Outdoor Cooking

I have been looking into outdoor cooking. Not because I know much about it — I do not. But that is usually the best place to start.

I read through a bunch of notes, found some things worth passing along, plus a few product recommendations, and figured I would share what stood out.

Here is what I found.

Things to Know

• → Baking steel on a gas grill is the best way to make pizza at home
• → Treat portobellos like meat, but don’t overcook them.
• → Reverse sear is the only way for steak
• → Foil packets are your best bet for smoke on a gas grill
• → Skip the lemon juice for chicken thighs.

Stuff to Buy

• ↗ Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter — Lights charcoal evenly without lighter fluid.
• ↗ Weber Original Kettle Premium 22-inch — The gold standard charcoal grill. Simple, versatile, lasts forever.
• ↗ Grill Rescue Bristle-Free BBQ Cleaning Block — No bristles to shed. Safer and just as effective.

Archived from the Work Notes Daily Edition — 2026-07-23