Grilling is a great way to make delicious food while spending time outdoors, but it can be tricky to sort through the hundreds of available models to find the best grill for your backyard. Whether you ...

Want to expand your culinary repertoire beyond barbecued hot dogs and hamburgers this summer? Consider a smoker. Whereas a grill cooks meat directly over a flame, smokers use indirect heat to cook ...

I wish more people would start smoking. I don't mean cigarette smoking. I mean grill smoking. Charcoal grills are revered for how they make food taste. Gas grills are loved for their ease. Pizza ovens ...

Whether you're ready to turn up the heat for your next barbecue competition or simply impress your friends with home-smoked bratwursts, there's a smoker for every skill level. You'll be running to the ...

Want better flavor and longer smoker life? In this video, I’ll show you how to clean your offset smoker the right way—from removing ash and grease to maintaining the firebox and cooking chamber. These ...

Just got a new offset smoker? Before you throw on your first brisket or ribs, it’s crucial to season your smoker properly. In this video, I’ll walk you through the full step-by-step process to get ...

For those not in the know, the brisket is a tough cut of meat from a cow's chest area. While it can be divided into the leaner flat and the more marbled point, the brisket is normally cooked in its ...

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Editor’s Note — June 30, 2025: We reviewed our recommendations to check current pricing and update product availability. Currently, we’re evaluating three new smokers: the Masterbuilt Gravity Series ...

I bought a Traeger Ironwood 885 back in 2021 to replace my offset smoker and charcoal grill. It smoked some epic BBQ, but left me disappointed when it came to grilling. It just couldn’t get hot enough ...