Many people put up their bbq grills and equipment right after the Labor Day holiday and don't take it out until Easter the following year. If this is you, stop it! You're missing out on some of the best bbq'ing around.
Don't think that grilling in the cold is a good idea? Why do you think that tailgating is so popular! It's not because of the football, it's because everyone likes to gather around a hot fire and cook their favorite meat. Football is only an excuse some use to go outside and grill up some tasty treats!
I even fire up the grill on days when there's snow on the ground. In fact, I much prefer to grill outside when it's cold rather when it's 100 degrees. There's just something about being gathered around a grill cooking meat when it's 30 degrees outside. Try it, you'll see what I mean!
Grilling in the dead of Winter requires a few special techniques. First off, build your fire early. If you're using wood or charcoal, add a little extra. Your grill or smoker will take longer to heat up and take more fuel to keep it hot. Make sure you take this into consideration before you throw the meat on.
Electric smokers and gas grills may require an insulative blanket. This is especially true for electric smokers. Cold winds can quickly sap all the heat from an electric smoker and cause the internal temperature to fall below safe levels. Most electric smoker dealers carry these special blankets. Make sure what ever you use to wrap your smoker or grill, that it's fire proof. It can be easy to set anything else on fire so be careful.
Since your grill will cool down quicker, I like to use a little extra wood or charcoal. This helps the meat cook better and keeps your grill at the right temperature. Also, try and place your grill or smoker out of the wind. Even gas grills can have a problem staying hot if there's a cold North wind blowing on it.
You'll also need to take into consideration where your grill and smoker are set up. Chances are you have some dead grass or other vegetation in the immediate area. This can go up like a Roman candle from the smallest of sparks, especially if there is a wind to help it out. Always keep these areas mowed and if in doubt, hose down the area around your grill and smoker.
Now go that grill fired up. You've been missing out on some of the best grilling of the year. In fact, you should try and grill and smoke some of your Holiday meals. A Ham right out of the smoker will surely put a smile on everyone's face. Not to mention what a smoked Turkey will do! - 16928
Don't think that grilling in the cold is a good idea? Why do you think that tailgating is so popular! It's not because of the football, it's because everyone likes to gather around a hot fire and cook their favorite meat. Football is only an excuse some use to go outside and grill up some tasty treats!
I even fire up the grill on days when there's snow on the ground. In fact, I much prefer to grill outside when it's cold rather when it's 100 degrees. There's just something about being gathered around a grill cooking meat when it's 30 degrees outside. Try it, you'll see what I mean!
Grilling in the dead of Winter requires a few special techniques. First off, build your fire early. If you're using wood or charcoal, add a little extra. Your grill or smoker will take longer to heat up and take more fuel to keep it hot. Make sure you take this into consideration before you throw the meat on.
Electric smokers and gas grills may require an insulative blanket. This is especially true for electric smokers. Cold winds can quickly sap all the heat from an electric smoker and cause the internal temperature to fall below safe levels. Most electric smoker dealers carry these special blankets. Make sure what ever you use to wrap your smoker or grill, that it's fire proof. It can be easy to set anything else on fire so be careful.
Since your grill will cool down quicker, I like to use a little extra wood or charcoal. This helps the meat cook better and keeps your grill at the right temperature. Also, try and place your grill or smoker out of the wind. Even gas grills can have a problem staying hot if there's a cold North wind blowing on it.
You'll also need to take into consideration where your grill and smoker are set up. Chances are you have some dead grass or other vegetation in the immediate area. This can go up like a Roman candle from the smallest of sparks, especially if there is a wind to help it out. Always keep these areas mowed and if in doubt, hose down the area around your grill and smoker.
Now go that grill fired up. You've been missing out on some of the best grilling of the year. In fact, you should try and grill and smoke some of your Holiday meals. A Ham right out of the smoker will surely put a smile on everyone's face. Not to mention what a smoked Turkey will do! - 16928
About the Author:
Don is the head griller over at Barbeque Recipes. There are many delightful barbecue recipes for you to try out over there. From Beef, Chicken and Turkey recipes to mouth watering Wild Game recipes, this site has it. While there, make sure you try out the best bbq rib recipes we've every tasted!
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