Barbecue Accidents
We all make mistakes. It is human nature to do so, and cannot be prevented each and every time.
When it comes to barbequing, this rule is no different. We often make mistakes that we do not even realize until we taste our food, or something potentially dangerous happens.
Some mistakes just mean that the food you cook is not going to taste very good, while others could potentially mean a trip to the hospital, or a visit from your claims representative on your home insurance policy.
No matter the severity of the mistake, you should do your best to try to avoid them whenever possible. This lens will tell you how to avoid those common mistakes.
Cooking Mistakes
You must properly prepare the meat you are cooking, before cooking it.You should NEVER attempt to cook meat on a grill when it is still frozen, or even partially frozen. Thaw your meat by sitting it out about 12 to 24 hours before you plan on cooking it, or by thawing it in a microwave.
Once meat is cooked, NEVER put it back in on the same plate you had it on when it was raw. This could cause the spread of many unwanted illnesses.
Charcoal Lighter Fluid
Cooking with charcoal lighter fluid can be good and bad. The lighter fluid will cause the food you are cooking to taste different than with other types of grills.However, attempting to not use lighter fluid may cause a lot of frustration due to the fact that charcoal can be difficult (if not impossible) to light without lighter fluid.
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NEVER poke your meat while it is cooking. Poking holes in meat will cause the juice inside to leak out into the bottom of the grill. Not only will this make your food dry and unappealing in the end, but it also could potentially ruin your barbecue grill.
At the very least, it will cause a buildup of unwanted grease and juices on your grill, which will make cleanup harder.
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Temperature
Once the meat is on the grill, try not to open the lid to many times. Each time you open the lid, you change the temperature in the grill. The constant change in temperature and the air flow will cause your meat to dry up quickly.Remember that the higher the heat is NOT always the better. While it is ok to quickly cook food, turning the heat up will just cause the meat to dry up and potentially burn.
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Aluminum foil
There are pros and cons for using aluminum foil while cooking on your barbecue.While using tin foil or aluminum foil will make cleaning easier, it will cause your food to have more of a fried taste then a grilled taste.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
But these books written by Steven Raichlen are essential if you're serious about impressing your friends and family with tasty meals that will make them close their eyes and say 'MMmmmmmm...! I can't believe it tastes this good!
How to Grill: The Complete Illustrated Book of Barbecue Techniques
If you're only planning on buying one of these books, buy this one!
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Barbecue! Bible : Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades, Bastes, Butters, and Glazes
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BBQ USA: 425 Fiery Recipes from All Across America
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Dangerous Mistakes
NEVER, under any circumstance, should you leave a grill alone when it is in use. Grilling does have fire involved, and accidents can happen. Fire spreads quickly, so being aware of your grill could mean the difference between a small fire that is quickly extinguished, and a visit from the fire department.
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NEVER place a hot grill against a wall, even if the fire is already completely out. A hot grill can heat up an exterior wall to the point of combustion. Also, do not put the grill cover back on until you are sure that the grill is completely cool.
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Cleaning Your Grill
You grill should be cleaned after each and every use, no exceptions. While no one likes cleaning the grill, it is essential for the life and safety of your grill.If you allow your grill to sit dirty, not only are you causing a potential fire and health hazard, but you are ultimately making it harder on yourself when it does come time to clean your grill.
Make sure that your grill is completely cold before cleaning it. Spraying oil and cleaning agents on a hot surface could cause it to ignite. Be careful, because the grill may seem cool, but may still be hot in certain areas.
BBQ Secrets Revealed
(I recommend Randy's book, but his free tips newsletter is brilliant too!)
Randy Pryor is a retired kentucky restaurant owner, and he reveals his Top 7 Amazing Barbecue Tips for free.Just scroll past his message, to about one third of the way down the page, to a big yellow box titled 'Free BBQ Tips'.
You can ignore the letter he's written there, but it is a letter about his book, which is a VERY good resource. The tips are still free whether you buy his book or not (but you really should check it out because it's amazing).
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Scroll past Randy's letter to about a 3rd of the way down and look for the yellow box titled 'FREE BBQ Tips!'
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- Rick Moretti Rick Moretti Jun 5, 2008 @ 11:14 am
- Something new to be Aware of:
I hope you don't mind, but I sent this warning to just everyone in my address book. Because it is BBQ time, and if you exchange your propane
tank you could run into one of these dangerous tanks. Refilling your own tank would eliminate this possibility.
And, remember in that vain, to check the date on your old tank, as they will not fill any tank that is 12 years or older. That is because, propane is odorless and they add a smell to it. Whatever that substance is, it weakens the inside of the tank over time, and they will not refill it.. I'm assuming the addition of this (anhydrous ammonia) Meth-Cooking use of a tank, will speed up that process.
It is better to know, then to become a statistic. Please tell your friends and relations, and have a safe and pleasant Summer.
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From: Jack Keel
Date: 6/4/2008 1:23:56 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:,
Subject: meth cooks using propane cylinders
Meth cooks are getting the propane tanks from the exchanges at Wal-Mart, Kroger, etc. and emptying them of the propane. Then, they are filling them with anhydrous ammonia. After they are finished with them, they return them to the store.
They are then refilled with propane and sent back for you and me to buy. Anhydrous ammonia is very corrosive and weakens the structure of the tank. It can be very dangerous when mixed with propane and hooked up to our grills, etc. You should inspect the propane tank for any blue or greenish residue around the valve areas. If it is present, refuse to purchase that one. Check out the following website for more details.
Go to this link to see pictures of anhydrous ammonia corroded brass valves.
_http://www.npga.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=529_
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