached to the bottom kettle bowl simply rusted out over time.I … [Read More...]
A Weber Charcoal Grill Rake will keep you Safe from the Fire
Have you ever heard of a Weber Charcoal Grill Rake? Well, this charcoal grill accessory is just another in a long line of products that Weber has developed over the years to make our grilling lives a lot easier. I recently saw this accessory online … [Read More...]
A Weber Hinged Cooking Grate is a Handy Upgrade for your Weber Grill
Ever since I saw Stephen Raichlen, the grilling and BBQ enthusiast, use a Weber Hinged Cooking Grate on his grilling show, I wanted to own one.I thought it was really convenient that he could add soaked smoking wood into his Weber grill while … [Read More...]
Charcoal Grill Accessories you must have in your Grilling Arsenal
I love to hunt for the perfect charcoal grill accessories because charcoal grilling is almost a religious experience for me. I left my propane grill to rust in the corner of my back deck years ago. I use it now for a storage container for some of my … [Read More...]
A Best of Barbecue Fish Spatula will Flip your Fish Fillet Perfectly
I’m always on the lookout for really cool grilling accessories and I found another one called the Best of Barbecue Fish Spatula from Stephen Raichlen. When I grill, I don’t only grill meat. We really love to grill fish and I especially enjoy … [Read More...]
Tips and Techniques
How to Light a Charcoal Grill with a Chimney Starter
After people hear about using a charcoal chimney starter, they often are a little puzzled about how to light a charcoal grill with a chimney starter.One of my readers sent me an email asking me how to use the chimney starter that they just … [Read More...]
Can I use my Charcoal Grill on a Wooden Deck?
I received an email from one of my readers recently and he was wondering about the safety of using a charcoal grill on a wooden deck.Well, to be honest, apart from my water smoker which is also fired by charcoal, I always use my charcoal grills … [Read More...]
How can I Easily Remove Ashes from my Weber Kettle Grill?
A couple of my readers inquired about how to remove the ashes from the ash pan that is just below the Weber One-Touch Silver. Well, this may seem like a rather obvious question but, to be honest, after I bought my Weber One Touch, I was wondering the … [Read More...]
Cooking with Charcoal – Some Basic Techniques
There are many weekend backyard grillers who strictly use their propane grills as their appliance of choice when it comes to grilling. A propane grill is simple, fast, and the results are adequate. But if you want to make the experience of barbecue … [Read More...]
Can I Grill with Used Charcoal Briquettes to Save Money?
I have received a number of questions from readers of this website about whether or not they can grill with used charcoal briquettes to save some money. Well, to be totally honest, the answer is YES!In this day and age, being able to conserve on … [Read More...]
Do I Need a BBQ Sauce Mop and Bucket?
I recently received an email from a reader who asked the question seen in the title above. Well, I’ve been a fan of Steven Raichlen, barbecue guru, for some time now. My wife and I watch two of his shows; Primal Grill and Barbecue University, … [Read More...]
How to Grill a Whole Fish Fillet on a Weber Grill
I’ve had a number of questions from readers on how to cook a whole fish fillet on a Weber grill. Maybe it’s because people are always looking for healthier ways to eat and fish certainly fits that bill. I can tell you one thing - a Weber grill is … [Read More...]
How to Make your own Smoking Chips
Do you know how to make your own smoking chips? Well, when it comes to anything in life I try to save money. I also love to do DIY projects specifically when it pertains to anything related to wood. So, when I recently saw that my local apple … [Read More...]
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Grill on the Run with the Weber Smokey Joe Bag
I’m a self-professed charcoal grilling and barbecue enthusiast and it seems like I have always owned a Weber Smokey Joe grill. In fact, recently I bought a brand new model because I really had to have the latest and greatest. I love the size of this … [Read More...]
The Best Jet Torch Butane Gas Lighter Review
As an avid grilling and smoking (as in meats) enthusiast, lighting a chimney starter is an important and vital aspect of my hobby. I purchased a Zippo Lighter that I wrote about in this article, but after about 6 months the burner stopped working … [Read More...]
How to Grill a Whole Fish Fillet on a Weber Grill
I’ve had a number of questions from readers on how to cook a whole fish fillet on a Weber grill. Maybe it’s because people are always looking for healthier ways to eat and fish certainly fits that bill. I can tell you one thing - a Weber grill is … [Read More...]
Best of Barbecue Sauce Mop and Bucket – A Review
I’ve received a lot of questions on this website about the need of a Sauce Mop and Bucket when it comes to barbecue and my answer is always the same.You don’t really need one because you could use other tools to baste your barbecued meats, fish, … [Read More...]
A Weber Charcoal Grill Rake will keep you Safe from the Fire
Have you ever heard of a Weber Charcoal Grill Rake? Well, this charcoal grill accessory is just another in a long line of products that Weber has developed over the years to make our grilling lives a lot easier. I recently saw this accessory online … [Read More...]
Smoking a Pork Shoulder on a BBQ Sunday
Smoking a pork shoulder is one of my most enjoyable experiences. Actually smoking anything on my Brinkmann Trailmaster is always a memorable way to spend a day.I tend to use my smoker on the weekends because I am a full-time employee during the … [Read More...]
A Best of Barbecue Fish Spatula will Flip your Fish Fillet Perfectly
I’m always on the lookout for really cool grilling accessories and I found another one called the Best of Barbecue Fish Spatula from Stephen Raichlen. When I grill, I don’t only grill meat. We really love to grill fish and I especially enjoy … [Read More...]
The Best Charcoal Grill is the Weber 22 Inch Charcoal Kettle Grill
I decided about a year ago to step it up to what I feel is THE BEST charcoal grill on the market today. It’s the Weber 22 Inch Charcoal Grill that checks all of the boxes for me!I’ve been through the gamut of Weber charcoal grills through the … [Read More...]
A Weber Hinged Cooking Grate is a Handy Upgrade for your Weber Grill
Ever since I saw Stephen Raichlen, the grilling and BBQ enthusiast, use a Weber Hinged Cooking Grate on his grilling show, I wanted to own one.I thought it was really convenient that he could add soaked smoking wood into his Weber grill while … [Read More...]