As any grill enthusiast knows, working with a charcoal grill takes experience, skill, and patience. For those of us who don’t have any of those qualities, the Kamado Joe Konnected Joe Digital Charcoal Grill and Smoker takes the guesswork out of charcoal grilling and smoking and can make anyone look like the next Bobby Flay.
ThermoWorks is an industry leader in thermometers. The ThermaPen ONE is my most used culinary tool, and they make so much more. This weekend, they announced a product that is set to change the wireless probe market. ThermoWorks RFX Meat will ditch Bluetooth and utilize RF technology to create a superior wireless experience.
The Stoke Voltaics Nomad Cooking System aims to solve some common challenges outdoor enthusiasts face, such as fire hazards, power limitations, and portability. Its electric-powered design offers a safer alternative to traditional campfires and gas stoves, eliminating the fire risk and making it usable just about anywhere. With adjustable power settings ranging from 200W to 1000W, it works with multiple power sources, including RVs, portable power stations, vehicle inverters and solar systems, and even home outlets, with a reduced risk of power loss and breaker-tripping.
Whether you are an outdoor BBQ enthusiast or a seasoned chef, a high-quality apron is an essential cooking tool. The ThermoWorks x Hedley & Bennett Apron helps protect from spills and keeps important tools, like your Thermapen, close at hand. It does not hurt to have some style and quality in an apron! ThermoWorks makes fantastic thermometers, and Hedley & Bennet is a top kitchen linens company, so this partnership on a commercial kitchen-quality apron makes sense.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
MEATER has been purchased by Traeger, bringing new products to their already incredible lineup. The MEATER Pro 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.