The sun is out, your friends are around, let’s have a barbecue! So you throw some charcoal on the bbq, get some firefighters, strike a match and…… nothing. Why won’t it light? You have had the bag of charcoal in a corner of the garage for years so you start to wonder ‘does charcoal go…
Nobody likes having their plans ruined by the weather. But if you are looking forward to an afternoon of cooking on your electric smoker do you have to pack it up at the first sign of rain? Can you use an electric smoker in the rain? It is a very sensible question! Are they waterproof?…
So, you’ve heard the buzz about how good electric smokers are, maybe you are thinking of getting one? But, there is a nagging voice in the back of your head. Are electric smokers healthy? Or are electric smokers bad for your health? It is a valid question and well worth considering before you get started…
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We all know that barbecue thermometers have a difficult life. They are routinely dropped, exposed to extreme conditions, and rained on as well. So, you may be wondering how to check the accuracy of a thermometer. After all, there is no point using one if it just gives you a random temperature!! Luckily, there are…
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Who doesn’t love turkey? I am sure there are some people, but not around here. Everyone I know loves smoked turkey! Of course, Christmas and Thanksgiving are the times when everyone thinks about eating turkey but why restrict yourself to just a couple of holidays? Turkey tastes great any time of year! To get the…
If you’re in the market for a smoker but don’t have the space or budget for a large, traditional model, a small electric smoker might be the perfect solution. These compact and convenient appliances offer many of the same benefits as their larger counterparts, including the ability to smoke a variety of meats, vegetables, and…