Be sure to read Must Do's, BBQ Tips and World of Spices. There's a user sound-off area where visitors can gripe about or sing the praises of wood, gas, electric and other types of grills. Go to Weekly Recipes for new ideas, but skip Reader's Recipes unless you're prepared to scroll through a lot of junk to find a couple of submissions. If your idea of barbecue variety is burgers and brats, this site's top-notch links will spice up your backyard menu with connections to recipes, tips and techniques. If you crave char-grilled flavor but don't feel like cooking, read reviews of the best barbecue joints in your area.
Experienced cooks can also find information about national cook-offs here.
If you can't find the meat tongs, need a grill basket or just have to have a traditional dinner triangle to summon the hungry masses, this secure shopping site can fill the order. You can e-mail him questions, watch cooking demonstrations and check out the Recipe of the Week or the BBQ Destination of the Month, which features information about barbecue techniques and traditions from around the globe. Unfortunately, you can't see previous features. This is clearly a self-promotional site designed to tout Raichlen's books, but it does offer some good tips, such as The 10 BBQ Commandments. Despite the self-promotion, worth a look for great tips and video demonstrations.