Pat Martin, owner of Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint and Hugh-Baby’s, is probably best known for his authentic West Tennessee-style whole-hog barbecue. However, his restaurants also serve a unique type of smoked meat you might not have heard of before: barbecue bologna…
If you’ve tasted beef brisket you know how juicy, flavorful, and tender it can be, but if you’ve never cooked it yourself you might not know just how unlikely those results are given the piece of meat we’re working with.…
Hot dogs were once popularly referred to as tube steaks, a fitting term for the umami-rich, smoky flavor they get from the grill. While throwing a package of franks onto the grill will improve their flavor, you can take another…
Chocolate and steak sound like two ingredients that shouldn’t be close together in a sentence. They appear more like bookends to a romantic evening that starts with a box of chocolate-covered strawberries and ends with a candlelit steak dinner. Yet,…
Grilling any food, from meat to vegetables, imparts a unique smokiness and char that no other cooking method can touch — not to mention the added flavor from the wood or charcoal fueling the flames. With its versatile and neutral…
While many consider Memorial Day the unofficial start of summer, for backyard barbecue enthusiasts it also marks the beginning of an equally momentous time of the year: grilling season. Whether you’re a BBQ novice or a certified pitmaster, many cooks erroneously…
There are many ways to season up your grilled corn. Straight-up butter and salt is a classic, and elotes have become hugely popular as well. Elotes, also called Mexican street corn, use mayo, chili powder, cotija cheese, and cilantro to…
Life is full of experiences that pair perfectly with a plump, juicy hot dog. Whether taking in a pivotal home game or impressing guests with your barbecue skills, a hot dog is the perfect food to pull from your culinary…
Sometimes the simplest culinary tasks are the most complicated to execute. Consider steak: All you need to do is grill both sides until you’ve reached your preferred doneness. Yet, a tender and juicy filet can easily turn tough and leathery.…
Burgers are loved for their versatility and satisfying blend of flavors and textures. A classic burger is a symphony of components: A juicy patty, a soft bun, and a variety of toppings and condiments. Among these, lettuce plays a surprising…