Gas BBQ Grills

Do you like charcoal or propane gas BBQ grills? I prefer charcoal and my favorite is BBQ chicken.?

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Posted by - July 30, 2010 at 5:26 am

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What’s the best gas BBQ grill in the $500 price range?

I am looking to buy a great BBQ grill, and I’ve discovered there are hundreds of choices! Since I’m not a grilling expert, I have no idea what the best ones are. I’m looking for something that will last a long time, heats evenly, has a side burner, and has wheels. I’m willing to spend up to $500, possibly a bit more for the “perfect” grill. Ideas?

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Posted by - July 24, 2010 at 5:23 am

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How should I go about cleaning my gas bbq grill?

I heard that easy-ff oven cleaner would work. Also, can I use my water hose to help clean it off? Im using it in two days os if you have any suggestions, please help. Thanks

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Posted by - July 21, 2010 at 5:25 am

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Igniting my gas bbq grill has gotten scary. Anything I can do to stop the initial flame from hell?

I keep my head as far away from the grill as possible when igniting, but I think that flame is out to get me.

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Posted by - July 15, 2010 at 5:25 am

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Electric BBQ Grills: Do they work well?

We were looking at gas bbq grills and found an electric one at Lowe’s. Do these work just as good as gas grills and are they easy to maintain? Does the food taste good when cooked on them?

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Posted by - July 12, 2010 at 5:24 am

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Buying Your Electric BBQ Grill

Buying an electric bbq grill is something you might want to consider, especially if you often hold gatherings and parties at your house. Nothing beats an outdoor celebration complete with steaks, hamburgers and the company of good friends and loved ones. The good thing is that there are many electric bbq grills out in the market today which you can choose from. You can even buy them online if you don’t have the time to go down the local store. However, there are a few important things you would need to consider when buying your electric bbq grill.

Number one is the wattage. Since you would not be using charcoal, you will depend on electricity to let your grill perform its function. But you should not forget that the wattage has a big say when it comes to identifying whether or not your grill will spike up your electric bill once used. So you better ask how much wattage the electric bbq grill can possibly consume before you end up buying one. Speaking of consumption, there are some electric grills that can be used for dual purposes. This means that you can use them either by running on electricity or by using charcoal like old times. It might be a smarter idea to go for the latter if you have fewer budget to spare.

You can also check out online shops for the best electric bbq grill that you can purchase. The good thing with online shops is that they keep their brochures updated. They are also quite concise when it comes to providing information. Some of the items which you can also see online may not be available yet in local stores, so that gives you an upper hand. You can also encounter special offers and discounts when you buy your electric bbq grill online.

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Posted by - July 3, 2010 at 5:24 am

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Gas grill burners. What are the best type of burners to look for in a gas BBQ grill? Ceramic, stainless, etc.?

What make/modle would you suggest. Looking in the 2-3 hundred dollar range.

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Posted by - June 24, 2010 at 5:23 am

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The Basics of BBQ Grilling – From Start to Finish

Learn How to Grill Food the Right Way

What sets grilled food apart from every other kind of cooking is the deep, seared flavors and wonderful aroma you create in the grilling
process.

When food is placed directly over a hot cooking grate, it develops multiple layers of great tastes and beautiful grill marks. Juices drip through the grate and into the heat source of the grill, adding an irresistible aroma to the food. Grilling over direct heat allows you to caramelize the sauces on the surface of the food.

If you are considering using a commercial barbecue sauce, keep in mind that most of these sauces contain sugar or other sweetener, which will have a tendency to burn over the intense heat of a grill. It is best to wait about fifteen minutes or less before the food is done before adding barbecue sauce. It will then turn into a sweet and delicious glaze, instead of a charred and bitter coating.

You can give your grilled foods a bolder smokiness by using wood chips or wood chunks. Soak them in water for at least thirty minutes, and then add them to the grill. Some gas grills come with smoker boxes that sit between the cooking burners. These get so hot that the wood will smolder instead of just burn up.

When using a charcoal grill, all you have to do is drop the wood over the hot coals. A good technique is to use wood chunks or chips in combination with indirect heat. In other words, the food sits in the middle of the cooking grate, while the heat is either side of the food. This allows you to cook larger cuts of meat very slowly, giving the smoke time to penetrate the meat.

10 tips to great grilling success:

1. Always buy the best meats. A poor cut of meat can never be saved by  even the best grilling techniques.

2. Be as organized as possible. Always have your food, sauces and equipment by the bbq grill when you are ready to start cooking.

3. Allow your meats to sit at room temperature for about thirty minutes before grilling.

4. Try experimenting with different kinds of woods for different kinds of tastes.

5. Always make sure you have enough fuel or charcoal before starting.

6. Use a chimney starter to start charcoal fires. If you choose to use charcoal lighter fluid, allow the fluid to soak into the coals for about 10 minutes before starting the fire. This allows the coals to start slowly and burn off the bitter fluid.

7. Cut down on flareups and burned meat by keeping a clean spray bottle filled with water handy. When flames start to rise, spray a little water on them to keep them down. Try using apple juice instead of water to add some extra flavor.

