Indoor/Outdoor Cooking Grills and Accessories

MeatStick Wireless Meat Thermometer Review: Get Wireless Perfection for Your Cooking Temps

The most important part of smoking meats and outdoor cooking is temperature. Many people ask how long something takes, and my answer is always, “What temp does that food needs to be?” With that said, a tool that monitors those temps is essential; if you can make that tool completely wireless, then you have something special. The MeatStick Wireless Meat Thermometer is just that, a wireless probe that works flawlessly.

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Yummly Smart Thermometer Review: Takes the Temperature Guesswork out of Cooking

There are times when you want to keep an eye on your food, but you’ve got a ton of other stuff going on. Maybe you’re cooking a side dish or playing with your kids. That’s where the Yummly Smart Thermometer comes into play; it takes all the guesswork out of cooking, and it retails for $129.99.

Outdoors, Reviews

ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE Review: Get Cook Temperatures at the Speed of Thought

I do love some BBQ gear and spend a lot of time on the smoker. The vast majority of items I smoke are done by temperature and not time. With that said, especially when in BBQ competition cookoffs, getting temp readings that are accurate and getting them fast are imperative. The ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE promises to give these readings in one second.

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Weber Spirit SX-315 Smart Grill Review: Bring Smart Home Technology to your Trusty Weber Grill

Weber is known for high-quality gas grills, and its newest entry into the market is no exception. Following smart home trends, Weber has released their first line of smart grills, and we’re happy to report that the Weber Spirit SX-315 Smart Grill is what you’d expect from Weber, given their reputation. Weber’s line of smart gas grills starts at $849.

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Meat District Ultimate Grilling Pack Review: Over 9 Pounds of Premium, Seasoned Meats Delivered to Your Door

It is no secret that I love to cook meats. Smoking and grilling are some of my favorite hobbies and one of the few that I would admit I am pretty good at. So when offered, I jumped at the chance to try out the Meat District Ultimate Grilling Pack. The meats come seasoned and frozen, delivered right to your door.

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Thrive Market Review: Organic Products Delivered to Your Home at an Average Savings of $32 Per Order

There are many options to order products online, but if you are conscious of how your products are produced, it is often hard to tell where to turn. Enter Thrive Market, which delivers organic products at fair prices right to your home. With 25-50 percent savings off retail pricing, the average savings for each order is $32.

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FireBoard 2 Review: The Smarter Way to Cook Meat Right, Every Time

Even though I smoke meats year-round, summer is especially busy in my pits. I have used the FireBoard for a good while and was just given the opportunity to try out the FireBoard 2. Since temps are the key to great smoked meat, the FireBoard 2 brings a smart way to impress your friends at your next BBQ.

News

Fire-Up Your Festive July 4th Party Plans with These Products

July 4th is when we celebrate our awesome country and spend time with friends and family. Good eats, good drinks, and a good time outdoors are what we most like to partake in. With that in mind, here are a few cool products that will spice up your July 4th party plans.

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Gozney Reveals Premium Pizza Oven Set to Release in 2021

Gozney, well known for their gas-fired pizza oven the Gozney Roccbox, has announced a game-changing wood-fired oven for the home chef, The Gozney Dome. The Dome is a professional grade outdoor oven designed to make wood-fired cooking accessible to everyone, not just pizza enthusiasts. The Dome can be fired with wood or gas to roast, smoke, steam, or bake.

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Fusion from Everdure by Heston Blumenthal Is a Feature Filled, Highly Designed Charcoal Grill

For some, charcoal grilling is a way of life; the only way to grill. Everdure by Heston Blumenthal graces those charcoal enthusiasts with well-designed cookers with high-end features. The Fusion is a medium-sized charcoal grill that features the Fast Flame Ignition System and a built-in rotisserie system.

Deals

Meater+ Smart Thermometer Deals Make This the Time to Buy, So Don’t Wait Any Longer

Perry and Greg have reviewed and enjoyed using Meater Thermometers. The Meater+ is the company’s latest Bluetooth-enabled thermometer that extends the range from the device to your phone to up to 165′. With it, you can monitor both internal and ambient temperatures while your meat is cooking on the grill or in the oven — without you having to hover. Because one thermometer is never enough, they’re offering substantial discounts when you buy multiples.

