BBQ Food & Cooking Basics
Before getting started with our recipes, learn all the basics of barbecuing, from the difference between smoking and grilling to the types of equipment you can use.
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The 5 Types of Ribs
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The Difference Between Barbecue, Grilling, and Smoking
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How to Grill the Perfect Steak
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Barbecue Ribs on a Charcoal Grill
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How to Grill Chicken Parts
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The Ultimate Guide to Grilling
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Tips for Grilling Halibut
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What Is Angus Beef?
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How to Dry Age and Wet Age a Great Steak
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What Is Flat Iron Steak?
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Pulled Pork: The Smoke
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Restaurant Steak Secrets
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How to Cook a Pig in a Pit
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BBQ Rubs: What They Are and How to Use Them
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Marinating Beef
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Guide to Brazilian Barbecue
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How to Grill Beef, Chicken, and Fish Perfectly Every Time
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Bake Bread on Your Grill
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Choosing the Best Charcoal to Use in Your Smoker
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Best Steak Topping Ideas
What's a Barbecue Mustard Rub?
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Should You Grill With the Lid up or Down?
How to Make Barbecued Beef Ribs
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Salt to Brine Ratio Is Important to Know
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What Is Venison?
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Tips for Marinating Pork
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Baked Barbecued Burgers
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How to Grill Mexican-Style
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Easy Grilled Veal Chops Recipe
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Carne Asada
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Choosing a Safe Grill Brush
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When to Apply Barbecue Sauce
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How to Grill the Perfect Pork Chop
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How to Make Rotisserie Chicken
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Infrared Cooking and Grilling
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Make Grilled Buffalo Burgers
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Gas Grill Repair
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Crockpot Short Ribs and Rice
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Barbecue Leftovers
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The History of Barbecue
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What Is Liquid Smoke?
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Smoking 101: How to Smoke Meat
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How to Build Your Own Custom Gas or Charcoal Grill
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Preparing Steaks for the Grill
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Your Guide to Steak Doneness
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The Best Cuts of Meat for Smoking
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