Gas grills have been around for a long time and are among the popular options for grilling. Gas grills have been marketed as an easier way to grill when compared to charcoal grills. Infrared is a newer option that aims to do away with some of the drawbacks of both gas and charcoal grilling. What are the pros and cons of each? Is one easier to use than the other? Below are … [Read more...] about Infrared Grill Vs. Gas Grill: BBQ Showdown
Grills 101
How Much Charcoal To Use For Great Barbecue Flavor
Charcoal grilling can offer more flavor and higher temperatures, but what it does not offer is an obvious way to control the heat or burning time. With gas grills, temp control is simple in that all you have to do is turn the knobs; with charcoal, heat-control is not as simple. The principle that you have to keep in mind when cooking with charcoal is that using more coals … [Read more...] about How Much Charcoal To Use For Great Barbecue Flavor
Cleaning Grill Grates: Dos And Don’ts
The state of your grill grates has a direct impact on the taste and appearance of your food as well as the ease of grilling. Dirty grill grates can lead to flare-ups, or they might leave pieces of carbon on your food. Cleaning your grill grates is essential, but not every cleaning method is effective. If you go about it in the wrong way, you could actually wind up damaging … [Read more...] about Cleaning Grill Grates: Dos And Don’ts
Lump Charcoal Vs. Briquettes: BBQ Showdown
The virtues of lump charcoal versus those of briquettes constitute what is perhaps the second greatest division among barbecue aficionados. The only more passionately debated topic is the question of charcoal vs. gas. If you are new to charcoal grilling, this will likely be the first decision that you will have to make. What are the differences between these two types of fuel? … [Read more...] about Lump Charcoal Vs. Briquettes: BBQ Showdown
Know Your BBQ Fuel: Three Types Of Charcoal
Charcoal is one of the earliest technological achievements in human history. Making it involves burning wood to eliminate everything but pure carbon. Carbon burns hotter and more cleanly than wood, which makes charcoal arguably the best fuel for grilling food. There are different types of charcoal, each with its own pros and cons. Let's take a look of three of the most popular … [Read more...] about Know Your BBQ Fuel: Three Types Of Charcoal
