How To Grill Juicy Wagyu Picanha Steaks

You’ve seen those steaks served on swords at Brazilian steakhouses, right? This Wagyu Picanha steak recipe shows you how to make that steak yourself for a lot less money. Pincanha (pee-CAHN-ya) comes from the part of the steer that usually gets branded with a hot branding iron—near the rump. This triangular cut is also called […]
How to Make Beef Tallow

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How To Make Butter And Buttermilk At The Same Time
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Want The Best Steak Fajitas Recipe? Use The Afterburner Method

All you need to make the best steak fajitas is skirt steak and a cheap charcoal chimney. So, I was cooking some 3/4-inch ribeye steaks one night. I started some charcoal in a charcoal chimney to toss on my trusty Weber Kettle because I wanted max heat for that great whiskey-colored crust on the steaks. […]
Channel Your BBQ Superpowers With Thor’s Hammer Tacos

Step up your taco game with the addition of the aptly named “Thor’s Hammer.” These monster beef shanks are seasoned, smoked, and shredded then served alongside various taco fixings.
Despite What They Say, Saturated Fat Is Bad For You

From social media to scientific journals, there is an endless debate over whether or not saturated fats are bad for you. James Beard winner Tamar Haspel explains why the answer is simpler than you think.
How To Make Your Own Sriracha From Scratch

Fire up breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everything in between with this recipe for making your own homemade version of Huy Fong brand Sriracha!
Master the Art of Smoked Ribs with These 8 Simple Tips

We’re crazy for incredible BBQ ribs and have plenty of rib recipes, smoking techniques, equipment recommendations, and mythbusting secrets throughout the site. But we know sometimes you just want to see the highlight reel instead of watching the whole game. No problem. Here are the 8 key steps you need to take.
How To Cancel A Pitmaster Club Membership

Have circumstances arisen that require you to cancel your Pitmaster Club membership? Here’s how to do it quickly and effortlessly.
How To Carve A Bone-In Ham Or Leg Of Lamb

Ham and leg of lamb are delicious off the smoker or grill but carving them on the bone can be a real pain until now!
How To Cure Corned Beef From Scratch That Outshines Store Bought

Home made corned beef is not only fun, it also puts the prepared corned beef at your local grocery store to shame. Preparing and cooking this corned beef recipe might take a little extra time but it is well worth the effort when you bite into it! Smoke it on the grill and suddenly you have a barbecue pastrami recipe!
Barbecue And Diabetes: Here’s What You Need To Know

Are you a diabetic who loves barbecue? Here’s what you need to know in order to still enjoy smoking and grilling.
Is MSG Bad For You?

The Truth About MSG And How To Use It Wisely MSG (a.k.a. monosodium glutamate) is a first rate flavor enhancer that amplifies the natural flavors found in food. It is salt bound to glutamic acid, an amino acid; it is naturally present in our bodies; and it occurs in nature in many foods, among them […]
The Thermodynamics of Cooking and How Different Cooking Methods Work

Learn about thermodynamics: the basis of all cooking! Find out how heat transference works by conduction, convection, radiation, induction, and infrared heat in your grill, bbq, and smoker.
The Science Of Slow Cookers

Slow cookers are not truly “set it and forget it”. If you just throw everything in the crock, turn it on and walk away, you’re likely to get soggy, bland results. A little effort yields much more delicious food. Check out this list of Do’s and Don’ts to maximize your cookers strengths and minimize its weaknesses.