The debate over the definition of barbecue continues between smoking food over wood or grilling over charcoal. A charcoal grill combo smoker is a compromise between the two methods, allowing for grilling and smoking. The “bullet” design is the least expensive type of charcoal smoker grill, while the offset hearth and horizontal cooking chamber is […]
Charcoal briquettes were developed by Henry Ford in the 1920s using wood scraps from his automaker. They are still popular for outdoor grilling, but may emit unhealthy gases. Lighting them can be a challenge, but electric charcoal lighters and instant briquettes are available. Before propane stoves became popular for outdoor grilling, charcoal briquettes were a […]
