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How to Get Crispy Chicken Skin On Your Pellet Grill

How to Get Crispy Chicken Skin On Your Pellet Grill

Pellet grills are one of the best ways to make awesome chicken recipes, but getting perfectly cooked chicken with crispy skin doesn't just accidentally happen. You can help set yourself up for success with these tips and tricks from the Bearded Butchers. We will walk you through our steps when …
How to Use a Charcoal Chimney

How to Use a Charcoal Chimney

A charcoal chimney starter is the correct tool for lighting lump charcoal or briquettes. A chimney starter is fairly simple to use once you know the proper way to light charcoal with it. The biggest thing about using a charcoal chimney starter is to practice safe handling when using it to prevent …
How to Cook Indirect Heat on a Big Green Egg

How to Cook Indirect Heat on a Big Green Egg

The Big Green Egg is an incredible and versatile tool for grilling, barbequing, and smoking. Its simple-seeming design is deceptively clever because of the numerous ways you can use a Big Green Egg to prepare delicious meals. The Big Green Egg is a type of kamado grill that has been adapted to meet …
The Best BBQ Tools and Grilling Gadgets

The Best BBQ Tools and Grilling Gadgets

The best BBQ tools and grilling gadgets won't instantly make you the next Grill Master, but having the right tools for the task might just make you the neighborhood hero. One thing that we can say with confidence is that there are a lot of junk grilling tools and accessories that are frustrating …
The Best BBQ Method: Hot and Fast vs Low and Slow

The Best BBQ Method: Hot and Fast vs Low and Slow

One of the great things about barbecue is that just about anyone can quickly and easily learn the basics and cook good meals right away. There is also the fact that barbecuing is as much a science and an art as it is a method of cooking meat. Learning the techniques that take an average bar …
Guide to Slow Cooking: How to Barbecue Low and Slow

Guide to Slow Cooking: How to Barbecue Low and Slow

Most of the time when we want to cook something like beef brisket or a pork roast, we use a pellet smoker to get the flavor and texture we are after. We also realize that not everyone has a pellet smoker, so we want to talk about the best ways to cook low and slow on a charcoal grill. The comm …
How Do I Clean a Grill Brush?

How Do I Clean a Grill Brush?

The weather outside is finally warm enough to get the cover off the grill and barbecue some chicken. With excitement, you get the grill opened only to remember that the last time you used the grill was last Fall and the grunge from those giant ribeye steaks is still hanging out on the grill grate …
The Best Grilling Basket for Vegetables, Fish, and Small Items

The Best Grilling Basket for Vegetables, Fish, and Small Items

What is a Grill Basket? Grill baskets come in a lot of different shapes and sizes to serve different purposes. They all use some type of screen, mesh, or ventilated surface to allow you to put things on the grill that would otherwise fall through the grates. The grill basket also opens u …
Why Medium Rare is Always the Perfect Steak Temperature

Why Medium Rare is Always the Perfect Steak Temperature

Some strong opinions can come out when you're at a restaurant and someone at the table orders a well-done steak. You might see the look of disgust on another person's face, the shocked puzzlement of why anyone would ever order an overcooked steak. It might seem funny or even over the …
Griddle vs Grill: What You Need to Know

Griddle vs Grill: What You Need to Know

Grills are one of the most iconic American cooking instruments that are practically a requirement for outdoor get-togethers. Most people are more familiar with griddles at diners and restaurants where the flat surface sizzles and sears in the background all day long rather than a tool for cooking up …
Charcoal vs Gas Grills

Charcoal vs Gas Grills

We were at the home improvement store recently and happened to wander through the barbecue section just to see what's out there right now. After talking with a couple people and a salesperson, we realized there is considerable confusion about gas vs charcoal grills. To dispel the mystery, we're goin …
Smoker vs Grill – What is the Difference?

Smoker vs Grill – What is the Difference?

You know it's time to replace your tired, old charcoal kettle barbecue. It's seen its fair share of hamburgers and hot dogs. You've charred chicken – sometimes on purpose. There's even a perfectly steak-shaped spot where the finish has come off the grate, and you remember exactly …
How to Tell If a Steak Is Done

How to Tell If a Steak Is Done

Cooking a steak can be stressful when you aren't sure how to tell if it's done. Steak can be touchy – just a minute too much and the steak is overcooked. But pulling a steak a minute too soon can also be disappointing when you finally carve it only to find it bloody. With time comes experience, …
10 Must Have Pellet Grill Accessories

10 Must Have Pellet Grill Accessories

It doesn't matter whether you are smoking, searing, or barbecuing on a pellet grill, there are a handful of important accessories you need. Tricking out your brand new Traeger or trying to find the perfect gift for the pit master in your life is a whole lot easier with this list. We've compiled the …
How Does a Smoker Work

How Does a Smoker Work

A critical step when you want to learn to smoke meat is to understand the way a smoker works. There are several designs on the market with similarities and differences in the way they make smoke. Today, we're sharing how the different types of smokers work so you can decide which would be the bes …
What is Reverse Sear?

What is Reverse Sear?

