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Minnesota Wild Mini WSM

Reader Spotlight: Minnesota Wild Mini WSM Build

By on May 27, 2013 in Equipment, Mini WSM

Hands down my favorite part of this blog is when readers build a Mini WSM and send me pics and descriptions of how their build went.  I LOVE seeing the creativity with these Mini builds and I get so stoked each and every time someone sends me pics showcasing their favorite team’s logo on the [...]

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Grill Grate Review

GrillGrate Review

By on March 11, 2013 in Equipment, Reviews

I had the chance to try out the GrillGrate the other day and must say I was quite impressed.  The GrillGrate is an interlocking, raised rail grilling surface constructed of hard anodized aluminum that excels at: Delivering flawless sear marks (see the marks on the ribeyes I cooked below!) Preventing flare ups which reduces over-charring Helping to [...]

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iGrill Review

Product Review: iGrill

By on December 17, 2012 in Equipment, Reviews

I recently had the chance to review the iGrill.  The iGrill is a wireless Bluetooth meat thermometer that communicates with both Apple and Android devices.  It can be controlled directly on the base unit or via the iGrill app, which is free for download on either platform. Here are some of the features of the iGrill [...]

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Top Ten BBQ Christmas Gift Ideas for 2012

Top Ten BBQ Christmas Gift Ideas for 2012

By on November 30, 2012 in Equipment

With Christmas just around the corner, I thought I’d share what I feel are the top ten BBQ Christmas gifts this year.  In order for my list to have a variety I’ve included items that are on the pricier side, some on the affordable side, some that I own and some that I want  BBQ [...]

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Fruita Peach Wood

Fresh Fruita Peach Wood!

By on November 1, 2012 in Equipment, Tips and Tricks

Came home from work today and had my first order of smoke wood from Fruita Wood Chunks sitting on my front porch.  Fruita is one of the largest and most popular online smoke wood retailers.  I normally get smoke wood from local wood vendors or chain stores like Lowes or Home Depot, but I’ve heard [...]

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Mini WSM

Reader Spotlight: Detroit Lions Mini WSM

By on October 12, 2012 in Equipment, Mini WSM

Another one of my readers, Joe, built his first “Mini” Weber Smokey Mountain (or “WSM”) the other day and was kind enough to send me pics of the build.  I gotta hand it to him, he did a great job.  I especially like the blue paint job.  Pics and Joe’s captions are below.  Also check [...]

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