Indoor/Outdoor Cooking Grills and Accessories

Traeger and Louisville Slugger Celebrate The Hall of Flame

We shared the news about Traeger teaming up with Louisville Slugger to create pellets from the maple scraps used to make the famous bats. Just in time for baseball season’s kickoff, the pellets are available in most retailers where Traeger products are sold. What a way to start the summer and get in the spirit of our National Pastime! To celebrate the partnership of two colossal brands, Traeger sent me a celebration box to commemorate the occasion.

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ThermoWorks Signals BBQ Alarm Thermometer Review: Keeps Track of Everything During a Cook

When asked about my BBQ technique, I always answer that it’s just heat control from one source to the meat. Monitoring those temperatures is an important tool for creating amazing BBQs, and ThermoWorks specializes in temperature. The ThermoWorks Signals BBQ Alarm Thermometer is an excellent way to get the temps correct for this summer’s cookouts. Signals sends important temperature readings and alarms wirelessly to your smartphone and web dashboard so you can easily monitor and analyze them.

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Traeger ModiFIRE Sear Grate Review: Flawless Searing Every Time!

Last fall, I reviewed the Traeger Ironwood Series Pellet Grill, which has been a game-changer for my cooking. The ModiFIRE accessories allow for customization and extension of the Ironwood’s uses. I recently had a chance to check out the Traeger ModiFIRE Sear Grate, and it’s added a new angle to my pellet grill cooking.

Gear Bits, Outdoors

Limited-Edition Traeger Louisville Slugger Pellets Are the Perfect BBQ + Baseball Collaboration

The smell of fresh-cut grass and warming temperatures signify baseball season is upon us. I am the head baseball coach at a high school in Texas, so this time of year is always special. Just in time to help kick off baseball and grilling season, Traeger, the pioneers of wood-pellet grills, has partnered with Louisville Slugger, the official bat of Major League Baseball, to bring us the limited-edition Traeger Louisville Slugger Pellets. I can’t think of a better collaboration to celebrate the traditions of baseball and barbecue!

Deals, Gift Guides & Round-Ups

MEATER and Traeger Turn Up the Heat for Your Valentine

The season of love is upon us, and it is time to heat things up for the pit master in your life. Valentine’s Day is not only for chocolates and flowers! MEATER and Traeger can help make it a special day!

Reviews, Outdoors

Weber Crafted Accessories Review: A Look at 3 of Them, and How They Can Be a Backyard Kitchen Game-Changer

There are few things my family enjoys more than cooking on our Weber Grill, and now, thanks to the Weber Crafted line of gas grill accessories, our grill has become 10 times more versatile. Simply remove some of your grill grates and replace them with a Weber Crafted accessory, and you open yourself up to a world of possibility!

Outdoors, Gear Bits

The WASAGUN Folding Portable Grill Table Is the Ultimate Outdoor BBQ Companion

Whether you’re camping, on the back patio, or tailgating, having a portable table that’s perfect for meal prepping, cooking, and serving makes a big difference, which is why the new WASAGUN Folding Portable Grill Table looks especially intriguing. This portable table boasts a foldable design that allows it to be easily moved and quickly set up in just a few steps. With two layers of shelves for ample storage and a side shelf design that expands the tabletop area, the WASAGUN folding portable grill table looks like the perfect solution for many outdoor cooking scenarios.

Outdoors, Reviews

Traeger Ironwood Pellet Grill and Smoker Review: A Game Changer for Any Pit Master

Traeger has long built a reputable name in the pellet grill industry and continues to innovate and improve. The latest edition of the Traeger Ironwood smoker has proven to be a game-changer for any pit master. Infusing technology with great design and quality, Traeger has built a smoker that will last a lifetime and bring perfect cooks.

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MEATER 2 Plus Review: A Thermometer Designed for Every Cook, Even Over an Open Flame

MEATER has been purchased by Traeger, bringing new products to their already incredible lineup. The MEATER 2 Plus brings wireless meat probe thermometers to the next level with its all-new design and features. The new edition is all stainless and can be used in any cooker, including deep fryers. Let’s take a dive into its features.

Reviews, Outdoors

Weber Genesis SPX-435 Smart Gas Grill Review: All the Bells and Whistles You Could Ask for!

Weber is known for its high-quality gas grills and excellent warranty, and it’s keeping the tradition alive with its latest line of Genesis Smart Gas Grills. The Weber Genesis SPX-435 has four burners, a sear zone, Weber Connect technology, built-in LED lighting, and the Weber Crafted side burner and grill locker. Retailing for $2,099, we’ve nicknamed it Beauty and the Beast.

