Once you get the grill fired up, cook everything on low for gas grills, and on charcoal grills keep the temperature between 270-300 degrees. On a hot summer day, this should not be a problem. This will prevent you from drying out whatever you are cooking.
It is also a good idea to keep a spray bottle of water nearby. Squirt any flame ups on a mist setting. Using a direct stream of water will just push the grease around. After squirting it, close the lid. The heat will cause the water to change into steam and will put out the fire quickly.
Nothing tastes better than slow-cooked barbecue, and the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker gives you the best way to get that authentic smokehouse flavor at home. This charcoal smoker is large enough for you to cook an entire turkey while cooking a ham at the same time, making it perfect for big functions. The smoker is made of porcelain-enameled premium-grade steel. It includes two nickel-plated cooking grates, each one 18-1/2 inches wide. The steel water pan is also porcelain enameled. Individual vents on the bowl and lid give you complete control over the air-flow and temperature during the cooking process. The handle on the lid is made of heat-resistant nylon keeping it cool, even when the entire smoker is hot. This charcoal smoker from Weber measures approximately 19 in. x 19 in. x 41 in. and comes with a 10-year limited warranty. Read the customer reviews.
Features:
- The Weber Smokey Mountain Charcoal Smoker helps you achieve that rich authentic smokehouse BBQ flavor at home.
- Large enough to cook a whole turkey and an entire ham simultaneously.
- Includes 2 nickel-plated 18-1/2-inch-wide cooking grates.
- Water pan and thermometer included.
- Vents on both the bowl and lid for easy temperature control.
- Heat-resistant nylon handle.
- Cover
- Measures approximately 19 in. x 19 in. x 41 in.
- 10-year limited warranty from Weber
The versatile 3-in-1 Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker gives you a cooker, smoker, and steamer in one simple to use design. You will find enough space to smoke a turkey while simultaneously smoking a ham. There are two nickel-plated 22-1/2-inch wide cooking grates giving you plenty of room to cook for even large gatherings. The cooker itself is made of porcelain-enameled premium-grade steel for a long-lasting design. Individual vents on the bowl and lid give you complete control over the temperature and air-flow. For safety, the lid handle is made of heat-resistant nylon that stays cool even when the entire cooker is hot. This charcoal smoker measures approximately 23 in. x 23 in. x 42 in. and comes with a 10-year limited warranty from Weber. Read the customer reviews.
Features:
- Charcoal smoker for rich authentic barbecue flavor at home.
- Enough room to cook an entire turkey and ham at the same time.
- Made of porcelain-enameled steel; 2 nickel-plated 22-1/2-inch-wide cooking grates.
- Water pan; thermometer; individual vents on bowl and lid; heat-resistant nylon handle and Weber Cover.
- Measures approximately 23 by 23 by 42 inches.
- 10-year limited warranty from Weber
Weber’s One-Touch Gold kettle grill is the perfect solution for someone looking for a classic design that, but would like a few extras making its use easier. The bowl and lid are constructed of premium porcelain-enameled steel. This design will radiate heat evenly and can also stand up to being left outside in the rain. There are two built-in hinged side openings to make adding more charcoal a breeze. When not using the lid, it can be hung from a hook on the bowl. Most users favorite feature is the patented One-Touch cleaning system. Lever-activated blades sift ash out of the kettle and into an ash catcher for easy disposal. You can literally clean this grill out without getting your hands dirty in just a few seconds. Read the reviews.
Features:
- Heavy-gauge porcelain enamel to prevent rusting.
- Patented One-Touch cleaning system.
- Hinged side openings for adding charcoal.
- 10-year limited warranty from Weber
Believe it or not, mixing milk with beef has a fantastic effect on the taste. It prevents them from getting as hard, and you will find that it cuts down on shrinkage. You can also try adding a few cloves of garlic and a couple of pear slices.
When cooking on the grill, you can combine great grilling and barbecuing techniques. Some people enjoy a dry rub, while other people prefer to marinade their meat. I like to do both a dry rub and then marinade the meat as well.
Many people like to cook hot and fast on a grill. Other grill masters prefer to cook slow on lower temperatures to keep from drying the meat out. I cook meat on a low temperature to keep it juicy, but then I turn the heat up for the last few minutes which results in that nice crispiness and browning on the outside.
Without a clean grilling surface to cook your meat on, you will find food sticking to it, making it much harder to flip things like burgers, steaks, and chicken. All you need to do is to heat the grill up and scrape it clean with a wire brush or grill stone. I prefer the grill stone because I think it does a better job, but on some grilling surfaces you may find a wire brush to be more effective.
I see people do this all the time when they are grilling. They take the edge of a spatula and press down on top of the burger. This pushes the juices out of the meat. Losing the juices will cause the burger to dry out much faster and make it tougher to eat. As the juices escape into the flame, they will also cause flare ups which can char your meat and make it more difficult to chew.
The juices will add to the flavor of your burgers. Keep them in there.
Poking holes in your steak is a horrible idea. You will see people do this all the time with a fork when they place the steak on the grill. These holes just give the juices inside the steak a place to easily run out. You want those juices locked inside.
Use tongs instead when handling your meat.
When you are grilling you must pay attention to the heat. A steak will overcook if you leave it on high heat for too long. On the flip side, having too little heat will cause your food to undercook, which can have dire health consequences.
If your grill has a temperature gauge, that can help a lot. However, a log of grilling is done without the lid on, which is usually where the temperature gauge is housed. It is a good idea to buy a heat thermometer to check your meats. You also may have to do some testing and experimenting with your grill until you become comfortable maintaining the proper heat levels.
