Archive for October, 2008

Can you bake on a gas grill?

Monday, October 27th, 2008
Love Life As Wife asked:


Our stove died and all we have for right now is an outdoor gas grill. Is there a way to bake biscuits, rolls, etc using that?

Eileen
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Grilling is Great for Parties

Saturday, October 25th, 2008
David Marc Fishman asked:


In today’s market you have many grill choices to choose from, some grills are sophisticated high tech, use charcoal or use natural gas grills and call these grills have the equivalent power of kitchen oven or stovetop. All grills come in many different sizes, metals and shapes and they have many different features these features depends on the manufacture. Of course the primary purpose of the gas grill is for outdoor cooking, which would normally be meat or poultry and some people cook vegetables. The dimensions and weight of the barbecue grill need to be taken into account because you need the ability to adjust the grill when needed, plus you should check to see what type of cooking features the grill has.

Natural gas grills are all the craze in outdoor cooking, and it isn’t surprising why. When looking for the best grill for yourself make sure you shop around and all the stores and online to find the best price and the best quality grill, there are many out there so do your research. If you like hamburgers, steaks or hotdogs on the grill then an outdoor grill is perfect item to purchase.

There are many debates about the which is better charcoal or grill, many like the taste of the charcoal grill because it gives the food a distinct taste while the gas grill is clean burning and does not add additional taste to the food. During the winter months all you can think about is cooking on the grill and eating a great big juicy steak and having fun with all your friends while everyone congregates around the barbeque grill. The gas grill is ideal for cooks with little or no experience with outdoor cooking.

A gas grill can be quite easy to maintain and the grill will make many occasions fun and festive. By cooking meats, fish and many other foods on the grill this leads many peoples spirits to be raised just because they are cooking on grill. Many times the entire party revolves around grill cooking, get a grill that is reliable and each time you use it you will not be sorry.

Many barbecue purists argue that charcoal gives the food a better taste than the gas grills. There have been many tests conducted during the life of the barbecue, which is better the charcoal

When choosing a grill the type of features and the styles are up to you style of taste, but when choosing the grill make sure it is the correct size and the right shape, because where you place the grill is very important because of the smoke that it lets off. When shopping for a grill you need to look at certain criteria like the right BTU and the correct size and style, you will need to make sure that the grill fits your needs, this can be challenging. There are many features that vary like the number of burners, the amount of space needed for cooking the size of the grill, the other thing to look for is the materials used to build the grill.



Glenn
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How can I add a smoker to my gas grill?

Friday, October 24th, 2008
Beefcake asked:


I have a Perfect Flame 3 burner gas grill. It has some holes on the sides but I’m not sure if they can be used to stick a smoker to it. Are there other smokers that I can easily use to hook up to my gas grill?
Ahhh, awesome, I just checked Lowes and saw a special pan for smoking or filling with wood chips for 9 dollars. I’m buying it! But is there a difference with the pans aside from using attached smokers?

Pamela
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9 Grilling Tips

Friday, October 24th, 2008
Tim Sousa asked:


Well, you now have your shiny new grill sitting out on the patio, and you’re looking forward to cooking some plump, juicy burgers or steaks. You want your food to turn out well, but grilling, like anything else, does take some practice. These grilling tips will help you to get a good start, and create a great meal.

Always be sure to oil your grill first. Either spray the grill with a nonstick cooking spray before you turn the grill on, or you can wipe it down with a wad of paper towels dipped in cooking oil. If the grill is hot, be sure to hold the paper towels in a pair of tongs. Proper lubrication will keep the meat from sticking to the grill. If it sticks, it will tear when you turn it, and it will lose its juices and become dry, as well as looking unattractive, so be sure to properly oil the grill.

Let the grill preheat before you put any food on it. You want the grill to be a constant temperature. If you put on the meat while the grill is still heating, you may end up with dry meat. If you are using charcoal, check the coals before you put the meat on the grill. The coals should be completely gray. This allows the temperature to level off, and the lighter fluid to burn away.

If you don’t like the taste of lighter fluid on your food, try using a chimney starter. Place the coals in the top, and then wad a couple of sheets of newspaper in the bottom. Light the paper, and wait for the coals to ignite, then dump them into the grill. Just be sure not to place the chimney starter on any flammable surface.

Make sure your meat is completely thawed before cooking. Thaw it in the refrigerator for a couple of days before you need it, and let it thaw. Remove it from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature before cooking. You can also thaw the meat in the microwave, but it will need to be cooked immediately after you remove it from the microwave.

