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Black Friday — November 27 this year — is the single biggest grill-buying week of the year. We’re tracking every worthwhile grill, smoker, griddle, and pizza oven deal as it goes live, and we’ll keep updating this page through Cyber Monday. Below: what last year’s deals actually looked like, which grills to watch, and how […]
It’s the oldest rivalry in kamado cooking: the Big Green Egg, the original that started it all in 1974, against the Kamado Joe Classic III, the feature-packed challenger. We compared specs, what’s actually in the box, real-world pricing, and owner feedback to find out which one deserves your patio. The short answer Buy the Kamado […]
The difference between great barbecue and dry barbecue is about five degrees — and you can’t feel five degrees. After comparing specs, accuracy ratings, and owner feedback across the current lineup, here’s which thermometers are actually worth your money in 2026. The two thermometers you need Every pitmaster needs two types: an instant-read for spot-checking […]
Kamado grills promise the impossible: sear steaks at 700°F, then smoke a brisket low and slow for 12 hours — on the same load of charcoal. After comparing specs, owner feedback, and real street prices across the major players, here’s what actually matters and which cookers earn their money. How kamado grills work (in 30 […]
Everyone talks about the price of the grill. Nobody talks about the price of running it. We modeled the fuel math for every major cooker type to find out what an hour of smoke actually costs. The headline numbers Four-hour cook at 275°F, all-in fuel cost, national average prices: Fuel / cooker Per 4-hr cook […]
Pellet grills promise the holy grail: real wood smoke with oven-like convenience. After researching the major players, here’s what actually matters — and which grills earn their price. This post contains affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. How pellet grills work (in 30 seconds) An auger feeds […]
Blackstone’s 28-inch and 36-inch griddles are its two best-known flat-tops. The 36 is the icon — but the 28 might be the smarter buy. Here’s the real difference. The short answer Buy the 28-inch if you cook for 4 or fewer. Buy the 36-inch if you regularly feed a crowd or want the full outdoor-kitchen […]
Ooni’s two 16-inch pizza ovens look similar and cost similar money — but one burns gas and the other burns whatever you feed it. Here’s how to choose. The short answer Buy the Karu 16 if you want wood-fired flavor and don’t mind tending a fire. Buy the Koda 16 if you want pizza on […]
Traeger’s Ironwood series sits in the sweet spot of the pellet grill lineup — nicer than the Pro, cheaper than the Timberline. But should you buy the 650 or the 885? We compared specs, owner reviews, and fuel math to find out. The short answer Buy the Ironwood 650 unless you regularly cook for 8+ […]