by Colin | Mar 17, 2023 | Barbecue, Grilling, Smoker
What if some guests are coming over impromptu and you need to defrost the meat within a few hours? Fortunately, if you have a smoker, then you can use it to get rid of the ice as well as smoke the chicken. It is important that the meat is cooked thoroughly and...
by Colin | Mar 16, 2023 | Barbecue, Grilling
For fully defrosting frozen chicken safely in time for a pleasant, hassle-free supper, there are several practical and reliable choices. Of course, you could always skip the thawing and cook it right away after pulling it out of the freezer, but frozen chicken has its...
by Colin | Nov 4, 2022 | Barbecue, Grilling
Getting ready to cook a classic bratwurst. For some it’s a staple of barbecue food, perfectly complimenting the smoked meats. Grilled brats are a quick, juicy, and simple tailgate food that can easily be shared. A meat thermometer can be used to check if brats...
by Colin | Oct 21, 2022 | campfire, Grilling
Just as important as knowing how to start a fire. Without proper caution, fire can spread quickly and irresponsibly. Even if a fire looks out, there could be some heat retained in the ash and wind, or even heat from the sun, could cause the fire to start again. Always...
by Colin | Oct 13, 2022 | Grilling
Fresh burger patties are great, and have the best flavor. But sometimes frozen patties are just the most convenient burger available. Time is valuable, and a frozen burger is often the best option. A frozen burger has a very long shelf life and the taste remains...
by Colin | Sep 30, 2022 | Grilling
Why open fire grill anyway? Nothing is as authentic as cooking outdoors on an open-fire grill. The act of cooking over a flame is as old as civilization, and the connection between food and fire is strong. Once humans harnessed the ability to control fires...