Tag: BBQ

A Stacked Masonry Barbecue Can Be Strong

Dear James: Our gas barbecue grill just rusted out and I want to build a masonry one that uses charcoal or wood. What is the simplest construction method that still looks nice? — Kevin W. Dear Kevin: Propane or natural gas barbecues are convenient to use, but they do not provide the same flavor as…


A Show-Stealing Potato Salad With a Story

Potato salad isn’t supposed to be a main event. Its humble job is to support other dishes as a kind of chunky mayonnaise, a creamy and tangy mortar between the important dishes. But the other day while I was enjoying some BBQ, the potato salad next to my epic piece of brisket almost stole the…


At This Montana BBQ Spot, the Potato Salad Almost Steals the Show—While Honoring a Lost Family Member’s Legacy

Potato salad isn’t supposed to be a main event. Its humble job is to support other dishes as a kind of chunky mayonnaise, a creamy and tangy mortar between the important dishes. But the other day while I was enjoying some BBQ, the potato salad next to my epic piece of brisket almost stole the…


Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Burgers

Fourth of July is right around the corner, and everyone knows that in order to celebrate the holiday in style, you must have top-notch food. And while the king of the cookout is usually a perfectly grilled steak, this year there’s a new kid in town. Wow your guests this Fourth of July with this bacon and cheese stuffed…


Chipotle-Rubbed Beer Can Chicken

Summer is officially here which, for many people, means it’s time to fire up the grill. And while the star of the cookout is usually a perfect grilled steak, this creative chipotle-rubbed beer can chicken recipe will show you why that’s not the case this year. It’s no secret that chicken is often reserved for easy weeknight…


The 4 Essential Grilling Tools You Need This Summer

Grilling in the summer — when the weather is warm and the drinks are cold — is one of life’s simple and oh-so-lovely pleasures. Grilled chicken, homemade burgers, corn on the cob and a pitcher of something delicious and refreshing all add up to a great time. But in order to make some of your summer favorites, having access to a…


How to Grill With Wooden Skewers

If you’re an aficionado of iconic street foods such as anticuchos, chuan or kebabs, you may want to try making yourself some right at home on the grill. When grilling anything on skewers, however, there is one step you have to take first: soaking your skewers. Much like setting yourself up to make the perfect steak or grill chicken properly,…


How Long to Cook Burgers on the Grill

Cooking up a juicy, next-level burger might seem intimidating, especially if your ground beef patties keep turning out raw in the middle or bone-dry. But with the right tools and the right amount of time, you can make a burger like a celebrity chef. You just need to know how long to cook burgers for. Several factors…


Cowboy Cooking: Adrian Davila Serves Up South Texas Barbecue, Vaquero-Style

Since 1959, San Antonio-area barbecue joint Davila’s BBQ has served loyal fans a distinctive, Latino variety of the Lone Star State’s favorite food, honoring the Mexican heritage of both barbecue and cattle farming—lending a deeper layer of tradition to those two icons of Texas culture. For instance, Adrian Davila, who has succeeded his father Edward…


BBQ Tempeh Ribs

If you’re vegan or just trying to incorporate more plant-based foods into your diet, you’re probably used to having Impossible Burgers while your friends munch on burgers and hot dogs at cookouts. But before those meat substitutes existed there was tempeh. The fermented soy product shouldn’t be overlooked this spring and summer when it comes time for barbecues. This…