I just bought myself a new grill...

[Cali Coug]

Can't wait to fire it up!!!

http://www.chargriller.com/shop/grills/super-pro.html

[livecoug]

with a name like Super Pro, everything coming off that grill better be awesome! ;)

when's the first backyard bbq?

[Cali Coug]

with a name like Super Pro, everything coming off that grill better be awesome! ;)

when's the first backyard bbq?


Tonight! What could be better for a family home evening than a lesson on grilling?

There must be some sort of gospel parallel I can draw on there...

The grill has cast iron grates for cooking. I had to spend Saturday seasoning them, so now I am ready to fire it up. I think a good ribeye would be nice to break it in!

[livecoug]

do you live within an hour of Bakersfield? please?

[Cali Coug]

do you live within an hour of Bakersfield? please?


Only if Bakersfield is right outside of DC...

[DirtyHippieUTE]

The very next thing you MUST buy... One of those long handled digital meat thermomiters...

As you progress in the world of grilling toward the lofty goal of "master of the grill" you will find that a meat thermomiter will do wonders for you as far as getting consistent medium, medium rare, medium well, etc...

It's also good because when you're doing chicken you don't have to make a "test cut" to make sure it's done or, if you're not a test cutter, you can avoid overcooking and drying your chicken out...

If you would like more grilling tips from me, please say so but I'll stop here...

[Cali Coug]

The very next thing you MUST buy... One of those long handled digital meat thermomiters...

As you progress in the world of grilling toward the lofty goal of "master of the grill" you will find that a meat thermomiter will do wonders for you as far as getting consistent medium, medium rare, medium well, etc...

It's also good because when you're doing chicken you don't have to make a "test cut" to make sure it's done or, if you're not a test cutter, you can avoid overcooking and drying your chicken out...

If you would like more grilling tips from me, please say so but I'll stop here...

I love grilling, and I have been thinking about getting a thermometer for a while. I hate doing the test cut, because so much juice gets out. I will have to check it out and see if I can find a cheap one.

All grilling tips are welcomed!

[The_Tick]

I don't get the thermometer....

I can tell where it is at just by touch.

Always use tongs, never poke the food!

Juice is good.

[ewth8tr]

Can't wait to fire it up!!!

http://www.chargriller.com/shop/grills/super-pro.html
I bought that same exact grill at lowes a few months ago and I love it. Did you get the side firebox to go with it? I decided not to at the time, but I keep meaning to go back and pick it up one of these days. It's a great grill, I love having the cast iron grates to cook on, it's much better than the cheap wire ones.

[DirtyHippieUTE]

All grilling tips are welcomed!

This may be remedial for all grillers but I am constantly surprised by how few people remember this...

Do NOT throw the meat on the grill until the grill is up to temperature... If you throw the meat down and let the grill warm up under it you're going to get dry meat.

I usually get the grill up to temperature and then sear each side for a minute or two to "seal in the juices." If that's not something you've done, give it a try.

My other bit of advice... Get one of these http://www.chefsresource.com/grilwizgrilb.html

I freakin' love mine.

[The_Tick]

Also....

Don't throw the meat on the grill right from the fridge. Let it come to temp for about 15 minutes on the counter.

Meat needs to be free...

[Cali Coug]

This may be remedial for all grillers but I am constantly surprised by how few people remember this...

Do NOT throw the meat on the grill until the grill is up to temperature... If you throw the meat down and let the grill warm up under it you're going to get dry meat.

I usually get the grill up to temperature and then sear each side for a minute or two to "seal in the juices." If that's not something you've done, give it a try.

My other bit of advice... Get one of these http://www.chefsresource.com/grilwizgrilb.html

I freakin' love mine.

I actually sear mine in a frying pan before putting it on the grill. I find the extra searing surface does a better job for me.

[Cali Coug]

I bought that same exact grill at lowes a few months ago and I love it. Did you get the side firebox to go with it? I decided not to at the time, but I keep meaning to go back and pick it up one of these days. It's a great grill, I love having the cast iron grates to cook on, it's much better than the cheap wire ones.

I didn't either, but I keep thinking about it! I think it was about $75. It does sound pretty good, though!

[Cali Coug]

This may be remedial for all grillers but I am constantly surprised by how few people remember this...

Do NOT throw the meat on the grill until the grill is up to temperature... If you throw the meat down and let the grill warm up under it you're going to get dry meat.

I usually get the grill up to temperature and then sear each side for a minute or two to "seal in the juices." If that's not something you've done, give it a try.

My other bit of advice... Get one of these http://www.chefsresource.com/grilwizgrilb.html

I freakin' love mine.

Yikes!!! Keep that away from my grill! I just seasoned my cast iron grates. No steel wool for me.

:)

[Robin]

Meat needs to be free...

LOL!

It certainly does.

[il Padrino Ute]

I am envious. I now need to go out and buy one for myself.

Glad to see that you do it right. Hank Hill is wrong; propane is not the way to go.

[YardTime]

The very next thing you MUST buy... One of those long handled digital meat thermomiters...


One thing to note on those thermometers....if you're going to use those you need to be sure to remove the meat when it is about 5 degrees or so BELOW the desired temp. as the meat will continue to cook after being removed from the heat.

[ewth8tr]

I didn't either, but I keep thinking about it! I think it was about $75. It does sound pretty good, though!
I just bought the firebox yesterday and while it is a huge pain in the ass to attach, it's definately worth it. I bought it for $59 at lowes.