There may be nothing more awesome than a perfectly seared medium rare steak. When you slice through the crisp, crackly crust and reveal tender, juicy beef, you know that steak is going to be delicious. Getting the ideal sear isn't difficult, but it does take a little practice and some know-how. I …
How is Charcoal Made?

How is Charcoal Made?

Charcoal is one of those mysterious variables in grilling and barbecuing. For every charcoal product on the market you'll find at least a dozen opinions about what is best, most traditional, or most flavorful. One thing is clear – not all charcoal is the same. The way different types of charcoal is …
How to Cook a Medium Rare Steak

How to Cook a Medium Rare Steak

One of the most intimidating things that you will face as you start to become an experienced grill master is how to know exactly when to pull your meat for the perfect finish. There are a few things you can learn to watch for and a couple tools that will have you making the perfect medium-rare steak …
Burch Barrel: Perfect for Outdoor Entertaining

Burch Barrel: Perfect for Outdoor Entertaining

Today we're going to share with you one of the coolest new cooking devices we've seen in years. This thing is easy to use, easy to set up, and easy to get perfect results, no matter what you're cooking. Born from the wild open spaces and rugged individuals that make Montana such a wonderful place, t …
What Is Brisket?

What Is Brisket?

Let's talk about one of the most misunderstood cuts of beef around that also happens to be one of our favorites to smoke on the Traeger – brisket. Brisket is a tough cut of beef that needs to be prepared correctly to be edible. Brisket is lean and has long, stringy fibers so it's easy to overcook. T …
The Ultimate Guide: How to BBQ

The Ultimate Guide: How to BBQ

Our favorite way to cook anything is on the barbecue. It could be steaks, wild game, or even vegetables. Give us an opportunity to fire up the grill and we are on it. If you are new to barbecuing or are looking for handy tips and tricks to improve your grill-game, this guide is going to be a big …
Resting Meat: How Long to Let Steak Rest

Resting Meat: How Long to Let Steak Rest

One of the most difficult steps when grilling or smoking meat is letting it rest. It's hard because the delicious aromas leave mouths watering and everyone is ready to tear into that delicious, smoky, perfectly-cooked steak. Letting your steak rest is about more than just letting it cool enough t …
Pellet Grill vs Charcoal Grill

Pellet Grill vs Charcoal Grill

The days are getting longer and soon it'll be time to get out the grill again. Grilling season is one of our favorite times of the year! But to be honest, we keep grilling year round, even when we have to shovel snow just to get out the door. We use both pellet grills and charcoal grills and dependi …
Ultimate Guide to Buying a Grill

Ultimate Guide to Buying a Grill

One of the most thrilling days for any grill master is the moment when you buy a brand-new grill. It doesn't matter if you're picking up a portable charcoal camping grill or the newest high-end smoker, the thrill of a new grill is an exciting adventure for anyone. We want you to pick the best grill …
The Best Grilled Shrimp Recipe

The Best Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Sometimes, you just want a delicious shrimp meal that's quick to cook and easy to clean up. This is a great recipe you can make any day that's so simple you won't want to make shrimp any other way. This recipe uses simple ingredients that are easy to find in most grocery stores. Plus, it's a great w …
The Best Way to Reheat Steak

The Best Way to Reheat Steak

Last night's steak was juicy, flavorful, and had the perfect crispy bark. But at the end of the night, you have a bit of that tender deliciousness left over. Steak is one of the more troublesome things to reheat. It has a tendency to lose flavor, dry out quickly, and become tough to chew. But tha …
Our Favorite Beef Tri-Tip Recipe

Our Favorite Beef Tri-Tip Recipe

Beef tri-tip is a cut of beef that's often overcooked, resulting in a tough, dry, and not very appealing meal. Cooking a perfect tri-tip isn't hard when you know how to do it right. We're going to share with you our favorite way to make juicy, tender tri-tip. One of the great things about this cu …
Our Guide to Steak Temperatures

Our Guide to Steak Temperatures

Cooking Steak Perfectly Every Time It seems there is a lot of confusion out there about what temperature to cook a steak at to get the perfect results. Well, we've cooked a few steaks over the years, and have some pretty good insight into the specific temperatures for steak to be cooked perfect …
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

We all know someone who agonizes every Thanksgiving about making the perfect turkey. Lets face it, at some point everyone will make a less-than-awesome Thanksgiving turkey. But today, we want to show you a simple method of making an excellent super juicy bird every time. This is a great reci …
Ultimate Cast Iron Guide

Ultimate Cast Iron Guide

How to select, use, and care for cast iron cooking equipment.When it comes to legendary cooking surfaces, it's hard to talk about anything other than cast iron. A well-seasoned cast iron skillet is versatile, easy to use, and will last more than a lifetime. The material can be tricky to care for. If …
Different Types of Wood for Smoking

Different Types of Wood for Smoking

The Bearded Butchers Smoking Wood Chart – How to pick the right wood for smoking different types of meat Pretty much any type of meat is better when it's perfectly smoked. From beef and poultry to fish and wild game, smoking produces unique flavors you can't get on a gas grill. But not every type …
Top 5 Blackstone Griddle Recipes

