Archive for April, 2011

There are grills, grill accessories, and grill tools sold that have Teflon coating.?

Charcoal and gas grills reach higher temperatures that are recommended for non-stick items. Any suggestions on how/when to use Teflon on grills?
@ what I actually meant was why do manufacturers use Teflon on grills when it won’t take the heat that we want to cook at. I have several grill baskets that have [...]

Is Weber better known for their gas or charcoal grills?

I’ve been considering buying a Genesis EP-330 and know its a good grill. My wife said she heard that Weber is better known for charcoal grills rather than gas grills. Any help would be appreciated. Its a big purchase to not be happy down the road.
the weber kettle charcoal grill is the [...]

What’s the best electric indoor grill?

I bought a "Big Boss Grill" machine and I hate it! What’s the best electric grilling machine (not too expensive) and why? Thanks.
There are some great indoor/outdoor portable grills on the site below.

How could I make an outdoor grill party with jocks bragging on his triumphs?

How could I get along with the jocks? I have this fantasy with jocks throwing a football and taking off their shoes in a December or January morning with the chill in our faces and the sun and the blue sky.
Don’t have a party with him. Your insecurity, inferiority complex is making you do things [...]

Is there a noticeable difference between grilling and oven-cooked meat?

I’ve been thinking of getting a charcoal grill for a while now. Right now I mainly cook chicken in the oven and set it to 450 for 15-20 min then to broil last 5 min to char it (I love charred). It turns out okay but I was wondering if grilling it would be any [...]

Is it safe to store our gas grill in the garage to avoid damage during a storm?

I’m a new gas grill owner. We have a bad storm coming through tonight, with the potential for hail and tornadoes. Is it safe for us to store our LP gas grill in the garage to avoid the risk of damage from the severe weather, or do we need to leave it outside? [...]

In CHicago, Is there a grilling ordinance that says how far from a neighbor’s bedroom window a grill should be?

Hi. In Chicago, we are told that grilling is legal on cement balconies. However, some balconies seem to have grills just a few feet from a neighbor’s bedroom or living room window. Is there any ordinance that addresses this situation?
yes there is also one that says how far the hotdogs have to be from the [...]

Can you cook spam burgers on an BBQ grill?

Whats the instructions for cooking 4 spam burgers on an BBQ grill?
Grilled spam is great. Slice about 14 inch thick and put on grill.
Be read to move spam to cooler part of grill or have something to douse fire with.
Spam has a high fat content.

whats the difference between an in door electric grill and a pan?

do they taste different? or is it just something that theres no reason to have.
An indoor electric grill allows the meat surface to have direct open air contact to the heating element.
Where the frying pan is more of a diffused even heat pattern all across the face of the meat.
The grill allows a different caramelizing [...]

I am grilling Swordfish on an electric indoor grill, but for how long do I grill them per side?

They are both roughly 1 inch thick.. 1/2 a pound each( give or take a bit, total weight for both is 1.06 lbs)
How will I know when they are cooked completely? I know to test in the oven, by if the fish flakes easily, does the same apply for grilling them?
5 minutes per side [...]