8. Never stab your meat with a fork or knife after the grilling starts. The juices will flow right out of the meat. Use tongs to turn the meat.

9. When using indirect heat methods, keep the bbq grill covered most of the time. Opening the grill will cause you to lose heat rapidly.

10. After cooking, let the meat rest for a few minutes. The juices will redistribute through the meat, and not run out onto the plate.

Over time, these bbq techniques will will become second-natured to you. You will be organized, efficient, and cooking great bbq grill foods for years to come. The only thing that will change from each grilling experience will be the food.

Billy Bristol is the editor and chief bbq pitmaster for TexasBarbeques.com, an outdoor cooking and entertaining website devoted to backyard living.
TexasBarbeques.com has been providing barbecue recipes, cooking tips, grilling techniques, and backyard entertainment ideas since 2005.

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Posted by - June 18, 2010 at 5:26 am

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Portable Gas BBQ Vs Garden BBQs

Using a portable gas BBQ can give you the freedom of dining in any location you like.  Unlike other barbecues, a portable gas BBQ folds away in a small and compact size, allowing it to be easily transported.  They are the revolution in the barbecuing world.

Everyone likes a barbecue.  At the first sign of summer the barbecue is the first thing that comes out.  A sunny day is always the perfect excuse, and no one can resist it.  Barbecue designs vary hugely.  Some people spend a fortune on the newest barbecue on the market, complete with all the mod-cons, a modern look, and something that will make others feel envious.  Others prefer the original tin drum filled with coals and a grill over the top.  Different barbecues provide different flavours, and when you can’t achieve a certain flavour, such as smoked that comes from cooking on a coal barbecue, then accessories can be found for gas barbecues to attain this. 

Everything is possible in the world of barbecuing, but despite how expensive and how elaborate your barbecue is, there is just one drawback.  You are confined to your garden.  This is even true for people who build brick barbecues in their garden.  These can’t just be picked up and moved elsewhere.  You have to have your barbecue where you built it.

Portable gas BBQs can change all that.  The grill is of the same size as any other reasonable sized barbecue, but the body it small and compact.  This makes it easier to fold up and transport.  You can also use these barbecues in your garden.  You can place them and use them in any position, depending where you would prefer your entertainment to take place. 

However, you can also use them in any other location.  Fancy a day out to the beach?  Take the portable gas BBQ with you.  That way you can combine both activities.  You can enjoy the beach, with the sea, sun and sand, AND you can enjoy that barbecue fun that you normally experience in your garden. 

Or if you prefer to spend your time in a nice park, again you can take your barbecue and enjoy the day there.  You can take it to any location you desire.  Despite how good any other barbecue is, portable gas BBQs give you the freedom to go anywhere. 

With the use of a portable gas BBQ, the tradition of always having that barbecue fun in your back garden is long gone.      

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Posted by - June 9, 2010 at 5:23 am

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BBQ Grills – Some Key Facts To Know

BBQ grills come with many makes, features, options. So it is like a work of grills that you can choose from. And it’s tough to decide at times. To make sure that you buy the right grill you’ll need to be knowledgeable of the features, options that come with standard BBQ grills. This should help you in making more effective and informed decision.

First things first, BTU is a term that you see being used with grills. This term British Thermal Unit, when illustrated. It’s a gauge for measuring heat. To illustrate, 1 BTU equals to exactly the chunk of energy that you need for heating a pound of water to 1 degree Fahrenheit temperature. Generally, BTU is taken as the chunk of heating power a grill has.

Therefore, the higher the BTU, the more the cooking power of BBQ grills. As a minimum, a grill must have 100 BTU’s per square inch of grilling surface area. Remember that when you wish to have faster than average cooking (or faster searing) then you’ll need to have more BTU’s (usually over 125BTU/sq. in.).

And secondly, you’ll need to decide on the kind of grilling surface. In fact, all sorts of grilling surfaces are not good for all. And at the end of the day, size does matter. There’re four major surface types, namely – flat grill, ribbed grill surface, BBQ surface, and nonstick surface. Additionally, there’re some grills in particular that have special provisions for wok or rotisserie.

Actually, both of these options are meant for serious kind of grilling connoisseur. When all types of grilling surface are of great interest to you, there’s good way out! Just buy those BBQ grills that come with convenient interchangeable surfaces – so get all sorts of grilling there is.

Here’s a little something about fuel. Charcoal is usually the highly popular one, as lots of people love the distinctive flavor of charcoal. And charcoal grills come considerably cheaper as well. Nevertheless, charcoal grills involve hassles when it comes to cleaning and maintaining. There are extra costs involved. Good examples are lighter fluid or charcoal. Considering all that, the most suited kind of grills for smaller areas (like apartment porches or alike) is propane grills.

Propane BBQ grills make use of propane gas for grilling. They are pretty simple to run. Propane grills are considerably faster and simpler when it comes to cleaning. Another benefit is faster cooking. Most natural gas run grills will give you same kind of benefits as a propane grill. And you won’t need to occasionally change tanks.

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Posted by - June 6, 2010 at 5:23 am

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