Avoid foodborne illness, don’t place the cooked meat on the same plate that you used to carry the raw meat to the grill. Use a different cutting board for meats and vegetables to avoid cross contamination.

Never use a fork to turn the meat. A fork will poke holes in the meat, allowing the juices to drain away, giving you dry meat, and a difficult buildup of grease and burned on juices to clean out of your grill. Use a pair of tongs to turn the meat, and keep the juices where then belong, inside the meat.

You’ll need to open the lid from time to time to turn the meat, and to check for doneness. You want to leave the lid closed as much as possible, though. The changing temperatures from constantly opening and closing the lid will cause the meat to dry out. So, keep the lid closed unless you’re turning or checking the meat.

Not everything needs to be cooked over the highest temperature that your grill can attain. If the heat is too high, the outside of the meat will burn, while the insides are barely cooked. Turn the temperature down a bit on the gas grill, or let the coals burn down a bit more on a charcoal grill. There certainly are some foods that need to be cooked on high, but not all.

If you want to brush a sugary barbecue sauce on your meat, wait until the last few minutes of cooking time. If you put the sauce on too soon, the sugar in the sauce will burn.

So, fire up the grill, and practice your grilling techniques. Apply these simple tips, and you’ll be grilling like a pro in no time.



Minnie
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Easy to Use Electric Grills

Sunday, October 12th, 2008
Amit Chakraborty asked:


 

Electric grills make excellent dinners and people truly appreciate the unique flavor of food that has been cooked on electric grills. No matter how much we may enjoy our wood-fired grills, or the ease of our propane units, there comes a time in the life of every grill-user when using charcoal or propane just is not an option. Whether it is a no-flame rule, or whether you are out of briquettes or tanks, electric grills provide their user with a steady, easily-manageable heat that is sure to cook your food to perfection.

While charcoal and gas grills are excellent at food preparation, they can be cumbersome to use, and using one to barbeque inside is not always a good idea. They can be difficult to move, and managing their heat and flame is dependent upon more than just the user’s whims. Wind and other elements must be taken into account when using them, but with an electric grill, the heat is in full contact with the meat, ensuring that wind will not cause the food to cook unevenly.

Using a barbeque grill requires a great deal of skill and experience to get it right. Electric grills are simple, and they are easy to clean. They often offer non-stick grill-plates, and can often be cleaned with soap and water. They allow the user to pay more attention to the goings-on around them than focusing on keeping the flames down and preventing flare-ups. Children can play around the grill, under supervision, of course; the grill has no open flame to burn them from a distance.

Proper care and storage of an electric grill is important. One of the most important elements would be ensuring that you are careful while using the barbeque grill on rainy or misty days. They are electric, after all, and can have problems in wet weather.



Jean
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Okay I have a weber gas grill, and it can only use natural gas?

Sunday, October 12th, 2008
Ting Tang, Tator, & Raven asked:


It’s a fairly new and really nice grill, but I don’t have a natural gas hookup for it on my deck… could I just run propane through it? I called tech support and they said it could be “extremely unsafe” to do that, but wouldn’t say how it’d be unsafe, could it explode or somesuch? I really want to grill, but don’t have the qualifications to run a natural gas pipe :( Any ideas?

Marion
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How can i use cedar on my gas grill to get that smoky flavor?

Friday, October 10th, 2008
charles asked:


I have a bunch of cedar planks for grilling. I want to use them to smoke lamb, or at least get some smokiness to it. My grill is gas and there is no attachment for smoking or anything. Can you help?

Jane
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The Natural Gas Vs. Barbarque Gas Grill

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
Jack Sands asked:


Barbequing outside is a pleasure that someone can consume in and with so many types of grills open you can practically bake somewhere. One omission to the list is a physical gas press which wants an undying hook up. Listing below are some of the central advantages / disadvantages and suggestions for both birth gas and charcoal grills to help finish which one is best for you.

Charcoal Grilling and Benefits. The garden chef’s beloved challenge is to fashion the complete fire for interview to yield that mouthwatering gray judgment! Most standard and with about 80% of all American households owning one, is the barbeque probe. About 47% of these bbq owners are cooking with good old charcoal. With brands such as Weber, obviously the most admired charcoal quiz sold, as well as a household name, one might dismiss other property charcoal grillers. Nevertheless brands such as Brinkman and Hibachi are required-after as are lesser known charcoal grillers Arctic, Meco, Aussie, Texas Pit Masters, Uniflame, Capital and Thermos, Fire Magic and others.

