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May is National Barbecue Month!
What better way to enjoy the outdoors after a hard day at work, than to get the Barbie lit and the sausages sizzling. It brings family and friends together in a relaxed atmosphere. There’s something adventurous about cooking outdoors. Is that why a lot of men have no interest in cooking by traditional indoor methods, but when it moves outside they jump at the chance to get behind the tongs? So ladies, whenever the chance arises, suggest a BBQ as you may just get a night off from cooking. I’m not by any means suggesting that a woman typically does the cooking and men don’t. You just have to look around at the number of celebrity male chefs there are today to see that times have changed. We’re living in a fairer society today so male or female get behind the BBQ!
As May is National BBQ month, why not make this the opportunity to kick off the BBQ season.
Every BBQ Master needs his Tools
You’re making the preparations; getting everything organized, so should the day be right, you’re good to go. Here’s a BBQ Master’s Tools Checklist:
1. Quality BBQ Tool Set
Look for something with long handles so you avoid burns. If you buy quality now they’ll last you longer. There’s lots of choice. Some sets even come in a briefcase style case so you can transport them easily and store them away neatly until the next BBQ season.
2. BBQ Mitt
You’ve heard of the oven mitt but have you heard of the BBQ mitt? Protect those hands. Look out for a heat-resistant, fire-retardant glove.
3. Saucing System
A practical way to apply BBQ sauces – the mess free saucing system. No more brush tumbling on to the ground. A must for anyone who likes to apply BBQ sauce.
4. Grill Brush and Scraper
A handy brush for removing stubborn residues from the grill. Gets the BBQ ready for the next time.
5. The BBQ
That’s right…you can have the tools but if you don’t have the smoke there’s no BBQ. Decide where you’re going have the BBQ. If you’re heading to the beach you might want to think about a portable one. You can buy a disposable BBQ or you could opt for the compact BBQ that you don’t throw away. If you’re BBQing at home I’d imagine you’re looking for a larger BBQ but now you have to decide between gas or charcoal. I’d much rather have the traditional charcoal one. The size of the BBQ is important too – how many mouths do you have to feed?
6. Lighter
Make sure you don’t forget something to light the BBQ; whether it be a match or a lighter.
7. Other
If you’re not having the BBQ at home you’ll want to think about gettin a cool box to keep the meat and drinks chilled on the journey to the beach, forest or park.
Will you need rugs to sit on? What about portable chairs? These can be purchased cheaply at Walmart.
You might also want to consider a tray or pan to transfer ‘ready’ food to so the crowds can come and help themselves when they’re ready. This avoids burning the food by leaving it on the grill too long.
Source: [Hub Pages]
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