Grilling is one of the easiest forms of cooking. It's not complicated and you get to eat delicious and healthy foods. You also do not need a lot of equipment. This article will give you the basic information you need to know about the grilling equipment and grilling tools that you do need to cook great-tasting foods.
The most important grilling equipment of all is, of course, the grill. If you are yet to buy a grill, maybe you should consider where you intend to do the cooking, how often you are planning use it, what kind and how much you intend on cooking, and the budget.
There are grills that use charcoal which gives a smoky flavor to food, and there are also gas grills. If you will only do some occasional grilling, you might want to go with the small and portable charcoal grills. They are also appropriate for smaller cuts of meat. For larger cuts and more people to feed, you will generally need a large covered grill.
Gas grills have become quite popular lately. This type can look quite stylish and is considered by many people to be more convenient to use than charcoal since the gas grill provides even cooking and has the added advantage of being easier to clean.
In the case of a BBQ grill smoker you find that the grill also comes with a smoker so you can enjoy a delicious slow-cooked barbecue and the flavor of an authentic smokehouse. A grill griddle is versatile as it gives you the opportunity to enjoy meals such as breakfast cooked on the griddle and steak for dinner cooked on the grill.
You will need to get some other tools and accessories before you start grilling. In addition to needing the grill itself, you still require a few other pieces of useful grilling equipment to go with it.
Utensils like a pair of tongs, spatulas, and basting brushes are essential to your grilling tasks. It is also wise to get at least two pairs of tongs, you'll need one for moving the coals and the other for turning the food while cooking. You might also want to get a meat thermometer for you to more easily gauge when the meat and poultry you're cooking is done.
It is also advisable to have metal foil drip pan to avoid flare-ups and catch drippings. The ideal pan should be 1 ½ inches deep. There are some cooks who use the drippings to make delicious sauce or gravy. Plastic spray containers filled with water are good for quenching flare-ups when you are using charcoal grills. However, water is not advisable for gas grills.
If you are going to be cooking seafood and vegetables, you need to have hinged wire baskets. These wired baskets are specifically for seafood and vegetables that have the tendency to break if you use a spatula to turn them over. Skewers are perfect for kebabs; you can use either metal or bamboo.
Now that you have an idea of some of the basic grilling equipment and tools you are ready to go ahead and enjoy your first weekend barbecue party.
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