If you’re in the market for an awesome BBQ grill, then Broil King vs. Weber are two big brands you’ve probably considered. But how do these two epic grilling companies match up when going head to head? (Or, grill to grill?) Can Broil King complete with the undisputed American grilling champ, Weber? We’re about to …
If you’re a barbecue enthusiast familiar with the dull knife problem, suffer no more! We’ve been hunting for the best BBQ knife sets to suit different tastes and budgets. There’s an endless gauntlet of lovely BBQ knife sets out there. But we have our favorite, the Hammer Stahl Barbecue Knife Set with a leather knife roll. The Hammer Stahl …
Hmmm. Freeze dryers vs dehydrators. Are they the same things? And is one better than the other? Which method is best for off-grid, homesteading, survival, and food preservation? Well, first off, freeze-drying and dehydrating aren’t the same. And both have significant pros and cons. There are also a few freeze-dryer vs dehydrator misconceptions that I’d like to clarify. …
Nobody in their right mind wants to smell or eat a rotten sweet potato. Yuck. And Pee-U! So we’re sharing how to tell if a sweet potato is bad or still good. That is our mission here today. To learn when a sweet potato spoils and should not get eaten. We’ll also look at how long it takes …
So, you’ve got a beef carcass in your freezer. And you’re unsure what to do with it. You could make beef jerky, roast it, or even grind it up and make burgers. But have you ever considered rendering the fat? Rendering the fat is a great way to preserve it and make a ludicrously delicious cooking …
Bacon – the thought of it is enough to turn all meat-eaters into a quivering wreck! The sound of sizzling fat in a hot pan and that smell that wafts through the air and drifts outside – perfection! With as good as bacon grease is, you might want to store some away in a container …
If you have ever lost your water supply for a week or longer due to storm power outages, you appreciate the benefits of city water. But public water systems have a notable downside. The water sometimes tastes chlorinated. Sometimes heavily chlorinated! Modern homesteaders appreciate the value of water that is both germ-free and chlorine-free. We enjoy …
What to do with leftover orange peels? Well – if you’re like most people, when you finish eating an orange, you then toss the peel. But did you know that there are many uses for orange peels that can benefit your relaxation, beauty routine, and home? Read on to learn 27 ways to use orange …
It’s hard to find a high pressure propane burner with a decent BTU output, which is why I’ve found the best 300000 BTU propane burner. Well, the burners with the highest output, anyway. They’re not all 300000 BTU, but they are all high BTU. When summer rolls around, there’s really nothing better than cooking outdoors, …
Smokehouse ideas and designs! Fancy making your bacon or smoking your salmon catch? If that sounds good to you and your tastebuds, you need a smokehouse! A smokehouse you can DIY using free plans and proven smokehouse designs and ideas. Today, traditional smokehouse methods are more compelling than ever. Smokehouse fanatics are creating a surprising …
Classic crops, such as tomatoes, lettuce, and potatoes, are classics for a reason. Still, if you want to add some unusual, weird, and exciting colors and flavors to your garden, you might want to try some of these fruits and vegetables. Unusual and weird fruits and vegetables like black carrots, snake beans, Jerusalem artichokes, horned …
When you get your first cast iron pan, you’ll need to season it – but what does that even mean, and how do you do it? Why are you supposed to use avocado oil to season a cast iron pan, and what happens if you don’t? And what’s with all that grease? Cast iron skillets …
Fall is one of the most festive seasons, and I always want to embrace it without creating much extra work on my to-do list, which is why I always try to use my DIY ideas to host a spooky Halloween BBQ party. Hosting a Halloween barbeque party is fun for kids and adults, and it …
Sick of the old dehydrated banana chips or beef jerky? Here are 49 different weird things to dehydrate! From liver snacks for the dog to wine leather for you, sauerkraut salt & vinegar chips to preserved mushrooms, we’ve collected them all. I really love pushing appliances to their limits and using them to their full …
Delicious homemade ice cream without electricity? No problem! Hand crank ice cream provides your family with many memories, from having cranking competitions to enjoying family-made ice cream on Sunday night. The right hand crank ice cream maker (also known as a manual ice cream maker) makes things a lot easier so we’ve included our favorite …