The Newest Instant-Read Thermometers Worth Buying This Year
ThermoWorks pushed out two real updates this year – a redesigned ThermoPop 2 and the new budget-folding ThermoWorks Sizzle – plus where the class-leading Thermapen ONE still fits in.
Buying Guides
Head-to-head comparisons and definitive purchase guides.
Best-Selling BBQ Rubs and Sauces Right Now (2026)
Sales rank is a different signal than a taste-test win. Sweet Baby Ray’s, Stubb’s, Kinder’s, Kosmos Q, and Meat Church are the sauces and rubs people keep buying again once the novelty wears off.
The Newest Pellet Grills Released This Year (2026)
What is genuinely new in pellet grills this year – Weber’s redesigned Searwood line replacing SmokeFire, the budget-focused Smoque, and Traeger’s Woodridge Pro Plus – versus what is just a repackaged older model.
FireBoard 2 Drive Review: Is It Worth It for Multi-Probe Smoking in 2026?
A close look at the FireBoard 2 Drive WiFi multi-probe smoker thermometer – six-channel monitoring, driver output for fan control, and whether it beats a simpler single-probe thermometer for long, unattended cooks.
YETI Tundra 65 Review: Is It Worth It for Tailgating and Camp Cooking in 2026?
Is the YETI Tundra 65 worth the price over a standard cooler for tailgating and multi-day camp cooking? Ice retention testing, real capacity, and who should buy a cheaper hard-sided cooler instead.
FoodSaver FM5200 Review: Is It Worth It for Meat and Sous Vide Prep in 2026?
Is the FoodSaver FM5200 worth the price for bulk meat storage and sous vide bag prep? A real-use look at seal strength, moisture handling for wet marinades, and how it compares to a basic handheld sealer.
Best Wood-Fired Pizza Ovens for Backyard Use (2026)
A brand-agnostic buying guide to backyard wood-fired pizza ovens for 2026 – Ooni, Solo Stove, Gozney, and Halo compared on heat-up time, fuel flexibility, and which oven actually fits your patio and cooking style.
Blackstone 36″ Griddle Review: Is the Pro Series Worth It in 2026?
A real-use review of the Blackstone 36-inch Pro Series griddle – steel thickness, burner output, the hood question, and whether it beats the standard 36-inch model for the extra cost.
Best Offset Smokers for Backyard Brisket (2026)
Offset smokers compared for backyard brisket in 2026 – steel gauge, firebox design, and airflow across Oklahoma Joe’s, Char-Griller, Old Country BBQ Pits, and Dyna-Glo, plus who should learn on an offset versus a pellet grill first.
Best Outdoor Kitchen Island Kits for a Built-In Grill Setup (2026)
Modular stainless steel outdoor kitchen island kits compared for 2026 – what a built-in setup actually costs beyond the sticker price, and which kits from NewAge, Bull, Summerset, and RCS fit different patios and budgets.