The Grilling Dutchman

The Grilling Dutchman The Grilling Dutchman is a US-based BBQ and outdoor cooking brand specializing in grilling, smoking,

The Grilling Dutchman is a US-based BBQ and outdoor cooking brand specializing in grilling, smoking, and meat preparation guidance for backyard pitmasters who want real-world, experience-driven advice.

Pellet Grill Accessories: 10 Accessories Worth Buyinghttps://thegrillingdutchman.com/pellet-grill-accessories/Over the y...
06/09/2026

Pellet Grill Accessories: 10 Accessories Worth Buying
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Over the years, I’ve tried quite a few pellet grill accessories. Some became part of my regular setup, while others ended up collecting dust in the garage. Eddie’s Tip! The good news is that you don’t need dozens of gadgets to cook great barbecue. In this guide, I’m sharing the pellet grill accessories that I […]

Looking for the best pellet grill accessories? Discover my 15 favorite upgrades that make smoking easier and help you get more from your pellet grill.

When to Wrap Meat During a BBQ Cookhttps://thegrillingdutchman.com/when-to-wrap-smoked-meat/If you spend time around bar...
06/08/2026

When to Wrap Meat During a BBQ Cook
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If you spend time around barbecue forums or watch experienced pitmasters cook, you’ll hear people talk about wrapping meat during a cook. Sometimes it’s called the Texas Crutch. Other times it’s simply called wrapping. Whatever you call it, the idea is the same: wrapping meat through a long BBQ cook can help manage moisture, speed […]

Learn when to wrap smoked meat such as brisket, pork butt, and ribs during a BBQ cook. Discover the Texas Crutch, and how wrapping affects bark and cooking time.

What I’m Cooking This Weekend?Hope you get some good cooking weather this weekend. Here are a few BBQ ideas, tips, and r...
06/05/2026

What I’m Cooking This Weekend?

Hope you get some good cooking weather this weekend. Here are a few BBQ ideas, tips, and recipes from my backyard to yours.

Hamburger Pinwheels:

Those are so easy to make and will give you the "wow" from your guests and family.

https://thegrillingdutchman.com/hamburger-pinwheel-recipe/

Eddie’s Tip!
Marinating chicken can make them taste so good, and prevent them from drying out.

Here is my personal Chicken Leg Quarter Marinade: https://thegrillingdutchman.com/chicken-leg-quarter-marinade/

Also Worth Checking Out: Why indirect grilling is better!
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Hope you get some good cooking weather this weekend. I’ll talk to you again next Friday.

— Eddie van Aken

The Grilling Dutchman

When you start smoking larger cuts of meat, you will run into something that is called "The Stall"; the internal tempera...
06/03/2026

When you start smoking larger cuts of meat, you will run into something that is called "The Stall"; the internal temperature will not go up for a while. Don't panic; it's normal. Here is my explanation of the phenomenon: https://thegrillingdutchman.com/bbq-stall-explained/

Organic, free-range chicken from Crowd Cow on the Oklahoma Joe's Smokers, offset, smoked with Countrycraft firewood. Doe...
06/03/2026

Organic, free-range chicken from Crowd Cow on the Oklahoma Joe's Smokers, offset, smoked with Countrycraft firewood. Does not get much better than this!

How Do Pellet Smokers Work? Beginner-Friendly Guidehttps://thegrillingdutchman.com/how-do-pellet-smokers-work/Pellet smo...
05/29/2026

How Do Pellet Smokers Work? Beginner-Friendly Guide
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Pellet smokers changed backyard BBQ forever. They made smoking meat easier for beginners compared to traditional smokers, while still giving food that real wood-fired flavor, but how do pellet smokers work? Key Takeaway:A pellet smoker works by automatically feeding wood pellets from a hopper into a fire pot using an auger. An electric igniter starts […]

How do pellet smokers work? Learn how pellet grills create heat and smoke using wood pellets, augers, fans, and digital temperature controls.

What To Do With Charcoal After Grilling?https://thegrillingdutchman.com/what-to-do-with-charcoal-after-grilling/After a ...
05/27/2026

What To Do With Charcoal After Grilling?
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After a long day of grilling, one thing I used to wonder about was what to do with all the leftover charcoal sitting in the grill. Over time, I learned that a lot of it can still be reused, and some of it even comes in handy around the yard. The good news is that […]

What to do with charcoal after grilling depends on the type of charcoal and how much is left. Here are the best ways to reuse, recycle, or safely dispose of leftover charcoal and ashes.

Online Meat Delivery Box Serviceshttps://thegrillingdutchman.com/online-meat-delivery/I have used several online frozen ...
05/27/2026

Online Meat Delivery Box Services
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I have used several online frozen meat delivery services throughout the years and here you can find my unbiased reviews. Based on my personal experience. When I started looking for the best online meat delivery companies I found out that there are many options to order meat online. I have tested several and I am […]

I have used several online frozen meat delivery services throughout the years and here you can find my unbiased reviews. Based on my personal experience.

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