I think I've attended so many cookouts myself to be able to see the warning signals of a cookout that will serve sooty, tough, or straight up dangerous meat to her guests. Below are some of the mistakes which I think are common to most grillers especially the beginners and there are also great tips on how to avoid these mistakes. MISTAKE #1: MAKING USE OF MATCH-LIGHT COALS OR LIGHTER FLUID The thought: Most beginners are often faced with the temptation of dousing their coals in liquid fuel because they want it to light faster! It also doesn't help that these lighter fluids and match-light coals can be found in large quantities at almost every grilling aisle in supermarkets and...
Most Americans like definitive barbecue cuts such as beef brisket, pulled pork and pork ribs. Barbecue cuts have been popular in barbecue places like California and Carolina. However, these cuts are now a primary of local dining even in other places around the country. Many Americans are trying different ways of making unique sweet smoky flavors in their backyard. However, some are hesitant to use some of the newly devised local methods of making foods on the grill. These methods though make these foods match the sweet smoky barbecues from the south. Here are some of the tips that you can use to make great barbecues in your backyard: Use rubs The first tip is to use rubs to add...
Barbeque time is usually fun, chats and drinks. Often times, there is stuff to celebrate, but, the story is not always great. Take this from me: all other things being unequal, you can sabotage your cookout. But here's hoping you don't try out any of the things below: 1. Not cleaning grill grates When Kevin invited the boys over to his house last year, the expectations were high. Guys had got word about the great grills their friend could make, they had been assured the beers would flow and great music too. But nobody told them that their friend had a challenge with regular cleaning. Kevin failed to clean the grates after a previous because God knows what, leaving residues to...
Hey there, glad you found us. Let's jump right in! Hold the brush flat against the grill and scrub away. This way you are able to effectively clean the top and sides of the grates. You can also clear any gunk out of the sides and corners of the grill. Hold the brush vertically and scrub between the grates. This way you are able the get deeper between the bars and clean any debris that have spread further down. The best time to clean the grill is when it is still hot, as any burnt on food will be easier to remove. It also helps if the brush is wet. Fill a container with water and put it by...
