About Gas Grills

Kev Woodward asked:


One of the most popular grilling foods is steak but it is easy to spoil when grilling outdoors. If you follow these 5 top tips, you can learn how you can produce amazing beef steaks every time!

Tip number one

This one is a no-brainer - choose and use quality ingredients. If you buy an inferior quality cut from a cheap source, it shows. The meat will be tough and lacking in flavor no matter how you cook it. Buy a quality cut from a quality supplier. A good steak will be tender and tasty so whatever you do to it you will be starting from a better position. Some of the better cuts are tenderloin, Porterhouse/ TBone, top loin, rib, top sirloin, ribeye, chuck eye and chuck top blade steaks.

Tip number two

Avoid flare-ups whilst cooking. Flare ups are caused when fat from the meat drips onto the burners and ignites, they can impart an unpleasant taste of burnt grease to an otherwise perfect beef steak. So make sure that you trim the fat from the steak before cooking; if you have followed step one, there will be very little to remove!

Tip number three

Turn the steak properly. Use turning tongs, NOT a fork. A fork will pierce the steak and it will lose juices from inside that enhance its flavor.

Tip number four

Marinade the beef before grilling. If you buy a tender, good quality steak, marinade for no more than two hours. That will be plenty of time for it to take up the flavors. If you have chosen a tougher cut or lower quality steak, you will need to marinade for longer, at least 6 hours to have any appreciable effect.

Tip number five

This one may take some practice before you get it right. Smoke the steak. On a gas grill, you will need to purchase or make a smoker box. Then decide on your hardwood chips for the flavour, hickory is a popular one but why not try something a little different like cedar or mesquite if you can get hold of them - talk to the guy in the store for advice. The chips will need to be soaked before use, but drained first so that they are not dripping. Smoke with the lid down for maximum effect.

And finally, I promised you five tips but here is another one for free! Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature, if you have set the grill heat too high, the steak may look cooked but the centre may not have achieved an appropriate internal temperature - 145 F is recommended as a minimum.



Danny

ms_southern_angel2001 asked:


We just bought a brinkman gas grill and I read something somewhere about what to spray on it to make it easier to clean but I don’t remember what it was…any suggestions?

Pamela

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Lester

Juliee asked:


My husband went to fire up the grill last night and found 5 or 6 roaches living in our gas grill! Do we need to get rid of the grill or is there something we can do?
They are hiding in all sorts of crevices in the grill. We fired it up and they did not de - believe it or not one ran out AFTER we had it on for an hour!

Sandra

jimgadzie asked:


I have a built in charcoal grill at my house, but would prefer gas because I dont grill a large qty and want to just turn on and off as needed. Calling places have suggested purchasing an insert, but that is very expensive. I have to imagine you can buy “replacement” parts for a gas grill and mount them in the charcoal grill insert and hook up to the gas (which is like 30 feet away)
Any suggestions on how to get started?

Don

Janet Ashby asked:


Charcoal or gas barbecues will both cook efficiently and produce delicious food! To help you choose which type to purchase we’ve put together this guide to set out the features, advantages and disadvantages of both charcoal and gas barbecues.

Charcoal Barbecues

These types of barbecue are usually made from either cast iron or stainless steel, often with a baked on enamel finish. The enamel protects the stainless steel and prevents rusting and this is probably the best choice for a long lasting barbecue. Look for heavy duty plastic wheels which will stand up to cold or hot weather.

Features of Charcoal Barbecues

Cooking grates made from stainless steel or nickel plated are the best as they do not rust and are easy to clean. Plastic or wooden handles are much better than metal as they can be used when the grill is hot. A hinged grate is useful as it makes it easy to add more charcoal and an incorporated work surface that is durable and easy to clean and is also useful.

Advantages & Disadvantages

Charcoal barbecues are cheaper than gas barbecues but can be more expensive to run. There are not so easy to light but to many people lighting the charcoal adds to the fun! Gas barbecues are cleaner and do not need the ashes cleaned out after use. Many people also like the smell and atmosphere of a charcoal barbecue and feel that a gas barbecue does not have the traditional ‘feel’ of a charcoal barbecue.