If you are looking to find the right barbeque charcoal question, you are in blessing. Why? Charcoal grills can add a beyond smoky feeling to your interview that gas grills can’t! And, these grills are affordable to ensemble any plan. That said, if you buy an imagine one with expensive skin, the price tag will be advanced. However, compared to an outside gas question featuring mechanical parts and a more complicated intention, charcoal grillers are just more economical.

Which charcoal barbeque to buy? Begin with a few austere questions. How many people will you be interview for? Does the bbq must to be an explicit probe letters such as: portable, stainless steel or cast iron? Are you looking for a particular variety: Weber charcoal grills, Brinkman charcoal grills, Hibachi, Arctic, Patio Life, Meco, Aussie or something else

With a charcoal examine, if you are vacant to be cooking for a lot of people or just a few people, dimension matters. A small charcoal examined is 300 to 500 sq. In. Cooking apparent; a method charcoal examine is 500 to 700 sq. In. Cooking apparent; and a large quiz is 700 sq. In. And up. So make loyal you are getting the volume you that fits your requests. If you penury something portable, take a look at the brands Weber and Arctic. You will find these to be lightweight and relaxed to clutch. A stiffen-lid is a convenient portable barbeques article for camping and outdoor picnicking.

Natural gas grilling and repayment. How many times have you sought to barbeque on a Saturday night but were out of propane gas? With an usual gas press you will never have to fear about the grilling tragedy because you’ll never run out of propane while grilling steaks for links. If you’re in the souk shopping for a barbeque that will recommend you great convenience and improve, then actual gas is the way to go. Why? Unlike charcoal grills, there is no waiting at the coals to passion up. With a physical gas question you just promote the badge, trip the dial and kindle! And, since these barbeques are together to the gas equip piping of the home, they are always eager for cooking.

How to desire the accepted gas question that’s right for you. It’s never easy deciding, especially when there are so many outdoor probe manufacturers to wish from: Weber, Broilmaster, Lynx, Fire Magic and many more. And likewise the brands, you’ve got to feature out which sort kind will game your grilling requests. Here are some examine features to ponder: What volume cooking surface do you require? Does the barbeque necessity margin shelves? Do you want a multi-burner routine, gist 2, 4, or 6 burners? Do you want warming shelves, a border burner, a grease catcher? And what about the question’s appearance? Does it basic should to fit into an outdoor kitchen? Or to match the décor of the outside your house?

Two great customs to determine are your particular budget and reviews. Read as many gas grill reviews as doable, inform to friends with native gas grillers, and shop around locally and online. Whatever your requests and what you settle, adding a barbeque to your life, be it natural gas or charcoal, will never be something you bemoan.



Joshua
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can you smoke using a gas grill?

Monday, October 6th, 2008
ctymf660r asked:


i want the ease of using gas grill but want to smoke also. any ideas?

Doris
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Outdoor Barbecue Grills - Everything You Want To Know

Friday, October 3rd, 2008
Abhishek Agarwal asked:


E.G. Kingsford is a barbecue pioneer in the food industry. George Stephen is also a pioneer. He was a welder attached to Weber Brothers Metal Works. It was narrated that he once welded a semi-spherical object which he fondly called Sputnik. While creating this masterpiece, he attached three iron vertical structure to make it stand. In addition, he added a lid at the base of the body. Over time, he was able to use this prototype for cooking purpose and began marketing it to the people in his neighbourhood. Eventually, with his invention he set up the Weber-Stephen Products Company.

Grills are comparatively less complicated to use than an oven. They also cook the food faster without deteriorating the taste. The food meant for barbecues are placed at the top grating to prevent them from charring. Grills using charcoal fuel should be used outdoor. These are equipped with a variety of functions. They range from easy-to-use ones to sophisticated and innovative grills. Currently, Brazier’s grill, which uses charcoal fuel, is one of the lowest priced but they are also the most preferred choice for barbecue. It is designed with a pan on legs. The pan is used to hold the charcoal pieces. Another popular outdoor charcoal grill, which is manufactured in China, is the Hibachi grill. In addition, there are also other types of outdoor charcoal grill like the kettle version, cart type and ceramic made.

Gas grill is also available in the market. It consumes liquid fuel. Gas grills that are used outdoor heat the grating directly. They come in many designs and dimensions.

There is no doubt that barbecue is currently the most desired cooking technique as it is enjoyable, hassle-free and convenient. In addition, grills are now reasonably price. It also enable the cook to prepare meal as well as entertain his or her guests at the same time.



Maria
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