Thursday, September 24, 2009

Buying A BBQ Grill, Get Ready For Summer

By Franklin Greyklon

As soon as winter thaws start and spring flowers begin to bloom, you know that it will soon be time for a BBQ. Now is the time for buying a BBQ grill if you do not already have one.

When buying a BBQ grill, you will first need to determine the type of fuel that you want to use. Propane grills are easy to light and give even heating. Most modern grills no longer use lava rock to keep down the flare ups, but have heat defusing plates that give a more even heat to the cooking surface.

In addition to propane grills, you will find natural gas grills that may be a great option if you have gas available in your home. Natural gas is less expensive than propane, and you will not have to stop cooking to go refill the propane tank. The maid disadvantage is that gas is not portable.

Although sometimes difficult to light and keep even heat, nothing adds flavor to grilled foods like a charcoal grill. These grills can be inexpensive small table top models to large grills that can cook twenty to thirty hamburgers at once. In addition to charcoal, you can choose to cook with wood chips such as hickory or mesquite to add even more flavor to your foods.

Some charcoal grills are also smokers. This indirect slow heat is a great way to tenderize tough cuts of meats. It is also an excellent way to prepare fish or poultry.

Using a BBQ grill is an excellent way to keep cooking heat outside of the house during the summer. The family can also choose to dine outside to enjoy cool summer evening breezes. This will greatly increase the living space of your home.

Do not limit your use of the BBQ grill to meats only. While they are great for beef, chicken and pork, they can also be used to cook the vegetables to accompany the meal. Steamed vegetables can be wrapped in aluminum foil on the grill. A small amount of water in the packet will help with the steaming process. If you prefer, vegetables can be sliced and cooked directly on the grill or may be added to skewers for cooking.

One quick marinate tip that may help is to keep plenty of Italian dressing on hand. It has enough acid to break down the tough fibers of the meat, the oil keeps everything moist and the seasonings go well with many grilled items.

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