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Fuels & Firestarters

Light up your BBQ with the best fuels and firestarters.

can you add charcoal while grilling

Can You Add Charcoal While Grilling? (Yes, But…)

Have you ever glanced down at your nearly half-cooked steaks, noticed the charcoal is nearly out, and started to panic? You’re ...

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THE BEST WOOD FOR SMOKING BRISKET

Best Wood for Smoking Brisket? (We Share the Top 5 in Our 2023 Review)

Planning on smoking a big ol’ brisket and want to find the best wood for it?  You’re in the right place! ...

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THE BEST LUMP CHARCOAL FOR SMOKING

5 Best Lump Charcoal for Smoking (2023 Review)

Are you wondering what the best lump charcoal for smoking meats is? You’ve come to the right place! In this TheGrillingDad.com ...

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THE BEST WOOD FOR SMOKING TURKEY

Best Wood For Smoking Turkey (2023 Review)

Looking for the right wood to use when smoking your turkey? You’re in the right place! In this guide, you’ll learn:  ...

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Oak Wood for Smoking

Oak Wood for Smoking (Classic & Reliable)

The type of wood you use for smoking can make all the difference in the flavor of your meats. And when ...

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Alder Wood for Smoking

Alder Wood for Smoking (Light Smoke Flavor)

If you’re looking for a wood that’ll give your meats a light, delicate smoke flavor, look no further than alder wood. ...

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Maple Wood for Smoking

Maple Wood for Smoking (Sweet and Smokey)

Looking to up your BBQ game? Try smoking with maple wood for a sweet and smokey flavor that’ll have your taste ...

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Does Charcoal Go Bad

Does Charcoal Go Bad? Tips for Proper Storage and Drying

If you have a charcoal grill, then you likely have quite the supply of charcoal on hand. But does charcoal go ...

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How to Remove a Propane Tank From a Grill

How to Remove a Propane Tank From a Grill

Need to replace your propane tank? Well, you’re in luck because today, we’re going to show you how to safely remove ...

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Charcoal Briquettes vs Lump Charcoal

Charcoal Briquettes vs Lump Charcoal (Which is Better?)

Are you a grill master looking to perfect your craft? Well, you’re in luck because today we’re talking about the age-old ...

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What to Do With Charcoal Ash

What to Do With Charcoal Ash (3 Reuse Methods)

Are you a grill master who’s wondering what to do with all that leftover charcoal ash? Don’t worry, we’ve got you ...

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THE BEST WOOD FOR SMOKING RIBS

Top 3 Best Woods For Smoking Ribs (2023 Review)

Are you planning on smoking ribs and want to find the right wood for them?  You’re in the right place! In ...

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THE BEST WOOD FOR SMOKING PORK

Top 3 Best Woods For Smoking Pulled Pork (2023 Review)

Get the smoke rollin’, it’s time to smoke some pulled pork! But if you’re not sure what the best type of ...

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How to Use Wood Pellets in a Charcoal Grill

How to Use Wood Pellets in a Charcoal Grill (Should You?)

If you use a charcoal grill for your outdoor cooking experiences, you may be wondering if you can add wood pellets ...

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How to Use Wood Chips in an Electric Smoker

How to Use Wood Chips in an Electric Smoker (3 Easy Methods)

If you’re wondering how to use wood chips in an electric smoker, you’re in the right place! In this TheGrillingDad.com guide, ...

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Soaking Wood Chips

Soaking Wood Chips: How Long And When To Do It

Wood chips are an amazing flavor tool when it comes to using a smoker. But when you want to soak your ...

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Should I Soak My Pellets Before Smoking

Should I Soak My Pellets Before Smoking? (No, here’s why!)

You’ve just bought a pellet grill, and you are ready to smoke some amazing meats. But should you wet your pellets ...

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How to Store Wood Pellets

How to Store Wood Pellets (Plus Pellet Storage Ideas!)

Wet and moldy pellets are ruined pellets. Wondering how to store them? We’re here to help! In this TheGrillingDad.com guide, we ...

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THE BEST WOOD FOR SMOKING CHICKEN

Best Wood For Smoking Chicken (2023 Review)

When you smoke a chicken, there are two things you want from your wood:  I’ve tried every option out there on ...

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THE BEST WOOD FOR SMOKING FISH

Best Wood For Smoking Fish (2023 Review)

When you’re smoking fish you want to use the right wood or you’ll ruin it.  My guess is you wanna avoid ...

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THE BEST WOOD FOR SMOKING TRI TIP

Best Wood For Smoking Tri Tip (2023 Review)

Looking to smoke a juicy tri-tip and want to find the right wood for it?  You’re on the right page! In ...

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WHAT IS AN ELECTRIC FIRESTARTER?

Electric Firestarter: What Is It? (And Is It Worth It?)

If you’re tired of finding newspapers for that charcoal chimney and want to avoid lighter fluid, an electric firestarter is a ...

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THE BEST ELECTRIC CHARCOAL STARTERS

5 Best Electric Charcoal Starters (2023 Review)

Ready to use a magic fire stick to light your charcoal? We’re here to help you choose the right electric firestarter ...

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How Long Do Pellets Last

How Long Do Pellets Last (And How To Make Yours Last Longer!)

Pellet grills are an amazing way to grill and smoke a variety of meats. But the last thing you want to ...

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Can You Use Charcoal in a Pellet Grill

Can You Use Charcoal in a Pellet Grill? (Charcoal Pellets?)

If you switched to a pellet grill but miss the charcoal flavor, you may be wondering if you can put charcoal ...

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