Category: Gear Guide & Reviews

ThermoWorks’ Billows temperature control fan is compatible with their Signals thermometer. It’s essentially a fan that you attach to your charcoal or wood-fired smoker to adjust the airflow and maintain a consistent temperature over the course of a lengthy cook without having to tend to your smoker. Billows is...

You’ve bought a wood pellet smoker, but now what? With so many flavored wood pellets to pick from, it’s difficult to know where to start. Experimenting with various pellet tastes is half the joy of purchasing a pellet barbecue. Don’t be concerned about using pellets manufactured by your grill’s...

There’s nothing like a weekend vacation to clear your mind and perform some outdoor cooking, but it’s always a gamble as to what cooking equipment awaits you at your location. I’ve always brought a smoker alternative while traveling, but it was only semi-portable. Always difficult to load into and...

Pellet grills aren’t exactly known for their mobility. The majority of versions are cumbersome contraptions that must be connected into an electrical outlet. Because of the popularity of pellet grills, there is now a wide choice of great portable versions on the market, with manufacturers integrating some creative features...

Despite its unappealing name, the Z Grills 10002B2E Pellet Grill is an interesting grill and smoker. A grill of this size (with 1056 square inches of cooking area) at this price range is unusual. After a few months of cooking on this smoker, there’s a lot to appreciate. In...

If you want a set it and forget it smoker but don’t want to spend the money on a pellet grill with all the bells and whistles, the Masterbuilt 40 Bluetooth electric smoker may be just what you’re looking for. In this review, I’ll share my experience cooking on...

The majority of electric smokers on the market are weak, low-cost models that are soon abandoned once you upgrade to a pellet or charcoal smoker. The Smokin Tex Pro Series is constructed in a more commercial manner. It claims to produce pitmaster-level taste while being as easy to use...

There’s something special about cooking with charcoal. Perhaps it’s the real flavor of food cooked over hot coals, or the involved cooking experience that transports you to a simpler period. While charcoal grilling requires more expertise than gas grilling, with a little knowledge, you’ll be stunning your friends and...

Traeger is by far the most well-known brand of pellet grills. The majority of their grills are enormous, heavy, and ground-based machines. Traeger has attempted to preserve all of the qualities we love about pellet cooking in a more small, portable design with the Tailgater. I’ve been grilling and...

Do you have a flush? If you have the money, there are some fantastic grills out there just waiting for you to buy them! High-end grills are not inexpensive. In fact, if they are less than $2,000, they do not qualify. Sure, these grills are pricey, but there will...