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Guides, recipes and fireside know-how from the Good Burn Firewood team.
A Pitmaster’s Guide to the 5 Cuts of Steak
Nothing beats a delicious grilled steak cooked with a flavorful variety of wood or smoking chunks. If you're trying to achieve a seared, sem…
How to Smoke Cheese (Without Burning or Melting It)
You can use your smoker or charcoal grill to smoke more than just meats. Along with beef, pork, chicken, fish and other meats, you can also …
The Ultimate Guide to Making the Best S'mores
Summer has arrived, which means s'more season is officially in full swing. Roasting marshmallows over an open fire consistently triggers gre…
Horizontal or Vertical Smoker: Which Should I Choose?
The right smoker will allow you to smoke delicious meats and veggies at a low temperature using flavorful wood, such as smoking chunks. Whil…
7 Essential Safety Tips to Follow When Using a Gas Grill
Although they lack the delicious flavor of their charcoal- or wood-fire counterparts, some people prefer gas grills because they offer great…
The Barbecue Stall: How to Prevent and Overcome the Stall When Smoking Meat
Have you encountered the dreaded "stall" when smoking meat? While most commonly associated with thick, fatty cuts of meat, such as beef bris…
What Is Reverse Searing? And How Do It Cook Steaks Using This Technique?
Touted by many world-renown chefs as being the best way to cook steaks, reverse searing has become increasingly popular in recent years. Thi…
How to Prevent Flare-Ups When Grilling
Does your grill erupt into a towering fireball whenever you add meat or veggies to the cooking grate? Known as a flare-up, it's a common pro…
How to Clean Ash Out of Your Grill
Whether you use charcoal, cooking wood, smoking chunks or any combination thereof, your grill accumulate ash each time you cook on it. Unfor…
6 Practical Uses for a Grill Mat
Also known as a barbecue mat, a grill mat is an innovative grilling accessory that can be used in many different ways. Consisting of a large…
How to Use the Warming Rack on Your Grill
With the exception of small travel-sized grills, most grills have a warming rack. Found above the main cooking grate, it's a versatile featu…
Electric Smoker vs Wood Smoker: Key Differences You Must Know
Electric smoker vs wood smoker – compare the key differences, benefits, and which one suits your cooking style.…