1. How To Win An Argument Against A Vegan Vegans were once so rare that they were practically an endangered species. These days, however, it's not uncommon to spot them out in the wild. If you're not sure where to find one, they often congregate at your local hipster restaurant. (They're usually the ones hogging all of the waiter's time and attention so they can ask 50 million questions about the one vegan dish on the menu.) If you're unlucky enough to find yourself in a conversation with a vegan, you may find tha...
  2. Internal Temperature Guide For Grilling You're a smart guy, and you think you probably know when your meat "looks" done, but do you know the exact temperatures that would qualify them as perfect? Here's a breakdown of what steps you need to take to successfully grill any masterpiece you choose. Beef & Pork Ahh..my favorite. There are so many different types and ways to grill your beef that the versatility in exciting its itself! You have the options of grilling ground beef, brisket, sirloin steaks, short loin s...
  3. Controlling The Flame On A Charcoal Grill So you’ve just picked up a shiny new charcoal grill. Or maybe you inherited one that was passed down from the grill master before you. Maybe, you’ve had one for ages, but haven’t quite mastered the art of temperature control. Whatever the case, we’re glad to have you as part of our Grillaholics community! Now, you’re probably wondering… “how do I control the heat on this thing”, right? Well we’ve got you covered. Charcoal grills are our favorite type of grill (Disclaimer: we don’t discrimina...
  4. How to Grill Salmon Alright Grillaholics, let's switch it up a bit! Let's try something that, in the US, is not as common to see on a grill as hamburgers and hot dogs... But is equally delicious when cooked over a flame. I'm talkin' about salmon! It's delicious, flaky, and tender but can be difficult to grill, and has been known to scare off more than one would be grill master.Thankfully, there are a few tips and tricks that are super helpful when grilling it! Let's dive in! Step 1:...
  5. Soy Sauce and Honey Barbecue Chicken Serves: 15 drumsticks INGREDIENTS 15 chicken drumsticks ⅔ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup Asian rice cooking wine (Sometimes called distilled spirits of rice; not to be confused with sweet rice wine.) ¼ cup pure honey ¼ cup good quality, regular (not light) soy sauce DIRECTIONS Using paper towels, thoroughly dry each piece of chicken. (Do not skip this step, as moisture from chicken will negatively affect results.) Use a fork to poke holes everywhere on all s...
  6. Grilled Chocolate Chip Cookies Ok, Grillaholics. Grab your Grill Mats and cookie dough. We’re going to show you how to make your favorite cookies on the grill, because, how else do you cook? But if you don’t have a Grill Mat, that’s ok. We can still teach you a few tricks! Ingredients: Grillaholics Grill Mat or cookie sheet and pie pan. Chocolate chip cookie dough (your favorite recipe is fine!) Spatula (Definitely the one from your Grillaholics Grill Tools) The most important part of this process is keeping the grill a...
  7. Beer Braised Pork Butt Ingredients For the dry rub: 2- tablespoons salt About 40 grinds black pepper 2- tablespoons chili powder 1- tablespoon garlic powder 2- teaspoons ground coriander 2- teaspoons ground mustard seed 12- ounces good ale or dark beer, such as Bass 4- cloves garlic, chopped 1- 5 lb pork butt (shoulder of the animal) Directions Combine rub ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Rub all over pork butt. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour and as long as overnight. Preheat oven ...
  8. 9 Tips To Amp Up Your Grilling Are you tired of your barbecue being the same old same old? Add a dash of “wow” into your cookouts this season. We have a list of great ways to amp up your grilling game that would ensure that your family and guests leave with an overwhelming sense of satisfaction. 1. Take a Different Approach We need to take a different look at how we grill this season. Here’s an idea, how about pulling out that aluminum foil and doing something creative with it? Grilling with aluminum foil has so many bene...
  9. The Best Recipes For Grilled Tacos Perhaps one of my favorite things about grilling is that no matter what you put on a grill, it is almost always guaranteed to improve its flavor. If you name something that is normally prepared in the oven, and odds are, it’s probably twice as good when prepared on the grill. Grills are like King Midas, except instead of gold, everything they touch turns to delicious. As Grillaholics, we take pride in our ability to grill just about anything, even food that isn’t normally intended to be grill...
  10. 7 Perfect Grilling Gifts for Dad Father’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re looking for that perfect gift for dad, we’ve got you covered. Stray away from the typical power tool set or dress tie this year and get him something he really wants. Investing in some grilling gifts for dad will allow him to enjoy what he does most, while securing your spot as the favorite. 1. BBQ Grill Mat Is your dad tired of his barbecue sticking or, even worse, losing his food too the grill? We’ve got your solution. Make an investm...
  11. How To Broil The Perfect Steak Now I know as Grillaholics, there are few things that can keep us away from our grills. It doesn’t matter if it’s 110 degrees outside, or if there’s 2 feet of snow. Rain or shine, we’re out there. But sometimes disaster strikes, and you get stranded in a place without a grill (like my mother-in-law’s house). For times like that, when your craving for steak hits, you need a way to make it without a grill, and that’s where broiling comes in. Choosing A Steak Before we get into the step by s...
  12. Jack Daniel's Steak Ingredients 4 (8 ounces each) New York Strip Steaks, boneless 1/2-cup Jack Daniel’s Whiskey 1/2-cup low sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1/4-cup light brown sugar 3 garlic cloves, minced fresh ground pepper Optional 4 whole sweet onions, cut into rings 4 zucchini, cut into rings 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste Instructions Place the steaks in a pan that is large enough to hold all 4. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, whisk toge...
  13. Tips For Maintaining Your Grill Grillaholics, it is now midsummer. I hope your grills have been blazing hot. I hope your barbecue has turned out perfectly. I hope you have been satisfied with all your summer cookouts and trying new recipes. But most of all, I hope you’ve remembered to maintain your grill. You wouldn’t want your wonderful summer grilling to come to an abrupt end now, would you? But don’t worry! Grillaholics HQ has you covered and I’m going to tell you exactly how to maintain your grill to finish out the rest...
  14. Shredded BBQ Beef Chuck Roast Serves: 4-6 people Ingredients: 2 lbs. Boneless Chuck Roast 6 Oz. Chili Sauce 1/2 Medium Chopped Onion 1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar 1 Clove Minced Garlic 1/8 Tsp. Ground Cayenne Pepper 1 Tbsp. Butter 1/2 Tsp. Mustard Powder 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce 1/4 Tsp. Black Pepper 1 1/2 Tbsp. Distilled White Vinegar 1/2 C. Pale Ale 1/2 Tsp. Salt 3 C. Jack Daniels Whiskey Chips Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 2-4 hours Ready in: 2.5-4.5 hours Directions: Mix all dry ingredients including the minced garlic (minus the...
  15. How To Make A Foil Smoke Ball Before we get into the specific steps on how to make a foil smoke ball, it's important that we know the in's and out's of smoking with wood chips. One of the most important pieces of advice I can give you is to NOT soak your wood chips! This method can cool the coals and be very counterproductive in your smoking process, and wet wood chips produce more steam than they do smoke. Dry wood chips will always smoke better, produce more smoke and overall is the better way to smoke with...
  16. How To Handle Grease On A Grill Mat At Grillaholics, there’s nothing we love more than hearing about how much you guys love our grilling products. We are absolutely blessed to have some of the greatest customers in the world, and because of that, customer satisfaction and safety are our top priorities. One of the most common safety questions we hear from you guys is concerning the pooling of grease on the surface of Grillaholics grill mats. By design, the Grillaholics grill mat is a flat surface with no holes, which not only ...