Top 5 Blackstone Griddle Recipes

Everything You Need to Know About Our Favorite Griddle – From Seasoning to Clean Cooking Griddle cooking can revolutionize your backyard experience. A lot like when you first get a smoker, a great griddle will have you stalking the meat counter dreaming up all the deliciousness you can sizzl …
Grilling and Reverse Searing a Bison Tomahawk Steak

Grilling and Reverse Searing a Bison Tomahawk Steak

The Bearded Butchers share their recipe for an amazing, juicy, flavorful steak. There are lots of techniques people use to create wonderful flavors and textures when grilling. A popular way to cook a steak right now is the reverse sear method. This fancy term is actually a really easy way to ge …
Kamado Joe vs Big Green Egg

Kamado Joe vs Big Green Egg

The decision to buy a kamado grill will change grilling forever. Kamado grills have been around for thousands of years and provide an ideal way to cook.What Brands Make Kamado Grills?Shopping for a kamado grill is a challenge because there are many types and sizes of grills to choose between. Two of …
Labor Day Recipes

Labor Day Recipes

It seems like just yesterday the sun finally came out of hiding, but here we are at the unofficial end of Summertime. Labor Day weekend is here, so we thought it’d be fun to share some of our favorite grilling, smoking, and barbecuing recipes that will make your cookout with family and friends both …
The Benefits of Smoking with Wood Pellets

The Benefits of Smoking with Wood Pellets

One of our favorite tools to use is our Traeger Grills Iron Wood 885 smoker. Those of you watching our Youtube channel know how much we enjoy smoking everything. Following our recipes is easy, but what to do if you don’t have a smoker? Well, you can use wood pellets and chips in a gas grill or a cha …
How to Clean A Grill

How to Clean A Grill

Have you ever been to a friends house for dinner and had your meal served on a dirty plate? It doesn’t matter how amazing the smell or appearance, the quality of the ingredients, or the skill the meal took to make – anyone eating off a dirty plate is going to question just how clean the food actuall …
What is Lump Charcoal?

What is Lump Charcoal?

Most people think of briquettes when charcoal comes up in conversation. Briquettes are the most common heat source for grills and barbecues; they are inexpensive and easy to use. But briquettes are a manufactured product made from wood charcoal, brown coal, sodium nitrate, borax, sawdust, and starch …
The Best Campfire Grill Grates

The Best Campfire Grill Grates

A campfire is a magical experience. Whether the fire is deep in wooded hills along a babbling stream, or just steps from your back door, the warmth and light of a campfire brings people together. Add a campfire grill, and you've turned it into a barbecue. There may be nothing on Earth that ties p …
Pro Tips: Grilling Every Classic BBQ Food

Pro Tips: Grilling Every Classic BBQ Food

The summer sun is finally here, and it’s time to get grilling. Instead of just telling you "how to grill chicken" or a specific barbecue recipe, we're going to share some of our favorite pro tips we have learned over the years for taking popular BBQ dishes over the top. We are going to tackle some c …
Our Top Tips for Grilling for a Party

Our Top Tips for Grilling for a Party

Everyone loves a big backyard barbecue with friends and family, but it can be stressful for the grill master. Each of us wants our guests to be blown away by our grill skills. When grilling for a big party, a few simple decisions can make the difference between fun and fiasco. Expert grillers use th …
The Best Wireless Meat Thermometers

The Best Wireless Meat Thermometers

The secret to a perfectly cooked steak is simple; cook it perfectly. Everyone has their own little trick for guessing how done a piece of meat is, but why leave it up to chance? One of the features our Traeger Smoker has is a built-in wireless meat thermometer. Now, we didn’t realize how vital this …
The Perfect Smoked Pork Butt

The Perfect Smoked Pork Butt

How to Make the Best Pulled Pork You've Ever Had Today, it’s all about pulled pork. Pulled pork is an excellent, flavorful way to cook a pork roast. It’s equally delicious between some fresh baked rolls as it is in a giant tortilla with fresh salsa. The smoked pulled pork we are going to show y …
The Best Grilled Chicken Recipe: Chipotle Chicken Kabobs

The Best Grilled Chicken Recipe: Chipotle Chicken Kabobs

All across the nation, the weather is heating up. The days are getting longer, which of course means that it’s getting to be time to fire up the Big Green Egg and have friends and family over. Kabobs are fast and fun to make, delicious, and easy to share. The Bearded Butchers would like to share one …
The Traeger Grill VS The Big Green Egg

The Traeger Grill VS The Big Green Egg

If you watch our Youtube channel, you probably notice that when we're not smoking something amazing on our Traeger, we are grilling something on our Big Green Egg. Both types of cooking give amazing results, but there are important differences. Choosing between one or the other can be a real ch …
8 Grilling Tools You Need for Outdoor Cooking

8 Grilling Tools You Need for Outdoor Cooking

The cold winter weather has finally started to give way to the warmer seasons. When we start seeing the snow melt and the sunny weather return, we can think of only one thing: It’s time to get grilling! Now, to be honest, our grill isn’t idle even in the dead of winter. Heck, I’ll shovel snow jus …