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Cook's Illustrated
A recommendation for Cook's Illustrated magazine -- well-tested recipes, honest product reviews, and zero advertising.
Cook's Illustrated is a great resource if you're serious about improving your BBQ and overall cooking skills. Their ad-free model means subscription fees go directly toward developing and testing recipes, techniques, and product reviews.
The BBQ pulled chicken and grilled pizza recipes you found are good examples of what they do well: carefully tested methods that are designed to be reliable and repeatable at home. If you're new to Cook's Illustrated, it's worth exploring their magazine, the PBS show, and the website. While much of the online content is behind a paywall, the subscription supports their testing process and keeps the reviews and recommendations unbiased.
For anyone looking to level up their BBQ game, keeping Cook's Illustrated in your regular rotation of resources can provide dependable recipes, solid technique explanations, and trustworthy product reviews.