Friday, March 12, 2010

7 tips to make this your best BBQ Season Ever

Barbequing come to think of sunny days, savory flavors and good food. An outdoor grill is the perfect way to enjoy the good weather while preparing good food. In many parts of the country, this experience is only available for a few months. So get the best out of it with these fantastic BBQ tips. 

1. Start by selecting the best type of BBQ grill for what you need to prepare. There are charcoal and barbecues, as well as those that use either propane or natural gas. You can buy grills in various sizes, some of them are portable and other permanently installed. You can get all kinds of extra material as side burners, drip pans, which can be removed for easy cleaning, and built in thermometers. Using a smoker for long, slow cooking rather than a grill is a great option in many cases. 

2. Enhance your enjoyment by learning more about BBQ rubs, sauces and forest. When used properly, these will all help to intensify the flavor of a good piece of meat. 

3. Get the right grilling tools that will make your work a pleasure. The right kind of spatula can do a damn burger apparently effortless. To measure the internal temperature of meat, a good quality BBQ thermometer is a must. 

4. Now consider how the food should be prepared for the best results. You'll have to make some decisions about whether to BBQ slowly or quickly. If you're cooking brisket in a smoker, slow the only way to go. Slow cooking a hamburger would be a disaster. Cooking style to match the ingredients. 

5. Not ruin your outdoor cookout with poor security habits. Of course, BBQs hot and there is always the danger of burning yourself. But it is also possible to sustain an injury from your barbecue tools. Be aware of what you do when you use your tools. They are larger than ordinary cooking utensils and can do some serious damage. 

6. Errors can put a damper on your enjoyment while you're barbequing. There are some easy solutions to keep insects away while you are cooking. Spray them with a garden hose or use a hair dryer to blow them away. Even the lowly fly Swatter can be quite effective. Never use chemical laden insecticides in the vicinity of where you are cooking. 

7. When you are finished, making cleanup easy by having the right tools. Oven cleaners are very useful to clean up a messy grill. There is also a grill that has easy clean features. If you clean your grill after use, will your food taste better.

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