by Mesquite Pete | Mar 11, 2011 | Barbecue
Every year those who cook outdoors find themselves struggling with the same question: what is the best charcoal for outdoor grilling? While there are many different brands on the market, there are only a few different factors to consider when looking for the best....
by Mesquite Pete | Mar 4, 2011 | Barbecue
Designing the outdoor living area for the local chef can be both exciting and challenging, especially when it comes to choosing the right grill. The challenge becomes even greater if the space calls for a built-in grill and you don’t want to take one apart and try to...
by Mesquite Pete | Feb 25, 2011 | Barbecue
There is a huge difference between barbecuing and smoking wood, but the one thing they have in common is how the meat’s flavor is affected by the type of wood used. Generally speaking, smoking involves allowing the meat to be exposed to low heat as smoke from...
by Mesquite Pete | Feb 17, 2011 | Barbecue
Those who enjoy unique flavors of barbecue are finding an inexpensive alternative to wood chips and chemical flavor enhancers by using grilling flavor sprays. Available in most grocery stores, especially during the areas’ grilling season, they come in a wide range of...
by Mesquite Pete | Jan 31, 2011 | Barbecue
Cooking over an open flame is the oldest know method of cooking and despite the numerous recipes for barbecuing, there are three basic tenets that recipes usually do not explain. They are the heat of the coals, the proximity of the food to the heat and how long it...