Grilling Guides & Tips: Intermediate

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 Reverse Sear a Thick Steak on a Grill

    How to Reverse Sear a Thick Steak on a Grill

    Stop guessing and start mastering the ultimate steak technique. Learn how to reverse sear a thick cut of beef for edge-to-edge perfection and a blazing hot crust.

    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 Grill a Ribeye Steak: The Ultimate Guide

    How to Grill a Ribeye Steak: The Ultimate Guide

    Master the art of grilling a perfect ribeye steak with this foolproof guide. Learn the temperatures, times, and techniques to achieve a steakhouse sear and a juicy, medium-rare center over...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • How to Sear a Steak Like a Pro

    How to Sear a Steak Like a Pro

    Stop settling for sad, gray steaks. Learn the exact temperatures, times, and techniques to get a perfect, steakhouse-quality crust on your backyard grill.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • How to Become a Better Griller: 25 Pro Habits

    How to Become a Better Griller: 25 Pro Habits

    Master the art of live-fire cooking with these 25 essential pro grilling habits. From heat management and dry brining to wielding a digital thermometer, elevate your backyard BBQ game today.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • How to Grill a Holiday Ham: The Ultimate Guide

    How to Grill a Holiday Ham: The Ultimate Guide

    Free up your kitchen this holiday season by moving the main course outside. Learn how to perfectly warm, glaze, and sear a fully cooked holiday ham over an open fire.

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • How to Meal Prep on the Grill for the Week

    How to Meal Prep on the Grill for the Week

    Master Sunday meal prep on the grill. Learn how to cook a week's worth of healthy proteins and vegetables over live fire, utilizing heat zones to save time and add...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • How to Build a Fire That Lasts for Hours of Grilling

    How to Build a Fire That Lasts for Hours of Grilling

    Stop frantically blowing on dying coals. Learn the foolproof method for building a long-lasting grill fire using hardwood logs and lump charcoal, so you can cook for hours without constantly...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |

  • How to Set Up an Outdoor Kitchen Around a Fire Pit Grill

    How to Set Up an Outdoor Kitchen Around a Fire Pit Grill

    Transform your backyard by building an outdoor kitchen around a fire pit grill. Learn the exact clearances, layout strategies, and design tips to create a stunning 360-degree cooking and entertaining...

    Michiel Schuitemaker |