Barbecue

You’ll find people who insist that there are four epicenters of barbecue in America that constitute the undisputed quadrumvirate of masterfully smoked meat: Texas, Memphis, Kansas City, and North Carolina. Ignore such blowhards: just about every corner of America boasts a time-honored, cherished barbecue tradition. Whether it's Santa Maria tri-tip…

Some things in life just go together. Fancy watches and nice cars, for example, or slip ons and no-show socks. Whiskey and grilling is high up on that list as well—in terms of both something to sip on while the grilling happens and mixing spirits into the recipe itself. This…

The act of grilling is truly ritualistic. Mastering your grill requires real dedication and the acceptance that a grill can be an unforgiving appliance. Grill and barbecue enthusiasts dedicate years to practicing and perfecting this particular food preparation. And that's just to nail the basics. Only a select few of…

We've seen quite a few innovative new barbecues over the past few months, but few of them tackle all your outdoor cooking needs like the Burch Barrel Portable Suspended Barbecue. At first glance, it looks like a barrel suspended in a clever tripod mounting system--which is true--but it packs a…

In what might be the best news ever for backyard barbecues, the Department of Agriculture has begun testing a new type of bug zapper. The Photonic Fence, as the new device is called, uses cameras paired with more advanced optic technology to identify insects in an area 30 meters wide…