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A boneless New York tenderloin, when cooked properly on a gas grill, will result in a very tender but very lean piece of meat. Make boneless New York tenderloin on a gas grill with help from the founder of the award-winning Smoke In Da Eye competition cooking team in this free video clip.
Summer is the perfect time for outdoor barbecues, but before you send out your invitations, it's important to make sure your grill is in a safe spot. Think strategically when deciding where to place your outdoor grill to reduce your risk of fire and to get the most out of your summer barbecues. Gas grills contribute to about 7,000 fires each year in the U.S., with charcoal grills involved in another 1,200 fire events annually, according to the National Fire Protection Agency.
Barbecue grills always need to be cared for and maintained in very particular ways to make sure that they last as long as possible. Learn about barbecue grill maintenance with help from a classically-trained chef with experience in both World class restaurants and private dining companies in this free video clip.
Just because you've got a gas grill doesn't mean you won't be able to barbecue some ribs. Find out how to barbecue ribs on a gas grill with help from a restaurant owner and cookbook author in this free video clip.
An outdoor kitchen is only as good as its equipment. If you pick the wrong size grill, you risk constantly waiting for food to cook and spending too much time standing over the hot grill. The outdoor kitchen begins with a solid grill. Making your own freestanding brick gas grill gives your entertaining area a customized look. By using stock parts, including a new grill or one you already own, you can finish the project in a weekend. The trick is to build a brick structure that surrounds your gas grill.
Building an outdoor fire pit creates an inviting place to entertain family and friends. Fire pits can be used to cook food, provide warmth and to roast marshmallows. Fire pits can be as crude as a hole in the ground covered by rocks or as elaborate as a pit built into a concrete deck surrounded by stone. You can build a pit in a variety of ways with inexpensive materials found at home improvement stores. One option is to use your old gas grill in the construction of the fire pit.
Building a charcoal grill to prepare barbecue for an event is not the same as constructing a permanent fixture in your backyard. For an event, you will want a grill that has a large amount of cooking space to accommodate large quantities of food. Usually, this makes it far larger than the grilling needs of a family of four. The grill should also be easy to set up and take down, so its large size does not take up space in your backyard after the event. Charcoal grills fulfill these requirements, especially if you opt to use concrete cinder blocks…
Outdoor brick grills add a level of functionality and fun to a backyard. Friends and family can easily cook at almost anytime of year without having to haul out a hefty portable barbecue. However, some people might not have the funds to pay a contractor to build a brick grill; the labor alone can be extremely expensive. It is possible to construct a home brick grill from scratch, along with a gas insert, for a safe and clean cooking alternative to charcoal grilling.
Cedar chips combined with fish in a smoker produces smoky preserved fish. Fish like salmon, tilapia and halibut are processed in a hot smoker that reaches 190 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the recipe. Building a small, portable fish smoker does not cost a lot or even take welding skills to create. By making the smoker small, it can be moved around to locations where smoke does not waft through the neighbor's window.
Propane gas burners sit inside the bottom of most grills and provide a direct source of heat for cooking. These burners contain small holes where propane gas escapes to create a series of small flames. It's possible to modify these burners into different shapes and sizes using copper tubing and a drill. By drilling holes in the copper and merging the tube with the existing gas supply line, you can safely modify almost any propane grill burner.
The CDA Group Ltd., manufactures home and kitchen appliances in the United Kingdom, with sales outlets in major cities including London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield and Edinburgh. It does not have outlets in Ireland or on the European continent. If you have problems or need maintenance for one of their products, contact CDA product service.
Stucco is an attractive finishing material that naturally adds a Southwestern desert appearance to a house or yard, including outdoor grills. However, stucco needs something to adhere to; it isn't a building material that can stand up on its own. So, before you attempt to create a stucco grill, ensure you build it from bricks first. After the mortar sets, stucco is applied to the exterior of the grill.
Food cooked over coals tastes great, and the act of cooking is a primal pleasure. Whether you're cooking ribs, steaks, hamburgers or just some simple hot dogs, having your own barbecue pit is fun. If you are a grilling aficionado and are willing to do a little work, you don’t have to spend your hard-earned money on an expensive barbecue pit. With some aluminum studs and some other inexpensive, readily available hardware, you can build your own barbecue pit right in your own backyard.
