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I always have heard that the key to cooking steaks was extreme heat. It has always seemed to me that charcoal grills put off more heat. Especially if you use raw mesquite charcoal. Can gas grills put off as much heat?

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Here’s the enigma of the barbecue grill…..

Two customers have complained today and one of my suppliers just isn’t providing the quality of materials that I need. In short it’s been a rough day “at the office”. I’m a bit down in the dumps but as soon as I get home and my heart lifts. My children greet me and are itching to tell me all about their day and there’s a wonderful smell of cooking coming from the kitchen.

I give my wife a hug and ask “Hey, what’s cooking?”

Tonight will be oven roasted chicken thighs on a bed of vegetables roasted in olive oil. A ciabatta loaf is warming in the oven and there’s a bottle of merlot open to breathe on the kitchen table to round it all off. What better way to start the evening?

I know without any further inspection that what my nose tells me smells good really is good simply because my wife has many years experience, she enjoys cooking and therefore knows the subject inside out.

OK so I may be taking it a little to the extreme to make the point and before you all start hollering back, let me point out that I do my family’s ironing and I clean the bathrooms so I’m part way from “Neanderthal” to “modern man”. I’m sure there’s plenty of us out there, sincerely I hope so.

My point is that considering all this talent my wife has and all her experience at cooking, why is it that when it’s time for a BBQ cookout it’s me that takes on the grill duties? The man of the house! What qualifications do I have? How much experience do I have?……… Zip….Nada…Niente! I can’t even follow the most elementary grill recipes.

If I were applying for a job as a car mechanic which garage in their right mind would take me on? Yet armed with the most appalling gastronomic CV I’m trusted not to poison the family and if that weren’t enough, we invite our best friends round in the honest belief that I won’t poison them too!

Ever been to a BBQ cookout where the hamburgers are burnt on the outside and frozen in the middle? I’m sorry to say that while we might have moved someway towards modern man with the housekeeping duties, we’re still eons away when it comes to the barbecue grill or meat smoker.

Now it has to be said that lighting the barbecue is definitely a man’s job. C’mon guys who doesn’t like playing with fire? So how ladies, do you eat safe in the knowledge that you’ll live until tomorrow? Well I’ve got one simple barbecue tip:-

Give him the matches and the firelighters but don’t give him any of the food – at least not for 45 minutes if charcoal, 15 minutes if gas. Believe me, if you bring it out any earlier it’ll be a cremation rather than a BBQ party.

My tip for good food is gentle cooking, heat is good and flames are bad. Fat dripping onto the coals creates the smoke that flavours the food but that same fat also can cause flames if the coals haven’t been allowed to settle. So in short, the coals should be hot and the flames not.

How do you keep your man away from the food without a padlock and chain on the refrigerator door? Give him a beer……or two! After all – I am a man!

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I live in an apartment and can not have an outdoor grill. Is there any type of indoor grill that I can get that has outdoor grill taste to the food. I have tried a George Foreman and that does not do it at all.

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greatarticlesabout.com BBQ Grill Recipes To Make the Perfect Meal!

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Winterizing Your Outdoor Grill For Winter Storage

Living in the Southeast, we grill all year long. But in the northern climates, fall and winter signal the end of the grilling season as the days are shorter and the nights are a little more than crisp. But that doesn’t mean just walk away and let it sit through the winter. Whether it’s charcoal or gas, preparing your grill for winter storage will make it last longer and save you trouble in the spring.

While some maintenance and cleaning is specific to the type of outdoor grill you own (gas, electric, charcoal or smoke barbecue grill), the majority of maintenance that should be carried on does not change from grill to grill. However, always refer to the instructions contained in the grill’s manual for more detailed instructions on how to clean your particular grill.

Items You’ll need for Proper Grill Winterizing

You will need some common household items on hand when it comes time to winterize your outdoor barbeque grill.

