Tools and Equipment

My Camping Chuck Box

One of the biggest things that prevents people from going camping is how long it takes to prepare for a trip.  One way to cut down this time is to make yourself a camping chuck box.  A chuck box, also … Continue reading

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New Product — Meatrake BBQ Meat Shredder

I’ve been testing a new barbecue tool recently and it’s a winner.  Starting today, the Meat Rake is available in the BackyardLifeBlog.com Shop!  The Meat Rake is the perfect tool for pulling pork and shredding beef and chicken. Features: The … Continue reading

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How to grill a Stufz Stuffed Burger using a 2 zone fire

The key to grilling the perfect Stufz stuffed burger is to utilize a 2 zone fire.  The video below shows step by step how to use your Stufz stuffed burger maker and your backyard grill to make juicy, grilled perfection! … Continue reading

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7 reasons to cook in a cast iron dutch oven

I received a pair of Lodge Logic 6-Quart Pre-Seasoned Dutch Ovens for Christmas this year and to celebrate, here’s a list of features that make cast iron dutch ovens an important part of my outdoor cooking arsenal.   Cast iron … Continue reading

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How to set up a charcoal grill for indirect cooking

Indirect cooking is one of those indispensable techniques for turning out fabulous food.  It just so happens that it is also easy to do. Indirect grilling is the method to use when grilling larger cuts of meat, for slow cooking, … Continue reading

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