BBQ Blog

There is no end to information out there to help with creating exquisite meals using a smoker.

The very first time that I smoked anything, it was a disaster. I had no idea how to control temperature and didn't know what to do when the meats' temperature stalled out.

Using your gas barbecue is convenient and produces delightful meals that the whole family will love. However, sometimes you want that little bit of extra smoky flavor. To do that try using the Napoleon Stainless Steel Smoker Box.

We can all agree that ribs are possibly one of the best meals that you can make on your grill or smoker.

If you are a barbecue enthusiast, you probably love that smoky char taste. Adding smoke to your meals and using a smoker would seem like a natural next step if you haven’t already gotten your hands on a smoker.

As you already know from many of my Science of Barbecue articles smoking meat is a technique that slowly melts fat and relaxes the collagen in meat allowing water into the muscle fibers creating gelatin.

There are several good reasons to build a good working relationship with your local butcher. Not only would shopping at a butcher help your local economy, but you will receive a higher-quality cut of meat that is perfect for the meal you are preparing.

Whether the goal is to add extra flavor to your meal to create tender meat from a tough cut, marinating is one of the most used techniques to achieve that goal. Find out how to make the best homemade marinades and the most fitting ways to use them.

Steak is something that many are passionate about. Dry-aged steak requires another level of that passion altogether. There is a lot of care and work that goes into the production of a dry-aged steak. How does one buy a dry-aged steak? How do you properly grill it?

If you love having backyard barbeques with friends and family, then a meal of grilled salmon should be on your list. It’s healthy, nutritious, versatile, and super easy to make!

There’s nothing more delicious than a flawlessly BBQ grilled steak. Luckily, learning how to BBQ steak perfectly isn’t rocket science. Grilling steak is, in fact, one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to treat your family to the ultimate al fresco dining experience.

If you haven’t tried a double-smoked brisket point, can you even call yourself a pitmaster? A grilling enthusiast? Actually yes, you can, but still. What are Double Smoked Brisket Points anyway? Why do we love them so?

Pork chops are an easy and delicious meal to make, made even more so when you use the grill. Use these fun and easy tips, tricks, and techniques to make the most out of your pork chops.

There’s just something about grilled shrimp skewers - it instantly adds sophistication to any BBQ party or meal. Just imagine the mouth-watering, red-orange splash of color coming from grilled skewered jumbo shrimp. Yum!

May is officially known as BBQ month, and what better way to enjoy barbecue month than by enjoying a backyard barbecue on the unofficial kickoff of summer. I am, of course, talking about Memorial Day.

Barbecue is life, or at least it’s pretty fantastic. Whether you are a well-seasoned grill master or someone just starting out, there’s a lot to learn about barbecue. Each area has their own special way of doing things.

Like many things in the world of barbecue, basting, spritzing, and mopping are a hot topic; some swear by it and those who think otherwise.

Grilling in your own backyard is already a relaxing and fun experience that most grillers look forward to. But just imagine whipping up some smoked sloppy joes under the stars on a camping trip or grilling salmon while listening to the lapping waves on the beach.

As was said in our article about regional styles of barbecue in the United States, Barbecue Is Life.

While you can gauge the relative tenderness of your beef or steak by the USDA and Canadian grading system, it doesn’t guarantee a perfect meal. Each cut needs to be combined with the ideal technique for cooking said meat if you want to reach epic levels of deliciousness.

Did you know that you can prepare your entire Thanksgiving dinner on the grill? Enjoy the open sky and fresh Autumn air while cooking up healthy and filling recipes that will wow your guests.

Thanksgiving is a big day when it comes to turkey, veggies, potatoes, and family. Do you know what else happens at these big meals? Culinary disasters.

The barbecue lifestyle is not relegated to just America. Grilling happens around the world. In this article, we will focus on the BBQ styles around Asia.

When it comes to barbecuing there are a few essential tools you need. A good pair of tongs and a sturdy knife are integral to a great grilled meal. But there is one piece of equipment that everyone needs to have and is often overlooked or taken for granted.