Smoke and Grill

If a holiday, anniversary, birthday, or any other special occasion that requires a gift to be purchased is coming up gift to consider getting is a gift basket well stocked with a gourmet food items. Smoked gift baskets are seen as elegant gifts for fine food lovers and can include more than just the standard salmon fillet that most are familiar with. In addition to the smoked fish some baskets can include crackers, wines, and other treats. Many gift baskets that contain salmon which has been smoked also include delicious and popular salmon spreads. These spreads are made with salmon and rich creamy cheeses. There are also salmon sticks and jerky along with rich salmon caviar. Once you know what...

It is not unusual for a corporation to give gifts to employees during the holiday seasons. Many web sites and catalogs are devoted entirely to corporate gift ideas. Giving presents to employees during the holiday season is a great opportunity to reward hard workers for the services they have provided year round. In addition to rewarding hard working employees giving presents can also have a positive impact on a company's reputation. When an employee receives a gift from their employer they will often tell friends and family members about the gift letting people know how generous the corporation is. Before a corporation or small business begins looking for holiday gifts it is important the...

This award-winning DVD takes the viewer behind the scenes to witness first hand the challenges, and the excitement that draws individuals throughout the country to big events like the American Royal Barbecue contest in Kansas City, and thousands of smaller contests across the country, and the world. NOW YOU RE COOKIN: Inside The World of Championship Barbecue, was shot as a documentary but intended as a how-to video for those new to the sport who wanted to learn the ropes more quickly, and for those with more experience looking to improve their results. These are amazing folks with determination, inventiveness, courage, bravado, humor, and a quirkiness that is simply irresistible to be around. Check...

One thing that users of the Bubba Keg will notice is that it is extremely economical when it comes to using charcoal. Infact, only a very small amount is required to provide a sustained high temperature thanks to the Keg's clever design. To obtain a 500 degree fire for a couple of hours, only 2 handfuls of charcoal are needed. Using three handfuls can yield a temperature of up to 800 degrees. One of the Bubba Keg's strongest points is that it holds its temperature extremely well compared to other cookers in its class. Don't be surprised when you open the lid on the Keg for a short period to keep an eye on your food, to find that the internal temperature stays exactly where it should be. Some Keg...

Copyright (c) 2010 Filton Kingswood Marco Pierre White is known as 'The Godfather' of modern cooking. His passion for the great outdoors led him to discover a range of barbecues by Heaven Chef, a company devoted to producing high quality gas and charcoal barbecues. In fact he is so fond of their barbecues that he has endorsed their versatility and put his name to them. This article explores the full range of BBQs available. Whether you're a barbecue novice looking for a family BBQ, or a budding chef looking to wow your friends, there's a Marco Pierre White BBQ to suit your needs. The smallest, and lowest priced, BBQ in the collection is called Marco Pierre White's 'The One' Control Burner BBQ. This...

During summer, there is nothing better than throwing up a barbecue party. Bask in the sun and enjoy the delicacy of the meal with near and dear ones. Each and every one in your household will get delighted with some of the ideas of barbecue parties. They are absolutely great to implement. Get the novelty barbecue accessories To pep up the mood of the party get some of the novelty barbecue accessories like the barbeque branding iron that are personalized. They just suit your budget and look so cool at the same time. There is a feeling of closeness associated with it. Send some barbeque theme party invitations sent to your friends and relatives This can be a very exciting thing to do.  In this way...

If you're not grilling tri tips, you are missing out. Years ago I went to a friend's house and he was grilling a tri tip he got from Costco. Up until that point, I'd never in my life cooked this cut of meat. Wow. It was tasty. Since then I've devoted my life to perfecting cooking them on the grill. It's my favorite thing to cook and I do them up on my BBQ year round. OK, let's start out with cut selection. I've purchase tri tips from Costco, Sam's Club and a variety of local grocery stores. Basically, I look for a cut that has a little fat through it, but not too much. I don't obsess about the "fat side" of the meat as I can trim this myself. Since this article is about the actual grilling, I'll...

There comes a time in the life of an outdoor chef when the typical free standing grill model just doesn't cut it anymore. The yearning for a backyard built in BBQ grill becomes his passion. Unfortunately building an outdoor grilling Mecca isn't easy, quick, or cheap. Sure you could contract the project out to a professional, but that would cost a fortune and you wouldn't have the satisfaction of having built it with your own two hands. There are three things to keep in mind when embarking on this type of a project. First, Design & Space Design is the fundamental element of the project that holds the whole thing together. The possibilities are virtually endless, but the basic design of a built in...

