Summer Grilling Gifts and Needs
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This week Frankie, Brian, and Jay are back and with our Guide to Summer Grilling Gifts and Needs! We discuss some of the items needed for a Summer full of grilling and bbq - from essentials to wish lists these are perfect gifts for the griller in your life! Tune into the episode, or check out or recommendations below!
First, highlights! Jay shares his new favorite find, smoked and braised chicken wings. Frankie makes hot and fast lemon pepper wings. Brian gets a mini smoke n’ sear for the kettle.
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After the break we dive into our bbq gift guide - essentials for a summer of successful cooks!
The Smoker box is one of the best ways to impart the best flavor of grilling to your food. The SMOKE. I love smoke flavor and how it compliments so many proteins. With a smoke box, you can add smoke to anything you cook in a consistent and repeatable manner.
Like Jay said, nothing ruins your grilling mood like needing to make a last second run to the store because of fuel issues. That’s why keeping your charcoal fuel stored dry is a must! This tote is waterproof, holds a full 22-pound bag and has a handy pouring chute.
If you have a Blackstone Griddle - or any griddle - this duo is essential for seasoning and maintaining your griddle.
There is nothing worse than having people over and running out of propane during a cook. It could really ruin an outing as trying to run to a store to exchange a tank can really mess up your good time. If you had a gauge on the tank you can always tell how much fuel you have, if you are getting low you can know ahead of time so you can plan accordingly.
When cooking meats for a long time, running outside every 15 min can be a bit much. This can be very time consuming and takes you away from other activities like cleaning, watching tv or playing video games. Why not make it easy and get the right tool so you dont have to constantly get up to check the temperature of your cooker and or meats. A great digital thermometer with multiple probes is an excellent way to see the temps of your meat and the environment that you are cooking in. With 500ft range you can be at a neighbors sharing a cold one while your smoker is working.
Chef Ty from Smashburger came on our podcast and proclaimed, “That sharp edge will cut the sear, so it sticks to the burger, and keeps it from drying out.” Who am I to doubt him?
From deep fried turkey to a creole seafood feast this is a great kit of essentials for cooking outside! Great for steaming, making soups, beyond - the possibilities are endless!
Being able to carry all our things (seasonings, sauces, utensils, paper towels) from the kitchen to the grill, in one trip makes this item a must have. Especially if you are supposed to kick your shoes off at the door - you know what I mean?
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This week Jay and Brian are back and talking Cast Iron cooking with Lady of Q, Sylvie Curry! Sylvie is an award winning BBQ Pitmaster, Netflix’s Barbecue Showdown Participant, and a California BBQ Hall of Fame inductee. She joins the podcast to share some pro-tips for cooking with cast iron on the grill! First, we kick it off with highlights. Brian uses beer-can chicken drippings as a fire starter. Jay makes the best salmon he has every made. After the break we talk cast iron cooking with Sylvie Curry . We discuss her bbq competition background, the California BBQ Association, and her time on Barbecue Showdown. Sylvie shares insights into BBQ comps, including prep, timing, and much more! The Lady of Q shares expert insights into cooking with cast iron on the grill - from seasoning and maintenance to recipes and beyond!