Features of Gas Barbecues

The best construction method is stainless steel covered in a baked on enamel finish which is durable and rust free. Leg supports should be welded for greater strength and durability. A lid is useful and most gas barbecues come with two or more burners to allow you to cook more than one dish at one time. Angled steel bars are preferred over lava rocks as they prevent flare ups caused by the juices pooling by efficiently vaporising them. The rising smoke from the vaporised juices enhanced the flavor of the food. Many gas barbecues also have side burners which can be used to cook pasta, sauces etc.

Advantages & Disadvantages

Gas barbecues are cleaner than charcoal barbecues and lighting is easy. Temperature is also easy to control. They are more expensive than charcoal barbecues and the gas bottle can be bulky. Many people miss the traditional smell and atmosphere of a charcoal barbecue.

Barbecue Tips

1. Keep hands away from hot surfaces and do not put your hands directly over the heat.

2. Always pre-heat the barbecue for about ten minutes.

3. Use a wire brush clean off any food debris after use.

4. Replace the grill lid while cooking to help keep the hot air circulating around the food for more even cooking.

5. Always make sure meat and chicken is thoroughly cooked by using a meat thermometer. Undercooked food is one of the leading causes of food poisoning!

6. Do not turn constantly. Turn only once half way through cooking.

7. Steaks and other items that cook quickly can be grilled over a direct heat source, slower cooking foods such as ribs need to be cooked away from a direct source to make them juicy and tender.

8. The outside temperature will affect the cooking time so if you are cooking outside in the winter you will need to allow more time than is given in the recipe.



Claude

rain asked:


I’ve gotten rid of my gas grill and I still have the tank left. I don’t want to exchange it, I just want to get rid of it.

Wayne

John Thompson asked:


Professional gas grills are constructed for industrial use, and can either be intended for cooking food or for heating and molding other substances, like metal or steel. These gas grills are largely larger than domestic gas grills and are designed to utilize a vast array of gas sources and in greater supply on higher temperatures.

Professional gas grills are created for professional tasks that sometimes require protective gear and always operate according to particular procedures.

One common type of Professional gas grill is the restaurant cooking grill. These huge contraptions are designated to operate at particular temperatures and usually run on natural gas, although many, if necessary, can be converted to accommodate other sorts of fuel sources, such as propane, coal, or even electricity.

These Professional gas grills consist of wide cooking areas that have either grill-tops or metal tops, and always have overhead air vents to direct fumes and smokes out and away from human breathing space.

Because these gas grills are used presistently throughout the day, those consumers who work around them are advised to proceed with care and caution lest they get bad burned. When being cleaned, these Expert gas grills should be turned off and allowed to cool down. If this advice is not heeded, the results can be traumatic and even catastrophic.

Other forms of Professional gas grills include the heating source used by metal smiths and melting plants. These are constructed of either brick and mortar or entire of metal, and are used to shape metals with the use of a hammer. Comparatively, they run on temperatures that are extremely higher than those common for the restaurant cooking grills.

Industrial gas grills are critical in nature, meaning that they operate according to specific and/or particular specifications and require training, know-how, and protective gear at all times. Those individuals who work around these kinds of Expert gas grills, whether directly in line with them or not, must use care and respect this great power source at all times. Not doing so can spell death and destruction!

Expert gas grills are like monsters that need to be tamed. When tamed, they will perform amazing feats at abounding speeds and capacities. These Professional gas grills are the ultimate in controlled gas consumption for mass production!



Terry

Gea asked:


I’d like to purchase an inexpensive gas or electric grill for my new apartment, they won’t let me use charcoal so I got to kick my old grill that was given to me. I was wondering if stores likes Sports Authority or something of that sort would sell them? Maybe even Wal-Mart? Something not too expensive that doesn’t use charcoal.

Sean

Stupid Flanders asked:


My grill was old and broken beyond fixing. I have a new grill with a new container, but I need to dispose the old one, which still has gas in it.
How do i get rid of it safely? Thank you.

Joe