Mark Nichols
Classically Trained Chef & BBQ Expert
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Co-authored Articles (6)
How to
Use an Electric Smoker
Using an electric smoker can be a great way to get into smoking your own meats at home. Unlike traditional charcoal smokers, which have to be monitored closely, electric smokers make it possible to slow-cook meats withou...
How to
Use a Charcoal Smoker
Follow these simple instructions and you’ll be a backyard barbecue master in no time A charcoal smoker is a great way to cook tender, delicious meat that is full of flavor. Smoking is a little different from grilling i...
How to
Control the Temperature of a Smoker
Smokers are a great way to cook your food to perfection. They may take a while, but the results are well worth it. The dampers are the primary way to control the smoker’s temperature. Close the dampers more to cool the...
How to
Use an Offset Smoker
Offset smokers may look intimidating, but they're easy to use once you learn how to regulate the heat. Light briquettes and dump them in the firebox to get the smoker started. Add your food to the cooking chamber and the...
How to
Make Fall Off The Bone Ribs
Fall off the bone ribs are only a few hours away, and all you really need is an oven.. 3 May 2023. While expensive smokers and grills can help lend a classically smokey flavor to the meat, they aren't necessary to cook p...
How to
Mesquite Grill
Grilling with wood can add a delicious flavor to meats, vegetables, and other food cooked on the grill. Mesquite wood can add extra flavor when grilling. It can also be too strong for some tastes.. 3 May 2023. To grill w...