OT - outdoor grilling

[DaddyChoc]

Norm is 20 lb. Empty new about $30 at Walmart or Home Depot. Refills about $15. You should have got one when you purchased your grill (standard part of sale).

I got this grill on Black Friday 2013 sat in the box for 7 months. I guess my first purchase will be 2 tanks. I must fire this thing up asap. what about seasoning it, is that a must?

 

[DaddyChoc]

update: finally got a propane tank from Walmart... 30.00 no gauge attached.

searched high and low to find a place that would fill it... all kept pointing to UHaul.

their website also showed that they sell tanks. I went there this past Saturday and purchased one of theirs (35.00) and got both filled for about 13.00 apiece

cranked up the grill this morning (Monday) with some dogs and burgers for starters... all is well

also purchased a smoker box and some wood chips but havent used them yet

#ineedaslabofribsortwo

 

[vtcwbuff]

update: finally got a propane tank from Walmart... 30.00 no gauge attached.

searched high and low to find a place that would fill it... all kept pointing to UHaul.

their website also showed that they sell tanks. I went there this past Saturday and purchased one of theirs (35.00) and got both filled for about 13.00 apiece

cranked up the grill this morning (Monday) with some dogs and burgers for starters... all is well

also purchased a smoker box and some wood chips but havent used them yet

#ineedaslabofribsortwo

A couple of racks of baby backs is an investment. The key in getting them "falling off the bone" is to cook them low and slow unlike the high heat usually used for burgers.

 

[Kibitzer]

update: finally got a propane tank from Walmart... 30.00 no gauge attached.

searched high and low to find a place that would fill it... all kept pointing to UHaul.

their website also showed that they sell tanks. I went there this past Saturday and purchased one of theirs (35.00) and got both filled for about 13.00 apiece

cranked up the grill this morning (Monday) with some dogs and burgers for starters... all is well

also purchased a smoker box and some wood chips but havent used them yet

#ineedaslabofribsortwo

YAY! Now you are a griller. A couple tips:

For the perfect burger. Add a little butter, a little Worcestershire sauce, a little parsley, and a couple squirts of lemon(!). The additives make it delicious and juicy and the parsley helps hold it together.

Don't even think about doing ribs until you either consult with www.amazingribs.com or with Raichlen's BBQ Bible.

When you get your most basic tools (e.g., tongs and spatula) avoid those cute things with wooden handles and go for the OXO metal ones.

Above all, remember that your grill is not a microwave. Go low and slow for best results.

Happy grilling.​

 

[j66kicker]

I just got a salt block as a gift. It says to put it on the grill (charcoal) and bring it up to temp (400) slowly (30-60 minutes), then put the meat or fish on it. How do you control the heat-up rate on charcoal?

 

[Kibitzer]

I just got a salt block as a gift. It says to put it on the grill (charcoal) and bring it up to temp (400) slowly (30-60 minutes), then put the meat or fish on it. How do you control the heat-up rate on charcoal?

I defer to the supremely expert advice by the experts on www.amazingribs.com (all available by email to answer questions like the one you posed).

Off the top of my head I suggest you rely on a good meat thermometer (ours is digital @ $14) and focus on the temp. of the meat or fish. (But my enthusiasm does not always = expertise.)

 

[DaddyChoc]

YAY! Now you are a griller. A couple tips:

For the perfect burger. Add a little butter, a little Worcestershire sauce, a little parsley, and a couple squirts of lemon(!). The additives make it delicious and juicy and the parsley helps hold it together.

Don't even think about doing ribs until you either consult with www.amazingribs.com or with Raichlen's BBQ Bible.

When you get your most basic tools (e.g., tongs and spatula) avoid those cute things with wooden handles and go for the OXO metal ones.

Above all, remember that your grill is not a microwave. Go low and slow for best results.

Happy grilling.​

I see, I was on high and fast... I said to myself "that was quick".

I must remember to have a plan because most meats are frozen and may take some time to defrost.

I agree, I would never use wood tools with fire.

