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What You Should Know About the Top 4 Most Popular Steaks

What You Should Know About the Top 4 Most Popular Steaks

These are the four most popular steaks to grill. Get the facts here.

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7 Secrets of a BBQ Restaurateur

7 Secrets of a BBQ Restaurateur

I say I love secrets, but really I love discovering and dishing secrets, rather than keeping them. So, when Char-Broil asked me to write this post, the first thing I checked was the “maximum word length” guideline. In order to keep this under novel-length, here are seven secrets:

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How to Select the Perfect Pork Chop for Grilling

How to Select the Perfect Pork Chop for Grilling

Not all pork chops are created equal. There are bone-in, boneless, thick and thin. Just keep in mind that no matter what you end up picking, grilling pork chops on a Char-Broil TRU-Infrared grill will give you TRU-ly tasty and juicy results every time. But, before you

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How to Grill Big in a Small Space

How to Grill Big in a Small Space

There’s no reason to think small, when you are short on space. You can still execute some big grilling ideas if you prep, plan, and organize.

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Join the Big Leagues with Char-Broil’s TRU–Infrared Commercial 4-Burner Grill

Join the Big Leagues with Char-Broil’s TRU–Infrared Commercial 4-Burner Grill

Join the Big Leagues with this Commercial 4 burner Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Grill.

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Twisted Like a Body Slam – A Burger with a Twist

Twisted Like a Body Slam - A Burger with a Twist

Green chile tortilla cheese burger with purple potato waffle fries. A burger with a twist.

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12 Ways To Be a Locavore by Char-Broil All-Star Julie Reinhardt

12 Ways To Be a Locavore by Char-Broil All-Star Julie Reinhardt

The movement to buy local and eat foods in season is much more than a buzz word, it’s about creating a sustainable food economy that will endure for future generations. It doesn’t have to be work to eat local foods, and it can be lots of fun. Here are 12 ways to eat locally.

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Doggone Good

Doggone Good

Turn your next tailgate party into a gourmet event; it’s easy with these kicked-up dogs. And, making your own “pickles” is fun too. Experiment with all types of items.

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Don’t “Skirt” The Issue: Try Sobrebarriga a La Brasa

Don't "Skirt" The Issue: Try Sobrebarriga a La Brasa

The flank steak, skirt steak or whatever you are comfortable calling it is a delicious cut of meat that can be prepared in a variety of ways the most common being fajitas or grilled. This dish is braised and later crunchified by grilling just before serving.

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CB’s EZ Grilled Pork Chops

CB's EZ Grilled Pork Chops

One of the best values in the meat case at your grocery store is likely to be American pork. Pork producers have develop efficient systems that produce lean meat very inexpensively. One of my favorie cuts to grill is a pork loin bone-in chop.

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How To Grill the “Perfect” Steak

How To Grill the "Perfect" Steak

Is this phrase something you’d love to hear from your guests when they eat a steak at your house? “That’s better than a steakhouse dinner!” If you answered “yes” this article is for you. And let me assure you right outta the gate – it’s really pretty easy to become successful nearly every time you grill a steak when you master these simples steps.

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Party Planning 101/Food Quantities: Channel Barry White with a Calculator.

Party Planning 101/Food Quantities: Channel Barry White with a Calculator.

Don’t have a clue how much food to make for your party? Cookbook author and caterer Julie Reinhardt says all you need to do is channel Barry White…and use a calculator.

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Bourbon and Barbecue

Bourbon and Barbecue

Bourbon is purely American. Whiskey in one form or another is made all over the world, using different grains and distillation methods. Aging requirements can be different for different styles, but bourbon has some basic requirements to call that particular whiskey “bourbon”.

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Grilled Pound Cake

Grilled Pound Cake

What about grilling that pound cake first? The sugar and butter caramelizes so beautifully and I and I can’t even begin to find a word to describe what that does to the flavor profile. Oh wait, yes I can

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Turkey Day 2012!

Turkey Day 2012!

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to start planning. Below you will find recipes, videos, tips and tricks, along with a few products that are sure to make your Thanksgiving dinner a success.

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Grilling Gulf Shrimp

Grilling Gulf Shrimp

One of the tastiest ways to prepare fresh or frozen gulf shrimp is on the grill. Some folks like to skewer shrimp, and that can be a great way to serve for appetizers at a party – while others (like me!) prefer to just toss the brined

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The Ultimate Guide To The Big Easy 2-in-1 Electric Smoker & Roaster

The Ultimate Guide To The Big Easy 2-in-1 Electric Smoker & Roaster

Creating A Tasty Meal Just Got A Lot Easier! More than simply a slow smoker, exclusive infrared technology allows for faster cooking at roasting temperatures with 15 preset temperature settings. No more overcooked or under-cooked meat with Auto Shut-Off feature – just program the desired internal temperature,

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Camping or Tailgating – Cooking in The Big Easy

Camping or Tailgating - Cooking in The Big Easy

This summer I was the star of our camping trip. OK – to be honest the food prepared in The Big Easy Smoker, Roaster & Grill was the star…I just basked in the glow. OK – to be honest, I snoozed in the comfort of a hammock

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CB’s EZ Grilled Fish Tips

CB's EZ Grilled Fish Tips

Preparing fish on the grill is a test of three things: equipment, technique & nerve. Salmon is a favorite fish to grill – it’s rich in all the good stuff my doctor tells me to take in pill form and I love the flavor of simply grilled and lightly glazed salmon. Here’s what I do.

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Char-Broil’s Top 10 Tailgating Tips

Char-Broil's Top 10 Tailgating Tips

Char-Broil makes it easier than ever for all you sports fans out there to enjoy the craziness that is game day! These top 10 tailgating tips will help you in your quest for the ultimate pre and post game experience. Be sure to check out some of

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