It is Grilling Time!
Monday, May 19, 2008
Strap on the apron and grab the tongs, its grilling season. Whether it's a charcoal, gas, electric grill, or a smoker you are thinking about purchasing right?
My husband loves to grill specially during this time of the year. If the weather is too hot like 90+ degrees, we don't use our stove inside the house because it will fire up the whole area. What we do is cook our food outside, grill, roast and steam some vegetables. Our BBQ grill is busy during summer because we use it a lot. We have a stainless Perfect Flame gas grill that we bought last year. From the day we bought the grill, it is serving us great food all the time. If you are thinking to get a new grill here are a few shopping tips and safety reminders:
Selecting the best grill to fit your lifestyle can be a challenge. One important thing to remember when selecting any grill is the weight. Grills are not sold by the pound, but the heavier gauge metal is more durable. Here are some additional tips for choosing a grill or smoker. You can buy gas or charcoal grill but there are some advantages and disadvantages between the two. Using gas grill gas burns cleaner and is less expensive per use than charcoal, side burners on gas grills allow you to prepare an accompanying dish without running back and forth to the kitchen, and gas grills ignite quickly, with a push-button, rotary or electronic lighter that is integrated into the grill. After about 10 minutes of preheating, you're ready to cook. While charcoal grill cooking over charcoal requires time. After lighting, you should be ready to cook in 15-30 minutes, depending on the size of the grill and the number and type of briquettes and When using a charcoal grill, ashes need to be disposed of regularly.
Don't forget to get some accessories for your new grill. Grill accessories range from basic to specialized. A grill cleaning brush, tongs, spatula and fork are must-haves. Cooking baskets and skewers make cooking smaller foods more efficient. Rotisseries are available to fit some grills. An absorbent grill pad is a nice addition to prevent grease from staining patios. If you plan on cooking poultry or large cuts of meat, invest in a quality meat thermometer.
Be sure to be safe all the time while you are using your grill. Fire is an obvious hazard. Always use caution when lighting the grill and while cooking. Keep an eye out for inquisitive small hands. A gas grill can generate over 800° of heat in the interior, so the outside inevitably gets very hot. Combine fire with petroleum products and the danger increases dramatically. When lighting charcoal grills, use only starter fluid specifically for charcoal or use pretreated briquettes. Never use gas or kerosene. Not only is it unsafe, your food may taste like a carburetor. As an alternative, use an electric starter or a chimney starter, which uses paper
