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Effective September 29, 2026.

Using the site

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Cooking and food-safety information

Our guides are general information for home cooks. Cooking times, pit temperatures and doneness ranges are estimates; equipment, weather and ingredients vary. Always check food with a reliable thermometer and follow current USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service guidance, which we link from each piece. Where our text and official guidance differ, follow the official guidance.

Live-fire cooking involves real hazards, including burns, fire and carbon monoxide. Never use charcoal or wood cookers indoors or in enclosed spaces, and follow the instructions for your own equipment. You are responsible for cooking safely.

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The site is provided as is. To the extent the law allows, we make no warranties about its accuracy or availability and are not liable for losses arising from its use.

Changes and contact

We may update these terms; the effective date above will change when we do. Questions: hello@thesmokinggrill.com.