Mason Reid
Editor, ProteinPan
Mason Reid edits ProteinPan's guides to smokers, grills and griddles, sous vide, meat prep and storage, and high-protein cooking. Every recommendation is built from manufacturer specifications, long-run price history and the patterns in what verified owners report after months of use, including the complaints. When a product has a known weak spot, Mason Reid says so.
Areas covered
- Pellet smokers
- Charcoal grilling
- Barbecue
- Meat preparation
- High-protein cooking
How the guides are made
Specifications come from manufacturers' listings, price context from long-run price history, and owner experience from the patterns across thousands of verified reviews. We don't claim to have tested products we haven't. The full method is on How we research.
Guides by Mason Reid
- Why Can't You Put Garlic in Sous Vide? Safety and Flavor (Sous Vide)
- Can I Sous Vide in a Mason Jar? Egg Bites and Custard Jars (Sous Vide)
- Does Sous Vide Need a Vacuum? Sealing Without a Sealer (Sous Vide)
- How to Sous Vide: Beginner's Guide to Sous Vide Cooking (Sous Vide)
- How Long to Sous Vide Steak: Time Chart, Fresh or Frozen (Sous Vide)
- Sous Vide Chicken Breast Recipe: Easy Time & Temp Chart (Sous Vide)
- Best Sous Vide Machine: 3 Precision Cookers Compared (Sous Vide)
- How to Use a Masterbuilt Electric Smoker, Step by Step (Smokers & Pellet Grills)
- Do You Put Water in an Electric Smoker? Yes, Here's Why (Smokers & Pellet Grills)
- Smoking Recipes for Electric Smoker: 9 Easy Ideas (Smokers & Pellet Grills)
- How to Smoke Ribs in an Electric Smoker: 3‑2‑1 Method (Smokers & Pellet Grills)
- How to Smoke a Brisket in an Electric Smoker: Time & Temps (Smokers & Pellet Grills)
- How to Use Wood Chips in an Electric Smoker, Step by Step (Smokers & Pellet Grills)
- Best Electric Smoker: 5 Digital Models Compared (Smokers & Pellet Grills)
- How to Store Homemade Beef Jerky and Make It Last (Meat Prep & Storage)
- How to Smoke a Whole Chicken on a Pellet Grill (Juicy) (Smokers & Pellet Grills)
- How to Clean a Charcoal Grill: Grate, Ash & Bowl Cleaning (Grills & Griddles)
- How Much Electricity Does a Food Dehydrator Use? Cost (Meat Prep & Storage)
- Pellet Smoker vs Charcoal Smoker: Which Grill Is Better? (Smokers & Pellet Grills)
- How to Control Temperature on a Charcoal Grill: Vents & Coals (Grills & Griddles)
- Can You Use Parchment Paper in a Food Dehydrator? Tray Tips (Meat Prep & Storage)
- How to Clean a Pellet Grill: Grates, Drip Tray and Firepot (Smokers & Pellet Grills)
- Lump Charcoal vs Briquettes: Difference in Heat and Ash (Grills & Griddles)
- What Cut of Meat to Use for Beef Jerky: Homemade Guide (Meat Prep & Storage)
- How Long to Smoke a Pork Butt on a Pellet Grill: Hours by Weight (Smokers & Pellet Grills)
- How to Grill a Steak on a Charcoal Grill: 5 Perfect Steps (Grills & Griddles)
- Dehydrator Temperature and Time for Beef Jerky: Chart (Meat Prep & Storage)
- Pellet Smoker Temperature Guide: Smoke, Cook and Hold Temps (Smokers & Pellet Grills)
- How to Light a Charcoal Grill Without Lighter Fluid (Grills & Griddles)
- How to Make Beef Jerky in a Food Dehydrator, Step by Step (Meat Prep & Storage)
- How to Smoke a Brisket on a Pellet Grill, Step by Step (Smokers & Pellet Grills)
- How to Use a Charcoal Grill: Setup, Heat & Cooking (Grills & Griddles)
- Best Food Dehydrator for Jerky and Meat Prep: 4 Picks (Meat Prep & Storage)
- Best Charcoal Grill for Cooking Lots of Meat: 5 Picks (Grills & Griddles)
- Best Pellet Smoker for Bulk Meal Prep: 5 Picks by Batch Size (Smokers & Pellet Grills)