BBQ Grilling and Smoking Secrets Revealed
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
The art of barbecuing has got to be one of the oldest arts in the world. The first grilled items would have been those cooked over an open fire by the cavemen. Can't you just visualize the first time they found the charred remains of a Saber Tooth Tiger in the forest? They were probably retrieving burning sticks for the cave fire and were enticed to the carcass by the inviting smell of the cooked flesh. In time they would have realized things like: animals were best cooked without the fur, and that meat cooked with certain woods tasted better than those done over ordinary spruce. This would have naturally led to experimentation with other combinations.
Then, one night as Mama Ugh was preparing some wild boar on a spit over the fire, Papa Yuck arrived home with a honeycomb he had discovered. While he was trying to melt the honey out of the honeycomb some of it dripped onto the hog meat and, ---ZOWIE--- bbq sauces were born.
This experimenting still goes on today almost every time someone cooks over the open fire or in a state-of-the-art barbecue grill. Barbecuing fascinates us, like camp fires and fast flowing rivers. We long to reach back to ancestral times and explore culinary possibilities as they must have been. Today, however, we normally don't cook over open fires. Our venture into the past is usually on an ultra modern Weber that operates on some kind of flammable gas and using a variety of choice cut meats and condiments.
Never mind, the thought is still there, and the competition just as intense, to grill the absolutely best bbq dinner on the cave colony or in the modern day county.
We spend about $250 on a grill and upwards to $100 on accessories, and then experiment for the most part with steaks, ribs, chicken, hamburger, or pork, to try not to make it look like we "throwed it in the fire for fifteen o twenty minutes and then drug it out". Then we add to the cost of our learning experience every time we fork out another twenty bucks for those choice cuts so that we can eat "primitive".
Let's take a look at what we need to consider before getting into barbecuing.
1.) Before you do anything else think carefully about what you want to barbecue or smoke and whether there is one piece of equipment available that is versatile enough to do everything you want your barbecue to do.
2.) If the grill is mainly for barbecuing, the next thing would be the equipment required or desired. I say desired because your individual tastes are the most important when making decisions regarding food. Do you prefer
wood,
coal,
or gas grills?
You also need to ask yourself if the grill is to be used for grilling only, or also for smoking meat? Many bbq's today feature side burners and warmers, and you might even want built-in igniters if you choose a gas grill. There are even grills that are designed with special smoking features.
3.) Will you need accessories for your barbecue/smoker?
rotisserie,
shish kabob tools,
corn cradles,
potato molds,
fish and/or meat holders,
shrimp baskets,
marshmallow and wiener roasting "sticks",
tongs, forks, knives, basting brushes, and/or burger flippers,
cleaning brushes, scrapers, and cleaners,
thermometers,
barbecue mitts, hats, and aprons,
smoking rack
There is a wide range of products available and it is probably best to do a little research into these areas before you lay out your hard earned cash. I speak from experience when I say that you can easily spend a hundred dollars on accessories.
4.) Once you have the desired equipment you will need to choose the right type of meat or food based entirely on your personal preferences. A few choices include:
steak,
brisket,
ribs,
fish,
chicken, duck, or turkey,
pork chops,
sirloin strip,
hamburgers,
corn-on-the-cob,
potatoes,
onions,
sausages, or wieners,
shish kabob products (meat, onions, peppers, tomatoes, etc.),
This list could go on and on. If you have a food that you like to cook you can probably find a way to barbecue it.
5.) Along with that you may want to put a little study into the types of
sauces,
marinades,
or wet or dry rubs
that you and those close to you would prefer. This is usually a matter of personal taste but can also be determined by the type and condition of the meat. Especially if you are considering grilling a lot of wild game meat you may want to use special marinades that will keep the meat more moist or even tenderize the steaks from your trophy animal. You may want to cook your baked potatoes with onion, garlic, and spices, or grill your corn in a butter bath.
6.) Then you will have to give consideration as to where you want to use and store your barbecue. By where you would like to use it I mean, giving consideration to anything flammable that might be too close to it and the availability of water in case of an emergency. For storing you need to decide if you are going to put it under cover such as a tool shed or whether to purchase a bbq cover if it is to remain outdoors.
7.) Just as we do in our kitchens you will want to browse for the best recipes and procedures to produce the best grilled food possible. The only thing left for you to do is to search for and practice with different procedures and recipes, and then decide which friends you want to invite down and dazzle with your barbecuing prowess.
