Phil Baker, Product Reviews
Phil has designed products for Polaroid, Seiko, and Apple, among others. He wrote a weekly newspaper column for twelve years reviewing tech products, and he’s the author of two books on new product development, one co-authored with Neil Young. He now runs Neil’s website, neilyoungarchives.com. Phil has become an avid outdoor cook as a result […]
Sneak Peek: Weber’s 2025 Product Lineup, Including New Spirit Grill Lineup
Weber’s 2025 Product Lineup Includes the New Spirit Grills and More. Also featured is an entry-level pellet cooker, Smoque, a 28-inch Slate griddle, and an expanded Weber Works accessories line.
Flipping Out: Why Turning Meat On The Grill Is A Good Thing
For years we have been told to not flip meat too often on the grill but that myth defies logic, physics, and math. Find out why.
Celebrate Mother’s Day With The Smoker Or Grill Of Her Dreams
This Mother’s Day, skip the boring bouquet of flowers and get her something she’ll love — a platinum or gold medal smoker or grill for the backyard.
Man The Grill: Why Don’t More Women Grill?
Just how did men take control of the grill, a ponderable conundrum because, in prehistoric times, it is likely that men went hunting while women kept the home fires burning and did the cooking. That’s right, women were the original pitmasters. So what changed? In the conclusion of a Michigan State University paper “Grilling in […]
Pineapple: Meathead’s Favorite Thing To Grill. Yep. You Heard Me.
His name is Meathead, but after confessing on live radio that pineapple is his favorite thing to grill, all heck breaks loose.
Adventures Of An American Barbecue Judge
If you’re a BBQ team interested in finding ways to better your scores, judging contests is a great way to see the other side of the turn-in table. I had the chance to judge four of the country’s most prestigious contests and here is a breakdown of my experiences testing some of the best and worst competition BBQ.
Yes, You Can Cook Artichokes On Your Grill
If you like steamed or boiled whole artichokes, try them stuffed with a simple herbed bread crumb stuffing. The secret ingredient in this stuffed artichoke recipe is “Roman mint.” But any kind of mint will do. You can even cook these artichokes on your grill!
Caprese Flank Steak Takes The Classic Italian Salad To The Grill
Here is an outstanding recipe for Caprese Flank Steak from Attjack, a member of our Pitmaster Club. This recipe combines a classic Italian Caprese salad with grilled flank steak in a butterflied and rolled steak cut into pinwheels and grilled hot and fast. Salad, meet grill. Grill, salad.
Bill McGrath, Thermometer Tester
Bill McGrath is AmazingRibs.com’s Thermometer Maven. He has sophisticated equipment, an electrical engineering degree from Cornell University, and an MBA (almost) from UC Berkeley. Despite being mostly retired, he is still responsible for developing and updating all of ExxonMobil’s electricians’ training modules.
Mythbusting the Potato Nail
Can you make a potato cook faster by driving a nail through the center? In theory, the metal nail conducts heat through the potato, speeding up the cooking. To test the theory, our AmazingRibs.com science advisor, Professor Greg Blonder, ran a simple experiment. The results may surprise you.
Grill Roasting Makes These Five Spice Cashews Perfect
Five spice powder adds an Asian flair to homemade grill roasted cashews. This flavorful recipe is perfect for any BBQ party. Serve them straight, mixed with dried fruit, or sprinkled as garnish on your favorite dishes. If you don’t have a smoker or grill you can make most of these recipes just fine in your indoor oven.
Candied Pecans From The Grill Are Sinfully Delicious
Candied pecans are always a hit as a snack and this recipe takes them over the top by roasting them on the grill. Serve them straight, mixed with dried fruit, or sprinkled as garnish on your favorite dishes. If you don’t have a smoker or grill you can make most of these recipes just fine in your indoor oven.
Grill The Ultimate Fish Tacos
Fish tacos may be the best recipe ever to come from Mexico and this method produces superb results.
Fried Pickles Are An Addictive Appetizer, Especially When Prepared On The Grill
Why fry inside? Your outdoor grill handles the job better and makes incomparable fried pickles. Coated in a light and airy tempura batter, this delicious fried pickle recipe is a novel appetizer for your next cookout. Be prepared to make multiple batches, as everyone will be clamoring for more.