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Ooni Koda 16 Review: The Perfect Oven for Quick and Easy Backyard Pizza Parties

We’ve been covering Ooni pizza ovens since 2016, when they were still Uuni, and we’ve seen a lot of growth over the past four-plus years. The Ooni Koda 16 is my favorite oven so far, displaying the lessons that Ooni has learned in designing dedicated, portable pizza ovens.

Crowdfunding, News

Otto Wilde Grillers Debuts Groundbreaking New Smart Gas Grill on Kickstarter

There are just as many Kickstarter flops as there are stars in the sky, but the Otto Wilde Grillers story is different. The Otto Wilde O.F.B. Griller, Kickstarted in 2016 tripled its crowdfunding goal and became a sensation in the grilling and BBQ community. The Otto Wilde Grillers team is back with Otto’s G32, a high-end, modular, connected gas grill.

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Enjoy Big Grill Flavor in Small Spaces with the Kenyon Portable City Grill

I’ve lived in a condo for the last few years, and it’s great except for one thing: we can’t have any gas grills here. Honestly, I had forgotten how easy and tasty it was to quickly grill up some food, so when Kenyon offered us the chance to review their Portable City Grill I was super excited!

Outdoors, Reviews

Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub Makes Grills Smarter

While I tend to grill and smoke year-round, the true grilling season is upon us. Technology has brought many new ways to tend to our pits and Weber has released the Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub which will connect your backyard grill to your smartphone. Using both Bluetooth as well as WiFi, the Weber app keeps you connected to your cook remotely.

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Weber SmokeFire Is a Pellet Grill That Can Do It All(most)

The SmokeFire is Weber’s first foray into the pellet grill space, and while it checks a lot of boxes, it has its quirks. The Weber SmokeFire is a good option if you’re looking for a grill that will allow you to both smoke at low temperatures and grill with high heat. Coming in two sizes, the SmokeFire starts at $999.

Outdoors, Reviews

Ooni Karu Wood and Charcoal-Fired Portable Pizza Oven Review: Brings Wood-Fired Pizza to the Outdoors

It is not a secret that we love cooking at Gear Diary. Recently, Ooni sent the new Karu Wood and Charcoal-Fired Portable Pizza Oven for me to try out. The oven allows users to make real wood-fired, stone-cooked pizza in minutes. It is totally portable and can be used anywhere in the outdoors. Let’s take a look.

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Ooni Announces Their Next Big Pizza Oven: The Ooni Koda 16

Ooni is back with another crowd-pleasing pizza oven for the masses with a much larger version of their popular Ooni Koda capable of baking 16″ pizzas in around 60 seconds. You may remember our glowing reviews of the Ooni Koda, Ooni Pro, and more. The Ooni Koda 16 is gas-powered and designed with home chefs, street food vendors, and professionals in mind.

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Stargazer Cast Iron Skillets Impress Fusing Innovative Design and Vintage Cast Iron Quality

Stargazer Cast Iron was founded when CEO Peter Huntley began his search for the perfect cast iron skillet. As a passionate home chef, he found that modern cast iron pans lacked innovation and vintage quality while actual high-quality vintage cast iron was only available at exorbitant prices. In 2015, the Stargazer Cast Iron skillet was born in Peter’s garage.

Outdoors, Yum Log

Ooni Karu Takes Pizza Cooking Outdoors

Ooni has released an outdoor pizza oven that requires no assembly, is portable, and fires out pizzas in 60 seconds flat! For $329, you can fire homemade pizza quickly and anywhere. The Ooni Karu is ready right out of the box and offers a fast and easy way to make great pizza.

Outdoors, Reviews

Pit Boss Pro Series 4 Vertical Pellet Smoker Review: It Will Help You Become a Pit-master

One of my favorite hobbies is smoking meats, and in Texas, we do it all year long. I have used several pellet grills, but all of them are in a traditional grill layout. Pit Boss recently allowed me to try one of their upright smokers. The Pit Boss Pro Series 4 Vertical Pellet Smoker is my first upright experience.

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