I want ribs... guess I'll do some consulting

 

[DaddyChoc]

A couple of racks of baby backs is an investment. The key in getting them "falling off the bone" is to cook them low and slow unlike the high heat usually used for burgers.

thanks for the tips... seems like I need to take a few days off work to master this grilling thing

 

[Kibitzer]

thanks for the tips... seems like I need to take a few days off work to master this grilling thing

No!

The tourist asks the NYC cop: "How do you get to Carnegie Hall?"

The response: "Practice. Practice. Practice."

Grilling is the same. (So is golfing or bowling or fishing or boating.)

You keep at it. Buy a new gadget. Get tip online or from a book. Experiment. Stay at it.

Eventually, you experience that culinary masterpiece!

And it's like a hole-in-one or a 300 game or a gold medal. Aaahhh!

Go for it!

 

[DaddyChoc]

do you keep the propane tank connected to the grill after using it... or do you disconnect/connect each time?

I know my questions seems silly but as a newbie if I dont ask I wont know... and I'd never get to be as great as you guys

 

[Fishy]

You have to detach it and then store it at least 800 yards from your house.

 

[DaddyChoc]

You have to detach it and then store it at least 800 yards from your house.

thanks

 

[calpedaler]

You have to detach it and then store it at least 800 yards from your house.

Yes, it's much safer to store it 800 yards away....at my neighbor's house.

 

[vtcwbuff]

DC - Your leg is being pulled. Simply close the valve on the tank when you aren't using it. Propane tank safety

If you visit this link pay attention to the last 3 bullets.

 

[DaddyChoc]

DC - Your leg is being pulled. Simply close the valve on the tank when you aren't using it. Propane tank safety

If you visit this link pay attention to the last 3 bullets.

VTC... you know dang well Im not falling for that, hopefully everyone understands that I play along. and thanks

 

[vtcwbuff]

DC - If you are ready to tackle some ribs, here is a good basic rub from Steve Rachin's book.

1/4 cup coarse salt (I use kosher)
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika (I use smoked paprika)
3 tbs ground black pepper
1 tbs garlic powder
1 tbs onion flakes
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp celery seeds

This is a good starting point for your first batch of baby backs. Experiment with the spices and tastes that you like. To quote Rachin "the possibilities are limited only by your imagination." My usual rub has about a dozen ingredients. I add roasted cumin, ancho and chipotle chili powder.

I usually prepare the ribs, double wrap them in tinfoil and pop them in the fridge on the morning that I will grill them.

 

[Kibitzer]

DC - If you are ready to tackle some ribs, here is a good basic rub from Steve Rachin's book.

1/4 cup coarse salt (I use kosher)
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika (I use smoked paprika)
3 tbs ground black pepper
1 tbs garlic powder
1 tbs onion flakes
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp celery seeds

This is a good starting point for your first batch of baby backs. Experiment with the spices and tastes that you like. To quote Rachin "the possibilities are limited only by your imagination." My usual rub has about a dozen ingredients. I add roasted cumin, ancho and chipotle chili powder.

I usually prepare the ribs, double wrap them in tinfoil and pop them in the fridge on the morning that I will grill them.

ahem. Raichlen.

Here's a short cut that we will use next week. (Call it cheating if you wish, but we will be on the road.) We have a shipment of 3 racks of baby backs coming in Wednesday. Got 'em online, all ready to heat and serve. We'll take them (in shipping container w/dry ice) to Chesapeake Bay region for a big weekend family get-together (grills available there). We'll schlep some sauce and a mop, maybe some smoke pellets. Then heat them up, slop some goo on them and serve with a couple rolls of paper towels.

 

[DaddyChoc]

hahaha Grill Kings on the Boneyard... who knew

 

[Bestiarius]

We have a 1,000 gallon buried propane tank and ran a line to the grill. The advantages are never having to deal with running out of gas, avoiding the hassle of getting the small tanks refilled, and paying the cheaper bulk rate for propane.

 

[DaddyChoc]

1000 gallons, that's a filling station