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

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

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 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

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

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

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...

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 ...

How to Make Stock and Broth

Updated July 30, 2026 Homemade stock and broth are two of the best ways to turn kitchen odds and ends into the beginning of something great. Bones from last night’s chicken, a few carrots, half a...

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

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: 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

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 (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 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...

How to Smoke Ribs | Lane's Smoked Ribs Recipe

Smoking ribs can feel a little intimidating the first time. There is the membrane, the rub, the smoke, the wrapping, the temperatures, and about twelve different opinions on how long everything ...

How to Smoke a Turkey: Step-by-Step Recipe & Guide

How to Smoke a Turkey: The Ultimate Lane’s BBQ Guide Turkey can be intimidating — it’s the centerpiece of your holiday table, and nobody wants to serve up a dry bird. Don’t worry, we’ve got your...