Before we jump into this 5-spice dry rub recipe, allow me to talk a bit about spice rubs in general. One challenge for me once I began a low-carb lifestyle was cutting the sugar out of my BBQ spice rubs. Sugar is a main ingredient in many BBQ rubs. Since it tips the...
The KitchenAid 2-Burner Grill is produced by Nexgrill under a licensing arrangement with KitchenAid. As the name implies, it comes with two stainless steel burners that are 13,000 BTUs each for a total of 26,000 BTUs. This model is set up to run on a 20 lb. liquid...
The Nexgrill Outdoor Table Top Grill has a body made of stainless steel. Two burners deliver 8,000 BTUs each for a total of 16,000 BTUs. The ignition system is a push-and-turn piezo-type. There is one igniter for each burner. Each burner is covered by a Flame Tamer,...
Tabletop trend A few weeks back, Robyn sent me a link and said, “check this out.” Honestly, I don’t know how Robyn does it. She ALWAYS has her finger on the pulse of the grilling world, always finding the coolest stuff. I think she is a grilling ninja or something....
I know many cookers out there come with a dial thermometer already installed. You may be asking, “Why do I need another one?” Well, maybe you do and maybe you don’t. The thermometer that comes with your cooker may very well be accurate, but that thermometer is not...
Let’s talk about measuring the temperature of what you’re cooking as well as what you're cooking in, the type of tools you can use, and how to know what you’re using is accurate. The single most important tool a BBQer or griller can own is a thermometer. This is a...
I love cast iron, in fact my everyday cookware is an odd collection of skillets and Dutch ovens. I enjoy the versatility that their oven and grill proof and easy to take care of as well as inexpensive. Some of the new artisanal cast iron can get pricey, but for the...
In the world of BBQ and grilling it's not too often that you can say “now that’s new”. For the most part, there is not much that hasn’t been done by someone somewhere. Then I saw this little grill, the GoBQ. I need to give a thank you to my fellow...
My latest contributing writer, Jon Solberg, has given instructions on how to grind your own burgers at home, even if you don't have a meat grinder! – read all about Jon in his bio on my contributor’s page. Thanks for the awesome instructions Jon-...
