As the cooler weather sets in, many of us are taking the time to clean up and store our outdoor furniture and accessories for the winter months ahead. However, if you’ve recently moved to a new space or you’re working on upgrading your current home, you may be on the hunt for the perfect storage …
Salt has a rich history, and when you put it on food to add flavor, it’s no wonder this spice has been coveted the world over. All salt originated in the sea, but since then, various types of this seasoning have undergone natural processes that make some salts better than others for certain uses. In …
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If you’re a novice to BBQ grilling, you might have some questions about how to set up and light your charcoal grill. Even experienced barbecue masters have problems lighting a charcoal grill at times because doing so is part technical know-how and part art and experience. Charcoal grills are the preferred type of grill for …
When you shop for grilling meats and poultry, keep in mind excess fat on a grill is the major cause of grease fires. In addition to being dangerous, grilled meats cook too quickly and in the case of pork, can be underdone or even raw on the inside. When this kind of meat is underdone, …
Weber grills are built to last, but like any piece of equipment, they need routine maintenance in order to perform optimally. Follow the simple care guidelines below to ensure the best performance and longest life possible out of your Weber grill. Grill Care for Every Time You Grill Before each use, use tongs and a …
Whether using a can of coke or a can of your favorite beer, this technique for grilling chicken is becoming very popular. The moisture from the coke or beer can results in a juicy, tender chicken. This can be done in a smoker, an oven, or on the grill. Grilling is the preferred method because …
Infrared barbecue grills cook with radiant heat rather than convection or conduction energy. They have been called the microwave of outdoor cooking, and have been credited with breathing new life into today’s barbecue market. Their popularity has grown quickly since 2000, when the Infrared Burner’s patent expired, allowing any manufacturer interested in adding an infrared …
Your BBQ, grilling, and outdoor cooking missions will eventually bring you to one of life’s simple joys: meat on a stick. While the traditional wooden or bamboo skewers offer a chance to eat right off the stick, which is always a treat, they also require soaking for at least 30 minutes in advance and can …
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When it comes to outdoor living spaces, a screened-in porch has to be one of the most popular. It provides a bug-free outdoor sanctuary in the warmer months, but what if you modified it so you could use it in the colder months too? The good news is that it doesn’t take much to turn your …
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If you enjoy cooking there is a big chance you have a Dutch oven in your kitchen. It’s a very useful cooking item that is being used for preparing various dishes. Although the Dutch oven is often considered a uniquely American cooking pot, its origin comes from Europe. Today we will look closer into its origin, …