I often get emails from readers with burning grilling questions, and this one I thought was enticing—should you put olive oil and steak before grilling? Should You Put Olive Oil on Steak Before Grilling? The answer is olive oil is a great addition to steak before grilling for several reasons, most notably because it adds…
I’ve had a fully loaded Napoleon gas grill for roughly six months now, but haven’t really had the time to use its rotisserie component. However, I recently read about the myriad benefits of rotisserie grilling such as even browning, less fat and grease, and overall, a healthy approach to cooking. That said, here’s how to…
I’m a few days away from my annual camping trip to the Acadia National Park in Maine and wanted to take my Traeger pellet grill along. The park does provide electricity, but limited, which isn’t enough to power my long cookouts. So, the question I have is do pellet grills need electricity, and how much…
I haven’t used my good ol’ Weber charcoal grill in a while, but since my BBQ smoker pellets arrived early, I thought I’d fire it up. But as I was wiping the dust off the grill, and preparing it for the grilling session, I noticed a medium-sized hole at the bottom of the appliance. What’s…
I was in for a big surprise this morning when I opened my grill after 8 months and found this fuzzy coating on the surface—Ewww grill mold. Regardless of whether you have a fancy smoker, charcoal, or gas grill, the onset of mold is inevitable if the grill is not stored properly. So, the big…
Napoleon is undoubtedly one of the best American Manufacturers of grills, and offers a massive lineup of feature-rich grills and accessories. Even though my Napoleon Prestige Pro 500 grill came loaded with innovative features, the first thing that was a bit challenging was turning it on. After a few attempts, I finally fire up my…
People are always coming to me for advice when shopping for a new or used grill, and one of the most common questions I get is “Why are Weber grills so expensive?”. I’d have to admit that the price of some Weber grills may not fit into everyone’s budget, but as the saying goes “you…
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When it comes to grilling, one of my favorite types of grills is the charcoal one. I mean, you can’t complain about the authentic flavor and richness your food absorbs when succumbing to the charcoal. A pro tip right from the start – adding some wood chips to the grill makes it even better. Then,…
I’ve been exploring several ways to add flavor to my grilled items apart from the traditional marination. In that quest, I’ve picked up a couple of bags of wood chips to use with my good ol’ charcoal grill. Many people wonder if it’s possible to use wood chips with a charcoal grill. And the answer…
