Helping Backyard Cooks Master BBQ, Grilling, and Smoking
I am Eddie van Aken, known as The Grilling Dutchman. Whether you’re firing up a pellet grill, tending an offset smoker, or cooking over charcoal, you’ll find practical guides, recipes, equipment reviews, and BBQ tips to help you cook with confidence.
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I am Eddie van Aken, and I have owned and run my restaurant for many years. Before that, I worked as a grill cook and buffet cook in a few restaurants, including some big chain ones. For most of my life, I have used my BBQ and grill at home, like many others. Grill some burgers, hot dogs, and chicken on a simple charcoal grill. Read More About Me
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Everything You Need For Better Backyard BBQ
Whether you’re learning how to use a charcoal grill, trying your first smoked brisket, or comparing pellet grills, I created The Grilling Dutchman to help backyard cooks get better results.
You will find step-by-step guides, grill reviews, smoking tutorials, meat preparation tips, and recipes that I have tested myself.
My goal is simple: help you cook better BBQ without making things more complicated than they need to be.
Eddie van Aken – The Grilling Dutchman