Gear

Stories tagged Gear — pulled from across the Journal.

A charcoal grill with glowing orange embers and a chimney starter at dusk

April 28, 20252 min read

How to Set Up a Charcoal BBQ: A Pitmaster's Starter Guide

Gas is convenient, but charcoal is flavor. If you have ever struggled to light coals or burned everything to a crisp, these counter-tested tips will turn your kettle into a reliable cooking machine.

A flat-top gas griddle cooking smash burgers, onions, and peppers

Gear

March 30, 20252 min read

Should You Buy a Blackstone Griddle? Pros, Cons & What to Cook

Flat-top griddles are everywhere right now, and customers keep asking us if they are worth it. Here is an honest, butcher's-eye breakdown of where a Blackstone shines, where it falls short, and what to throw on it.