Every backyard grilling maestro has the dream of building his/her own backyard grill. This may be a simple brick charcoal model or a full blown outdoor kitchen. Either way building your backyard grill consists of two phases, the design phase and the construction phase. Both phases are important, but the design phase sets the stage for the whole project. This phase consists of three parts. 1. Choose a Design: There are three basic backyard BBQ grill designs: Bar, L, and U. The bar design is a rectangle usually 8-10 ft long and 3 ft deep. This model is perfect for a medium sized grill insert with sufficient counter cupboard space. The L design contains a perpendicular extension off of the bar and...

Kansas City barbecue is very famous throughout the world for its one-of a-kind kind taste and flavor that no other places can match. Do you like the taste of barbecued or grilled food? Do find barbecuing fun, or do you like having barbecue parties? If you are, there's no doubt that you are a real barbecue fanatic. What is your favorite barbecue? Is it steak, sea food, chicken, hotdogs, sausage, or chops? Is everything about barbecue appealing to you? Wait, until you find out the best barbecue you can imagine- the Kansas City barbecue style. I don't mean to make you hungry, I just want you to know the best barbecue there is. Have you tasted the Kansas City barbecue style? Kansas City barbecues are...

Whether you want to barbecue steak, chicken or fish, there's a barbecue on the market that's suitable for you. The barbecue is an important part of your summer social life. Whether you're entertaining friends or simply enjoying a hot summers day with your family. There is such a wide choice of barbecue models out there, from the small, disposable charcoal in tin foil type to the top of the range "Summit Weber barbecue". When making your choice, remember that whatever barbecue you decide to go for may dictate the quality of your cooking results. A bit of advice, only consider getting, say, a small 12 inch square griddle, if there is absolutely no chance that you will have to cook for a large party of...

Grandpas hidden special BBQ wings recipe Who can resist a juicy, tempting platter of BBQ wings? Its actually quite easy to make barbeque chicken wings so long as you are using a good recipe. My recipe below is quite simple and one of my favorites: My Favorite BBQ Wings Recipe Ingredients Chicken wings (About 18 of them will do for the measurements of the spices and condiments we are mentioning below. Take care to break the wings at the joints. You could choose to remove the tips or leave them on. Removing the tips makes your wings look neater; but leaving them on adds to their natural flavor.)cup soy saucecup honey One tablespoon of catsup One tablespoonful of oil Some crushed garlicteaspoon of...

Many believe Alaskan smoked salmon to be an extremely great tasting delicacy that is too costly for the budget of the normal person. Until just most people only got themselves familiar with the rich taste of high class smoked fish at luxurious brunches & fancy dinner parties. Now, credits to the net, it is possible to discover a wide range of salmon gifts online without going above the budget. The initial thing that comes to brain when most people imagine of smoked salmon is always lox. Lox is used to refer to a salmon bone that is being served frozen. Frozen salmon that has been smoked may not sound chiefly appetizing to the majority of the people but it is a tasty...

Yesterday I made the perfect batch of barbecued pork ribs. Accomplishing this was no less important than the first time I watched Rebecca Demornay in Risky Business, the first time I wrote a check to pay a credit card payment, or suffering through my first divorce. At some point on that day, yes I wrote it on my calendar, I crossed over the line that took me from just being the guy with a spatula to a certified grill master. I do consider myself a purist in that I choose to use charcoal instead of gas. This requires more skill and attentiveness. A minute spent going inside after the sauce could mean out of control flames and the difference between charcoal and charbroiled depending upon what you are...

Burgers Hamburgers are best if you grind up the meat yourself, this allows you to monitor what goes into them. The recommended mix is 80% meat and 20% fat. Kitchen Aid has a grinder attachment that works well for home use. Cut the meat into about one inch cubes, separating the lean from fatty pieces and season both piles. Then put the cubes in the freezer. When they are about half frozen they are ready to grind. Feed them into the grinder one at a time, adding as much or little of the fat as you want. Once all of it is ground, run it through one more time. Remember that fat is where a lot of the flavor is so unless you are a purist, throw some in there. A trick to making perfect patties is to...

Ever wanted to smoke a brisket or salmon but could not because all you have is the normal round backyard charcoal grill? Well you can and you also can smoke foods just like a pro. See the key to smoking is cooking slow and low. This means long cook times and low cook temperatures. The idea is to indirectly cook the foods with the heat from the smoke and not the fire itself. Most think the only way to cook this way is to buy another grill that is made for just smoking. Not true. Not even close. Below is the steps you take to turn your charcoal grill into a smoker pit. In order to do this, you just need a few simple items. Most of which you likely have around the house already. Here is your list...

Everyone loves a good, relaxed, and intimate barbecue, one that you can do within your comfort zone. Whether it is for your leisure or for a party, nothing beats the fragrant aroma of a sizzling tenderloin steak or a charcoal grilled burger over a fiery pit. The hot high flames roasting your favourite flesh marinated in sweet and spicy mix is truly salivating especially when coupled with cold beer fresh from your refrigerator and to be served in your den while you attentively watch a great game on your television. So skip those commercial ready made grills on wheels and build yourself your own Barbecue that fits nicely into your deck. The idea of setting up a barbecue in the backyard is nothing new...

The wife just told me that a bunch of friends are coming over this weekend to swim and drink. So what's the problem you're asking? Am I out of home brew? No! Is the pool green? No! What to barbecue? How do I choose what to throw on the grill? Find yourself asking this same question? Steaks, yard bird (chicken), pork roast, fish, veggies? There are plenty of choices so how does one make a choice? Most of us check the freezer first and try to spot something to defrost then we plan a meal around it. But, I have come to the conclusion that this might not be the right way to go. After tending the barbeque grill over the course 20 odd years, if not more, I have now gone in a different direction. First I...

Owning a portable gas BBQ marks the revolution of barbecue fun. Having a barbecue can be the highlight of any summer day, but imagine the difference it will make if you're using your portable gas BBQ on your favourite beach! Barbecues are usually associated with big heavy things that come out of storage every summer and sit in your garden. Some are even built of brick that become permanent features in the garden all year round. Lighting it up has always been a great excuse for a social gathering, with plenty of food and drink, but it limits you to your garden only. Portable gas barbecues change all that. Let's set the scene. It's a sunny, hot day. You're on the beach with your friends or family and...

Summer is coming and there's nothing better than a day trip in the great outdoors whether it's a trip to the local park, a spot of walking in the country or a visit to the beach. When you are out and about on your day trip nothing beats a bit of outdoor cooking and some al fresco dining. Up to now the options for the portable barbecue have been very much limited to the metal foil tray instant portable BBQ that comes with charcoal and lighter paper. Apart from being incredibly bad for the environment, scorching the area of ground you are cooking on and adding to the country's landfill, in my experience, these instant portable barbeques give very inconsistent cooking results - you may be able to cook...

BBQ competitions are about 2 things, food and fun. While everyone realizes that they are serious events, they are also meant to be enjoyable experiences. Whether you are competing in or attending the competitions, you need to take along your sense of fun and a willingness to eat meat. If you want to enter into a competitive barbecue event yourself, but aren't sure how to go about it, the information in this post will help you get going. Start Competing on a Local Scale - In Your Backyard If you are thinking that you would like to join in some BBQ competitions, but feel that it all seems a bit too intense - you can start off by competing in a local "backyard cook-off!" These are often found around...

Learn how to prepare your barbecue for the summer season to ensure that you and your family and friends have a wonderful barbecueing experience.  Many hints and tips that will not only prepare your barbecue for the summer season but also ensure that it lasts longer. One of the greatest pleasures of the long summer days is standing over a scalding barbecue grill in your backyard blackening a row of your favorite sausages. When daylight saving starts, barbecues across the country will be wakened from their winter hibernation and prepared for the summer season. That is the time to do a few routine checks and preparations which will keep your barbecue operating safely for the season. Cleaning the...

> One of my favourite types of food is Indian cuisine. So being able to make Indian style food on the barbecue appeals greatly to me. Tandoori food is traditionally made in a clay oven called a tandoor in which meat is placed on long oversized metal skewers and placed through the top of the tandoor, with the tip of the skewer touching the bottom where the charcoal is smouldering. The heat inside the tandoor sears the surface of the meat, while the metal skewers conduct the heat through the inside of the food. Cooking the meat simultaneously on both the inside and the outside. Naan bread is cooked by slapping the dough mixture onto the inside of the tandoor. It cooks has it hangs down from the...

So you're planning on doing some grilling, huh? Well remember, it's all about the heat, and building your charcoal fire is more than just dumping in the charcoal and dousing them with lighter fluid. This may be how many people do it, but do it that way and you'll probably end up with burned burgers or raw chicken. Even heat is the key to great grilling. The only time you should have any variation in heat is when you plan for it. If you evenly distribute the coals you can minimize any variation and get good, even grilling. This is very important when you are cooking a large amount of food on the grill. If you just dump your coals in randomly you will have hot and cool spots. As a general rule of...

