Jim Bob – A long-time contributor to PitsandGrits. Jim has had a lifelong relationship with the art of grilling, passed on from his father and grandfather to him. Traeger grills are some of the best on the market, making grilling and smoking easy with their pellet feeding systems and automatic temperature control. However, as with any product, that added complexity and utility brings with it a host of potential problems; each new feature is a new point of failure, after all. Thankfully, many of these things are easily fixed, so you can get back to grilling in no time. Here are ..read more

Jim Bob – A long-time contributor to PitsandGrits. Jim has had a lifelong relationship with the art of grilling, passed on from his father and grandfather to him. Grilling is just about the greatest way to cook food. And just about the greatest material to build them out of is stainless steel. These two things go together perfectly. Not only is stainless steel an excellent building material it’s perfect for cooking on as well, combining strength and effectiveness in a way no other material can match. Ceramic is an excellent cooking material, but easily broke, and cast iron is heavy and ..read more

Jim Bob – A long-time contributor to PitsandGrits. Jim has had a lifelong relationship with the art of grilling, passed on from his father and grandfather to him. Since you’re here though, I’m assuming your preference is toward the kamado…or you’re willing to be persuaded that way. So we’re going to go over why you should buy one, what sets a good example away from the rest, and look at some of the most popular models in the market today. Kamado grills are quite an interesting little beast. They offer a unique advantage over regular grills in having a very wide range of temperature ..read more

Jim Bob – A long-time contributor to PitsandGrits. Jim has had a lifelong relationship with the art of grilling, passed on from his father and grandfather to him. Why settle for a smoker that only does one thing, when you can get a smoker that also acts like a grill? Products from Green Mountain Grill and Traeger come with temperature controls that let you choose between a low and slow setting when smoking or a higher and more intense temperature for cooking burgers and other dishes for a party or family dinner. Best Traeger Grill Traeger Pro Series TFB57PZB Pros: Fuel ..read more

Jim Bob – A long-time contributor to PitsandGrits. Jim has had a lifelong relationship with the art of grilling, passed on from his father and grandfather to him. Wood pellet grills are a great addition to any home because they combine everything you love about a smoker with a standard grill. Depending on the model that you buy, you can make smoked dishes like brisket and sausage at the same time that you make burgers, hot dogs and other dishes on the grill. These grills are great for family dinners in the summer and for parties and special occasion celebrations. Best Pit Boss G ..read more

Jim Bob – A long-time contributor to PitsandGrits. Jim has had a lifelong relationship with the art of grilling, passed on from his father and grandfather to him. As soon as the warm weather breaks, Americans can’t wait to start their normal summertime traditions of camping, pool parties, and holiday get-togethers. At the heart of each and every one of these is the American cookout. Best Choice Traeger Pro SeriesTFB88PZB Pros: Electric ignition makes start-up a breeze. The stainless steel chassis is excellent heat retention. Porcelain-coated steel grilling surface. Che ..read more

Jim Bob – A long-time contributor to PitsandGrits. Jim has had a lifelong relationship with the art of grilling, passed on from his father and grandfather to him. I love knives. They’re one of the handiest tools to have around the kitchen, and you’d be amazed at how much easier your life is if you have at least the basics. A steak knife simply doesn’t cut it (pun intended) for a lot of tasks. You ever tried carving up a whole chicken with just a paring knife? A brace of potatoes without a good chef’s knife? It’s possible, but a huge pain. So here’s a great choices of the best kitchen kn ..read more

Jim Bob – A long-time contributor to PitsandGrits. Jim has had a lifelong relationship with the art of grilling, passed on from his father and grandfather to him. A great way to maximize your outdoor living space is by adding an outdoor television. If you love entertaining in your backyard or on your patio, you’ve probably considered a television for your outdoor entertaining space. With more and more people turning their backyards into relaxing and living spaces anytime of the year even during summertime, outdoor televisions are becoming more and more popular.  They allow you to e ..read more

Jim Bob – A long-time contributor to PitsandGrits. Jim has had a lifelong relationship with the art of grilling, passed on from his father and grandfather to him. Grills are a classic cooking tool. But they’ve got one problem. Their biggest asset—high, direct heat—often doesn’t work quite as well as promised. For steaks and many other foods, it’s important to get a good sear if you want maximum flavor. But, many grills just don’t get hot enough, or the heat disperses too much inside the grill, baking meat instead of searing it. Infrared grills are changing all that. Rather than pumping ..read more

Jim Bob A long-time contributor to GrillBabyGrill. Jim has had a lifelong relationship with the art of grilling, passed on from his father and grandfather to him. Traeger grills are some of the best on the market, making grilling and smoking easy with their pellet feeding systems and automatic temperature control. However, as with any product, that added complexity and utility brings with it a host of potential problems; each new feature is a new point of failure, after all. Thankfully, many of these things are easily fixed, so you can get back to grilling in no time. Here are ..read more