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Muddy side-by-sides gathered on a night trail ride
Late Ride, Hot Coals: Feeding the Crew After Dark
When the trail runs late, dinner does not have to be an afterthought. Here is how a muddy night ride turns into a charcoal-cooked meal with the crew. Read more...
Muddy side-by-side stuck in a trail rut during an outdoor riding day
Mud, Miles & a Tomahawk: The Best Kind of Trail-Day Dinner
A muddy side-by-side ride, a hungry crew, and a tomahawk over charcoal. This is the kind of outdoor cooking day Slot Grill was made to join. Read more...
Bryan and a friend at a river sandbar with side-by-sides in the background
Bryan’s 150% Slot Grill: Built Big for the Sandbar
Bryan had been asking for a special Slot Grill for years, so I finally built him one to match his size and personality. This 150% version was cut from quarter... Read more...
The Best Portable Grill for Beach Trips Along the Texas Gulf Coast
The Best Portable Grill for Beach Trips Along the Texas Gulf Coast
Discover the best portable grill for Texas beach trips with lightweight designs, easytransport, and dependable charcoal cooking by the coast. Read more...
How to Prevent Rust on Your Carbon Steel Grill Year-Round
How to Prevent Rust on Your Carbon Steel Grill Year-Round
Learn how to prevent rust on a carbon steel grill with simple maintenance tips that keepyour grill protected in humid Southeast Texas weather. Read more...
Tailgating Essentials: Why a Collapsible Grill Is a Game Changer
Tailgating Essentials: Why a Collapsible Grill Is a Game Changer
Find out why the best tailgating grill is collapsible, portable, and ready for footballseason with fast setup and authentic charcoal flavor. Read more...
How to Store Your Portable Grill During Hurricane Season
How to Store Your Portable Grill During Hurricane Season
Learn portable grill storage tips for hurricane season to protect your collapsible grillfrom wind, rain, rust, and storm damage in Southeast Texas. Read more...
Best Foods to Cook on a Portable Charcoal Grill This Summer
Best Foods to Cook on a Portable Charcoal Grill This Summer
Discover the best portable charcoal grill recipes for camping, beach trips, tailgating,and backyard cookouts with simple summer meal ideas. Read more...
Portable Grill vs Full-Size Grill: Which One Fits Your Lifestyle?
Portable Grill vs Full-Size Grill: Which One Fits Your Lifestyle?
 Compare portable grill vs full-size grill options to find the best choice for camping,tailgating, backyard BBQs, and everyday outdoor cooking. Read more...
Purpose
Purpose
My dad has told me something for years, and the older I get, the more I realize he's probably right: people quite often don't live very long after they retire.... Read more...
The Entire Slot Grill Business Has Been Built While I've Been Sick
The Entire Slot Grill Business Has Been Built While I've Been Sick
In February 2024, I bought the equipment to start building grills. Two months later, I was hospitalized with severe pancreatitis. This is the story of how Slot Grill was built... Read more...
How to Clean a Portable Grill After Camping, Fishing, or Beach Trips
How to Clean a Portable Grill After Camping, Fishing, or Beach Trips
EXCERPT (Shopify "Excerpt" field): Sand, salt air, fish oils, and campfire ash go to work on your grill the moment you stop cooking. Here is the 15-minute post-trip routine that... Read more...
The Ultimate Camping Cooking Checklist for Portable Grills
The Ultimate Camping Cooking Checklist for Portable Grills
Use this camping cooking checklist for portable grills to pack smarter, cook better, andenjoy stress-free outdoor meals on every camping trip. Read more...
How to Grill Safely During Extreme Texas Summer Heat
How to Grill Safely During Extreme Texas Summer Heat
Learn hot weather grilling tips for Texas summers, including grill safety, heatmanagement, and ways to protect your carbon steel grill during extreme temperatures. Read more...
5 Reasons a Collapsible Grill Is the Best Camping Grill You Can Buy
5 Reasons a Collapsible Grill Is the Best Camping Grill You Can Buy
A collapsible grill packs flat, sets up in 60 seconds, and handles real cooking at anycampsite. Here's why it beats every other portable option. Read more...
Portable Charcoal Grills: Why Charcoal Still Beats Propane
Portable Charcoal Grills: Why Charcoal Still Beats Propane
Charcoal grills deliver better flavor, higher heat, and simpler mechanics thanpropane. Here's why serious outdoor cooks choose charcoal — and what to look forin a portable model. Read more...
How to Season a Carbon Steel Grill: Step-by-Step Guide
How to Season a Carbon Steel Grill: Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step guide to seasoning your carbon steel grill. Build a non-stick, rust resistant patina that improves with every cook. Read more...
The Best Collapsible BBQ Grills: What to Look for in a Folding Grill
The Best Collapsible BBQ Grills: What to Look for in a Folding Grill
Not all collapsible BBQ grills are built the same. Learn what separates a qualityfolding grill from a cheap one — material, stability, airflow, and design. Read more...
Why Carbon Steel Is the Best Material for a Grill
Why Carbon Steel Is the Best Material for a Grill
Carbon steel delivers professional-grade heat retention, natural non-stickseasoning, and decades of durability. Here's why it beats every other grill material. Read more...