Smoke Fire Grill Blog
BBQ Tips, News, Recipes and Product Reviews
8 Ways to Cook with Spirits on the Grill and Smoker
How to use whisky, bourbon, rum, tequila, gin, brandy, and other spirits in barbecue.
How to Build a Fire in a Wood-Fired Brick Oven
A surefire way to start a fire in your wood-fired brick oven.
Why Cooking with Oak Wood is the Secret to Perfect Wine and BBQ Pairings
Did you know that the same oak wood that flavours your wine barrel also flavours your fire? How to make the most of it.
Black Earth Grills - Gaucho 53: Review
A review of the Black Earth Grills Gaucho 53 — a heavy-duty live-fire gaucho grill with massive cooking space.
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.