Outdoor entertaining will be more convenient and enjoyable with the construction of islands for the preparation and cooking of foods. These free-standing islands can be built from simple materials such as brick or stone and can incorporate a number of features into the surfaces, including gas grills, cooktops, sinks and countertop surfaces. Do-it-yourselfers can build their own brick island on the deck or patio with a gas grill installed into the surface for barbecue cooking. Brick comes in many colors that can blend in well with home exteriors and other yard structures.
A GE grill takes the hassle out of cooking a meal. Whether you're in the mood for hamburgers or grilled vegetables, grilling lets you prepare a meal in quick time. Some grills are strictly for outdoor use. But, if you're looking for a versatile grill that allows you to prepare meals inside or outside the house, GE has a model that's right for you. And unlike your bulky outdoor grill, cleaning this GE grill is fast and effortless.
Many grilling enthusiasts dream of having a built-in outdoor grill. A grill surround will give you the look of a built-in grill with the flexibility of a portable grill. A grill surround is a brick wall that effectively hides your portable grill. This allows you to swap out an old grill for a newer model if you want to upgrade and also gives you the flexibility to take your grill next door to a neighbor's barbecue if you so desire.
Alla piastra is a traditional Italian form of grilling. It uses a thin flat stone, called a piastra, which means “griddle” in Italian, placed over an open fire. Other forms of grills expose the food to the flame directly. This can cause the food to heat unevenly, and cause burning in spots. The piastra spreads the heat of the fire out, cooking the food more evenly. It works a lot like cast iron pans do.
Weber has been a name in grill manufacturing since 1952 when George Stephen welded together two metal buoy halves to create a makeshift grilling device. Each modern Weber grill has different maintenance needs depending on whether it is powered by gas or charcoal. The propane line on a propane grill often gets spattered with grease from the grilling process and regular cleaning helps remove deposits. This requires care to prevent damage to the line.
One of the challenges of using a horizontal smoker is to keep a steady supply of smoke and a moderate about of heat produced in the fire chamber to smoke food in the cooking chamber. If a smoker uses charcoal to produce the heat, the charcoal can be replaced by adding a propane burner to the firebox to provide the heat source. The smoke will come from wood chips heated to the smoking point by the propane flame.
Making a large-capacity outdoor grill from a 55-gallon steel barrel is the perfect project of do it yourselfers. Copies of this homemade classic have been marketed commercially, but few are any better. You can make the main part of the grill yourself, but if you don’t have welding equipment or skills you might need to have a welder finish the stand for you.
As convenient as propane gas grills are, propane tank replacements and the costs involved make converting to a home’s main gas line is a viable alternative. While a gas-grill open pilot conversion may seem the answer, modifying a grill’s original design requires following manufacturer specifications.
The burner of your Uniflame gas grill contains a smooth metal surface where drips of grease, sauces and other food products may accumulate, burning onto the surface. When food accumulates on the burner, it can clog the burner and prevent even heating. Clean the burner surface regularly to ensure optimal heat conductivity for a successful, evenly cooked meal every time.
To mop or not to mop? That is the question of barbecuing aficionados. Mopping, or basting food as it cooks on the grill, keeps it from drying out in the presence of heat. Homemade grills can double as barbecues with the addition of a firebox, allowing you to slow-cook meat in true barbecue fashion.
Several models of KitchenAid outdoor gas grills come equipped with a rotisserie attachment. This attachment slowly roasts several types of meat and vegetables, from pork loins to corn on the cob. Before you marinade your roasts or season the corn, learn how to correctly install and operate your KitchenAid gas grill’s rotisserie attachment.
A barbecue smoker describes any form of barbecuing equipment that cooks food with the relatively cool heat of wood smoke. There are basically two main types of these smoking appliances, but the terms used to describe distinct types are often used interchangeably. A charcoal smoker usually refers to a smoker designed with a water pan and a vertical design. Smokers that are not charcoal smokers may be described as "barbecue pit smokers," and are larger and more professional.
