Once again, the holidays are approaching and it’s time to figure out how to cook a delicious big ‘ol turkey. Ideally, this turkey should end up moist and flavorful, with shatteringly crisp skin and won’t need to be camouflaged with copious amounts of mashed potatoes and gravy. We’ve all had dry boring turkeys, but it doesn’t have to be that way! This one easy prep step will help transform your turkey woes into turkey WHOA’S!   All you’ve gotta do is brine your bird. Traditionally, this means that you need to find some huge container, clear out your fridge, rearrange the shelves ..read more

We created a handy chart on how long to grill anything for you to reference next time you light up the grill and your mind goes blank on cook times for those boneless chicken thighs you've been marinating all day. All times listed are approximate based on using a gas grill with the lid closed at a temperature of 450˚F ..read more

Grilling on a weeknight can be smooth sailing with a few tips and tricks. Weeknight grilling can be fairly effortless and requires minimal clean up in your kitchen. Here are our best tips and tricks to make the most of a quick and satisfying dinner on the grill. The key is to master a few techniques with your favorite protein so you can just go on autopilot with maybe a few tweaks here and there depending on what you have on hand. Keep it casual Tuesday night is not the time to try that new basting technique you saw on instagram for a thick cut steak. Choose something that will cook fast like ..read more

Absolutely, it does. Here at Wildwood Grilling, we work where we play. All phases of our manufacturing process happen right here in our small hometown of Sandpoint, Idaho. We never have to wait for a ship to deliver our goods and don't even have to think about extra taxes and tariffs impacting our product. Like you, we value our local communities and eco-systems and are always looking to conduct business in a wise and sustainable way. For us that means we source much of our raw lumber from the Pacific Northwest, pay our people well, and make sure we are ready to get you the best product at al ..read more

At Wildwood Grilling, we know wood. One of the most common questions we get is, “What kind of wood should I use for this meal?” Each type of wood naturally contains different flavor profiles, heating properties, and even different colors of smoke.  There are two main ways you might be using wood while cooking. One way is purely as a source of heat to cook your food. This is a whole topic itself and as long as the wood you are looking at is food safe, it really doesn’t matter a whole lot what type you go for. The other way one might be using wood with food is as a source of smoke flavor. A ..read more

Can cooking help maintain a healthy mind and psyche? I think it can. I’m writing this during an unprecedented time that will go down in the history books, the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. In efforts to prevent the spread of this contagious disease, many of us, Wildwood Grilling included, are practicing the act of self-isolation. As the food service industry is somewhat put on hold, we have inevitably been thrown into a position where cooking for ourselves and co-inhabitants has become a necessity. I have a 4 year old daughter. Helen is like all kids her age, ever curious. I am an avid collector ..read more

So, what is the best way to go about boosting the strength and vitality of your immune system? The answer is hydration, fresh air (get outside and fire up that grill), exercise, nutrition, and a balanced diet. I am not a certified nutritionist or medical professional, this is what I know through my own experience as a Chef and a Father. The immune system is our body's defense against infection and disease, it needs to be well nourished in order to keep strong and be able to continue the good fight. We all know that nourishment is how the body physically get’s what it needs to survive and optim ..read more

Is there a best brine to use before cooking your choice of bird? There are multiple brine concoctions that I like to use, but before we go into that, let’s talk about why brining is a good idea in the first place.   Brining is certainly not crucial, but it can really help your end product, especially if you are looking to do your bird it’s due justice. Basically, overcooking poultry can result in dry meat. Brining is a way to ensure that the meat retains its natural juices, while at the same adding some moisture and seasoning from the inside out. The basis of a brine is as simple as salt disso ..read more

A great many of us live in mild climates that are great for outdoor grilling year round, and some of us contend with things like freezing rain and snow. The question is, should the weather stop us from cooking outside? In case you are not sure where I’m headed with this, the answer is a big no. Before I touch on how to go about preparing for winter grilling, let’s identify a few select reasons why you should be cooking outside in the first place. Cooking outdoors makes for less cleanup and general kitchen disarray in the first place. Whether you use, wood, charcoal or gas, grilled food just ..read more

By now you’ve undoubtedly heard all about omega-3s and that they are great for your health, but did you know that the best way to incorporate these fatty acids into your diet isn’t necessarily vitamins or supplements? In fact, one of the best sources of omega-3 is fatty, wild fish such as wild Prince William Sound Sockeye salmon from Alaska. There’s also a good chance you are eating less than the recommended amount of this type of quality fish! So what are Omega-3 fatty acids anyway? The term Omega 3 fatty acids refers to a family of fats found commonly in marine animals and plants. The “Ome ..read more