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Photos of smoked or grilled tri-tip and brisket side by side.
Ingredients

Tri-Tip Vs Brisket — What’s the Difference? Which is Best?

Tri-tip and brisket are large, very popular cuts of beef for BBQ and smoking, that produce delicious dishes and will impress any guests lucky enough for you to cook for. Learn about each, their differences, and how to choose the right one.

frozen burgers on cutting board with a rosemary sprig in the background.
Grilling Guides

How to Grill Frozen Burgers — Less Fuss, Safe, So Why Not?

You can safely grill burgers from frozen, you just need to tweak your method slightly to account for the fact they are frozen. But it saves some fuss and effort having to defrost them, so is a good technique to have up your sleeve. Here's how.

spare ribs vs St Louis ribs, one photo each, side by side.
Ribs

Spare Ribs Vs. St. Louis Ribs — Differences and How to Smoke Them

The difference between spare and St Louis ribs is minimal. They're close to the same thing and are mostly treated the same during cooking. Learn all about these two cuts and the subtle differences between them here, where we answer all your burning questions on these two pork rib types.

A smoked brisket flat next to some burnt ends in two photos side by side.
Brisket

Brisket Point Vs Flat — What’s the Difference? Which is Best?

The brisket is two muscles joined, commonly called the point and the flat, that when bought together are described as a whole packer brisket. What is the difference between these two halves? Why choose one over the other? Which do most think is best? Let's find out.

photos of a sirloin steak and a ribeye steak side by side.
Ingredients

Sirloin Vs Ribeye: Important Differences and Which is Better

Sirloin and ribeye, two of the most popular, most loved steaks in the world. But which is best? Or why would you choose one over the other? This detailed comparison looks at where they come from, flavor and texture, uses, and great recipes for each.

Some of the best steaks for grilling laid out on a dark surface, with spices and kitchen tools.
Grilling Theory

11 Best Steaks for Grilling — And Exactly How to Cook Each One

Because not all steaks are created equal, we decided to cook up a selection of eleven steaks for you to try on your grill. From all-time favorites to a handful of lesser-known but outstanding cuts, these are the best steaks for grilling that you simply must try.

Raw petite sirloin steaks in a tray with one sprig of parsley.
Ingredients

What is Petite Sirloin Steak? Where Does it Come From, How to Cook it

Petite sirloin is very lean and not particularly tender. This puts many people off, as there are certainly better cuts to eat from a cow. However, it’s still great tasting and, if treated right, cooks well. Learn all about it in our guide, where we think we’ll convince you to give it a try.

Three raw beef eye of round steaks with rosemary and rock salt on a dark surface.
Ingredients

Eye of Round Steak Guide — What it is, How to Cook it and More

The eye of round steak is usually reserved for cubing and stewing. But you can do MUCH better! Yes, it’s lean, it’s easy to dry out, it needs skill to cook it well, but it really can be worth it. Learn all about this under-loved cut in our guide.

A chuck eye roast on a cutting board, in front of some herbs and tomatoes.
Ingredients

What is Chuck Eye Roast — A Detailed Look at This Popular Cut

The chuck eye roast — or roll — is a neighbor to the ribeye. Maybe even more tender and just as flavorful and well-marbled, you really should check it out as it’s outstanding value for money. Learn all about it in our guide, where I’m sure we’ll convince you to give it a try!

sliced chuck eye steak on a black plate with knife and fork.
Ingredients

Chuck Eye Steak Guide — What is it? How to Cook it?

Today we look at where the chuck eye steak comes from on the cow, other names it’s known by, its taste, fat content, nutritional info, where to buy it, how to cook it, and more. By the end of this guide, you’ll be an expert on the ‘poor man’s ribeye.’

A tomahawk steak on a black surface.
Ingredients

What is a Tomahawk Steak? Where to Buy, How to Cook, and 3 Recipes

The tomahawk steak is a big slab of well-marbled, buttery, beefy ribeye with a colossal bone handle that makes it look prehistoric. Learn all about this delicious cut in our guide, including where it comes from, why that name, how to buy it, prepare it, cook it, and more.

A selection of large joints of meat and sausages.
BBQ Theory

The Best Meats to Smoke — From Beef to Pork, Lamb, Chicken and More

If you’re looking for a list of the best meats to smoke, you’re in the right place. Below is a long list of delicious cuts of beef, pork, lamb, poultry, and game that, when smoked, become incredibly delicious. Best of all? They’re typically cheaper cuts that shine when treated to low n slow.

Gas grill with onions, teak and other bits, and a man holding tongs to flip them.
Grilling Theory

Grilling Tips to Level up Your Grill Skills and Improve Your Next Cookout

Level up your grill game with the following list of grilling tips to make your next grill-out easier and more successful. From getting that Instagrammable sear to adding insane layers of flavor, from preventing food from sticking to the grates to tenderizing tough cuts before cooking.

A grilled tri-tip roast, sliced and sitting on a wooden surface.
Ingredients

What is a Tri-Tip Roast? A Deep Dive into This Magnificent Cut of Beef

The tri-tip triangle roast, cut from the sirloin, is a well-marbled, full-flavored, quite tender cut that roasts well when whole and grills well when sliced into individual steaks. Learn all about its flavor, texture, cost, typical uses, where to buy it, and how to cook it in this guide.

Beef BBQ bites with a green herby sauce.
Ingredients

What are Country Style Ribs? And How to Cook Them

Country-style ribs are lean, well-marbled, packed full of flavor, and perfect for slow cooking. They’re also relatively cheap, so they are great value. But despite the name, they aren’t actually a rib! So what are country style ribs? Learn all about them in our in-depth guide below.

skirt steak with chimichurri sauce.
Ingredients

What is Skirt Steak? A Detailed Guide on this Lesser Known Cut

Skirt steak can be one of two different muscles on the cow, the outside and inside skirt. Well-marbled with a prominent textured grain, it’s great for marinating to take on flavor and is often used in fajitas. It’s a lovely cut of beef. Learn all about it below.

Sliced sirloin steak on a wooden chopping board with form and some herbs.
Ingredients

Sirloin Steak: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Sirloin steak is a popular beef cut that is fuller flavored than fillet and leaner than a ribeye. Find out all about it, what muscle it is, where it comes from on a side of beef, where to buy it, and how to cook it with three of our favorite recipes.

A raw shoulder steak on a dark surface with rosemary sprigs.
Ingredients

What is Shoulder Steak? What is it Good For? How do You Cook it?

What is shoulder steak? It is a flavorful and bargain-priced cut that should get more love but is often overlooked for pricier and more tender cuts. Learn all about it here, from how to identify it to alternative names, how to cook it, and more.

Steaks and small items of food being cooked on an infrared grill.
Grilling Theory

Infrared Grills — Advantages, Disadvantages and How They Work

Infrared grills are a relatively new technology for the home cook. They get super hot superfast, so you can knock out food quickly, and they can create the best sear on food you've ever had. Are you Interested to know more? Then read on.