Lane’s BBQ Learning Center

Your home for better grilling, smoking, griddling, and backyard cooking. Whether this is your first cook or your five-hundredth, we’ll help you choose the right method, hit the right temperature, and serve something worth bragging about.

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How to Grill Corn on the Cob Guide

How to Grill Corn on the Cob Guide

How to grill corn on the cob updated 07/30/2026 Grilled corn is a backyard staple for a reason. When it’s done right, the kernels stay sweet and juicy while the grill adds just enough smoky flav...

How to Grill Vegetables

How to Grill Vegetables

Vegetables are a great side dish! They don’t always have to be boring. Have some fun and cook something that the whole family will enjoy. Maybe it is partly the grill marks, the spatula twirls, but...

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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...

How to marinate chicken

How to Marinate Meat

How to Marinate Meat A good marinade is an easy way to add flavor to chicken, beef, pork, seafood, and vegetables before they hit the grill. The trick is knowing what belongs in the marinade, ho...

How to Grill Lobster

How to Grill Lobster

Grilled lobster is a truly decadent dish that is perfect for any seafood lover looking to indulge. When properly prepared, the meat of the lobster becomes tender and juicy with a slightly smoky fla...

How to Grill Chicken

How to Grill Chicken

How to grill chicken without drying it out updated 07/30/2026 Good grilled chicken does not require expert-level grill skills. Start with evenly sized pieces, create a hot zone and a cooler zone...

How to Grill Swordfish

How to Grill Swordfish

Grilled swordfish is a flavorful and healthy option for seafood lovers. Its meaty texture and mild taste make it an ideal canvas for creative seasoning and marinades. Grilling the fish caramelizes ...

Lane's Guide to Cast Iron

Lane's Guide to Cast Iron

Cast iron pans have been a staple in professional kitchens and households for years due to their durability, heat retention, and versatility. These pans are made by pouring molten iron into a mold,...

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How to Make Beer Can Chicken | Lane's Beer Can Chicken Recipe

Beer can chicken is a simple way to cook a whole chicken on the grill, smoker, or in the oven while getting juicy meat, crisp skin, and plenty of flavor. The partially filled can helps...

Spatchcock Chicken on the grill

How to Spatchcock Chicken

How to Spatchcock Chicken Spatchcock chicken is a simple technique where the backbone is removed and the bird is flattened before cooking. You may also hear it called butterflying. Th...

Brisket Tips and Hacks

Brisket Tips and Hacks

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!

How to Grill Hamburgers

How to Grill Hamburgers

Updated July 30, 2026 Grilling hamburgers is a backyard classic for a reason. The ingredients are simple, the cook is quick, and everybody gets to build their own masterpiece. Still, a great burg...

How to Cook Pizza on a Grill or Smoker

How to Cook Pizza on a Grill or Smoker

Pizza has to be one of, if not the favorite meal that Americans eat on a regular basis. In a pinch for time, having a large party, on just wanting to enjoy your Friday night with a pizza pie and a ...

Pork Butt Tips and Hacks

Pork Butt Tips and Hacks

Pork butt is a versatile and delicious cut of meat that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or a beginner cook looking to learn the ropes, there are plenty of ...

How to Smoke a Whole Chicken

How to Smoke a Whole Chicken

Whole smoked chicken is one of the best ways to enjoy succulent and flavorful bird! The tender, juicy chicken is slowly cooked over indirect heat, resulting in the perfect balance of smokiness and ...

How to Smoke Seafood

How to Smoke Seafood

Cooking seafood just got a whole lot easier! With this guide, you can step up your grill game and become a master of flavorsome smoked fish in no time. Enjoy your new skills with friends and family...

How to Smoke a Ham

How to Smoke a Ham

Smoking a ham is the perfect way to truly impress your friends and family! It's relatively easy, and will leave you with the most juicy, succulent, flavorful smoked ham that you've ever tasted. Smo...

Deep Fried Chicken Wings

How To: Deep Fried Chicken Wings

How to Make Crispy Deep-Fried Chicken Wings Deep-fried chicken wings are crispy, juicy, and endlessly customizable. With the right oil temperature, a reliable thermometer, and a few ...

The Lane's Guide to Blackening

The Lane's Guide to Blackening

Blackening food is a popular, quick, and easy cooking method that adds mouthwatering flavor with incredible ease. This technique was developed in Louisiana in the early 80s, and since then it’s bec...

How to: Hot and Fast Pork Butt

How to: Hot and Fast Pork Butt

With traditional pulled pork, low and slow is the way to go, but we don’t always have 12-18 hours to accomplish this. With this guide, we can cut that time in half and deliver exceptional pulled po...

How to toast pecans, walnuts, and cashews guide

How to: Toasting and Smoking Nuts

From sweet candied pecans, to savory and smoky almonds, and even spicy peanuts. Check out our guide to roasting and smoking nuts at home. Trust us, it's worth it!

How to Keep Your Spices Fresh

How to Keep Your Spices Fresh

Seasonings and Spices need a little extra care. In this article we will discuss some helpful tips to about storage, storage containers, and keeping your seasonings from getting clumpy!

How to Smoke a Brisket | Brisket Recipe & Guide

How to Smoke a Brisket | Brisket Recipe & Guide

How to Smoke a Brisket (Step-by-Step) In this beginner's guide, we will dive into the world of smoking a brisket and provide you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and essential techn...

How to brine turkey, chicken, and Pork

How to Brine and Why

How to Brine (and Why You’ll Never Skip It Again) Brining is the easiest way to lock in juice and build flavor—from holiday turkey to weeknight pork chops. What It D...