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Preparing your Grill for the Summer

Preparing your Grill for the Summer

Keeping your grill clean is a crucial aspect of maintaining its functionality and longevity. Not only does a dirty grill produce unpleasant odors, but it can also affect the taste of your food. Reg...

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,...

chili lime beer can chicken on the ceramic grill

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

Beer can chicken is a popular method of cooking chicken in which a whole chicken is placed on top of a partially filled can of beer, and then cooked on a grill or in an oven. The beer can is used t...

Spatchcock Chicken on the grill

How to Spatchcock Chicken

Spatchcock chicken is a technique used in cooking where the backbone of the chicken is removed and the bird is flattened resulting in even cooking and crispier skin. This method is also known as ...

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

Grilling hamburgers is a quintessential part of summer barbecues and backyard gatherings. However, not everyone knows the right techniques to grill a perfect hamburger. In this article, we will gui...

What is Finishing Salt?

What is Finishing Salt?

These salts are typically used as a final touch to enhance the flavor of a dish, adding a subtle smoky flavor and a unique texture. They are often used to season meat, fish, vegetables, and even de...

How to Grill Pizza

How to Grill Pizza

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...

5 Easy and Creative Wing Flavors for the Big Game

5 Easy and Creative Wing Flavors for the Big Game

Bite into these perfectly crunchy, flavorful wings and you'll never look back! Not too spicy or salty, they make the perfect party snack or meal. With every bite you get tender meat covered in an i...

Deep Fried Chicken Wings

How To: Deep Fried Chicken Wings

Deep-fried chicken wings are a popular, tasty dish that has appeal to all ages. They are simple to make, yet can be made in a variety of ways to accommodate anyone's taste. The origins of fried chi...

reverse seared steak medium rare steak

How to: Reverse Seared Steak

Ask your local butcher and they’ll tell you, a great steak is usually grilled. But true connoisseurs know that the reverse searing method is the best way to get that perfectly cooked steak every time.

Slow Cooker BBQ

Slow Cooker BBQ

Slow cooker BBQ is a true game changer for busy households. It's the perfect solution for when you want to make slow cooked, tender and flavorful BBQ without having to stand over the grill or stove...

How to Make Stock and Broth

How to Make Stock and Broth

Creating your own stock is a rewarding and cost-effective way to develop flavorful, customized dishes. Depending on the ingredients used, stock can add distinct notes of flavor and enhance the over...

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!

Top 7 Easter Desserts

Top 7 Easter Desserts

Here at Lane's, we have put our top 7 favorite Easter desserts on a list to share with you. None of them are over complicated and they are extremely scrumptious! Give one or all of them a try...

Talk Healthy to Me...

Talk Healthy to Me...

Real talk with the Goddard's about healthy eating and a clean eating lifestyle. This isn't your next dieting trend! These are great tools to put into place today to have healthy food that tastes gr...

Lane's Top 10 Easter Sides

Lane's Top 10 Easter Sides

At Easter there was always ham, rolls, deviled eggs, potato salad, mac & cheese, and the list could keep going. We all have our favorites and we wanted to share some of our favorites from the L...