Category Cooking Techniques

Grilling can be frustrating when your food sticks, overcooks, or lacks that perfect sear. You’re not alone—it happens to beginners all the time. You can master grilling and searing with a Holagrills grill by learning the basics of heat zones,…

People love grilling, but doing it wrong can lead to danger—especially in apartment buildings. One spark on the wrong balcony could put dozens of lives and homes at risk. Grill safety in multi-family housing requires following strict fire codes, including…

Grimy grill grates ruin flavor, cause flare-ups, and shorten grill life. Most people ignore them—until food sticks or tastes off. Cleaning grill grates after each use and deep-cleaning regularly prevents rust, preserves flavor, and keeps your grill safe and ready…

Introduction Smoking meat used to be something left to pitmasters, pros, or people with giant black barrel smokers. But now? Anyone with a backyard grill can do it. Whether you’re working with gas, charcoal, or pellets, there’s a way to…

Spring is here, and that means one thing—grill season is back. But before you throw on your apron and slap steaks on the grates, there’s one crucial step you can’t skip: checking if your gas grill is actually ready. Many…

Grill nights should taste like steak, not smoke and soot. Yet many backyards hide a dirty secret: crusted burners, clogged ports, and grates slick with grease. A fast routine can change that story. Thirty minutes of smart work keeps flames…

Introduction The smell of slow‑burning oak drifts over the fence. Neighbors pause, hoping for an invite. You smile, because tonight’s brisket will be that good. Yet great brisket does not happen by chance. It follows a clear plan that anyone…

Introduction Wrapping meat in a smoker seems simple. Yet it sparks loud debates at every backyard cookout. Some grillers swear by tight foil. Others rely on pink butcher paper. A few risk nothing at all and let smoke kiss bare…

Introduction A spotless grate keeps food safe, tastes pure, and lets heat flow. If grease builds up, flames jump, burners sputter, and steaks pick up odd smells. Many owners skip cleaning because they think it takes hours or needs strong…

Introduction The first warm weekend arrives. You picture burgers sizzling, friends laughing, and a grill that lights on the first click. Yet the store row feels like a maze: dozens of lids, price tags, and specs that blur together. This…