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Checking for Gas Leaks
Recently I discussed the importance of Cleaning your Venturi Tubes. Equally important to the maintenance of your gas grill and the not burning down of your house is checking for gas leaks. These two culprits account for the vast majority of fires associated with gas grill. Propane and natural gas are heavier than the air around us. Meaning that they will fall down from your grill. If you have an enclosed cart or an enclosed space that gas can collect in large amounts, particularly on a windless day. So checking your grill for leaks is the most important Common Gas Grill Problem you will encounter. Propane and Natural Gas have distinct odors so if you have substantial leaks you might be able to smell them. However, this isn't sufficient a test for finding LL potentially explosive leaks.
...Top 10 Father's Day Recipes
It's the one day a year we set aside to celebrate dear ol' Dad and I promise you he would like nothing better than a great grill meal of some real traditional barbecue (even if he has to cook it himself). These recipes, last years most popular, show that at the top of Dad's list are BBQ Ribs. Of course you might also consider some beef tri-tip, prime rib or seafood. Whatever you choose, make it something special.
...Make Dad a Steak for Father's Day
What does Dad want for Father's Day? How about a steak?
How to Grill a Steak
Best Steak Recipes
How to Select a Steak
When is a Steak Done
How to Top a Steak.
What's your Biggest Grilling Problem?
Raw chicken, burnt burgers or raging flare-ups, we have all had problems with some grilling project from time to time. It just can't be avoided sometimes, but it can be minimized. Too many bad cookouts lead to unused cooking equipment. After all, sometimes enough is enough. What I want to do is help you have a good experience with your outdoor cooking. So this week's question is:
...Grilling Fruit
Grilling fruit is quick and easy and makes a great addition to any meal. Take advantage of that hot grill and put together an appetizer, side dish or dessert with grilled fruit. All you need to do is throw cut fruit pieces on the grill and you're ready to go.
Top 10 Coleslaw Recipes
What's your favorite BBQ Side Dish?
I know that this is the kind of questions that can cause fights, but I thought I would throw it out there anyway. Any chef will tell you that what you server with the main dish is often as important (or sometimes more so). Of course side dishes are largely regional, but as Barbecue spreads around the world these traditions are bound to change. So imagine that you had to choose a single side and tell me what you would order when you belly up to the window to get your tray of barbecue.
...Gas Grilling Tips
Grilling, like most forms of cooking is more art than science. You can follow a few basic rules but after that it is your skill and style that will make you a great griller or a not so great griller. These tips will help you with many of the problems most people have. As you will notice, maintenance and grill care as a big part of the process. So follow these techniques and avoid the most common mistakes people make when they fire up their gas grill.
Top 10 Barbecue Gifts for Dad
Finding the right gift for Dad this Father's Day (June 19th) can be a real challenge. if your Dad is a backyard cook however, you have a lot of great options. A new grill (gas, charcoal, or a portable or maybe a smoker would be the perfect gift. Otherwise, check out my ideas for the perfect Father's Day Gift.
What flavor do you like in your Barbecue Sauce?
Barbecue sauces come in lots of flavors and styles these days. Putting aside whether to tomato or not and the whole argument over vinegar, mustard or ketchup, lets take a quick look at what really matters, the flavor. I like my barbecue sauces to bite you back a little with just a hint of sweet. So tell me what flavor you prefer to dominate your barbecue sauce.
...Gas Grill Repair
Don't let your gas grill end up in the trash. With the growing investment a gas grill represents, it's increasingly important to keep your grill running longer. Of course you keep it covered and clean at all times. Put it someplace sheltered when you aren't using it and give it a good washing after every use. Right? Well whether you do or not something is bound to go wrong eventually. That's why it's better and cheaper for you it you know how to make basic repairs of your gas grill.
Memorial Day Cookout
Memorial Day signs start of the outdoor cooking season. This is the time of year that send thousands of people to the store for charcoal, gets the filling propane tanks and dreaming of a great cookout season. So, let me give you a piece of advice to help make your cookouts great; plan ahead. Whether you will be grilling hamburgers, steaks, chicken, or fish or maybe smoking ribs or brisket...
Top 10 Memorial Day Recipes
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First Look: Wicked Good Burgers
From the upstart winners of the 2009 Jack Daniel's Invitational Barbecue Championship comes their follow up to last years very successful and very good, "Wicked Good Barbecue". In Wicked Good ...
Top 10 Barbecue & Grilling Websites
Rank
Site
Visits
1
bbq.about.com
491,336
2
Charbroil.com
190,675
3
www.bbqguys.com
168,757
4
Weber.com
155,813
5
GrillsDirect.com
130,187
6
grilling.com
113,981
7
amazingribs.com
100,922
8
www.grillstuff.com
91,364
9
www.smokingmeatforums.com
83,175
10
smoker-cooking.com
34,893
Based on estimated monthly average visitors from Compete.com for the period May 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013. Sites included are primarily focused on Barbecue & Grilling tips, recipes, articles, products, and reviews.
How Often do you Cookout?
May is National Barbecue Month and so lets get a feel for how often you head outback to grill or smoke. I realize that if you are reading this that you probably cook outdoor often, but still it doesn't hurt to ask. Once, a few years ago I set out to cook three meals a day on the grill or smoker for a full week. Turned out that the family ended up eating more than normal, but it certainly wasn't a chore to do. I've found that once you've got the experience with a wide range of foods you really can do all the backyard cooking without a lot of extra work. Anyway, this weeks question is:
...Top 10 Charcoal Grills for 2013
There are a lot of different kinds of charcoal grills that offer many different features. I've picked the best charcoal grills from the simple kettle grill to large full functional charcoal grills that can cost well over $2,500. Pick the grill that is right for you and right for your pocket book. These grills represent the diversity of charcoal grills on the market whether you are looking for one that can smoke, one that can grill like no ones business or just let you cook up a simple meal. Updated for 2013.
...Top 10 Barbecue Gifts for Dad
Finding the right gift for Dad this Father's Day (June 19th) can be a real challenge. if your Dad is a backyard cook however, you have a lot of great options. A new grill (gas, charcoal, or a portable or maybe a smoker would be the perfect gift. Otherwise, check out my ideas for the perfect Father's Day Gift.
Tong, Spatula, or Fork?
I've watched a lot of people cook at the grill or smoker over the years. One thing I have noticed is that most people have a favorite BBQ tool and will use it most all the time. Sometimes it might not be the most appropriate tool for the food, but people stick with it anyway. Personally I have a good pair of tongs that I use most the time. Anyway I thought I would ask what you like so this weeks question is:
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