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Tips from BBQ Bootcamp Part 2

If you’ve been avoiding your grill since the first signs of winter, or simply need a brush-up on your technique, here is Part 2 of my favorite grilling tips to help you kick off the season the right way.

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Each spring, there is more temptation to add to my library of grilling, smoking, and barbecue books. Here are my top picks from the new crop. They make for perfect reading as you sip a cold one and wait for that brisket or pork butt to cook to perfection.

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As the summer kicks into high gear and temperatures soar, the best way to beat the heat is . . . to join it. Here, to challenge your inner fire-eater, are some of the most fiery dishes on the world’s barbecue trail.

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June 27, 2017

Tips from BBQ Bootcamp Part 2

It’s everyone’s favorite time of year: the time when we shed our scarves, break out the patio furniture, and gear up for some glorious summer grilling. If you’ve been avoiding your grill since the first signs of winter, or simply need a brush-up on your technique, below...