Archive for July, 2011

When cooking a barbecue, do you have to clean the grill?

Fire does kill bacteria, but is it necessary to clean the grill every time.
And is cooking a barbecue expensive? Say like, every day? Or few times a week
Barbecue means low and slow over indirect heat as opposed to grilling over direct heat. The benefit of true barbecue is it will render tough cuts like brisket, [...]

Why is my outdoor gas grill giving only a low blue flame?

The other day it was working fine, putting out an orange flame that heated the entire grill. Today, even on "high," the flame is burning a low blue flame, like a pilot light, which obviously the outdoor grill doesn’t have. how do I fix this? Why is it doing this?
Two things [...]

How do you roast marshmallows for S’mores — create a bonfire in your barbecue grill?

I have some 1 inch thick twigs but I’m not sure if I should attempt a bonfire in my grill.
If u have a charcoal grill, just heat up the charcoal. Once the coals are gray, grill the marshmallow’s and brown over the heat.
If u have a gas grill, turn the heat to high and [...]

What are some unique foods one can grill on a barbecue stove?

The traditional July 4th barbecue has foods like:
- chicken wings
- corn
- hamburgers
- hot dogs
- shishkabobs
- green or red peppers
- marshmellows
- zucchini
- clams
I am looking for some easy yet yummy things to barbecue this year other then the traditional items listed above.
eggplant,zucchini
pineapple,melon,peaches,mango.
take a piece of foil,put a big chunk of feta cheese,drizzle with olive oil,sprinkle oregano,close [...]

What other foods can you grill for a barbecue?

I am having a barbecue tomorrow. So I was wondering if there are any other food I can grill. All I usually grill is chicken wings, hot dogs, ribs, and burgers, potatoes and corn. But really all there is is MEAT MEAT MEAT!!!! I am looking for new foods.
Also I don’t really like [...]

What kind of outdoor BBQ grill is best for the ocean?

My parents bought a place on a marina and I’d like to get them a grill as a house warming gift. Only thing is that I know stainless steel (and esp iron) rust really fast. Is there any kind of BBQ that can withstand the salty air?? Thanks!
Stainless is going to be your best bet. [...]