You’ll find people who insist that there are four epicenters of barbecue in America that constitute the undisputed quadrumvirate of masterfully smoked meat: Texas, Memphis, Kansas City, and North Carolina. Ignore such blowhards: just about…

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Some things in life just go together. Fancy watches and nice cars, for example, or slip ons and no-show socks. Whiskey and grilling is high up on that list as well—in terms of both something…

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The act of grilling is truly ritualistic. Mastering your grill requires real dedication and the acceptance that a grill can be an unforgiving appliance. Grill and barbecue enthusiasts dedicate years to practicing and perfecting this…

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We’ve seen quite a few innovative new barbecues over the past few months, but few of them tackle all your outdoor cooking needs like the Burch Barrel Portable Suspended Barbecue. At first glance, it looks…

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In what might be the best news ever for backyard barbecues, the Department of Agriculture has begun testing a new type of bug zapper. The Photonic Fence, as the new device is called, uses cameras…

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Turning your gas or charcoal grill into a smoker for those long, slow cooks is a possibility, but it’s no where near as easy as the 7-in-1 Z Grills Elite 900 Grill. It grills. It…

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