by Mesquite Pete | Mar 27, 2011 | Barbecue
While barbecuing outdoors can enhance the flavor of the food as well as provide health benefits, it is also important to take safety precautions. A great barbecue can go quickly downhill if someone gets hurt because the host or guest failed to exercise proper safety...
by Mesquite Pete | Mar 19, 2011 | Barbecue
Most outdoor grillers spend a lot of time making sure their grill is clean, not only because it helps the grill last, but food just tastes better on a clean grill. However, most of the time, the cooking surface is ignored until it is time to cook. They fired up the...
by Mesquite Pete | Mar 11, 2011 | Barbecue
Every year those who cook outdoors find themselves struggling with the same question: what is the best charcoal for outdoor grilling? While there are many different brands on the market, there are only a few different factors to consider when looking for the best....
by Mesquite Pete | Mar 4, 2011 | Barbecue
Designing the outdoor living area for the local chef can be both exciting and challenging, especially when it comes to choosing the right grill. The challenge becomes even greater if the space calls for a built-in grill and you don’t want to take one apart and try to...
by Mesquite Pete | Feb 25, 2011 | Barbecue
There is a huge difference between barbecuing and smoking wood, but the one thing they have in common is how the meat’s flavor is affected by the type of wood used. Generally speaking, smoking involves allowing the meat to be exposed to low heat as smoke from...
by Mesquite Pete | Feb 17, 2011 | Barbecue
Those who enjoy unique flavors of barbecue are finding an inexpensive alternative to wood chips and chemical flavor enhancers by using grilling flavor sprays. Available in most grocery stores, especially during the areas’ grilling season, they come in a wide range of...