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Brinkmann Grills – The Consumer and Expert’s Choice

Brinkmann Grills are surely one of the most loved outdoor cooking equipment especially by those who are fond of camping and backyard barbecue parties. Carrying the Brinkmann logo, these outdoor cookers exemplify not only cooking in style but also quality and durability. The makers of Brinkmann grills and all other Brinkmann products at that assure their customer that all their products are high in quality, designed accordingly, are safe and easy to use and are truly outstanding performance-wise. with this statement alone, there's no wonder why Brinkmann grills are constantly on top of the consumer's list and reviews.

One of Brinkmann's most remarkable outdoor cookers is the All-in-One Smoker and Grill. This versatile cooking equipment can be used as a gas grill, a charcoal water smoker, a charcoal grill, an LP gas cooker or a BTU gas grill. It is able to accommodate up to 50 lbs. of food and is made of heavy duty materials. The body is chrome plated with some other parts such as the legs or stand made of stainless steel. The package comes with a heat indicator, wooden handles, water drip pan, ash guard and lava rocks. It is user-friendly and is easy to clean and maintain. Some of the Brinkmann grills have side air vents, smoke control and smokestack damper. The electric grills are also amazing in terms of performance and design.

There's really no doubt about it, Brinkmann outdoor cooking tools are certainly the best. Check the company's official website for available grill models as well as availability. Brinkmann grills are highly recommended not only by outdoor cooking aficionados but by cooking experts as well.


It’s Summer – There Are Gas Grills on Sale But How Should You Choose One?

It's that time of year again. The sun comes out and our thoughts turn to barbecues and eating outdoors to make the most of the great weather. For many of us, we unearth the old charcoal grill, still covered in old dirt, grime and grease from the last barbecue of the previous year and wonder whether to try and clean it up for one more season's use or whether we should just go out and buy a new one.

More and more buyers are turning to gas grills as a quicker, cleaner and more convenient way of cooking outdoors.  Dealing with bags of charcoal, special lighter fluid and erratic cooking temperatures isn't something that appeals to very many of us. Well, you'll be glad to hear that there is a solution. Gas grills have been around since the 1960s but it's only in the last few years that they have been developed into the user friendly cooking powerhouses that they are today.

The main benefits of gas grills compared to charcoal versions are:

  • Venue - Many places simply don't allow the use of charcoal grills. plus, what happens with a charcoal grill when you've finished cooking - do you pour a bucket of water over it to extinguish it or leave it dangerously hot to cool down by itself over a period of hours? Gas grills are simply switched off the moment you've ended your cooking and cool down in minutes.
  • Timesaving - Some people say they enjoy the ritual of getting a charcoal grill going and ready to cook. If you've got time to spare and nothing better to do, you may think that way. For most of us though, it's a real pain and a waste of our time. With a gas grill you can decide to have a cook-out, hit the starter button and be cooking just five minutes later.
  • Greater Convenience - Cooking with charcoal is terribly messy. Who hasn't ended up with black hands like a coal miner after setting up a charcoal bbq and struggling to get it lit and up to temperature!
  • Greater Control - With a gas grill you can have precise control over the cooking temperature so you can time the food to be ready when you need it and also have less ruined food that is overcooked or burned to a cinder.
  • More Features - Gas grills often offer you convenient features such as side burners where you can cook sauces or side dishes whilst your main items are grilling.

Ok, now you're convinced that a gas grill is the type you want, how do you choose between them? there are so many types on the market at vastly different prices.

First, decide whether you need a large unit with lots of grilling area, side warmers etc that will stay at home either in one spot or be wheeled around but won't ever be taken on trips with you.

If you plan to take your grill on camping trips, tailgate parties or in your RV, you will need a portable gas grill.

Think about the construction. The more expensive grills will be made of stainless steel. this is easier to clean and will last many years. less expensive grills will be steel with a baked-on enamel finish. this is second only to stainless steel. Enameled grills are still tough and easy to clean but are prone to the enamel getting chipped and corrosion getting at the steel underneath. The cheapest gas grills will be made of painted mild steel. they look nice when new but the paint soon burns off and rust sets in, meaning that the lifespan of these grills is not much more than a charcoal grill.

If you want a portable gas grill, you'll have no choice but to buy one that runs on bottled gas. Buy a spare bottle so there is never any risk of running out of gas at an inconvenient moment. as soon as possible after you use up a bottle of gas, get it changed for a full one.

If you're going for a grill that is located in a permanent position at home, you could consider a natural gas version that runs off your home gas supply. The gas is much cheaper and you'll never run the risk of running out at the wrong time. The only downside is that you'll need a certified gas engineer to run the pipe work from your home to the grill.

Brands to look out for.

Quality brands with a solid reputation for their gas grills are: Weber, Camco, Brinkmann, Coleman, Magma and Char-Broil. 


How To Have The Perfect Barbecue

Barbecue Smoker Recipe Man asked:


I'm never more delighted than when I get invited to a barbecue cookout at a friends house, not only because it's the way of cooking that I prefer but also because it's a great opportunity to have a chin wag and a glass of "pop" with folks that I maybe only get to see once or twice a year.

I'm really fortunate to be part of a great bunch of lads, one group from my school days and another set from university and everyone gets on really well together. We all live in different areas of the country so it's difficult to keep the contact and a barbecue cookout in the summer sure helps. It keeps all the kids outdoors as well which saves on the clearing up!

Friends for over twenty years, barbecue parties every summer yet still no one can cook a decent grill. I'm delighted to attend but as I turn up my eyes suddenly dilate with horror seeing chicken wings dowsed in flames and worst of all, one of my friends expecting me to eat them!

It's probably no wonder that as soon as I turn up I wrestle the tongs off him and get the whole food rack far away from the grill for a good 15 minutes and let everything settle down.

The flames appear because the coals are not ready, fat starts to drip and up it goes! The more flames, the more fat and the more fat, the more flames. Food black on the outside, raw on the inside. Have you been there? Well here are my recommendations so that you never have to go there again.

Whether it's a charcoal or gas barbecue grill it's all about patience and the preparation of the coals. In a gas grill, the flames heat up the lava bricks and it's the bricks that radiate the heat to cook the food so the simple tips for gas:-

1. Give it time and gas on full whack to get the coals up to temperature.

2. When the coals are hot and you're ready to cook, turn the gas down just to maintain the temperature in the coals and keep them well away from the food.

Despite me saying be patient, gas is still wonderfully quick and convenient to have a barbecue but never should it be instant. Anyway, why hurry?

For charcoal barbecue grills there's a certain knack to preparing the fire:-

1. Pile up the charcoal to get it all burning at the same pace

2. Coals are ready when they are white (not black)

3. Before cooking, spread the coals out and don't worry, they will still give off heat.

4. Start off with the food rack on its maximum height and bring it down gradually.

5. If you're cooking on a kettle, remember to reduce the aperture of the bottom draft.

Not only does it take patience to get the perfect BBQ but it also takes time and experience - some of my friends clearly haven't mastered it after 20 years! So please don't give up, it really is worth the effort when you get it right.

One final tip whilst you're in training - put your food in a barbecue basket. If you do get some flames you can lift large quantities of food simultaneously off the grill without too much hassle.

So now you have the barbecue smoker recipes for success enjoy your BBQ this summer!




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