Cooking outdoors on a gas grill can be nice alternative to cooking on a stove indoors. However, as an outdoor appliance a gas grill becomes subject to the effects of weather while having to contain extremely hot temperatures on a repeated basis. As a result, these conditions can cause rust formations throughout a grill’s burner compartment.
The Cajun Injector gas smoker is an outdoor device designed to smoke a variety of meats, such as sausage, ribs, turkey and jerky. The smoker has three racks, adjustable front legs, a meat probe, a lower chamber for wood chips, a temperature gauge and a temperature dial. The Cajun Injector gas smoker has been discontinued but may still be available for purchase online or in retail stores. Potential buyers of the Cajun Injector should consider the unit ratings and possible availability.
You do not need a fancy or expensive deck in order to have a place for your charcoal grill. A practical and easy-to-construct patio does the trick. This project is not going to monopolize your time or drain your pocketbook, yet it looks highly professional and provides and pleasant place to relax. Consider placing a fireproof mat under your grill to help keep things safe.
The original hibachi grills were traditional Japanese heating devices that held smoldering coals. These primitive hibachi grills served a variety of functions, including boiling water and grilling freshly caught fish. Modern hibachi grills feature a portable design that allows you to easily transport the device for backyard barbecues and tailgating festivities. Unlike conventional models, the hibachi grill requires a few special handling techniques. According to Son of Hibachi, most hibachi grills feature moveable grates that allow you adjust the proximity to the coals.
If you want to have barbecues in your backyard, don't buy a portable grill. You can easily build your own brick barbecue in your yard with materials you can get at any lumberyard. Brick barbecues add value to your home as well as provide a means of cooking your food outdoors.
Cooking outside when the weather is favorable for a long slow fire lets the neighborhood enjoy the aroma of smoked meats. Brick is a good material for building a smoker because it holds the heat of the fire steadier than a metal frame. This simple brick and mortar smoker only needs two steel doors, a little time and materials. Design your smoker to catch the prevailing winds in your backyard for good ventilation
An outdoor grill situated too close to your house is a safety hazard. In 2011, a man in Corpus Christi, Texas, caused serious damage to his house and the home next door when a propane tank exploded during grilling. Keeping grills away from your house and on noncombustible floor surfaces are two important safety precautions. One leading insurance firm that offers homeowner’s protection recommends building your outdoor grill no closer than 10 feet from your house.
Natural gas (NG) grills utilize low-pressure natural gas to cook your food. Sometimes homes come equipped with only propane gas, also known as liquid petroleum (LP). If you have a NG grill but only propane in your home, you can convert the grill from natural gas to LP with a simple conversion kit, which should come with a new propane regulator, hose and connector. Before starting ensure the propane tank is completely turned off.
The difference between natural gas (NG) and liquid petroleum (LP), also known as propane, is that natural gas moves at a lower pressure. This means that the orifices on a natural gas grill are larger than the ones on an LP grill. A propane grill can be converted to natural gas as long as you have the proper regulator and you widen the orifices on the grill with a drill.
Lava rocks are a natural substance with the purpose of absorbing and distributing heat when used in a gas grill. The use of lava rocks is the traditional solution to heat distribution, but grill manufacturers now offer alternatives in the features of their grills. The use of lava depends on the manufacturer and model of grill.
The convenience of a propane grill is fantastic at the end of a workday when you're craving a juicy pork chop, swordfish steak or char-broiled portobello. Grilling purists, however, say the flavor of food cooked on a propane grill just isn’t as savory as fare fired up over wood or charcoal. Just because your grill happens to employ propane doesn’t mean, however, that you can’t experience the tasty essence of classic grilling.
For any home grilling enthusiast, the right tools and grill are key to producing delicious food. BBQ smokers use tight seals and hot smoke to cook meat and vegetables, giving them a smoky flavor. If you buy a large smoker, or upgrade from a small smoker to a big one, you should be prepared for some important differences in the cooking process.
