Expert Grilling Guides, Reviews & Tips for Perfect BBQ Every Time
There’s a particular kind of disappointment that only a burnt-out barbecue can deliver: the coals go from “roaring inferno” to “sad grey whisper” right as the second batch of chicken thighs hits the grate. If you’ve ever wondered why the kebab shop down the road manages a screaming-hot, even fire for six hours straight while … Read more
There’s a very specific kind of heartbreak that comes from watching your temperature gauge slide from a happy 110°C down to “room temperature, but sadder” three hours into a pork shoulder. You did the marinade. You did the rub. You did not, however, buy long-lasting briquettes for BBQ, and now you’re stood in the garden … Read more
There’s a particular kind of disappointment that comes from lighting a barbecue only to spend the next hour babysitting it — feeding in more fuel, fanning half-hearted flames, wondering if the sausages will ever actually cook. If that sounds familiar, the fuel you’re using is probably the problem, not your technique. Coconut shell briquettes have … Read more
There’s a particular kind of heartbreak reserved for barbecue day: the coals just won’t catch, the wind’s picked up, and your guests are standing around holding warm cans of lager while you poke hopefully at a smoking, half-lit mess. Choosing the right fuel solves about eighty percent of that problem before you’ve even struck a … Read more
There’s a very specific kind of heartbreak that only barbecue owners understand: the sinking feeling of watching your coals go from glowing orange to sulking grey exactly four minutes before the chicken thighs are done. You end up hovering over the grill with tongs in one hand and a bag of firelighters in the other, … Read more