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Smoked Brisket is a BBQ favorite! If you are trying to perfect your version of this traditional BBQ recipe, look no further.  These tips for pellet grilling brisket will give you the juiciest, most flavorful brisket you’ve ever had.  Choose one to add to your normal pellet grill recipe, or combine a few ideas for…

It’s so fun to talk about all of the amazing things you can do with your pellet grill! Pellet grilling unique foods for delicious results is a really fun way to showcase the smoky BBQ flavors in nontraditional pellet grill foods. Salt Smoked Salt is a trending item right now! Don’t spend the big bucks…

The weather has been getting cooler here in Wisconsin, and it’s time to admit that winter really is coming! Not to worry, pellet grilling is something you can do year round, even here in the Wisconsin tundra.  Before the temperatures get uncomfortably cold, there are a few things you can do to set yourself up…

The best part of eating bone in chicken is the crispy skin, right? The tender, smoky chicken that comes off of the pellet grill is always delicious, but if you aren’t intentional about it, you won’t get the crispy skin that everyone loves.  Here are two tried and true methods for crispy chicken skin! They…

One of our favorite questions we get is, “Which Cookinpellets hardwood pellets flavors do YOU use for your favorite recipes?”  We love to talk about Cookinpellets, and we love to talk about food – this is a fun question to answer, and there are a few favorites that keep coming up.  Check out these tips,…

If you’ve struggled with getting your steaks perfect or just want to take your grilling game to the next level, try reverse-searing at your next barbecue. This technique is almost universally agreed upon as the best way to cook steaks. It takes a little extra effort and time, but the results are 100% worth it.…

Summer is officially here! As we enter into prime pellet grilling season, we have tips for keeping your grill in great shape for many seasons to come. This guide to thoroughly cleaning your pellet grill of any brand will keep it running efficiently and effectively! Start with a cold grill, and give it a deep…

Are you in full summer celebration mode yet? It’s almost Father’s Day, and whether you are celebrating with your dad or with your own children, Father’s Day calls for a BBQ! Relaxing outside with family and cooking all the favorite foods is a great way to celebrate all the dads. Breakfast Ideas This Father’s Day,…

Did you know that for pellet grilling, you use about a pound per hour of pellets? Even though it seems like a lot of pellets it is still cheaper then gas, charcoal or electric, and especially if you frequently make recipes like Beef Sirloin Roast or Pulled Pork that require a long smoke! Buying in…

Let’s officially lay to rest the idea that cooking outdoors is only for the summer months! Your craving for your favorite delicious smoked meats and bbq side dishes isn’t going to wait for the snow to melt, so bundle up and utilize these tips for pellet grilling even in the coldest months! Keep the snow…

If you enjoy the intense, smoky flavor of foods that came off of your pellet grill, you most likely LOVE Burnt Ends Brisket.  This “meat candy” masterpiece hails from the pit masters of Kansas City, Missouri.  Even you Northerners out there want to be able to re-create this crowd-pleasing traditional KC BBQ dish! If you…

A pellet grill is a magical piece of cooking equipment! It heats up quickly, is relatively hands off, can give a variety of flavors by changing up the type of hardwood pellets, and can be used to cook ANYTHING.  Yes, pellet grilling gives amazing results for those low and slow cooks for pulled pork or…

If you believe bacon belongs in it’s own food group, this one is for you! The delicious crunch of bacon and smoky flavor adds a little extra to any recipe, but bacon on the pellet grill brings your dish to a whole new level!  When the bacon flavor is enhanced by the hardwood flavor, the…