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!

Barbecue Tips

Everyone who barbeques has there own methods and tips for how to successfully create a delicious barbeque meal. But there are some standard tips that all who barbeque usually follow to some degree or another. If you follow these suggestions your chances of a successful barbeque are greatly increased.

• The most important thing you need to do when barbequing is to control the heat. If your fire gets too hot or flares up out of control you can easily burn and dry out your meat. This is not something that is fun to have happen because it effectively kills the whole barbeque experience.

• Rub your grill with oil before your fire it up to help prevent your meat sticking to the grates.

• Use tongs or a spatula to turn your meat. Never use a fork because piercing the meat allows the juices to escape.

• Always pre-heat your barbeque. For gas turn on high for 5-10 minutes then adjust temperature as needed. For charcoal light the coals 30 minutes before you intend to start cooking.

• A clean barbeque grill is a happy grill.

• When using a barbeque sauce be sure to wait until the outside of the meat is cooked before applying the sauce with your brush.

• The larger the cut of meat the further away it should be from the heat source. This will allow the meat to cook evenly all the way through.

• If you are doing kabobs and using wooden skewers be sure to soak them in cold water for an hour or so to prevent them from burning.

Remember, most of these barbeque tips are general guidelines to follow. Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to a successful barbeque. Use them as a guide and happy barbequing.

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