When it comes to BBQ, wood is a very important and fundamental part of the equation. It is important to realise that smoke is what gives a barbecue its distinct flavor. The way to get smoke is to put the hardwood between the charcoal in your grill and the meat you are cooking. The hardwood burns nice and slowly and sends the smoke up into whatever meat you are barbecuing. Add Flavor by Using Wood You can begin to add wood to your grill in 2 main forms: 1. Make a few holes in an aluminum foil and put some wood chips in, then wrap the foil around the chips. The holes will allow the smoke to escape onto the meat. It is worth pointing out that if you are planning on smoking fish then the aluminum will...

Barbecue is really a tradition across the world. You'll find nothing better than having a great Sunday evening underneath the sun plus some buddies over. What could make it better is needless to say some Barbecued food alongside. The main reason to have BBQs parties in America is as well as saying why the majority of have to work. We live to consume barbecues in USA. The greatest thing about Barbecue is that it cannot be constrained by occasion. It is universal food, which can be made and consumed at any time and any where. Regardless of whether underneath the sun, at night or even whenever you want to, it's possible to go on and eat a Barbecue. For the women it is a good thing to view their spouse...

When it comes to choosing side dishes for a barbecue, there are a few choices that are a given. Potato salad, cole slaw and baked beans are standard fare whether dinner is being prepared at home by Aunt Sal or catered by an elite party planner out of Hollywood. The caterer may toss in a few exotic ingredients and spiff up the name, but a good old-fashioned homemade barbecue beans recipe is the only way to go for a true barbecue. Whether you decide to go hometown or gourmet, the basics remain the same: beans, sauce and spices & vegetables and meat. You can make baked beans without meat, but the roots of barbecue beans are firmly planted in the carnivore category. It is rare to find a "quick and...

Barbecue Potatoes Once you try potatoes on the grill, you will realise how easy they are to do. The hard part comes when you need to cook the inside without burning the outside. Pre-cooking & Grilling the Potatoes (Method 1) Boil a little salt water and slice up your potatoes into wedges. Boil your potato wedges for 10 - 12 minutes. Season the wedges with salt, pepper and some garlic powder. Then place on a medium heat grill and barbecue until a nice crispy outer layer develops. Grilling time will be about 5 - 8 minutes depending on the heat of the grill. Using this method ensures your potatoes get cooked right through and by grilling them at the end you create a tasty smoky flavour. Barbecue...

If you have never entertained in your home before, you may be wondering how you can wow your friends with a party they will never forget. When the weather is nice the answer to that question is a classy backyard barbeque. You may have cooked out with your family before and be asking yourself how you can turn a barbeque into a world class dinner party. The right food and a few fabulous touches will turn your soiree into the talk of the town. Barbeques are becoming so much more than a cheap evening in the backyard. You can find high end recipes for the grill on the internet. Many famous chefs are sharing their favorite recipes and tricks. The first thing to take into consideration is bug control. Even...

Grilled vegetables are a million times tastier that mushy boiled vegetables but unfortunately so many people forget about this wonderful cooking method. Nothing beats a grilled vegetables recipe as an exciting side dish or even as an entree. If you are watching your weight, you will find grilled fresh vegetables to be flavorful enough to satisfy you and healthy enough to help with your diet. Grilled vegetables are appetizing because of their bright colors and the way they smell. The smoky flavor they get from a charcoal grill also suits them very nicely. Perhaps you want to add even more flavor to your grilled vegetables and you are wondering what kind of sauce or dressing to make for them. Rather...

A savory barbecue recipe that sizzles can add a fun and dramatic impact that " wows " any casual lunch or dinner party. Here is a marinade that you can use with tri tips. Take 30 - 35 lbs of fresh tri tip pieces and place them in a 5 gallon container. If space is a factor, you can use a few gallon size Ziploc bags instead of a large container. Then add a gallon of Lea Perrins Worcester Sauce. After chopping two whole cloves of garlic into irregular size pieces, cut one inch notches into the sides of your tri tip pieces. Then massage these fresh garlic pieces into the notches of the beef and add six pounds of pure golden brown cane sugar. If you're looking to reduce your calories , use an equal...

In the parlance of barbecue vocabulary most everyone understands the more known terms. But there is one term in the barbecue vernacular seems to get lost in the barbecuing universe and that is the barbecue rub. Just what is a barbecue rub? Everyone knows all about barbecue sauce and barbecue grills but ask the average guy on the street about a barbecue rub and he may just stare blankly back at you. A barbecue rub can make a good piece of meat a great piece of meat simply by adding an explosion of taste that isn’t found in unseasoned meat. Of course many people argue that the skill of the cook has a lot to do with the final outcome and there is a lot of truth to that. There are people who just can...