BBQ Blog

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.

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

Whether you are a seasoned expert or the proud owner of a brand new Napoleon Grill, grill safety is something that should be kept in mind always.

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.

Let’s face it. When you cook on a barbecue you are literally playing with fire – but in a very delicious way. Like any time you play with fire, you should ensure that you are doing so in the safest way possible.

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.

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?

There is a great debate about when one should salt meat before cooking. People get, forgive the terrible pun, rather salty about this. From professional chefs to the weekend warriors, everyone has an opinion about when to salt food.

Many different factors go into making a meal delicious. Things like how a piece of meat is seasoned and cooked are very important. However, one of the most important things is the quality of meat and the marbling found within.

Vegetarianism is part of a healthy lifestyle for many people that includes the choice not to consume animal products and by-products like meat. I love animals, they’re cute and neat, and as a kid growing up, I wanted to save them all.

Using your BBQ is a great way to prepare and enjoy meals, however, it can get boring if all you ever prepare is chicken, fish, beef, and pork. Why not consider game meat?

We now know that there are many factors that impact BTU’s and how efficiently they are used.

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.

The Napoleon Grills website has a lot of recipes. (Like A LOT of recipes!) It’s not surprising when we have something new to share every week. However, looking at the wealth of delicious barbecue recipes, we were curious to see what recipes were most popular in 2017.

Charcoal is fascinating. Okay, maybe you don’t think so right at this moment, but when you finish reading, you will agree it is. Whether you are a seasoned grill master, or someone new to the world of barbecue, you should know what charcoal is.

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.

You may not believe it, but barbecue season is about halfway over! You’ve already been grilling up a storm, or maybe storms have prevented you from grilling. Either way, we have seven tips to make the most of the rest of grilling season.

With the weather becoming bright and warm, the extra hours of sun evoke thoughts of lazy days adrift on the lake finished perfectly with a marvelous grilled meal.

Summertime is prime time for grilling and hotdogs are ideal for a fast meal. However, they can get boring if all you put on them is ketchup and mustard. Try these easy hotdog hacks and upgrade your grilling game to the next level of deliciousness.

For some, food isn’t just fuel for the body. Food is a way of sharing joy and love with friends and family. Food has a way of bringing people together, mending wounds, and enhancing memorable experiences.

Whether the word hamburger elicits images of corporate America or memories and fantasies of fragrant meat sizzling on the grill, one thing is for sure, the hamburger is a foodstuff that has a long and storied history worth exploring.

It is a rare thing to meet someone with as much passion for their work as Chef Marco Ormond and I was lucky enough to have the pleasure of sitting down to discuss what it’s like to be the owner and head chef at The North Restaurant, one of Barrie’s award-winning upscale ea

Also known as America’s most popular BBQing holiday, the 4th of July, Independence Day, is a day of great grilled food, family, friends, and fireworks.

The first day of summer should be celebrated, and the best way to do so is by grilling something amazing on your Napoleon Grill. With so many wonderful meals that you can create, it’s hard to decide what to grill. We’ve done the research to make it easy for you.