What’s better, charcoal or gas? That’s the eternal question of the grilling ages, one that backyard chefs have been asking since the first suburbanite lit a match to cook supper outdoors. It is also, ...

Test results aside, let’s start with the intangible reasons we love The Good Charcoal Company: Its acacia charcoal is made from invasive trees in Namibia that are encroaching on grasslands; it’s ...

There's a deep-rooted magic to preparing food using charcoal. Watching embers flicker and aromatic smoke waft up from a grill comes with an elemental allure that traces through several hundred ...

The “Great Grill Debate” is essentially the controversy between charcoal vs. gas grills. Everyone has their own opinion, so which is the correct choice? Is there even a correct choice? We spoke to ...

If you think the simple pleasures of grilling and smoking in your backyard are immune to digital disruption, think again. This month, the masterminds at Masterbuilt are set to unleash the Masterbuilt ...

Grilling frequently can increase a person’s risk of cancer, as meat cooked at high heat and over smoke creates carcinogenic compounds. Charcoal also typically creates more smoke than gas. Share on ...

The best way to light a charcoal grill is with a chimney starter. If you don't have a chimney starter, layer charcoal over newspaper and ignite with a long lighter. Once the charcoal turns ...

Managing and monitoring the heat while cooking over charcoal can be tricky. Just like you wouldn't start barbecuing without the right grill brush and durable grill gloves, you need to consider the ...