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Posted byJessica at 9:40 AM
Labels: Grilling, Revealed, Secrets, Smoking
DCS BBQ Grill - The Ultimate Grilling Experience
Saturday, December 18, 2010
If you are in the market for a new outdoor gas grill, when you hear about the DCS bbq grill the simple dilemma is what model to opt for! The DCS bbq grill gives you the supreme open-air cooking involvement. This bbq grill utilizes the finest high-grade construction with modern technology, leaving you with a supreme grill with kitchen arrangement.
Handmade with the finest craftmanship, DCS bbq grills are built to last. This bbq grill is exceedingly hard-wearing as well as being impervious to the most brutal of weather circumstances. This is due to the heavy gauged 304 stainless steel construction employed by DCS. These bbq grills are not meant to rust.
Each DCS bbq grill applies ceramic heating radiants in order to equally distribute the heat all round the whole surface of your grill. These ceramic rods do glow vivid red once they're hot. This is because the heat that they're giving off is an intense radiant heat. It's been shown that this kind of heat will be additionally efficient for barbecuing foods quicker.
Each DCS grill grate has an individual spark igniter, combined with a precision made brass valving system. The grates also have runners, or furrows, integrated right in them which helps to stop grease flare ups when cooking. Any oil or grease that comes off of the food is routed into the runner and away from the food.
Each DCS grill grate is made with two usable cooking sides. The grates are made in this manner because different foods should be cooked on different cooking surfaces. One side of the grate is smoother and offers more support, and is perfect for cooking fish and vegetables. The other side of the great is made for meat and will produce seer lines.
DCS barbeque grills are available in three sizes 30 inches, 36 inches and 48 inches, and have a main grilling area of 575 square inches to 646 square inches. Each grill size is offered as a free standing unit or a built in unit, and some have the option of side burners. Each grill has a 9-volt battery ignition system. The grill burners put out 25,000 BTU each and the rear inferred burner puts out 14,000 BTU.
If you choose a DCS bbq grill with a rotisserie, depending on the size of your grill, it will be able to hold as much as 50 pounds of meat. DCS grills have a patented infrared rotisserie which throws intense heat and deliciously sears the meat. Each rotisserie comes with a heavy duty motor that is easy to remove for storing and cleaning. The rotisserie rod also is easy to remove and clean.
DCS offers many accompanying components for your outdoor cooking needs. Your grilling island can also have an electric warming drawer, which will keep all of your cooked food nice and warm until it is ready to be served. Your outdoor kitchen could also contain a refrigerator, which is built right into your grilling island. These island features complement your DCS bbq grill perfectly.
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Posted byJessica at 9:50 AM
Labels: Experience, Grilling, Ultimate
Exclusive Pushette Skewers, Patented Set of Four BBQ Skewers with Safe Magnetic Slide for Easy Grilling
Friday, September 17, 2010
Exclusive Pushette Skewers, Patented Set of Four BBQ Skewers with Safe Magnetic Slide for Easy Grilling Review
Exclusive Pushette Skewers, Patented Set of Four BBQ Skewers with Safe Magnetic Slide for Easy Grilling Feature
- Gourmet cooking tools that provide your food a professional look
- Removes food easily. Gently push and pull the food off the skewer right onto your dish
- Enjoy a great bbq party with these BBQ Tools because they are Safe, Easy to Clean and Durable
- Cook and dish up the most delicious shish kabob recipes with Original Magnetic Metal Skewers
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Posted byJessica at 9:00 PM
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Rotisserie Grilling Basket
Friday, July 23, 2010
Rotisserie Grilling Basket Review
Rotisserie Grilling Basket Feature
- Great for grilling fish, vegetables, etc.
- Adjustable thickness to hold food properly
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Posted byJessica at 7:50 PM
Labels: Basket, Grilling, Rotisserie
Pushette Skewers, Exclusive, Patented, Set of Four BBQ Skewers, Magnetic Slide Safe, Easy Grilling
Friday, June 25, 2010
Pushette Skewers, Exclusive, Patented, Set of Four BBQ Skewers, Magnetic Slide Safe, Easy Grilling Review
Pushette Skewers, Exclusive, Patented, Set of Four BBQ Skewers, Magnetic Slide Safe, Easy Grilling Feature
- Gourmet cooking tools that provide your food a professional look
- Removes food easily. Gently push and pull the food off the skewer right onto your dish
- Enjoy a great bbq party with these BBQ Tools because they are Safe, Easy to Clean and Durable
- Cook and dish up the most delicious shish kabob recipes with Original Magnetic Metal Skewers
- Makes a Great Gift for the Professional Chef or the Beginner Griller
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Posted byJessica at 4:30 AM
Labels: Exclusive, Grilling, Magnetic, Patented, Pushette, Skewers