Grilling Guides & Tips: How To

How-to guides, temperature charts and buying advice for wood-fired and flat-top grilling. Browse them by topic on the grilling guides hub.

  • How to Tell if Burgers Are Done: The Ultimate Grilling Guide

    How to Tell if Burgers Are Done

    Stop guessing and stop cutting your patties open. Learn the exact temperatures, visual cues, and foolproof techniques to tell when your burgers are perfectly cooked and juicy every single time.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • How to Grill the Perfect Medium-Rare Steak

    How to Grill the Perfect Medium-Rare Steak

    Stop guessing and start searing. Learn the foolproof two-zone method for grilling a flawless medium-rare steak over a live wood fire, complete with a savory crust and a perfectly pink,...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • How Long to Rest Steak After Grilling

    How Long to Rest Steak After Grilling

    Learn exactly how long to rest your steak after grilling, why carryover cooking matters, and the secret to keeping your crust crispy while locking in every drop of juice.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • How to Grill the Perfect Tomahawk Steak

    How to Grill the Perfect Tomahawk Steak

    How to grill a tomahawk steak with the reverse sear: slow-cook it over indirect heat to 115°F, sear it over about 1,000°F for 60 to 90 seconds per side, render...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • How to Know How Long a Well-Built Grill Should Last

    How to Know How Long a Well-Built Grill Should Last

    Tired of replacing your backyard grill every three years? Learn exactly how long a high-quality grill should last, the key materials that guarantee decades of use, and the simple maintenance...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |