Just before we get stuck into how to clean the grill grate without a brush I should probably tell you why we don’t use a brush. Most BBQ brands supply grill brushes to clean a grill grate however I don’t think you will find a BBQ enthusiast that recommends cleaning it with said brushes. Why … Read more
Picture this you’ve got the grill over-crowded, smoke is billowing from the BBQ, and hot fat is spitting everywhere. Have you been there? Well, a set of extra-long weber tongs will make your life a lot easier; you won’t need to stand so close to the grill to pull items from it, which means you … Read more
You may have seen a vast range of different grilling methods, ways to arrange the charcoal, and different lighting techniques, and when you’re completely new to grilling this can all be a little overwhelming. This section of how to BBQ will provide you with all the vital information to get you to the pitmaster level … Read more
Before we get into how to use a charcoal chimney starter I just want to tell you that using a charcoal chimney to start a BBQ is the best, fastest and safest way. As I’m sure you many know soaking charcoal with lighter fluid can leave food with an odd taste, a charcoal chimney cuts … Read more
The BBQ geniuses at Weber have put together two of what I think are the most excellent portable BBQs. This article of the Weber Go Anywhere vs. Smokey Joe will help you decide which works best for you. I have owned both and still use one regularly, which I’ll explain later. These two iconic BBQs … Read more
Looking for the best charcoal BBQ under $200? Spending four hundred or even thousands on a complete BBQ setup is not always necessary. The good news is there are a lot of choices when shopping around for a good quality BBQ with all the bells and whistles without breaking the bank. Some absolutely brilliant BBQs … Read more
The two main grilling methods utilized on a BBQ are indirect and direct, both are pretty self-explanatory however there are different times and ways of using both. More often than not you’ll use both at the same time when approaching BBQing more seriously. The quality of the finished food will also be a lot better … Read more
We’ve all been there you feel like you need a set of swimming goggles just to stand over your BBQ but before we go any further it’s not always possible to stop your BBQ from smoking. You are cooking with fire so expect smoke but if you find yourself in plumes of smoke billowing from … Read more
Now you may not own a charcoal chimney starter so will be lighting your charcoal the good old-fashioned way. So onto how to light a charcoal BBQ with firelighters when not using a charcoal chimney The easiest way to light a charcoal BBQ with firelighters is to place a couple of firelighters together on the … Read more
