The allure of BBQ isn’t limited to briskets and ribs; poultry has its revered spot in the pantheon of smoked meats. Chicken and turkey, with their juicy interiors and potential for crispy skins, can shine brightly when handled correctly in a pellet smoker. However, achieving that perfect balance of smoke, […]

When I got my first pellet smoker, I was worried about my meat becoming dry. I have been hearing a lot of stories about how pellet smokers can dry the meat out, and to satisfy my curiosity I needed to find out myself whether it’s just a myth or a […]

When I first got my hands on my pellet smoker, my mind was taking a mental picture of all the meat I would cook in it. I was excited to try it and bought a large brisket, only to be disappointed in the outcome. While briskets are great in pellet […]

Beginners in the BBQ game must know how to get bark on meat. Great bark is an essential factor in grilling barbecue that’s mighty tasty, Instagram-worthy and will impress mates and family. One question rings constantly though – how do you get bark using a pellet smoker? Getting bark using […]

Grilling is fun but cleaning BBQ grill grates can sometimes take the fun out of it. When I was younger, this was the part I dreaded the most. However, over the years, I have learned some tricks on how to clean grill grates efficiently, and I’d like to share some […]

It pays to know the different ways to tenderise meat before it goes inside the pellet smoker, especially when planning a big party at home. I will never forget that one barbecue party I hosted where the meat was not as tender as expected. While my guests were polite enough […]

It can be frustrating every time I find my pellet smoker is not producing enough smoke. The first time it happened, I thought I needed to replace it. However, after some digging, I found out why there’s not enough smoke on my pellet smoker. One of the reasons a pellet […]

With the constant advancement in technology, especially in the world of grilling and smoking meats, who wouldn’t want to use pellet smokers? I am guilty of using one because pellet smokers make my life much easier and give me the result I want. However, many consider using one to be […]

Smoking meat outdoors can be so much fun, especially with friends and family. However, there are times when the weather doesn’t permit it. When this happens, I always wish I could bring my pellet smoker inside and use it.  Pellet smokers are not recommended to use indoors because it is […]

All things are meant to break down one way or another, no matter how good we take care of them, and my Camp Chef Smoker is no exception to that. I can still remember the first time it failed me. I was dismayed because I was excited to try something […]