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The MeatStick 4X Review: Brings Perfect Cooking Temps Without Wires

The MeatStick is a wireless meat thermometer that makes monitoring smoked meats clean and easy. The advantage of wireless sensors is evident as there is less tangle danger, and placement can be anywhere in the pit. Wireless meat thermometers have come a long way, and the MeatStick 4X is a perfect example of this advanced technology.

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MEATER Board Review: A Reversible Cutting Board with a Flat Side and a Grooved Side That Has a Pouring Spout — Perfect for Juicier BBQ

I love to cook and love to eat. Along with that comes a love for cooking tools and gadgets. No great cook can make it without a great cutting board. I was sent the new MEATER Board to try out with some of my smoked meats, and I was not disappointed.

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Vosteed Grandknife Minibarbar Review: This Sharp Cleaver Is a Workhorse and an Absolute Pleasure to Use

A chef friend recently discussed the importance of his knife roll and how those tools shape how he works in the kitchen. I do a lot of cooking and cooking reviews and figured I needed to work on my knife roll. It just so happened I had the opportunity to review the Vosteed Grandknife minibarbar.

Crowdfunding, Reviews

Dreo ChefMaker Review: Use It to Make Perfect Steaks and More!

Anytime I can find an excuse to cook, I jump on it. Recently, I was able to try out the Dreo ChefMaker. Sure, we have all seen the next big thing in cooking, so how good can it possibly be? Well, I gave it a try, and let me tell you, I was impressed! Let’s take a look.

Gear Bits, Deals

Use This Deal to Save Big on a Thermapen ONE and Become the Master of Your Grill This Summer

It is finally grill season, and I’m pretty stoked; there’s nothing better than a freshly grilled chicken breast with a salad, some veggies, and a few cold beers. But keeping that chicken juicy shouldn’t require a Ph.D. in grilling. Thanks to the ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE, you can cook like a pro and — for the next week —save some cash.

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Meat Sweats BBQ Spritz Review: Get Smoke and Bark and Defeat Dry Meat with These 3 Delicious Spritzes

Anyone can smoke meat slow and low, but not all meats come out the same. The best pitmasters have their own secret methods of making juicy meats; often, a great spritz is the key to success. Three pre-made Meat Sweats BBQ Spritz flavors are available to help you achieve a big smokey bark that will impress the pickiest BBQ critics.

Outdoors, Reviews

Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill Review: A Compact Cooker That Can Do It All, with Smoke!

If home is an apartment where the use of open-flame grills is banned on patios and balconies, you can still enjoy cooking outside with the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill. Billed as a portable and compact electric cooker, the Ninja Woodfire’s primary function is grilling; however, it’s also a wood-infused BBQ smoker, air fryer, and outdoor convection oven that can bake, roast, broil, and even dehydrate. If the Ninja Woodfire actually delivers an enjoyable outdoor cooking experience anywhere with electrical power, then I can think of quite a few other uses for it, too. Let’s take a look.

Reviews, Outdoors

The Good Charcoal Company Review: Premium Hardwood Lump Charcoal for Your Next Cook

We have done a lot of cooking on Gear Diary, but we rarely have used charcoal. Sometimes burgers are just better cooked over some hot coals. Last night I fired up the grill using The Good Charcoal Company’s Premium Hardwood Lump Charcoal for the first time. How did The Good Charcoal perform?

sausage cooked on the ZGrills Cruiser 200A

Outdoors, Reviews

ZGrills Cruiser 200A Review: Takes Smoking on the Road and Does It Right

We are deep into BBQ season as well as camping season. My family loves to take the camper out, spend a weekend relaxing, and let me cook for them. Taking a pellet smoker on the road wasn’t an easy task until I tried out the ZGrills Cruiser 200A portable pellet grill.

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8″ Vosteed Morgan Chef’s Knife Review: A Kitchen Workhorse!

One of the most underrated kitchen tools is often the knife. Quality knives make so many tasks better while cooking. I prefer an all-around style knife that can slice, dice, chop and cut anything we plan to cook; the 8″ Vosteed Morgan Chef’s Knife has proven to be the workhouse I have been looking for.

Front view of the BBQGuys Victory Pellet Grill

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BBQ Guys Victory Pellet Grill Review: Perfectly Smoked Summer Meats Await!

BBQ season is finally upon us, and the perfect place to find everything for your outdoor cooking needs is the BBQGuys site. They have everything from grills and smokers to the necessary accessories to make your cooks successful. BBQGuys even has its own line of cookers, including the Victory Pellet Grill that we’ll be looking at today. The Victory Pellet Grill is a 35″ wood pellet grill with a 29-pound hopper. This thing is huge and rugged, and it comes with some excellent features for an affordable price. Let’s dive in!

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