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Charcoal, or Gas BBQ Grills?

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

If you’re thinking of purchasing a new BBQ grill, there are many things to take into consideration. The biggest question you have to ask yourself is which type to buy – gas or charcoal. The debate about which one is best has gone on for many years, and will continue to go on long after you read this article. Each has its benefits and it’s disadvantages. We’ll try to look at a few of these below to help you decide which one is better for you.

Benefits of Gas BBQ Grills

Gas BBQ grills have several benefits that make them an attractive choice. The first would have to be safety. There seems to be less accidents involving gas BBQ grills than with charcoal. They are also much cleaner and easy to clean than charcoal grills. There is no dealing with the dust and grime that comes with handling charcoal. One of the most popular advantages of using gas BBQ grills is that they are easier to use.

All you need to do in most cases is turn on the gas and press the igniter and you’re on your way. There is also no smoke to deal with when cooking with a gas BBQ grill. They’re are also more forgiving than charcoal grills because you can regulate the heat better for more precise cooking. Charcoal grilling is more like cooking over a campfire where it’s easier to over or under cook your food. You can also start cooking as soon as you turn it on instead of waiting around for it to heat up like you would with a charcoal grill.

Benefits of Charcoal Grills

Probably the biggest advantage that charcoal has over gas BBQ grills is the taste of the food. This is because of one of the reasons we listed above for the gas grills. The smoke that is produced by charcoal gives the food a distinct flavor that many people enjoy. However, some people complain that food cooked on a charcoal grill often tastes like lighter fluid.

Charcoal grills are often smaller and more portable than gas BBQ grills, which makes them better for taking along on camping trips and other outdoor activities. In the end, it doesn’t matter what anyone says about either of these grills, the choice is yours. Basically, it will be a matter of personal preference and what type of cooking you will be doing. Either one will add to the overall experience of your outdoor activities.

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Important BBQ Tools for Preparing Food

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

Everything becomes a lot easier once you have the right tools. Even a bad griller can have better results with the right tools. If you thought that your grill was the only tool you needed then think again. BBQ tools are important to help you start the whole process. Having juicy succulent meat needs to start before it even hits the grill.

To achieve BBQ perfection you need the right BBQ tools to prepare your meat in advance. Good preparation makes your meat taste great and it also makes the whole process go a lot easier and faster. You spend less time slaving over the grill and more time relaxing.

Basting and Tenderizing

BBQ tools include good basting brushes and meat tenderizers. If you plan on grilling steak then you will need a good meat tenderizer to prepare your meat. Besides the old school meat hammer there are other types of meat tenderizers available that require less effort on your part.

Use a good meat tenderizer that will create ‘heat channels’ throughout the meat by making uniform punctures. This will give you quicker cooking times and meat that is tender and flavorful.

Basting brushes are invaluable BBQ tools to keep meat moist. A good basting brush will allow you to evenly coat meat quickly while it is grilling. As anyone who has grilled before knows, without regular basting meat becomes dry quickly and even worse can burn. Keep your meat safe by buying a good basting brush.

Keeping it Together

Your arsenal of BBQ tools should also include some great skewers. Find some non-stick skewers that you can use during your next barbeque and you will find that things go along a lot easier. Not only are they handy for grilling smaller chunks of meat but also they are also very versatile BBQ tools.

Skewers can be sued to make kebabs, grill vegetables or fruit and even hold chicken into place. A lot of space is wasted when you are grilling smaller pieces of meat at a barbeque. So save space by using skewers and optimizing the heat for more meat. Skewers sometimes come in fork shapes and are great for making more kebabs than traditional skewers would.

Clean Up

After the party’s over you need to clean up. Cleaning a grill seems like a lot of hard work after a long day out in the sun. Make your life easier with a good scrubber. If you are worried about ruining your nails use a holder that will hold a scrubber in place while you clean your grill.

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High Quality Meat and Marinades Make Great Barbecue

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

Have you been wondering why some barbecues taste really good while others don’t? The secret of a good BBQ recipe is actually in the marinade and quality of the pork. Know this, even if you have a very good BBQ recipe but your meat is not of high quality and the ingredients that you use in your marinades are not really good, your barbeque will not really taste so delicious. Always remember that a good BBQ recipe is just your guide and if you do not have the right ingredients to go with your BBQ recipe, you cannot really hope to cook a good barbeque.

Preparing Your Marinades

There are many BBQ recipes that include good marinades. Check your BBQ recipe and find out if it offers some good marinades. If your BBQ recipe does not include good marinades, find some recipes for marinade online or simply concoct one on your own. Making marinades is not really so difficult if you know the basic ingredients that you need to use. On other hand, you are not really so keep on making your own marinades; you can just drop by at your favorite grocery store and buy one of those bottled marinades. Yes, those bottled marinades are not exactly as good as homemade marinades but they are really very convenient to use.

Now, if you insist on making your own marinades, you need to have the right ingredients. A good marinade is made up of several ingredients and it is always it a liquid form. Common ingredients for marinades are oil, acid and spices. The acid in the marinade is used to break down the meat and make it tender. There are a number of acids that you can use to tenderize the meat. Some these acid based liquids are vinegar, wine, beer, milk and some fruit juices. If you want to use fruit juice as your acid base, try some pineapple juice or orange juice.

The oil in the marinade keeps the meat from drying out during grilling. Peanut oil, vegetable oil, corn oil and olive oil are commonly used for marinades. No, you should never use butter or bacon drippings in your marinade. These types of oil coagulate when cold. To give your barbecue a distinctive taste, add spices into your marinade. For instance, if you want to add some Mexican hot and spicy tinge into your barbecue add some pepper into your BBQ recipe.

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