Constructing a grill in an outdoor space will add both form and function to a yard, patio or deck. It will make entertaining easier and more efficient, and will greatly reduce the number of trips made from the kitchen to the patio. Stone is among the most widely used materials for this kind of project and is both an aesthetic and functional choice. There are a variety of stone types to choose from when building a grill, each will its own look and style.
Gas grills generally use liquid propane as a fuel source. This is stored in a tank, with a line leading from the tank to the grill. The flow of fuel is controlled by a regulator. Gas grills can occasionally develop a humming noise that can have a variety of causes. Many types of humming noises on gas grills do not need to be addressed and can simply be ignored. Other noises will need to be investigated. Most humming noises can be easily fixed.
Infrared technology has been used in gas grills for around thirty years. Infrared grills rely on the principle of radiant heat instead of using convection heating the way most grills do. However, in most infrared grills gas is still the primary power source. Grill models that rely on natural gas and propane for fuel have been built that cook the food with infrared technology instead of with a direct gas flame.
A gas grill regulator that is leaking is a very serious issue. Leaking propane gas can easily cause explosions and even death. From 2004 to 2008, fire departments in the United States responded to an average of 7,700 home fires each year caused by outdoor grilling, according to the National Fire Protection Association. There were 13 deaths, 120 reported injuries and $70 million in property damage.
Choosing the best replacement grids for your gas grill can improve the taste of your food. Grids, or grates, form the cooking surfaces for gas grids. They are available in different materials that have different levels of heat conductivity. "Consumer Reports" rates stainless steel and cast iron as the best choices for grill grids.
The inside of a whiskey barrel is made of wood that has adopted the aroma and flavor of the whiskey it once contained. The whiskey-saturated wood provides a fragrant aroma while enhancing the flavor of the food. The thick, tightly placed wood staves retain heat and direct it to the top of the barrel to grill the food. The whiskey barrel is a good conversation starter that requires little technical knowledge and time, and few materials, to build.
Homemade barbecue grills give you new ways to smoke and grill a variety of foods. Getting the right seal on a grill door depends on what type of homemade grill you've constructed. To get grill doors to seal tightly, use the right materials and precise construction methods.
An outdoor barbecue pit requires a level and solid patio for safety. A stone patio provides a solid base for a barbecue pit, and is also an attractive addition to the landscape. The patio is easy to customize to suit your needs and the size of your barbecue pit. This do-it-yourself project does not require any previous patio building skills, although the help of an assistant will make the job go quicker. Add some patio furniture and potted plants to the patio for a relaxing outdoor space.
Although they appear to be similar, natural gas and propane are significantly different in their energy values when used as cooking fuel in a gas grill. It is not possible to hook a propane tank up to a natural gas grill and expect it to work properly. In some circumstances, it may be possible to covert a grill to function on propane instead of natural gas.
A brick barbeque in your backyard adds an aesthetically appealing outdoor feature to your home while giving you somewhere to cook and entertain in good weather. Building a brick barbeque for your Weber propane grill basically entails building a brick frame in which to put the grill. This is a relatively simple project that involves basic brickwork, though if you don’t have a flat, paved space in your yard, you will need to create a foundation for your grill.
If you have a drop-in charcoal or gas grill, you need a frame for it to sit on. A frame can also provide you with counter space for utensils, plates, grilling trays, marinades and other items you will need while grilling foods. Although you can purchase a frame for your drop-in grill, you can also build a custom frame to meet your grilling space requirements. Building a grill frame requires only basic carpentry tools and supplies.
When you’re grilling outdoors, you need to have enough space for your utensils, marinades and sauces and whatever you plan to grill. That’s where a grill cart is invaluable. You can load up the cart with everything you need from the kitchen, wheel it outside by the grill and work from there. Building your own cart requires basic know-how with a drill.
Gas grills use ignitor systems to light the propane for their burners. If you have a gas grill, you probably have one of several different types of electrical ignitors, usually one for each burner that you use. These electrical ignitors click as they work, to light the gas by creating sparks. If your ignitor is not clicking, it is not producing the necessary current to operate and you need to inspect your electrodes for damage.
