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 …
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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Stuffing your own sausages will bring some variety to the usual burgers, dogs, and chicken served at every BBQ. You have the choice between natural and man-made sausage casings to use on the grill. Natural casings come from the intestines of animals used for meat; usually cattle, pigs, goats, and sheep. They have a great …
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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As summer retreats behind the clouds on the horizon, grills are getting put to bed for the winter. Outdoor grill covers are coming out, gas lines are being disconnected, and many of us are saying goodbye to our favorite method of preparing food. BUT, you don’t have to say goodbye to grilled food. Just because …
If you’ve invested anything at all into your outdoor living area, you’ll want to keep it safe. Fortunately, outdoor patio covers are built to protect against weather damage, especially if you’ve run out of outdoor furniture storage ideas and options for the fall-winter seasons. A cover will keep your furniture clean and well-maintained regardless of …
Fall and winter weather calls for comfort. Whether it’s the extra blankets on your bed, the warm clothes you bundle up in, or the comfort food that comes out of your kitchen. What’s more comforting than a hearty stew? When I was young, seeing my mom’s ancient crockpot on the kitchen counter was always a …