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When it comes to grilling food, everyone has an opinion. There are legions of folks who swear by charcoal grills while others say gas grilling is the only way to go. All we can say is that fans of grilled food will get out there and cook regardless of rain, sleet snow or hail – there’s no season when you can’t find a reason to enjoy barbequed food. Grilling enthusiasts also know that it takes the right equipment to get the job done right; according to the Hearth, Patio and Barbeque Association the most popular grilling accessories include a grill cleaning brush, long-handled tongs, a long-handled spatula, grill cleaning products, a long-handled fork, a long-handled brush, skewers, a grill cover, special gloves or mitts, a meat thermometer and a long-handled knife.
True barbeque aficionados keep their grilling equipment out of the kitchen and store it instead near the barbeque or grilling station to be used only when they barbecue. This saves footsteps, keeps kitchen cutlery and cooking utensils intact and helps the grill master to focus on cooking instead of trying to make do with tools that are not really designed for the task at hand. Grilled foods go far beyond burgers and dogs – grilled fish and poultry are popular choices but the notion of grilling fruits and vegetables is also emerging as a new favorite. Try grilling pineapple for a unique side dish or invest in a grill basket and whip up a colorful and healthy medley of yellow squash, green peppers and red onions. If you have not experienced grilled beets you are in for a flavorful treat, especially when they are garnished with a dollop of sour cream. Brining food is another way to add moisture and flavor to meat or poultry; brined foods grill exceptionally well and are a fresh new way to prepare more traditional food selections. Grilling food such as fish on a cedar plank or steak on a salt plank is a great way to ensure the flavor permeates the food.
Whether you grill with wood, gas or charcoal you can still enjoy a smoky flavor – experiment with special wood chips or use flavorful smoked sauces to add a new element to any dish. Most BBQ grills have a lid and this big question is whether to grill food with the lid open or closed. There are probably as many opinions on the right answer as there are cooks – what really matters is your personal preference.
True barbeque aficionados keep their grilling equipment out of the kitchen and store it instead near the barbeque or grilling station to be used only when they barbecue. This saves footsteps, keeps kitchen cutlery and cooking utensils intact and helps the grill master to focus on cooking instead of trying to make do with tools that are not really designed for the task at hand. Grilled foods go far beyond burgers and dogs – grilled fish and poultry are popular choices but the notion of grilling fruits and vegetables is also emerging as a new favorite. Try grilling pineapple for a unique side dish or invest in a grill basket and whip up a colorful and healthy medley of yellow squash, green peppers and red onions. If you have not experienced grilled beets you are in for a flavorful treat, especially when they are garnished with a dollop of sour cream. Brining food is another way to add moisture and flavor to meat or poultry; brined foods grill exceptionally well and are a fresh new way to prepare more traditional food selections. Grilling food such as fish on a cedar plank or steak on a salt plank is a great way to ensure the flavor permeates the food.
Whether you grill with wood, gas or charcoal you can still enjoy a smoky flavor – experiment with special wood chips or use flavorful smoked sauces to add a new element to any dish. Most BBQ grills have a lid and this big question is whether to grill food with the lid open or closed. There are probably as many opinions on the right answer as there are cooks – what really matters is your personal preference.
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