BBQ Safety Tips

When it comes to barbecuing, what could be moreinstead for your barbecuing efforts.
fun than whipping up sumptuous food on the grill inAnother great place to barbecue is in a campsite.
the company of family and friends? The thing ofCamping is such an exciting way to experience the
course is finding the right place for grilling andgreat outdoors and barbecuing food over a campfire
barbecuing. One favorite spot among true barbecueis definitely one of those practical yet cozy things
aficionados would be their very own backyard oryou can do. Just be sure that you are at least 15
outdoor kitchen with their own brick barbecue pit.feet away from your tent and other camping gears.
Actually, any outdoor area is a potential spot for aProtect yourself by using the correct BBQ utensils
barbecue but truth be known, the best places for asuch as oven mitts, thongs and a good spatula. Avoid
barbecue are the safest ones.wearing loose clothing while near the grill.
Choose a location for your BBQ grill that is awayAlways leave the lid to a gas grill open when lighting
from trees, leaves, brush and overhanging limbs. Dothe fire so the gas does not build up under the
not setup your gill in a high traffic area wherecover. If the fire does not initially start, turn off the
someone may accidentally brush up against the hotgas, leave the lid open and wait for at lest five
grill.minutes before trying again.
When barbecuing in your backyard, be sure thatIt is always a good idea to give your grill a checkup
you're 5 to 10 feet away from your house or anybefore using for the first time of the season and
material that can potentially catch fire. Also, be surealways store your tanks outside in a upright position
the grill is stable and is away from children or petswhere the temperature will never go over 125
that may bump into it. It would also be a good ideadegrees.
to have a water supply nearby like a garden hose.Of course, it's not just the atmosphere of being
If you live in an apartment building with a balcony oroutdoors that can make a barbecue fun and special.
rooftop or any other outdoor space, be sure toIt's also in the delicious barbecue dishes that you
consult with your building administrator (or in someshare with your loved ones. To make it all the more
instances, your local fire department) regardingspecial, try a variety of BBQ rubs, marinades, salsas
specific restrictions. Generally, using charcoal and gasand BBQ sauce to capture the true taste of great
grills indoors or anywhere above the first storey isoutdoor barbecuing.
prohibited so you may want to consider electric grills