Hardwood Handle Grill Brush Steel wool pads, preferably that contains soap already. Bucket of mild dish soap and Hot Water Ammonia or oven cleaner Old sponge or dishcloth Non Aerosol Spritzer (for oil)or PAM Vegetable Oil Dry baking soda Aluminum foil Small paint scraper Heavy Duty plastic garbage bags Winterizing Instructions Step 1- Clean the Racks

Using the wire brush, scrub off any loose debris from the racks before removing them from the grill.

Step 2- Soak The Racks

Remove the racks from the grill. With the bucket of hot water and ammonia, (ammonia is great for removing grease) start washing the racks, let them soak for awhile if possible. If the racks are really dirty, a neat trick is to spray the racks with ammonia or oven cleaner and place them in a plastic garbage bag, seal it and let soak in the sun for several hours. Then, scrub using the soapy steel wool pads. Be sure to completely rinse off all soap and residue before cooking on these racks again. Wipe or spray the grates with Vegetable Oil.

Step 3 – (Charcoal Grills Only) Clean Out Ash Pan

Empty out the ash pan under the coal grate. Scrub with hot water and dish soap, set aside to dry.

Step 4 – Clean out Drip pans

Remove and empty out all catch/drip pans. These little gems get full of grease and cause a real mess when they start to overflow from neglect. Dogs also love to drink this stuff. So it is a good idea to keep them clean. If it’s disposable, toss it out and replace. Otherwise, scrub it down with the hot water and dish soap.

Step 5 – Clean out the inside

Using the paint scraper, scrape out any debris and accumulated grease from inside the grill body. Wipe down the interior with th hot water and dish soap. Rinse and allow to dry. Use the steel wool pads on areas that are not sensitive to scratching (avoid using on stainless steel). If you have a gas grill, remove the burner shields and clean the same way you cleaned the racks. Use care around the burners and igniter, not to cause any damage or clog the burners.

Step 6- Thoroughly clean the outside

Using the hot water and dish soap, wipe down all exterior surfaces and thoroughly dry. Be sure not to leave any soap residue that can be subjected to the high heat of your grill, causing discoloration. Use the steel wool pads on areas that are not sensitive to scratching (avoid using on stainless steel). Once you have removed any extra debris and buildup, lightly scrubbing your barbeque grill with baking soda will give it that extra shine, baking soda is a very nice cleaning and polishing agent. Aluminum foil can also be used to keep your grill looking nice. Gently rub the aluminum foil on your grill, and you will notice that it removes grime and buildup. This is a cheap and inexpensive way to clean your grill.

Step 7- Reassemble

Replace the ash pan, catch pans, burner shields and racks. If you have a propane tank on your gas grill, completely turn off the valve and remove the propane tank. A word of caution: Never store an LP tank indoors, in case there is ever a leak.

Step 8- Cover & Store

If possible, store your grill out of the elements, in a shed, garage or even the basement. This will at least keep any moisture out of it. Be sure to cover your grill. Without a doubt, a grill cover has to be the single most effective way to take care of your grill. If you don’t do anything else, purchase a good quality, heat resistant grill cover to protect your investment.

A special note about caring for stainless steel

When it comes to cleaning stainless steel grills, remember that this material will scratch easily. So, never use steel wool or metal brushes to clean stainless. You also need to avoid using abrasive cleaning agents, such as cleanser. Clean your grill with a soft cloth and a good quality non-abrasive cleaner. I have found GrillPro Stainless steel cleaner works well, removes grease and is designed for high heat. Other stainless steel polishes can discolor under intense heat and make your grill look worse, not better. Anything that leaves behind a film or finish will be subjected to the heat of your grill, including soap residue that is not washed off.

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HELP! I need a good recipe for chicken on the grill! good marinades and how to keep chicken moist while grilling….

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I live in an apartment where outdoor grills are not allowed; and I love grilled food. Someone suggested a George Foreman grill. But which one will be the best , it’s so many of them

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What was the last thing you grilled ?
Interesting answers . I can’t imagine why the thumbs downs ..?

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