How to Make Compound Butter

How to make compound butter for steak, turkey, vegetables, and more updated 07/30/2026 Compound butter is softened butter mixed with seasonings, herbs, citrus, or other flavorful ingredients. It...

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 Grill the Perfect Steak

How to Grill the Perfect Steak There is a big difference between a “pretty good” steak and a steak that makes people stop talking after the first bite. We are going for the second on...

How to Reverse Sear a Steak (Perfect Every Time)

Want a steak cooked edge-to-edge with a perfect crust? This reverse sear steak guide walks you through temps, timing, and exactly how to get it right every time.

How to Carve a Turkey

How to Carve a Turkey (Lane’s BBQ Step-by-Step) You roasted a gorgeous bird — now let’s carve it so everyone gets the best bites. This simple, foolproof method uses a boning knife and a slicer t...

How to Cook a Turkey in the Oven

Cooking a Turkey in the Oven Juicy, flavorful, and beautifully golden—no smoker required. Follow this step-by-step guide featuring our Lane’s Turkey Brine Kit and Turkey Time Seasonin...

Hibachi Steak, Chicken, & Shrimp on the Griddle: The Ultimate Guide

Hibachi Steak, Chicken, and Shrimp on the Griddle updated 07/30/2026 Ready to become the hibachi master of your backyard? Grab your apron and fire up the griddle. This step-by-step...

How to Cook a Simple Homemade Breakfast on the Griddle

How to Cook a Homemade Breakfast on the Griddle updated 07/30/2026 Your flat top just became your best brunch buddy. In this guide, our friend Benton Palmer of @GrillThisSmokeThat ...

How to Clean a Dirty Griddle Fast

How to clean a dirty griddle fast updated 07/30/2026 Let’s face it: your griddle has seen some stuff. Bacon grease, burger crusties, pancake mishaps. It’s a battlefield out there. But cleaning i...

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...

How to Smoke Chicken Wings

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

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 Air Fry Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Chicken Wings Guide Air fryer wings are one of the easiest ways to get crispy skin, juicy meat, and big Lane's flavor without heating a pot of oil or firing up the smoker. W...

How to Use Grilling Planks

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...

Direct vs Indirect Grilling Techniques

Grilling enthusiasts understand that mastering different cooking techniques can significantly elevate the flavors and textures of their favorite dishes. Two primary methods, direct and indirect gri...

How to Season Your Blackstone Griddle

If you're the proud owner of a Blackstone griddle, you know that seasoning is crucial to its performance. Seasoning your griddle creates a non-stick surface that distributes heat evenly and prevent...

Beginner's Guide to Smoking a Pork Butt | Pork Butt Recipe

Smoking a pork butt (aka a pork shoulder) can feel intimidating just like smoking a brisket, but with the right information and step by step directions you can smoke the perfect pork butt and feel ...

How to Grill & Smoke Chicken Thighs

How to Grill and Smoke Delicious Chicken Thighs Chicken thighs are rich, forgiving, and built for the grill or smoker. Their extra fat and connective tissue help them stay juicy while the outside...

Secrets of Dry Brining

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...

How to Grill a Beef Tenderloin

Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a backyard barbecue enthusiast, the process of grilling a beef tenderloin requires precision, patience, and the right techniques. In this guide, we'll expl...

How To Grill Skirt Steak

How to Grill Skirt Steak Skirt steak is known for its bold beef flavor and satisfyingly chewy texture. It is a relatively thin cut that loves the high heat of the grill, and when it ...