Technique

Stories tagged Technique — pulled from across the Journal.

A charcoal grill with glowing orange embers and a chimney starter at dusk

April 28, 20252 min read

How to Set Up a Charcoal BBQ: A Pitmaster's Starter Guide

Gas is convenient, but charcoal is flavor. If you have ever struggled to light coals or burned everything to a crisp, these counter-tested tips will turn your kettle into a reliable cooking machine.

A thick ribeye steak searing in a cast iron pan with butter, thyme, and garlic

Recipes

February 18, 20252 min read

Reverse-Seared Ribeye: The Foolproof Method for a Steakhouse Crust

Edge-to-edge pink, a deep brown crust, and no guesswork. The reverse sear is the most reliable way to cook a thick steak — and it is easier than the traditional method. Here is how.