Lane’s BBQ Learning Center
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Meat Temperature Guide: Internal Temperatures for Beef, Pork, Chicken & More
Stop guessing whether dinner is done. Use this quick internal meat temperature guide for chicken, steak, burgers, brisket, pork, turkey, seafood, and more, including Lane’s recommended temperatures...
Types of BBQ Sauce: A Guide to Using BBQ Sauces
Sweet. Tangy. Smoky. Spicy. Mustardy. Vinegary. Even white. There is no single flavor that gets to call itself the one true BBQ sauce, and that is part of what makes barbecue so much fun. ...
How to Make Smashburgers on a Griddle
How to Make Smashburgers on a Griddle updated 07/30/2026 Working on a super-hot griddle, our friend Benton Palmer of @GrillThisSmokeThat delivers smashburgers that hog every inch o...
How to Throw the Ultimate Summer Backyard Grilling Party
How to throw the ultimate summer backyard grilling party updated 07/30/2026 Welcome to Grillville, population: you and whoever smelled the food from two houses down. A great backyard grilling pa...
Smoking Chicken Wings Guide So, you're ready to embark on the noble quest of smoking chicken wings, eh? Prepare yourself for a journey filled with flavor, a touch of patience, and the...
How to Get Your Grill Ready for Summer (Gas, Charcoal & Pellet Checklist)
Get your grill ready for summer with this step-by-step cleaning and safety checklist for gas, charcoal, and pellet grills. Includes leak test steps, maintenance tips, and pro prep advice.
How to Slice a Brisket There’s nothing better than a properly smoked brisket. After hours of trimming, seasoning, smoking, wrapping, and resting, that tough cut of beef has turned int...
How to Use Grilling Planks Grilling planks are one of the easiest ways to add gentle wood flavor while protecting delicate food from the direct blast of the fire. Salmon made the method famous, b...
Dry Brining: The Simple Secret to Better Meat Dry brining is one of the easiest ways to build deeper flavor, improve tenderness, and help meat stay juicy during cooking—all with salt...
What is Korean BBQ and how do you make it?
What is Korean BBQ? updated 07/30/2026 Korean BBQ is more than meat cooked over a flame. It is an interactive, communal meal built around grilled meats, bold marinades, crisp lettuce wraps, dipp...
Woods used for smoking food play a crucial role in enhancing the flavors and aromas of various dishes. Different types of woods impart distinct flavors and are chosen based on personal preferences ...
A companion article to our original beginner's guide to smoking beef brisket. This guide is full of tips and tricks to help create mouth watering brisket every time!
Slow Cooker BBQ: Easy Pulled Pork, Chicken & Beef
Slow Cooker BBQ: Big Flavor Without Babysitting the Pit Slow cooker BBQ is the weeknight answer to tender, pull-apart meat when firing up the smoker is not in the cards. It will not build true ba...
Popular How To's & Guides
How to Smoke a Brisket Guide & Recipe
Step-by-step instructions for smoking the perfect brisket, helpful tips, and essential techniques that will ensure your brisket turns out tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor.
Smoking a Pork Butt Guide & Recipe
Easy step by step guide to smoking a pork butt with our Pork Butt recipe.
How to Smoke Ribs / Lane's Ribs Recipe
Check out this quick guide for smoked ribs & the famous Lane's Ribs recipe.
