BBQ & Grilling

Whether you like to cook it hot and fast or low and slow, we’ve assembled the best grilling and barbecue tips, product reviews, explainer guides and more that’ll make you want to cook outdoors year round.

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The Best Grills of 2024, According to Our Test Kitchen’s Grilling Expert

Our Test Kitchen expert grilled up chicken, ribs and steak on 15 different grills. According to our rigorous tests, these are the best grills for every kind of pitmaster.

The Best Weber Grills [Tested and Reviewed]

Fire up the grill! Find the best Weber grills to fit your needs, according to tests from the Taste of...


How to Grill Chicken Breast

Learning how to grill chicken breast is the easiest and most delicious way to chow down on chicken.


The United States of Barbecue: A Regional Guide

Every corner of the country has its own take on barbecue. Meet the smoky, saucy traditions that have shaped barbecue...


20 Best Grilling Accessories You Need at Your Station

It's time to get outside (and get cooking!) with the best grill accessories and gadgets.

A Guide to Memphis Barbecue

Explore Memphis-style barbecue, from spice-rubbed dry ribs and saucy wet ribs to pulled pork sandwiches loaded with coleslaw.


A Guide to Hawaiian Barbecue

Hawaii-born chefs explain the history, cultural influences and iconic dishes that define Hawaiian barbecue.

I Tried the Grilled Steak Recipe Ina Garten Calls ‘Pure Genius’

New York butcher Mark Lobel taught Ina Garten all his secrets to a perfectly grilled steak. But how does it...


A Guide to Kansas City Barbecue

In Kansas City, people are born, bred and fed on barbecue.


A Guide to Texas Barbecue

Texas barbecue is rooted in a wide range of culinary influences. Here's everything you need to know about this signature...


Smoked Bacon and Jalapeno Mac and Cheese

Smoked bacon and jalapeno mac and cheese isn't like anything from a box. The tangy, cheesy sauce is studded with...

A Guide to North Carolina Barbecue

North Carolina-style barbecue is all about slow-smoked pork, vinegar-based sauces and a whole lot of tradition.


29 Best Sides for Sandwiches That Go Beyond Chips

From loaded salads to homemade snack mixes and all kinds of sweet potato recipes, these sides for sandwiches go beyond...


Kansas City Burnt Ends

Kansas City burnt ends may take all day in the smoker, but that first bite of tender, saucy brisket makes...



Traeger Flatrock 2 Review: Cook Every Meal Outdoors with This Versatile Flat-Top Griddle

We put the Traeger Flatrock 2 Zone to the test, making breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here's how it performed.

Ina Garten’s Tips for Perfectly Grilled New York Strips

Not surprisingly, the queen of hosting has an ace cookout technique. Here are the secrets to making Ina Garten's grilled...



8 Smoking Tips Every Professional Pitmaster Knows

These tricks from professional pitmasters take the intimidation out of smoking meat. Are you ready to become a master yourself?


Traeger Woodridge Review: We Tested a Grill from the Brand’s New, Affordable Lineup

I tried the all-new Traeger Woodridge Pro, a user-friendly pellet grill that offers several of Traeger’s advanced grilling...


How to Host a Stress-Free Backyard Barbecue

Summertime means entertaining outdoors—a lot. These tips for hosting a backyard barbecue include what food and drinks to serve, plus...


Cuisinart Pellet Grill Review: A Modest Option for Beginner Pitmasters

The compact Cuisinart pellet grill is a budget-friendly option for most backyards. Here's what our Product Testing Team liked about...


Yoder Pellet Grill Review: A Compact (Yet Powerful) Smoker

With the Yoder Pellet Grill, price and quality go hand in hand—it may be one of the more expensive pellet...


RecTeq Pellet Grill Review: Our Product Testing Team’s Favorite Smoker

Discover the best of the best—our testing team ranked the RecTeq Flagship 1100 as our overall favorite pellet grill after...


Pit Boss Pellet Grill Review: An Easy-To-Use Option at a Modest Price Point

Need a fast, easy-to-use pellet grill? Here's everything you need to know about the Pit Boss Sportsman, from assembly to...

Weber Pellet Grill Review: Our Favorite Option for Succulent Searing

Living up to the reputation of the original Weber charcoal grills, the Weber pellet grill won us over with its...


Traeger Tailgater Review: The Best Pellet Grill for Beginners

Short on backyard space or shopping on a budget? Here's our full review on the beginner-friendly Traeger Tailgater pellet grill.


Traeger Pro 575 Review: Our Favorite Budget-Friendly Pellet Grill

Searching for a pellet grill? We tested multiple brands, and the Traeger 575 was our top budget-friendly pick. Here's why.


Pit Boss vs. Traeger: Who Makes the Better Pellet Grill?

Two popular brands, but which is the best? We tested the Pit Boss pellet grill vs. Traeger to find out.


Traeger Timberline Review: Packed With Special Features and Worth the Splurge

Add an outdoor kitchen to the backyard with no build-out required with the Traeger Timberline. Here's our full review on...


The Best Pellet Grills for Searing and Smoking, Tested and Reviewed

After smoking more than 115 pounds of pork shoulder (plus chicken breasts, salmon, corn and pork chops), we feel confident...