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Using charcoal is often viewed as high maintenance and time-consuming. But, no fear! Here we will discuss the basics of charcoal lighting, and what methods are the quickest, best and most effective to use when grilling.

If you've ever had trouble getting your grilled food to come out just right, and trying to figure out the intricacies of whether or not you should have the lid up or down feels more like rocket surgery, then this is the blog for you.

That great smoky flavor is something all grill aficionados love. But it's hard to replicate on a gas grill. While they are great for convenience, gas grills don't deliver the same experience as charcoal grills do.

Bark is formed when you caress perfectly seasoned meat with smoke, water vapor, and just the right amount of heat for hours on end until you are left with mouthwatering meat heaven.

So you bought a new grill. It’s assembled and you have gathered all of the ingredients for the perfect barbecued meal. The steaks are standing by, and so is your family. But wait!

The perfect steak starts with the perfect cut...ask for meat with a marbled fat distribution and approximately 1" thick. The fat acts as a natural tenderizer while cooking and will keep the meat moist and juicy.

The Napoleon Himalayan Salt Platter Set was one accessory that I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the second I heard that we were going to be getting them. Cooking food on a block of Himalayan Salt is really nifty.

We’ve all been there, a perfectly seasoned meal ready to be grilled to perfection. You go outside to light your grill, and it just won’t light. What’s going on? You scream, “Help!

It’s no secret that Napoleon makes amazing grills, many of which are made from high-grade, stainless steel. However, what is Stainless Steel, and how do you care for it?

If you are new to grilling or using a barbecue, it’s understandable to be a little nervous around such a powerful cooking machine. However, Napoleon has built their grills to be as versatile as the ones who use them.

It is hard enough keeping up with the latest and greatest when it comes to digital technology, but now Napoleon’s newest grilling experience innovation means that grills get upgrades too.

With over 800 BBQ recipes on our website, 37 of them being about grilling steak alone, we’ve mentioned using the indirect grilling method on gas and charcoal grills several times. Do you know how to set up a grill for indirect grilling?

Napoleon has many great accessories to help you use your grill to its fullest potential. We can even help you make perfectly formed and stuffed hamburgers or sliders using the Napoleon Gourmet Burger Press Kit. How does one make the perfect stuffed burger?

You don't need a charcoal grill to have the flavor and fun of cooking over charcoal - although we do have a number of fun-tastic charcoal grills if you love the idea of having one of each.

It seems like all of the barbecues on the market nowadays have a rear burner (including your Napoleon). Using a rear burner is a great way to produce succulent meals and reheat food – like pulled pork.

Your rubs are okay, and marinades are fine, but if only there was a way to get big flavor deep into the big piece of meat you were barbecuing for dinner; a way to ensure that things stayed moist and succulent while cooking on the BBQ. There is!

Sweet things, cakes, cookies, tarts, and pies, as well as deliciously homemade breads, don’t bring to mind your Napoleon Grill, but they should. You may be wondering how you could make desserts, pastries, and gourmet breads on your barbecue.

Not just for pizza, Napoleon’s Pizza Stone series produces delicious food both on the grill and in the oven. The secret is knowing how to use and care for your stone so that you get the best results every time.

I’m sure you, like myself, have been there before. Tossing a beautiful fish steak onto the grill, thinking you’ve done everything right and winding up with a flaking disaster. Fish stuck to the grill, undercooked, and just generally a bad time had by all.

Cooking on a charcoal grill or a smoker, compared to using a gas grill, is a very different experience. Grilling with charcoal is generally a labor of love; it is best suited for a long and slow cook.

International Bacon Day is coming and out of all of the holidays where the world gets together to celebrate, this could be the most important holiday of them all. How does one celebrate International Bacon Day?

Whether or not you’re the monarch of your grilling domain or a newcomer to the grilling set, mastery of the smoker will make a great addition to your BBQ skills.

Whether you are using your charcoal grill, the 3 in 1 Apollo® Smoker, or your Napoleon Gas Grill, smoking is a fantastic way to add extra flavor and fun to your meals. Here are our top tips for better smoking.