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Wintertime is BBQ Time!
Can you believe there are people who only grill during the Summer? I hope this isn't you. If it is, stop it! You're depriving your friends and family some of the best grilled and smoked foods of the year. Grillin' when it's chillin' outside is one of the best ways to prepare meats and vegetables over a hot fire. Now go get that grill and smoker out of the Garage and fire it up. You have meat to cook!
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!
Wintertime grilling can be a Family affair. In fact, whenever we have friends over for a Holiday party, my grill and smoker is going strong. I've never had a complaint about the food we serve at these parties. In fact, many want to know when we're having another one!
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.
One of the most important things to keep in mind when grilling outdoors during the Winter months is to keep your grill or smoker hot. Cold Winter winds can quickly sap the heat right out of your unit. This lowers the internal temperature to an usafe level, especially if you're smoking a large piece of meat.
Another thing to keep in mind is the area around your grill or smoker. During the Summer, the vegetation was lush and green. Now it's dormant, brown and brittle. Just right to ignite with a spark from your grill or smoker. If you have any doubts, hose downt the immediate area around your cooking area.
So just because it's a little cold outside doesn't mean you have to put up the grill. Keep them out and use them on a regular basis and enjoy the tasty treats your bbq will serve up. Try cooking your Holiday meals out on the grill. Nothing says lovin' like fresh smoked Ham or grilled Turkey for those Holiday dinners!
About the Author Bill is the homeboy griller over at bbq recipes. Take a trip over to see the many recipes he has. You'll find everything from brisket to hamhocks. Try out one of his best baby back rib recipes, we suggest the Baby Back Ribs Done Right recipe. Mmmm mouth watering!
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