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!
I even fire up the grill on days when there's snow on the ground. In fact, I much prefer to grill outside when it's cold rather when it's 100 degrees. There's just something about being gathered around a grill cooking meat when it's 30 degrees outside. Try it, you'll see what I mean!
Before you head out and fire up the grill, keep these few tips in mind. Remember, your grill or smoker will take longer to heat up. So start your fire early. This includes you gas grill guys and gals. As a general rule, if you have one of those thin wimpy grills, it will take more wood, charcoal or gas to get it hot and keep it hot. Make sure you plan accordingly.
Cold Winter winds can sap the heat right out of an electric smoker. Make sure you have an insulation blanket handy. You can find these at most places that carry electric smoker or online at retailers like Cabelas. The blanket will keep your smoker warm and will allow your meat to cook evenly. Don't use anything flamable to insulate your smoker and do not use normal insulation! That should go without saying, but you know someone is likely to try it.
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.
Now go that grill fired up. You've been missing out on some of the best grilling of the year. In fact, you should try and grill and smoke some of your Holiday meals. A Ham right out of the smoker will surely put a smile on everyone's face. Not to mention what a smoked Turkey will do! - 16492
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!
I even fire up the grill on days when there's snow on the ground. In fact, I much prefer to grill outside when it's cold rather when it's 100 degrees. There's just something about being gathered around a grill cooking meat when it's 30 degrees outside. Try it, you'll see what I mean!
Before you head out and fire up the grill, keep these few tips in mind. Remember, your grill or smoker will take longer to heat up. So start your fire early. This includes you gas grill guys and gals. As a general rule, if you have one of those thin wimpy grills, it will take more wood, charcoal or gas to get it hot and keep it hot. Make sure you plan accordingly.
Cold Winter winds can sap the heat right out of an electric smoker. Make sure you have an insulation blanket handy. You can find these at most places that carry electric smoker or online at retailers like Cabelas. The blanket will keep your smoker warm and will allow your meat to cook evenly. Don't use anything flamable to insulate your smoker and do not use normal insulation! That should go without saying, but you know someone is likely to try it.
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.
Now go that grill fired up. You've been missing out on some of the best grilling of the year. In fact, you should try and grill and smoke some of your Holiday meals. A Ham right out of the smoker will surely put a smile on everyone's face. Not to mention what a smoked Turkey will do! - 16492
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