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Sliced tri tip seak marinated with santa maria sauce on a wooden cutting board.

Father’s Day Feast: Open-Fire Tri Tip over Real Charcoal

Cook tri-tip Santa Maria–style straight over real charcoal for maximum flavor and a deep, smoky crust. This Father’s Day open-fire tri-tip keeps it simple: bold seasoning, live-fire heat, and a juicy medium-rare finish worth celebrating. Recommended Grill for This Recipe:…
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Burger with American flag at an outdoor summer picnic.

Memorial Day Classic: All-American Grilled Burgers for the Backyard

Sometimes you just need a really good burger—and this Memorial Day Classic is my go-to for an all-American grilled cheeseburger. Nothing fancy here: just 80/20 ground chuck, a hot fire, simple seasoning, and your favorite toppings coming together for backyard…
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A smoked Easter ham dinner on a decorated table.

Easter Centerpiece: Brown Sugar & Honey Smoked Easter Ham

Easter is here and spring is in full swing—which means it’s time to plan your Easter dinner and choose the big, irresistible centerpiece for the table: Brown Sugar & Honey Smoked Easter Ham. Recommended Grills for These Recipes: Smokers Smokers…
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Roasted Honey Garlic Salmon Fillet.

Fresh Start to Spring: Honey Balsamic Salmon in Just 15 Minutes

Fire up the grill nice and hot to seal in all that juicy moisture, then brush the salmon with a honey-balsamic glaze that caramelizes into a glossy, tangy-sweet crust—fresh, spring-ready, restaurant-worthy flavor in just 15 minutes. Recommended Grills for These…
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Smoked Tomahawk Ribeye on a wooden board.

Big Night In: Show-Stopping Smoked Tomahawk Ribeye

Fire up the pellet grill and settle in—this smoked tomahawk ribeye is all about patience paying off. Cooked low and slow from start to finish, it delivers steakhouse-level flavor, a gorgeous crust, and a juicy, buttery finish without any extra…
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Crispy fried chicken wings on a rustic wooden board

Playoff Perfect: Crispy Grilled Wings Without the Fryer Mess

If you crave crispy hot wings but don’t want the hassle of frying, this simple grilled wings technique is about to become your go-to.
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Elegant Smoked Beef Tenderloin

Serve This Elegant Smoked Beef Tenderloin During the Winter Holidays

Take your steak dinner to the next level with a perfectly smoked beef tenderloin. This holiday season, skip the ribeye and opt for a tender, juicy beef tenderloin, sliced into filet-sized pieces, and paired with savory, beefy smoked mushrooms. Recommended…
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Roasted turkey breast sliced on a wooden board with herbs and sauce.

Juicy Smoked Turkey Breast for the Holidays

Treat your guests to a tender, hickory-smoked boneless turkey breast—expertly brined, seasoned, and finished with a buttery wrap for a holiday meal full of flavor. Recommended Grills for These Recipes: Ofyr Grill (Smoker) Looking for an open fire wood-burning grill…
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bacon-covered chicken bites on a skewer

Sweet and Savory Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Bites

This ultimate game day snack is guaranteed to be a hit! These Bacon Candy Chicken Bites are sweet, smoky, and downright addictive. You can prep them ahead of time, and they only take about 30–45 minutes to grill—so you won’t…
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Barbecue chicken halves on a grill.

Indulge In Tender Barbecue Chicken Halves Smoked Over Hickory

Nothing says comfort food quite like juicy, fall-off-the-bone chicken kissed by the smoke of real hickory wood. These barbecue chicken halves are slow-smoked to perfection, bringing out a rich, smoky flavor you’ll savor with every bite. Recommended Grills for These…
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