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Guide: How to Truss A Chicken Like A Pro

Trussing a chicken is a technique used to tie the legs and wings of a chicken close to its body to help it hold its shape during cooking. For grilling...

The Best Rib Rubs (And How To Make Them)

Table of Contents A Brief History of RibsMyron Mixon's Dry Rub Recipe for RibsAaron Franklin's Dry Rub Recipe for RibsHeath Riles's World Championship-Winning Rib Rub RecipeThe Best Rib Rubs You...

Grill Masters Club Guide to Tailgating

Tailgate season is upon us! There’s nothing like loading up your grill, chairs and coolers and heading to the stadium to enjoy parking lot revelry with other fans.If you’re getting...

Plan Your 4th of July Backyard BBQ Like a Pitmaster

Even though I know y’all don’t need an excuse to throw an epic backyard BBQ bash, the 4th of July is the perfect time to show off your grilling skills...

The Best Brisket Rubs (And How To Make Them)

Table of Contents Why Use A Brisket Rub? A Brief History of Brisket What’s In A Brisket Rub? Aaron Franklin’s “Secret” Brisket Rub 5-time World Champion Pitmaster Myron Mixon’s Brisket...

Guide: How To Dry-Age Steak at Home

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Guide: How To Smoke A Brisket

Smoking meats is one of the great American hobbies, whether we're talking smoked ribs, or a juicy brisket.Creating the best Texas-style brisket is not a quick process -- there are...

How To Smoke Ribs (from Beginner to Expert) - The Ultimate Guide

Last Updated: February 21, 2023 Table of Contents IntroductionKnowing Your Meat: A Primer on the Types of RibsBeef Ribs vs. Pork RibsBeef RibsPork RibsStyles of RibsBaby Back RibsShort RibsSpare RibsSt....

Grill Masters Club Ultimate Guide to Grilling Techniques

There are few joys in life as exquisite as expertly prepared food that has been cooked over a fire in the great outdoors. Some of us get so excited for...

How to Control Heat on Your Charcoal Grill: 4 Techniques

Last Updated: March 2, 2022 Table of Contents IntroInfographic1. Build a Food Guard2. Create Cooking Zones3. Use Your Grates4. Use Your Vents   Intro on Charcoal Grill Techniques Charcoal is...

Mastering Vents: Using Vents to Control Temperature

Wood and charcoal grills are notoriously volatile. So let us show you some techniques to Control Temperature with Vents. Many grillers think of wood and charcoal grills as wild animals, with...

Learn How to Apply Dry Rub from the Pros

Updated March 3, 2022 Do you love to cook on your grill but are looking to improve your barbecue skills? When you first begin cooking on your grill, you might not...