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Cook's Illustrated magazine, the home of "America's Test Kitchen," tested thousands of grilling and barbecue recipes so you don't have to. Can you really make great pulled pork at home? Homemade pulled pork can be juicy, soft, and tender if you use Boston butt, barbecue the meat in a covered disposable pan, and then finish it in a slow oven. Which cut of meat makes the best beef kebabs? We tested nine cuts of beef and found that two-the top blade steak and top sirloin-deliver superior results at a reasonable cost. How do you keep lean pork tenderloin from tasting like sawdust? Soak the meat in a water, salt, and sugar solution for an hour to keep the meat juicy, then rub spices onto the exterior to create a thick, caramelized crust. What is the secret to grill-roasted turkey? We roasted two dozen turkeys in gas and charcoal grills to perfect a method that delivers crisp skin, juicy meat, and great smoke flavor every time. Quick tips for easy grilled pizza Follow our easy dough-stretching technique and use a disposable pie plate to get toppings hot by the time the crust is done. 400 recipes, 300 illustrations, equipment-buying recommendations for grills and gadgets, plus no-nonsense taste tests of chicken, steak, barbecue sauce, ketchup, and lots more.