Grilling & Chilling Under the Big Sky This Weekend

I can't speak for everyone across Montana, but I would bet a hefty amount of my paycheck that there will be more than just me flipping a burger or two this weekend.

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But if I am honest, I really don't need an excuse to fire up the grill, throw a burger, steak or hot dog on and enjoy a great meal. But having a holiday, especially a 3-day holiday weekend to enjoy? Yep, it is grilling time at my house.

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Memorial Weekend a Big One to Bust Out the Spatula in Montana

For Montanans' the Memorial weekend really is the first big break of the year. After a long winter, calving season, wrapping up school graduations, getting ready for branding, and the summer activities, it is a welcome break.

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As we celebrate, Memorial Day weekend is the third largest grilling occasion of the year, only behind the Fourth of July and birthday parties. Over 71% of Americans own a grill, and I again would wager that paycheck it is even higher across Big Sky country.

Beef, It Is What Is on Grills in Montana Backyards This Weekend

Despite the cost, this weekend I will be splurging on either a huge T-bone steak or a bone in rib steak. No cutting corners!

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What are you grilling up this weekend? Steaks? Burgers, chicken or hot dogs? Or maybe a really big brat will find its way to your grill. What is your favorite meal to cook on your grill? Do you have a favorite dessert that you make on the grill or smoker?

LOOK: Grilling Mistakes That Send Millions To The Hospital

From gas explosions to internal bodily damage, these are common mistakes many make with their grills that may send you to the hospital.

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Ways To Up Your Grilling Game

A variety of tips and suggestions to improve your results with backyard grilling or cooking in general. Some of these are new ideas, some might be reminders of old-knowledge - but they're all good things to keep in mind when barbecuing.

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Bringing These Things To A BBQ Apparently Make You Look Cheap

Social media allows for a lot of honesty. After a question was posted in a social media group it's been determined that if you bring these things to a Texas BBQ, you're considered to be a cheap guest.

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