Preparing baked potatoes on the grill is an easy and convenient way to add potatoes to a summertime menu. Using the grill instead of the oven keeps the kitchen cool and lets you cook everything in one place with minimal mess. Gas grills also provide a nice, even heat that cooks the potatoes evenly. Try …
There’s nothing like firing up the barbecue on a warm summer day and cooking dinner over an open flame. There’s a certain challenge to the process unless you like burnt chicken or dry ribs. For those people who master the barbecue, they can count on being the hit of any party. Everyone else has something …
It’s impossible to understand the taste and style of Memphis barbecue without first understanding the background of the city. The History of Memphis Memphis was founded in 1819 on the banks of the Mississippi River by a group of investors that included James Winchester, John Overton, and Andrew Jackson. They named it in honor of …
Propane grills are for more than just grilling meat. A number of vegetables can also be grilled, adding a healthy touch to any meal. Grilling vegetables can seem like a difficult task but by preparing them properly it is easy to add a nutritious side dish to any cookout. Preparing Your Vegetables Before cooking any …
One of my favorite things to barbecue on a Saturday afternoon while the kids play in the backyard is ribs; one of my favorite methods to cook ribs is the 3-2-1 Method. We have all been to a backyard barbecue where the aroma is to die for, but the finished product leaves less to be …
If you ask a barbecue enthusiast about why they sear their meat, they’re likely to tell you that they do it because it prevents moisture loss. It’s been done for years, and most people sear their meat because that’s how they were taught to do it. In recent years, people started questioning the process; many …
Poultry is a favorite item to grill or barbeque, no matter the time of year. Chicken is popular in the summer months while turkey takes center stage at Thanksgiving time. Whenever you are choosing to serve up some bird, it is important to remember that without some precautions, you could end up with a dried-out …
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While most people avoid deep-fried foods on a regular basis, their crisp texture and rich flavor make them an ideal choice for special celebrations and occasional treats. Doing your own deep frying allows you to choose quality ingredients, including healthier oils, but it can also be difficult and dangerous if you don’t know what you’re …
As millions of Americans take pleasure in outdoor barbecues, no one can determine where the term barbecue originated. Then again, research revealed barbecue, also known as BBQ and barbeque, may have begun in the Caribbean. Upon landing in the Caribbean, Spaniard explorers used the word to speak of barbecue as their method of slow-cooking meat …
Most people today who cook fish use a grill, oven, or stove. However, in ancient times, people would use an open fire to cook fish because that was the only option that they had. There are several things that you will have to do in order to cook fish over the fire. Below are some …