Gas Grills- Perfect for Summer (Winter, Spring and Fall) Evenings
Gas Grills- Perfect for Summer (Winter, Spring and Fall) Evenings
I don't think I've ever had a meal better than one cooked on a grill on a warm summer night. Let's go over some basics of cooking on gas grills and then I'll give you some of my grilling tips.
First off, you're going to need just a few things: a gas grill (I hope that's not too big of a surprise), the owner's manual for your grill, propane, grill utensils (I'll go over some must-haves at the end of the article) and food for grilling (preferably a steak, but that's just me). A recipe might be a good idea, too.
Before you throw any of that food on the grill, you'll need to hook up the gas. Make sure your propane tank as gas in it. Either lift it up and judge how much is in it, or check the gauge at the top if the tank has one. Next, close the tank valve before you attach it! Make sure all the burner valves are turned off, as well.
Now, pull out your owner's manual to see how to attach the regulator to the tank valve. Each grill is a little different, but it will most likely call you to screw them together by hand. Unless directly specified, do not use a wrench because it can damage the regulator. A wise thing to do now if check for leaks; make a soap and water solution and put some on the valve connections. Opening the tank valve and see if any bubbles form on the connections; if they do, it means you've got a leak. Don't light the grill while you're doing this! If there is a leak, go turn on your oven and don't use the grill. Call the manufacturer and tell them what happened.
If you've got this set up and there are no leaks, you are ready to get startedl! Refer to the owner's manual for ignition instructions, and look for a start knob before you go searching for matches. To preheat, turn all the burners to a high setting and close the lid for about 10 minutes. When it gets to around 500 degrees, it's ready. Put on low the burner you're going to use, and turn the other to medium. Put the meat over the low heat and close the grill. This is an example of cooking with indirect heat- the heat from the other burners will cook it from a distance without the risk of flames reaching up to it from below. This will produce that perfect steak, seared on the outside and tender on the inside. I'm already getting hungry.
Okay, cooking times are going to vary a little from grill to grill, but an average time to start with is 3.5 or 4 minutes on each side for a 1-inch-thick steak. Close the lid to keep an even heat. You'll need to experiment a little the first few times to find out what's required for your grill, but after that you'll be a pro.
When grilling meat, it's always good to sear the sides so the juices stay inside; do this by not turning the meat too often when it's just starting to cook and using tongs instead of a fork to turn it. Beef and lamb are well done at 170F, and are rare at 140F, so keep a close eye on them. Pork must be cooked to at least 140F, but a good temperature to aim for is 155F. Poultry is especially important to cook thoroughly, and should be at least 175F. Chicken wings can take a very long time on gas grills, so you might want to poach or boil them for a little while before putting them on the grill to ensure faster cooking and to avoid undercooking them. Let's keep everyone healthy and coming back for more! On that note, please put the cooked food on a different plate than you used when it was raw- otherwise all the bacteria from the raw meat will contaminate the cooked, and that's not good.
As promised, here are some tools I think everyone should have with their gas grills. A BBQ set will ensure that you're never running around the kitchen looking for something to turn your food with before it burns- they have spatulas, tongs, forks, knives, brushes and everything you could need at the grill. Another item that I love, though it might not be completely necessary...at all, is a steak branding iron. Put your your mark on the food you serve! They can be initials, monograms or symbols. I think they give your meal that extra something special.
Hopefully you've learned a little about gas grills and how to use them safely. Now go make dinner, you've earned it!
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