Nyani Martin

It’s common knowledge that good things come in small packages, and this is absolutely true of grilling. From juicy shrimp to cherry tomatoes, many small foods are well suited to grilling. You’ll need to take a little care, of course, to make sure you don’t drop anything between the grill grates.  However, there are several

Grilling isn’t just for meat-eaters. In fact, many vegetarian options reach their fullest potential on the grill.  High heat, rich flavors, and beautiful grill marks enhance vegetarian cooking just as much as any meat-based dish.  However, as any seasoned cook knows, vegetarian grilling isn’t just tossing some veggies on the grill and calling it a

So you’ve discovered the iKamand, our unique temperature control for the grill. You’ve read up on this scientific perfection of one of humanity’s oldest cooking methods. You know this valiant grill controller can send both dangerous undercooking and charred disasters firmly to the past. You’ve brought an iKamand home to your Kamado Joe charcoal grill.

Barbecue sauce, that rich smoky condiment. It brings mouthwatering spice, sweetness, and a tasty tang of molasses to any food we put it on. It’s almost synonymous with grilling, which leads us to irony. Coating food with barbecue sauce and then grilling it is a surefire way to burn everything. That’s because of the high

Brining improves food, full stop.  A wide range of foods benefit from brining; not just meats and fish, but even vegetables and tofu. The benefits of brining can (and will) be listed at length. It all but guarantees juicy and tender food, perfect results, and foolproof cooking. Also, it’s much quicker than you might think.

Smoke-infused food tastes good. One of the main reasons for grilling, and furthermore for using a charcoal grill, is smoke. However, the interplay of food and smoke is far from simple. In order to cook like a pitmaster, you will need to understand what smoke is made of and how it interacts with your food.

One of the many delights of grilling is its family-friendly nature. Everyone loves grilled food from the teething baby gnawing a corncob to the grandparents proud of their descendants. Indeed, because it’s so much fun, grilling is a perfect way to teach your kids about cooking. Here are five easy and quick recipes to make

Like any tool, your outdoor grill needs care and maintenance. All of our grills use charcoal, so these tips are geared toward the charcoal grill. However, many are more broadly useful. In general there are three times you’ll clean your grill : grilling prep before your cooking session, grill maintenance afterwards, and at the end

Grilling at home isn’t just for summer! You can grill like a pro for much of the year as long as you keep your approach flexible and your grill well heated. The iKamand grill controller is a great help in maintaining the fire inside no matter what the weather is outside. Also, while you’re enjoying

The same topic comes up time and again in many of our conversations with our customers. “What’s the best steak seasoning? What’s the best spice rub? What spice rub goes with everything?” There is actually an answer: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder, in equal amounts.  This is the most versatile spice rub we know, and

Very often, we find the perfect recipe — except that it needs a change or a couple of substitutions. We might want to modify a recipe for any one of several reasons.  Perhaps we’re out of an ingredient. Or maybe it’s something we don’t like but we know the dish will be good without it.

Surf and turf is a classic pairing. Savory meat and sweet seafood set each other off to delicious effect. One of the best ways to pair them is in skewers of shrimp and steak. The best grilled shrimp and the best grilled steak add up to even more than the sum of their delicious parts.