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Top 10 Hot Dog Recipes
There is so much more to the humble Hot Dog than a cheap sausage in a bun. Choose good quality Hot Dogs and sausages without loads of chemicals and nitrites. A better Hot Dog makes a great meal and these 10 recipes are the best I have for making that Hot Dog something spectacular. The Hot Dog is nearly as versatile as the burger, so take advantage of all the possibilities and make the most of this great American meal....Read Full Post

First Look: Wicked Good Burgers
From the upstart winners of the 2009 Jack Daniel's Invitational Barbecue Championship comes their follow up to last years very successful and very good, "Wicked Good Barbecue". In Wicked Good ...Read Full Post

Top 10 Barbecue & Grilling Websites
Rank Site Visits 1 bbq.about.com 491,336 2 Charbroil.com 190,675 3 www.bbqguys.com 168,757 4 Weber.com 155,813 5 GrillsDirect.com 130,187 6 grilling.com 113,981 7 amazingribs.com 100,922 8 www.grillstuff.com 91,364 9 www.smokingmeatforums.com 83,175 10 grillingcompanion.com 55,331 Based on estimated monthly average visitors from Compete.com for the period May 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013. Sites included are primarily focused on Barbecue & Grilling tips, recipes, articles, products, and reviews.

How Often do you Cookout?
May is National Barbecue Month and so lets get a feel for how often you head outback to grill or smoke. I realize that if you are reading this that you probably cook outdoor often, but still it doesn't hurt to ask. Once, a few years ago I set out to cook three meals a day on the grill or smoker for a full week. Turned out that the family ended up eating more than normal, but it certainly wasn't a chore to do. I've found that once you've got the experience with a wide range of foods you really can do all the backyard cooking without a lot of extra work. Anyway, this weeks question is:...Read Full Post

Top 10 Charcoal Grills for 2013
There are a lot of different kinds of charcoal grills that offer many different features. I've picked the best charcoal grills from the simple kettle grill to large full functional charcoal grills that can cost well over $2,500. Pick the grill that is right for you and right for your pocket book. These grills represent the diversity of charcoal grills on the market whether you are looking for one that can smoke, one that can grill like no ones business or just let you cook up a simple meal. Updated for 2013....Read Full Post

Top 10 Barbecue Gifts for Dad
Finding the right gift for Dad this Father's Day (June 19th) can be a real challenge. if your Dad is a backyard cook however, you have a lot of great options. A new grill (gas, charcoal, or a portable or maybe a smoker would be the perfect gift. Otherwise, check out my ideas for the perfect Father's Day Gift.

Tong, Spatula, or Fork?
I've watched a lot of people cook at the grill or smoker over the years. One thing I have noticed is that most people have a favorite BBQ tool and will use it most all the time. Sometimes it might not be the most appropriate tool for the food, but people stick with it anyway. Personally I have a good pair of tongs that I use most the time. Anyway I thought I would ask what you like so this weeks question is:...Read Full Post

First Look: The Ribalizer
A few years back Mark Vinci set out to make a great rack of ribs on a gas grill. Not necessarily as easy as it might sound. Gas grills do not hold smoke, so it is hard to transfer that flavor to the food. Then there is the problem of not burning the ribs, while still getting a good crusted surface before the ribs dry out or fall apart. Remember if the bone falls out you are not eating ribs, you are eating slabs of boneless pork....Read Full Post

Home Depot Gas Grills for 2013
The line up of Gas Grill at Home Depot for 2013 relies heavily on Weber for higher end products and Brinkmann for the lower priced grills. Prices range from $99 to $900USD in most stores with a wide selection of sizes and features. Amongst these grills you will find one with a built in smoker, a number of Char-Broil's infrared gas grills, a nearly complete selection of Weber Grills. Availability of products depends on location....Read Full Post

Top 10 Grilled Asparagus Recipes
Just in time for spring, when the grills are firing up, Asparagus makes in appearance and gives us all a great opportunity to grill our vegetables. Asparagus is perfect for the grill. Keep the stalks perpendicular to the cooking grates, place them over a high heat, and gently give them an occasional roll. Asparagus can be grilled in as little as five minutes to tender perfection with just the right amount of crunch....Read Full Post