Butchers Block


How to Grill Safely this Summer
May 05, 2023
House fires can start for any number of reasons, but one of the most common causes is backyard barbecues. These accidents result in hundreds of millions in property damage and injuries. Today, we are going to share some wisdom with you that might prevent you or your family from becoming yet another statistic this summer.

How to Prep Your Grill for Barbecue Season
May 02, 2023
Let's face it, cleaning the grill is nobody's favorite part of grilling. But giving your grill a deep clean before the season starts and keeping up on it as the season goes prevents it from getting out of hand and emitting gross odors that make your guests question whether they want to eat your food. A clean grill will help you safely cook better-tasting food – and everyone wants that.

How to Get Crispy Chicken Skin On Your Pellet Grill
Mar 30, 2023
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.

How to Use a Charcoal Chimney
Mar 30, 2023
A charcoal chimney starter is one of those basic tools that you'll realize you really needed once you have one and start using it. It's fairly simple to use once you know the proper way to light charcoal with it.

How to Cook Indirect Heat on a Big Green Egg
Mar 30, 2023
The Big Green Egg has seen the introduction of several accessories that make it even easier to use. One of our favorites is the Big Green Egg ConvEGGtor, a slick accessory that makes the indirect cooking process a snap.

The Best BBQ Tools and Grilling Gadgets
Mar 30, 2023
We spend a lot of time on our grills and smokers, and we've found that this batch of gadgets and accessories will meet the majority of your grilling needs.

The Best BBQ Method: Hot and Fast vs Low and Slow
Mar 30, 2023
We will explain how and when to cook hot and fast, why cooking low and slow is better for certain cuts, and ways to use your barbecue to create tender meat loaded with flavor.

Guide to Slow Cooking: How to Barbecue Low and Slow
Mar 30, 2023
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.