WINTER BBQ

     Don't let the winter months keep you from lighting up the grill!  Crank up the grill for those football parties and winter holidays!

     A gas grill that has a higher amount of BTUs will offer more power to warm up quicker even when it’s very cold outside but If you have a charcoal grill this won’t matter because charcoal is capable of any range of heat.

     Check to make sure your grill is clean and free from debris.  Check to make sure your gas grill is working before you pull the meat out ready to cook :) and make sure you've got a path to and from your grill free from snow and ice.  

     Me I'd pull the grill close to the house or garage if connected to the house.  Make sure it's in a safe fireproof location though.  

     When grilling in cold temps, make sure that you allow for more barbecue time than usual, cold air is still getting in and will delay your foods from cooking as fast. 

    Try your very best to keep from checking -- opening and closing the lid – the cold air is able to get in more often and slow down grilling times.  Get a timer and cook based on weight and time.  Enjoy!

BBQ - NECESSARY UTENSILS

UTENSILS ACT AS AN EXTENSION OF YOUR HANDS WHEN YOU'RE GRILLING.
Always protect your hands by using hot pads, silicone gloves, long-handled tongs, spatulas, and brushes etc.

Many tools are made for the grill with heat-resistant handles. These materials shouldn’t transmit heat; still, be careful handling tools over the hot fire.

LONG-HANDLED SPRING-LOADED STAINLESS STEEL TONGS
Spring-loaded means that they open automatically, and you squeeze to close them on the food.  If you don’t have spring-loaded tongs, you have to open and close the tongs,

Designate specific tongs to use on meat, fish, or vegetables, as the tongs can transfer residue and char from one food to another.

Color-coordinated tongs are good for using on cooked and uncooked food.

LONG-HANDLED REGULAR SPATULA
Spatulas are the second-most important grilling tool; used to turn fragile foods.  Get several sizes and shapes of spatulas.

LONG-HANDLED FiSH SPATULA
Spray the spatula with nonstick cooking spray so it won’t stick, even to glazed foods.

THERMOMETERS
Digital readouts are faster than a dial and a most accurate way to check doneness of meat, poultry, and seafood. It’s always helpful to have more than one thermometer.

SILICONE BRUSHES
Silicone brushes and mops have the advantage of being easy to clean. They are dishwasher-safe and won’t rust or corrode.

LONG-HANDLED FORK

CHEF’S KNIFE

PARING KNIFE

CUTTING BOARD

BBQ - Food Safety

This should be top priority.

Food safety must always be considered whenever you’re cooking or grilling. Follow the basic rules: don’t leave perishable food out of refrigeration for longer than two hours (one hour if the weather is very hot), separate cooked and uncooked foods, use a fresh platter and utensils for cooked foods, and watch those internal temperatures whenever you’re grilling meats.

Always wash your hands, the work surface, utensils, and platters after coming in contact with raw meats and eggs.  Avoid cross-contamination of raw/cooked food by using separate cutting boards, utensils and platters; refrigerate foods while marinating; and never baste with the marinating liquid. Make extra marinade just for basting or boil your marinating liquid first.

Just take some time and care with your food and you’ll always serve fresh, wholesome, delicious meals to satisfy your family and friends.

Have fun with grilling

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