How To Grill The Perfect Bratwurst Grillaholics, in honor of National Bratwurst Day (August 16th) quickly approaching, we wanted to take some time to show some appreciation for one of grillings most underrated foods: the humble bratwurst. As Grillaholics, we’re always trying to challenge ourselves at the grill, attempting to refine our craft as much as possible. And unfortunately, bratwursts aren’t always the most exciting grilling challenge to undertake. They don’t take hours of meticulous preparation like a brisket or pork...

5 Steps To Prepare Your Grill For Spring As the snow thaws and the patio beckons, follow these five steps to make sure your grill will be open for business. Starting the year off right means starting it with BBQ! Step 1: Clean Your Grill There are so many steps to cleaning a grill that we broke the process down into these 10 mini-steps. Check for leaks. Put soapy water on hoses, tubes, the regulator and the valves. Turn on the propane tank and look for growing bubbles. Try tightening the connections. If the bubbles still stick ar...

Are Grillaholics Products Made In The USA? "Are Grillaholics products made in the USA?" Grillaholics, we probably get this question from you guys more than any other question, and rightfully so. We know that many of our customers are extremely adamant about only buying products that are produced in America (before I started this business, I held the exact same beliefs). We completely stand behind this stance, but we also want to share a bit more of our story. My wife and I decided to start Grillaholics in early 2014. At the ...

The Difference Between T-Bone & Porterhouse For many steak lovers, one cut of steak is the pinnacle of beef cookery. A truly great steak exists in the cut of beef in which you get both the melt-in-your-mouth filet, alongside a heartier, more robust NY strip in one go. What more could you possibly want from one cut of meat? For a lot of people, this is called a t-bone steak. And for a lot of other people, it’s referred to as a porterhouse. But which is correct? Today, we’re gonna take a quick look at this debate and sort it ...

What Is Direct Heat Grilling? Direct Heat Grilling: One of the first things you’ll want to know when entering the world of grilling, is the different grilling methods, of which there are two primary choices; Direct Heat Grilling (what we’ll be talking about today) and Indirect Heat Grilling. When most of the world thinks about grilling, they’re thinking about direct heat grilling, which is, in essence, grilling directly over the coals and flames. But let’s break it down a little bit further, shall we? Direct Grilling is a...

White Barbecue Sauce It’s no secret that I love barbecue. When people ask me why I love it so much, I honestly never know where to start, but one of the best things about barbecue has to be its regional variants. From the sauce-filled flavors of Kansas City, to the smoky flavors of Tennessee, barbecue is a little bit different depending on where you are in the United States, and that makes traveling as a Grillaholic that much more exciting. Perhaps one of the most unique of these regional variants comes from No...

Cedar Plank Salmon Serves 6 Ingredients 1 cup pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger root 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic An untreated cedar plank (by 17 by 10 1/2 inches) if desired a 2 1/2- pound center-cut salmon fillet with skin greens from 1 bunch scallions Directions In a small heavy saucepan simmer maple syrup, ginger root, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste until reduced to about 1 ...

Bloomin’ Blue Burger Serves: 3-4 People (or 2 Men or 1 Grillaholic) Ingredients: 1 LB. Ground Beef 4 TBSP. Chipotle Mayonnaise 2 Cloves of Garlic, minced 1 Egg, beaten 4 TBSP. Olive Oil 1 Red Chili Pepper, deseeded & chopped 1/3 C. Blue Cheese Crumbles 2 Yellow Onions Directions: Mix ground beef with chili peppers and garlic. Season with Salt and Pepper (to taste), add beaten egg to meat mixture. Form into 4 burger patties and set aside. Heat olive oil in deep frying pan and slowly fry onions until browned-...

How To Brine A Turkey Thanksgiving at your house this year? No idea how to brine a turkey? We have you covered.

How To Pan Fry The Perfect Steak Grillaholics, I was recently asked by a fellow Grillaholic what my favorite type of meat was, and honestly, I don’t know that I’ve ever taken so long to answer a simple question. From brisket, to ribs, to chicken wings, to pork chops, my mind was flooded with so many delicious options that I didn’t think I’d ever have an answer for him. I took a night to sleep on the question, and after much intense thinking (pretty sure I could have set off my smoke detectors with how hard my brain was wor...

How To Grill Corn On The Cob Growing up in the Midwest, corn on the cob was always a staple of my diet, especially during the summer. Several times during the week, mom would place several ears of shucked corn into a pot of boiling water and, soon after, we would have delicious corn on the cob. For so much of my life, I naively believed that this was the best way to prepare corn on the cob. But then I became a Grillaholic. As a Grillaholic, you quickly realize that everything tastes better on the grill, and corn on the...

4 Tips For Grilling Chicken Perfectly Grillaholics, September is national chicken month, and because of that, we wanted to take some time to talk about one of grilling’s most fickle beasts. When we say that grilled chicken is extremely fickle, it’s not because it’s an overly complicated or time-consuming meat to grill. It’s actually pretty straightforward. Rather, grilled chicken is fickle because it is SO easy to mess up. For every time that I’ve had grilled chicken that was tender, flavorful, and juicy, I’ve had just as many...

5 Tips For Perfectly Grilled Fish Grilling is one of the best ways you can cook fish because it creates a crispy crust on the outside of the fish that covers the tender meat inside which has been cooked in its own juices making it a delicious treat to taste. There’s something about putting a thick fish steak directly over your grill’s fire that makes its flavor stand out and highlights the taste of its juices. Some people like to accompany their grilled fish with sauces to compliment the taste, but not even the most expensive...

Grilling On Valentine's Day Valentine's Day is almost here, and you know what that means! That's right, it's once again time to dust off the grill. If you're a little confused, you obviously haven't learned all about the (many, many) reasons to grill on the Day of Love. Allow us to enlighten you by showcasing a few Valentine's Day scenarios where the grill is the main character: When Should You Grill? When You're On A First Date So, you're on a first date, and you somehow roped yourself i...

Grilling Science: Why Medium Rare Steak Just Tastes Better As steak fanatics, we know better than to cook well-done. When we go into the medium-well/well-done range, our steaks begin to lose any pleasant flavor or texture, and this type of cooking has even been linked to high blood pressure. And so, we always know to aim medium-rare (or thereabouts). It brings the perfect balance of flavor and texture, giving us something to chew on, while still maintaining the integrity of our raw product. A next logical question is, of course: how does it work? Why...

Honey Sriracha Orange Chicken Serves 4-6 Prep time: 7 min Cook time: 12 min INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds chicken tenderloins or boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin 1/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons cornstarch HONEY SRIRACHA ORANGE MARINADE/GLAZE 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/2 cup orange marmalade 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons quality hoisin sauce like Lee Kum Kee or Kikkoman* 1 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium) 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar ...