The 7 Deadly Sins Of Grilling We’ve all heard of them—The Seven Deadly Sins. The anti-virtues that wreak havoc in your life and destroy your grill. Yes. That’s what I said. These cardinal vices are slowly seeping into your grilling technique, but you have time to stop and repent before summer arrives. Pride You know that feeling when you open the lid and the chicken is golden, the steak is gleaming, and those burgers are nice and grill-marked? Maybe your chest swells up a bit? You’re so excited about a job well-done that ...

Everything You Need to Know About Infrared Grills In the year 2000, the patent on the infrared burner expired. Since then, ‘infrared’ has become nothing short of a buzzword in outdoor cooking circles. People are calling infrared burners the microwave of outdoor cookery, and perhaps rightfully so. Infrared grills are noted for their quick preheating times and overall ease-of-use. But, is the hype true? Are infrared grills the way of the future? Well, today, we’re doing a deep dive into this ‘latest and greatest’ of cooking technology. What ...

The (Mostly) Complete History of Barbecue I suppose before we get too far into this, it’s important to note that grilling and barbecuing are (of course) not the same things. Today, we’re going to provide a crash course on the history of the subtle art of barbecue, and not grilling. Grilling is basically just cooking over the fire -- it’s impossible to pinpoint who started that. Most likely, we have some distant caveman to thank, some 2 million years ago. While we are greatly appreciative of his efforts, he certainly didn’t invent bar...

Kobe Beef - What's the Big Deal? Kobe beef is a type of meat that’s reached near-mythical status over the years. Unfortunately, everyone seems to have a slightly different definition of the rare Japanese beef. Some may claim it’s simply a Japanese type of beef. Others can wax poetic about cows getting massages in an obscure part of Japan (for what it’s worth, Kobe beef cows do not get massaged). In reality, Kobe beef is a strictly regulated type of product within Japan, with its own set of specifications and requirements. To...

Steakhouse Tips from REAL Chefs We here at Grillaholics fancy ourselves ‘experts’ in the fields of grilling and cooking. Grilling is a lifestyle for us -- we’d eat every single meal (and then some!) off the grill, if we could. All of that being said...at some point, you’ve got to defer to the actual professionals. Steakhouse chefs can cook literally hundreds of steaks per night, five nights a week. They have to accommodate any and every single temperature preference, while doing so with the finest steaks money can buy. So...

Grillaholics Guide to Smoking Meat Did you know smoking meat wasn’t originally created solely for the amazing flavor it creates? Nope - Before ice boxes and refrigerators, smoking was used as a food preservation method, extending the shelf-life of food. You see, there are many chemicals in wood smoke, but 2 of them specifically that make it great for preserving meats; formaldehyde and acetic acid. These 2 chemicals work in a way that is both inhospitable to microbes (due to the low pH level), and slows their growth. With the a...

Dry Rubs vs. Wet Rubs Dry Rubs vs. Wet Rubs So you’re getting this grilling thing down. You’ve mastered the art of controlling your temperatures, you know the differences between direct and indirect heat grilling, and your grilled food is coming out pretty good. Pretty good is… good. But how about great?When you’re ready to start adding a little more flavor to your meals, look no further than adding a rub. You may have heard of rubs - either dry or wet, but what’s the real difference? Glad you asked. Let’s dig...

Try These 3 Killer Summer Tacos! Summertime is rounding out. And (depending on when you’re reading this), it may even be Taco Tuesday. At Grillaholics, we love the combination of smokey, charred protein with bright, fresh fruit. So today, we’ve put that love to work and come up with some great taco recipes. They’re all winners in our book, and would all make for a great party. Smoked Pork Shoulder and Pineapple Tacos 1 white onion, sliced 1/2 fresh pineapple, cut into small chunks 1 smoked pork shoulder, thinly sliced or s...

What Exactly is a Kamado Grill? In our increasingly globalized world, we are getting more and more access to obscure, previously-unheard of products. Where grilling is concerned, one of these relatively unknown products is the Kamado Grill. For many, just the name “Kamado Grill” prompts little more than a head-scratching, confused expression. In fact, kamado-style grills have been around for centuries, and today, we’re going to get into the history of the kamado grill as well as the kamado’s place in modern grilling cultur...

Grass Fed vs. Corn Fed Beef. What's the Difference? Say it with me: Not all beef is created equal. Over the past several years, a new debate has started to emerge. That debate is the idea of corn-fed beef versus grass-fed beef. What’s the difference? Which is better? Which should you buy? Who cares? Well, like most things we cover at Grillaholics, there’s no objective, indisputable truth. Corn-fed beef has its advantages, while grass-fed beef does as well. Choosing which you want to buy depends on a variety of factors. Each type of beef ...

Grilled Duck Breast With Butternut-Apple-Bourbon Hash Just because summer is ending doesn't mean it's time to put away the grill. Nope - for the diehard Grillaholics like us, grilling is a year-round activity, and can even argue that there are some autumn and winter dishes that can blow your traditional summer grilling items (like burgers and steaks) clean away.Take, for instance, today's recipe.The cool autumn temperatures bring new harvest items like apples and squash into play that weren't as readily available during the hot s...

How to Make Porchetta  When a bonafide Grillaholic thinks pork, a few different things probably come to mind -- ribs, bacon, or maybe ham. Whatever you think of when you think about pork, it’s probably not porchetta. This traditional Italian style of pork roast is a sight to behold, if you aren’t already familiar. Italians love their porchetta so much, in fact, that there are entire street festivals dedicated to the dish alone. This writer asks only: where do we sign up? By now, you’re probably wondering what ...

How To Stop Food From Sticking To Your Grill We’ve all been there before.... You’ve spent hours meticulously marinating chicken wings in a new recipe that’s guaranteed to be a flavorful masterpiece. As you get those drums and flats ready for the grill, you’re already convinced that these may be the best wings you’ve ever prepared. You place them on your grill excitedly. But then... disaster strikes. As you go to flip over the first wing, you feel something you absolutely shouldn’t: resistance. You try and gently counter it, but your ...

Grillaholics Grilling Terminology  Grilling Terminology: So you're new to grilling and haven't quite caught on to the lingo - That's okay! We've compiled a list of common grilling terms to help you get the hang of it. We're always adding more, but if you see something that's missing, or have some local slang you'd like to add - Shoot us a message and we'll be happy to throw it on here. Happy Grilling! __________________________________ Ash tool: A metal grilling tool which can be used to st...

How To Lose Weight By Grilling With the holidays approaching, you need to address some meaty topics. How can you enjoy all the grilled turkey, ham, steaks, burgers, kabobs and other festive protein dishes without becoming Santa size? That's a lot of baggage to tote around, but the holidays would be pretty bland if you tried to eliminate all your favorite dishes. Luckily, you can effectively diet while getting your fill of sizzling, grilled meat. Come 2018, you should be able to put on a Super Bowl party without wearing...

Famous Barbecue In Different States Barbecue is a typically American cooking method, but the actual method varies from one state to the next. Here are some of the most famous barbecue destinations, along with an overview of their methods and the best restaurants to try. St. Louis, Missouri While St. Louis may not be the first city that comes to mind when you hear "great barbecue," it has earned its spot on the list. In fact, Kingsford charcoal ranked St. Louis No. 1 on their "Top 10 Grilling Cities" list. St. L...