It’s time to solve another mystery of grilling — what is the ideal thickness for a steak, and how do I grill it just right? What if I’m faced with only very thin or very thick steaks? Which would be best? How best to cook them? We’re on the case! The post The Best Thickness for Steak, and Dealing with Too Thin or Thick appeared first on Food Fire Friends.| Food Fire Friends
Opinions are like belly buttons (and other things); everybody has one! When it comes to grilling, though, most folks have more than one. And that includes the touchy subject of when and how much to season and salt your steak. Don't worry what anyone else says; we have the straight answers for you right here. The post How to Season a Steak for the Best Possible Flavor appeared first on Food Fire Friends.| Food Fire Friends
Who doesn’t love crispy chicken skin? But how many times has it come out moist and rubbery? Learn how to get crispy chicken skin, by combining and ‘stacking’ some of the methods below that will all but guarantee crispness every time. The post How to Get Crispy Chicken Skin: This Method Works Every Time appeared first on Food Fire Friends.| Food Fire Friends
As you explore the world of barbecue and try to enhance your skills, you’ll uncover no end of “secrets” to better grilling. Even something that seems basic –cooking a steak– has insider tricks and tips for the best results. Read on to learn how resting a steak is key to serving it at its peak. The post How Long to Rest Steak: Follow This Advice for Optimal Results appeared first on Food Fire Friends.| Food Fire Friends
Did you choose a gas grill for convenience? No room for more than one piece of equipment in your outdoor space? Smoking food may seem like an unachievable dream to you. Not anymore! Discover how to use a smoker box to take your backyard grilling game to the next level. The post How to Use a Smoker Box on Your Gas or Charcoal Grill appeared first on Food Fire Friends.| Food Fire Friends
Not all smoke is created equal when it comes to smoking meat. And there’s plenty more to it than just setting the wood on fire, then hoping for the best. If you want to experience the best in home smoking, you’ll need to master this critical skill — making thin blue smoke. The post How to Get Thin Blue Smoke, What it is, and Why You Want it appeared first on Food Fire Friends.| Food Fire Friends
Should you wrap brisket when smoking? And if you’re going to wrap your brisket mid-cook, at which point should you do so? And what do you base this on? Time? Temperature? How it looks? Find out in our comprehensive guide to wrapping brisket. The post When to Wrap Brisket, How and What With — If At All! appeared first on Food Fire Friends.| Food Fire Friends
Looking for a great value, fast and accurate instant-read digital thermometer? In this article, we review the best on the market today.| Food Fire Friends
Seriously? Another instant read thermometer? They keep making them, and I keep reviewing them. So join me for a hands-on review of this top-of-the-line unit. It isn’t cheap, but it just might be the last instant read thermometer you ever need to buy. The post ChefsTemp FinalTouch X10 Instant-Read Meat Thermometer Review appeared first on Food Fire Friends.| Food Fire Friends
If a Traeger pellet grill has an issue, they have the feature of telling us exactly what’s wrong with error reporting displayed right on the controller. Learn to read these codes and what they mean, to help you troubleshoot your grills problems and fix any issues that arise. The post Traeger Grill Problems, Error Codes, and Troubleshooting appeared first on Food Fire Friends.| Food Fire Friends