Types Of Barbeque Grills

Barbeque grills come in three main categories – charcoal, gas and electric – and each type will appeal to a slightly different customer.

For decades the only type available was a charcoal grill, and this style is still very popular. Chunks of black carbon are arrayed in a familiar pyramid and ignited, usually with the help of BBQ lighter fluid. Once the briquettes start to glow red, they’re spread around and they make for a hot fire that adds a special taste to the meal.  Read more... (660 words, estimated 2:38 mins reading time)

Tips For Cooking Beef Outdoors

Beef is a highly flavorful meat and has a pleasant texture that makes it a hit both for outdoor and indoor cooking. However, not every would-be cook knows exactly what to do when faced with a big slab of beef. There are issues such as cut, method of cooking and yes, degree of doneness. After all, not every one at the dinner table likes their beef well done.

Factors that affect beef doneness and flavor  Read more... (442 words, estimated 1:46 mins reading time)

Barbeque Safety Tips

It should go without saying that barbecuing can be dangerous. It should, but there always seem to be some who haven’t grasped that grills are hot and tools are sharp.

For some, pointing out the obvious will have no effect. But for others, listing some easy-to-implement protocols can save a burned hand or lost eye. If young children are around, those habits are even more important. They haven’t yet learned that a barbeque is anything more than a big black box.  Read more... (600 words, estimated 2:24 mins reading time)

Do It Yourself Outdoor Cooking

Outdoor cooking can be a fun experience, especially if you are out camping in the wilderness, or if you simply want to have a backyard party with family and friends. Outdoor cooking can teach you survival skills, as well as resourcefulness. Where else can you find a thousand ways to use a fire for cooking, as well as a hundred ways to cook an egg using just foil and sticks?  Read more... (408 words, estimated 1:38 mins reading time)

The Reflector Oven Outdoor Cooking Method

If you have been wanting to bake goodies on an outdoor cooking spree, your wishes are now answered. Since the day reflector ovens were created, baking at campsites became a common thing. And there are no limits as to what foods you can bake. Breads, pies, cookies, and pizzas – you can now make all these delights when you are in the wild outdoors!  Read more... (388 words, estimated 1:33 mins reading time)

Various Outdoor Cooking Fuels

Outdoor cooking can be a great activity for family bonding, for entertaining with friends, or simply for a great meal and a change of pace. Since there are a variety of fuels to cook with, you may want to experiment. Some foods work better with an open flame, others with gas, and others with foil.  Read more... (404 words, estimated 1:37 mins reading time)