Smoke Fire Grill Blog
BBQ Tips, News, Recipes and Product Reviews
The Best White Wines for Your Summer Barbecue
The best white grape varieties for grilled steak, chicken, pork, seafood, sausages and more.
The Best Red Wines for Your Summer Barbecue
The best red wine and rosé grape varieties (by protein) for your next barbecue.
Hickory, Oak, Cherry and Maple: How Wood Smoke Changes Your Wine Choice
How hickory, oak, cherry, maple, mesquite, and applewood each change your wine pairing choices.
How Long Do Hardwood Coals Stay Hot? Managing Live-Fire Heat on an Open Grill
How to maintain consistent grilling temperatures using wood or charcoal for barbecue and Argentine-style cooking.
No-Wrap Hanging Spare Ribs in a Drum Smoker (with Smoked Cinnamon Pineapple)
A no-wrap rib recipe with smoked cinnamon pineapple, apple cider vinegar spritz, and great bark.
Oklahoma Joe’s Bronco Drum Smoker Review
A versatile charcoal drum smoker with hanging hooks, excellent airflow control and smart fire access.
ThermoPro TP980 TempSpike Pro Review
A hands-on review of the ThermoPro TP980 TempSpike wireless meat thermometer.
Do You Really Need Brisket on Your Barbecue Restaurant Menu?
Beef brisket is a barbecue staple, but it’s not always the right choice for your restaurant menu.
Why Barbecue T-Shirts and Hoodies Became Part of Live-Fire Cooking Culture
How barbecue t-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts have evolved from novelty BBQ shirts into authentic live-fire cooking culture.
How Many Items Should a Barbecue Menu Have?
How to find the right menu size for consistency and performance for your live-fire barbecue restaurant.