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If you’re dreaming of spring BBQ season, we are right there with you! Spending time outside with family, relaxing in the sunshine, pellet grilling, and then eating great food! Perfection. It’s best to have some awesome appetizer smoker recipes in your grilling repertoire. Appetizers are usually a quick smoke, can be prepped ahead of time…

Pellet smokers are extremely versatile, and their low temperature settings and constant airflow allow them to function just like dehydrators. That means they are perfect for jerky, with natural smoke flavor from pellets being an added bonus. This article will describe each step of the jerky-making process in detail and finish off with a basic…

Not a fan of winter? How about if you can keep up your favorite hobby – pellet grilling – through the coldest of weather? Winter pellet grilling takes a little more prep during the not so cold season, but if you do it now you’ll be good to grill through spring.  Follow this list of…

This collection of our favorite smoker recipes will have you running to your pellet grill! Tried and true recipes for delicious barbecue meat, ribs, main dishes, and even our favorite crispy skin chicken wings recipe. Of course, the best smoker recipes are anything using Cookinpellets, but we share our most popular BBQ recipes for pellet…

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…

Who doesn’t love juicy, smoky, meaty ribs? Smoked bbq ribs are one of those foods that are absolutely delectable if you know how to cook them right, or that can fall flat and leave you very disappointed come dinner time.  Whether you are smoking baby back ribs, spare ribs, or pork ribs, follow these 5…

If you don’t consider grilling season to begin when the snow begins to melt, maybe you are one of the many folks that believe grilling season kicks off on Memorial Day weekend! Hopefully it will be the first of many weekends you are hanging out and grilling with friends and family, so now is the…

Did you pick out the perfect pellet grill, only to be disappointed in the results firing it up the first few times?  It is usually after a bit of experimenting with pellet grilling that users realize that the type of pellets is more important than the type of grill! Here are a few tips on…

Whether you’re having dinner guests or just wanting to have a classic, simple meal with your family, smoked chicken is a bbq meal that will please just about everyone. But only if you get that smoked chicken recipe right! Use your pellet grills (we prefer this over electric smokers) and follow these tips for fall-off-the-bone,…

Making your Thanksgiving turkey on your pellet grill is the BEST way to make turkey and our pellets get the job done.  Here are 4 different videos showcasing 4 different ways you can make turkey on your pellet grill. These Thanksgiving Turkey videos were done by Rec Tec Grills.  If you don’t currently have our…

Pellet grills are so versatile and can do some pretty awesome things. Plus you can make all kinds of delicious food in them! Here are 6 things you may not have considered or know about pellet grilling.   Its a great OVEN for baking.   Its a  cold smoking device.   Its great for making JERKY.…