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  • How to Decide Between a Gas and Charcoal Grill

    How to Decide Between a Gas and Charcoal Grill

    Grilling can be intimidating. It tends to be fairly male-dominated, though I will say that BBQ dudes are much more chill, welcoming, and helpful than sous-vide dudes, who tend to be pedantic and slightly unhinged. But community aside, it can be hard to know where to get started. The first question you need to ask…


  • The Tastiest Way to Keep Fish From Sticking to the Grill

    The Tastiest Way to Keep Fish From Sticking to the Grill

    Grilling a whole fish is an impressive, if slightly intimidating, display of grilling prowess. It’s not complicated — put the fish on the grill and cook until flakey — but the process is rife with potential missteps that can make would-be fish griller a little skittish. The delicate skin can stick to the grates and…


  • Smoke Your Turkey the ‘Wrong Way’ on a Charcoal Grill

    Smoke Your Turkey the ‘Wrong Way’ on a Charcoal Grill

    Smoked turkey is not uncommon. Mention it in conversation, and most people will respond positively. “Oh, I love smoked turkey,” they’ll say. “My dad/grandfather/brother-in-law/uncle smokes one every year.” I have yet to hear someone praise their mother’s, grandmother’s, sister-in-law’s, or aunt’s smoked turkey, and I suspect it is because the women are busy doing everything…


  • Grill Pans Are Pointless

    Grill Pans Are Pointless

    I’ve heard autumn is coming, though I must say it does not feel like it. (The high here today is supposed to be 41C! In Portland, Oregon!) This shift in seasons means a shift in food content, and I’ve already seen a couple of articles and ads promoting “moving your grilling indoors” with a grill…