How To

Here is an in-depth look at how to cook delicious food on your pellet grill. I cover tips and techniques for grilling, smoking, roasting, and baking. You will also find answers to all your questions about different cuts of meat, spices, and food preparation. This section is dedicated to give you a foundation to become a great outdoor cook.

  • How Many Ribs per Person? A Complete Guide

    How Many Ribs per Person? A Complete Guide

    When it comes to cooking ribs for family and friends, one of the hardest things to do is to calculate how many racks of ribs to buy so that you will have enough food for everyone. The best way to do this is to figure out how many ribs to smoke per person. This article…

  • Smoking Ribs: Bone Up or Down?

    Smoking Ribs: Bone Up or Down?

    Nothing beats a delicious rack of ribs smoked to perfection. When you are getting ready to smoke a rack of ribs on your pellet grill, there are many decisions to make before you start the cook. What type of pellets to use, what temperature is best, and what rub to use? Another big question that…

  • How to Remove Membrane from Pork Ribs

    How to Remove Membrane from Pork Ribs

    Removing the rib membrane is a quick and easy step to help you cook the best ribs you have ever had. It only takes seconds, so there is no excuse to skip this step. This How-To guide will cover all the steps so you can master this technique in minutes. What is the Rib Membrane?…

  • How to Clean and Prep Pork Ribs Before Smoking

    How to Clean and Prep Pork Ribs Before Smoking

    Before you start smoking bbq ribs like spare ribs or baby back ribs a common question that you may ask yourself is “Should I wash these ribs first?” In fact, this is one of the most common questions I get from people who are new to grilling and smoking with a pellet grill. It’s a…

  • How to Burn in and Season a Pellet Grill

    How to Burn in and Season a Pellet Grill

    If you’ve just purchased a brand-new pellet grill, congratulations! Now, before you fire it up and start grilling and smoking your favorite foods, there’s a crucial step you need to take first: you need to burn off all the oils and manufacturing residues from the factory that are still on your shiny brand-new grill. This…

  • Ribeye vs Porterhouse Steak: What’s The Difference?

    Ribeye vs Porterhouse Steak: What’s The Difference?

    There are many different cuts of beef, each with their own unique flavor profile, fat content, and texture. Some are well known for being tender and lean, like a filet mignon. Others are associated with holiday celebration like prime rib. But if you are looking to throw a giant steak on the grill this weekend…

  • What is a Pellet Grill?

    What is a Pellet Grill?

    A pellet grill (also known as a pellet smoker) looks like a normal outdoor grill, but instead of using propane or charcoal, a pellet grill uses compressed hardwood pellets as fuel to produce heat for cooking. Its a hybrid of a grill and smoker, combining the best of both worlds. No other type of grill…

  • How to Clean a Pellet Grill

    How to Clean a Pellet Grill

    Cleaning your pellet grill is a very important step to keep your grill operating well and ensure you are cooking the best tasting food.  Each time you use your pellet grill to smoke or grill up something delicious, grease and debris will accumulate on the grates, in the bottom of your grill, and in the…