The Grilling Life

How do you eat your ribs? It’s the question that has divided cookouts and family reunions for decades. When it comes to ribs, the most common argument that arises is whether to eat them sauced or unsauced. But when it comes to an ideal rib, there are more..

Invest Your Tax Refund in the Ultimate Grilling Lifestyle The spring season brings many exciting events, including warmer weather, baseball, grilling season, and for those of us lucky enough, a nice tax refund check. If you are expecting a tax refund, you’ve..

Planning Thanksgiving dinner is often just as important as the actual cooking. You can use our handy Menu and Schedule to make sure you stay on track. We have Turkey, Sides, and Pies for dessert. Our schedule is based on eating at 3:00 pm with a 20lb defrosted..

The key to great grilling is indirect heat. I always tell people that once they understand the difference between direct and indirect heat and when to use it, that they will embrace indirect heat.  In fact, I use indirect heat at least 80% of the time that..

Whether you use your Memphis grill to delight guests or prefer to grill in solitude, once word gets out that you are the proud owner of a top-of-the-line cooking instrument, you are bound to be entertaining big groups regularly. The tricky part of hosting is..

"For barbecue cooks, brisket is the last frontier." For barbecue cooks, brisket is the last frontier.  And, what I mean by that is that long after ribs and pulled pork are perfected, many barbecuers still have trouble with brisket.  My sister Mary Pat is..

Pellet grills are considered the leader of flavor and texture to many grilling and smoking enthusiasts. Wood pellet grills combine the best of gas and charcoal grills: quick to heat and full of hardwood flavor. One other advantage of pellet grills that often..

Convection ovens are a great way of cooking all types of food, letting you do the same as traditional ovens, but with some dramatic benefits. And now, thanks to the rise in popularity of pellet grills, those same benefits can transfer over to all the cooking..

In the northern hemisphere the summer solstice begins on June 20/2016. The important information we need to know from this is: the day in question heralds the summer's longest day and shortest night. Something Else to Celebrate This year, 2016, we will also..

Steven Raichlen's Project Smoke is back on TV! In its second season, Project Smoke is doubling down on the classics, as well as pushing the boundaries of smoking. The Memphis Elite is a heavily featured tool in Raichlen's quest for smoking perfection. Watch..

When it's time for a Memphis Grill...

We are pleased to announce that, for the second year in a row, the Memphis Elite Pellet Smoker has been named one of the Top Ten Luxury Grills by AmazingRibs.com.

Whether you're grilling, smoking, or baking... Enjoying breakfast, lunch or dinner... Spending time with family, friends, or neighbors... Life is always better, when you're spending it around a grill.

For those who have struggled through a cold winter, there is nothing more pleasing than witnessing the first signs of spring. The ability to go outside without multiple layers of clothing and enjoy the warmth of the sun has to be a highlight in any barbecue..

It’s been pretty difficult to keep a lid on this fun announcement, but we are absolutely thrilled to debut our new line of 2016 grills that feature a whole host of innovations, including a state-of-the-art Wi-Fi Controller and App. Most other Wi-Fi or Bluetooth..