While there are still plenty of opportunities for grilling (i.e. tailgating season will be here next week), Labor Day weekend is the unofficial last hurrah of summer. We’ve collected a few of our favorite recipes and tips for making your Labor Day weekend cookouts the best they can be.
One-Pot Sticky Wings to Carry You Through Football Season (and Beyond)
From Andrew Zimmern, the indomitable palate behind Bizarre Foods. (Stack of napkins not included.)
Propane vs. Natural Gas: How to Choose the Right Fuel for Grilling
Natural gas grills are growing in popularity. Why?
How to Make Truly Great Guacamole
According to Gonzalo Guzmán, the chef and owner of San Francisco’s celebrated restaurant Nopalito.
You’re Smoking Meat All Wrong (Yes, You)
Contrary to what your dad told you, more smoke does not mean better barbeque.
Blistered Peppers Are the Game-Day Party Snack You’re Not Making
Ultimately, only two things matter when preparing a spread for a Saturday or Sunday football binge — taste and ease of preparation.
The Complete Buying Guide to Weber Grills: Every Model Explained
From the Smokey Joe to the brand-new Genesis II, here’s everything you need to know about Weber, America’s favorite grill makers.
3 Grill Upgrades for Labor Day Weekend
Upgrading your grilling setup just got very easy and very cheap.
The 7 Best Bottles of BBQ Sauce at Your Grocery Store
The best bottled barbeque sauces offer what homemade versions offer — smokiness, sweetness, spiciness and tanginess, all balanced against each other.