Why Do We Love to Cook Outdoors?
We will brave ridiculous temperatures, hot and cold, fight off pesky mosquitos, and eat off flimsy paper plates. Is it the fresh air, or the smells and sounds of sizzling food on the barbeque?
No. It’s the food. Outdoor grilling is becoming more and more popular. While we used to line up for hot dogs and hamburgers, todays home and professional chefs have found ways to prepare recipes from every recipe category, appetizers to desserts, on the grill. We’re spending more time grilling outdoors and more money chasing down the best grilling equipment available and taking backyard grilling to a whole new level.
Which Grill is The Right Grill?
Barbeque grills come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from small portable units to grills that help form complete gourmet outdoor kitchens. See Grill Choices for a complete list of grills and grill accessories available to todays inspired grill masters.
Barbeque grills are an open fire with a grilling rack placed over the hot charcoal or gas flame, on which food is cooked. Food is cooked directly or indirectly over the heat source to the desired doneness. Take careful note of recipe directions ro insure proper cooking methods and techniques.
Grilling is considered fast cooking over high heat, while barbequing is slow cooking over smoldering coals for long periods of time. The recipes found on ProfessionalGrilling.com cater mainly to the fast cooking method. Charcoal, wood and gas grills are all suitable for grilling. You may find that some recipes lend themselves better to a larger grill than a smaller one.
What Additional Grilling Equipment Do I Need?
While a hot grill and heat source are all you may need, there are a number of tools that can make your life easier and enhance the cooking experience.
Long Handled Tools – Tongs, Brush, Fork.
Oven Mitts
Rotisserie
Skewers – Metal or Wood (soaked in water at least 30 minutes prior to use)
Foil
Cooking Spray or Oil
Water Spray
Charcoal Lighting
Preparing to Grill
Charcoal usually requires between 30 and 60 minutes after lighting before cooking commences. This time can be cut down seriously with a charcoal chimney, a tool that is highly recommended. A chimney not only cuts down the time required to wait before cooking, but makes lighting charcoal considerably easier and usually without charcoal lighting fluid.
Gas grills ignite immediately with built-in ignition spark over the flames or with a portable
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