Nothing tastes better than freshly caught fish, grilled to perfection out in the open air. The following is a quick guide to grilling common cuts of Fish and Seafood. Direct Grilling Some firm-fleshed fish steaks like swordfish, tuna, salmon and halibut can be directly grilled with Perfect Grill Marks. CUT OF MEAT MEAT THICKNESS HEAT …
A unique and delicious way to grill food is by using a wooden plank. This is a surefire way to get delicious results and wow your dinner guests. The smoke created from the plank sitting directly above a lit burner infuses the meat with unsurpassed grilled flavour. Using a plank is simple Soak it in …
Using wood smoke to enhance barbecued meals may seem like an over-and-above addition to modern barbecue cooking; however, many cultures have used wood smoke for centuries to preserve and flavour meats. Think of smoking as another seasoning to add to grilled favourites. Like any seasoning, it is important to balance it with the existing flavours …
It is important to periodically season your cast iron cooking grids. This will prevent food from sticking, prevent rusting and increase the life of your grids for many years to come. Seasoning your cast iron grids is quick and easy to do. Follow these simple steps: Seasoning new cast iron cooking grids: With the lid …
When purchasing a new gas barbecue, savvy shoppers usually put ‘delivering fabulous flavour’ at the top of their expectations list. The experts at Broil King agree with this priority and offer these quick tips to make sure you get authentic barbecue flavour every time: Where there is smoke, there is flavour The vaporizer is a …
Summer is just around the corner and we have some helpful tips to get your grill ready for the season. Grillers Toolbox – Sturdy bristle brush – Barbecue grill cleaner – Toothpicks – Soap and water – Venturi brush Step 1 Remove all the cooking grids, grates and burners and use a sturdy bristle brush to …
Summer is just around the corner and we have some helpful tips to get your grill ready for the season.
Grillers Toolbox
– Sturdy bristle brush
– Barbecue grill cleaner
– Toothpicks
– Soap and water
– Venturi brush
Step 1
Remove all the cooking grids, grates and burners and use a sturdy bristle brush to remove the build-up of grease on the inside of the oven. Using a barbecue cleaner scrub the inside and outside of the oven and then rinse with water. Never use oven cleaner on your barbecue, it is corrosive and can damage the other components.
Step 2
Inspect the burners making sure there are no holes rusted through any of the components. If there are, it’s time for a replacement. Clean out any clogged ports using a toothpick, being careful not to damage the ports. Check all igniter contacts to ensure they are not corroded or loose and remove any debris from the electrode. Next, clean out the venturi tubes using a venturi brush. It’s very important to keep these tubes clean, Spiders love to make nest in these tubes, creating blockages that can cause serious damage.
Step 3
Examine the heat medium, if you have a heat plate remove any grease build-up and make sure there are no holes rusted through. If you have briquettes make sure they aren’t crumbling and the pores aren’t clogged with grease.
Step 4
Check the cooking grids and make sure no welds are broken and brush off any stuck on residue. If you have cast iron cooking grids, season them with oil to help keep food from sticking and help prevent rust.
Step 5
Inspect the gas hose to make sure there aren’t any cracks or leaks. This can easily be done by preparing a soapy solution and applying it to the connections at the tank and valve. Turn the tank on slowly and watch for bubbles to form, which indicates that there is a leak. Try tightening the connections and re-test. If persistent leaking or blistering is detected, the gas assembly should be replaced.
Finally, check the condition of your control knobs, thermometer, and handles. Replacing small items like this can refresh your grill and make it look new again.