Food Fire Friends

Putting the 'Extra' Into Ordinary Food

I’m sharing everything on my Journey toward mastering barbecue, grilling, hot & cold smoking, and many forms of outdoor cooking.

Recent Recipes

Beef cheeks sitting on grill grates being smoked

Smoked Beef Cheeks Recipe – Pulled for adding to Tacos or Tortillas

close up of a smoked beef short rib with a pepper rub crust

Smoked Beef Ribs Recipe – BIG, Rich, Moist and Tender Short Ribs

Close up of sauced atomic bullao turds on the grill

Atomic Buffalo Turds (ABTs) – Bacon Wrapped, Stuffed Jalapenos Recipe

Grilled, sliced hanger steak with chimichurri on a large wooden chopping board

Grilled Hanger Steak, With Flambadou Bone Marrow and ChimiChurri

Close up of a bowl of chimichurri sauce

Chimichurri Sauce Recipe – Deeply Flavorful Yet Fresh

An alternative to beer can chicken: A vertical chicken holder

Beer Can Chicken – Dispelling Myths and a Better Way (With recipe)

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Afterburner steak, thin steaks, perfect medium rare - written across 4 steaks grilling on 2 chimney starters

Would you believe it if I told you that a charcoal chimney and a grill grate are all you need to achieve steak perfection?

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Think you know BBQ, smoking and grilling? Here’s 41 common beliefs you may be surprised to hear aren’t true!

BBQ Vs Grilling: What is the difference, written across some low n slow smoking meats on a BBQ

BBQ Vs Grilling – Most people use these words interchangeably, but they are in fact very different.

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Dry aging beef in a refrigerator

How to Dry Age Beef at Home – The Do’s, Don’ts, Equipment and Guide

A mans hand liberally sprinkling dry rub over pork ribs

How to Use and Apply Dry Rubs – How Much, When, Moist Meat or Not?

gas vs charcoal smoker, written above one photo of each side by side

Gas vs Charcoal Smoker – Which is Best, or Better, FOR YOU?!

Gas vs electric smoker, written above 2 photos of one of each, both full of meat

Gas vs Electric Smoker – Which is Best, or Better, FOR YOU?!

Electric vs gas grill written above a photo of one of each, both full of meat cooking

Electric vs Gas Grill – What’s the Difference? Which is better FOR YOU!

Electric vs charcoal smoker, written above one of each, with the electric full of meat

Electric vs Charcoal Smoker – Which is Best, or Better, FOR YOU?!

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Equipment Buying Guides and Reviews

A gas grill being used to cook chops and onions

Top 10 Best Gas Grills for 2019 – Something for Every Need and Budget!

Beefburgers cooking on a gas grill outdoors

Best Gas Grills Under $300 – Inexpensive, Capable of Great Results!

Burgers and sausages being grilled on a gas grill outdoors

Best Gas Grill Under $200 – Budget-Friendly, Awesome Results!

Close up of BBQ pulled pork roll dripping with sauce

Best Electric Smoker Under $200 – Buying Guide and Top Models in 2019

German sausage and chicken grilling on a gas grill

Best Gas Grills Under $500 – Great Quality, at an Affordable Price!

Close up of a sliced, smoked brisket flat

Best Electric Smokers 2019 – Honest Reviews, One for Every Budget