Putting HotRods to the Test Against Some of the Best

Author: Jacques dela Porte   Date Posted: 1 March 2019

We put the new Flaming Coals HotRods Charcoal to the test against all other types of charcoal, testing specifically for temperature over time. and we are impressed with the results. ...

How to Clean an Offset Meat Smoker

Author: Rhiannon Peterson   Date Posted: 10 April 2017

A question we are quite often asked is how to clean a Flaming Coals Texas Offset Meat Smoker. I mean you've spent quite a bit of money on this beast, so it's only natural that you'd want to take care of it. Firstly, if you haven't purchased one already......

Flaming Coals Offset Smoker Excels at Yaks BBQ Festival

Author: Rhiannon Peterson   Date Posted: 7 February 2017

If you couldn't attend the Melbourne BBQ Festival last weekend, you missed out on a cracker! What could be more relaxing than beautiful weather, eating BBQ, drinking a cold one and learning all things BBQ from the experts....

Offset Meat Smoker - Maintaining Steady Temperatures

Author: Cameron Davidson   Date Posted: 1 February 2017

New to cooking in a offset meat smoker? Maintaining a steady fire and temperature is key to having a successful cook in an offset. This post describes how to light your fire and keep temperatures as steady as possible throughout a long cook-off. ...

How To Season an Offset Smoker

Author: Rhiannon Peterson   Date Posted: 6 November 2016

Today I want to guide you through the very important process of seasoning an offset smoker....

Getting Started with a Meat Smoker

Author: Rhiannon Peterson   Date Posted: 28 August 2016

Over the last few years, we’ve seen a rapid increase in the number of barbecuers getting into meat smoking, not just for impressing family and friends, but for competing in one of the many BBQ competitions held around Australia. Yes, you read correctly. ...

What Smoker To Buy

Author: Rhiannon Peterson   Date Posted: 27 June 2016

Meat smoking is becoming more common, but with such large range of meat smokers to choose from, how do you know what meat smoker to buy? There’s gas smokers, electric smokers, pellet smokers, ceramic smokers, offset smokers, vertical-bullet smokers and th...

BBQ Meat Smoker Guide

Author: Rhiannon Peterson   Date Posted: 23 May 2016

BBQ meat smoking is taking Australia by storm with more Australians wanting to create their own delicious creations in their backyards. With so many different smokers available, it is hard to know the difference and which one suits your needs best....

How to choose Smoking Wood for your BBQ Smoker

Author: Rhiannon Peterson   Date Posted: 24 April 2016

With so many different types of wood available, it can be a bit confusing knowing which type of wood to use for which type of meat. Mesquite is great for cooking beef, but will absolutely destroy chicken or pork....

Using an EZ-Smoker To Cold Smoke Cheese

Author: Rhiannon Peterson   Date Posted: 4 February 2016

Everyone has heard about hot smoking a delicious pulled pork, a pull apart brisket or a scrumptous ribs, but smoking cheese? Who would have thought that smoking dairy would taste so good. When cold smoking cheese, you aren't cooking the cheese...