Sunday, April 19, 2015

Easy Fun Recipes, Secrets, And Tips For Dads That Want To Cook Out

By Jason Glover


If you are a man that likes to grill out, you are not alone. Many men find grilling to be very fulfilling but so often their food is less than tasty. Here are some helpful BBQ recipes, tips, and secrets, to make your meals more palatable and hopefully get rave reviews from your family.

Learn to make a fatter burger - if your hamburgers are dry or not as tender as you like, make sure to use ground beef that has at least 20 percent fat content. So many dads that cook think leaner is better, but not for burgers. The fat content is what makes them tender and moist. Also, refrain from squashing the patties on the grill while barbecuing. You will remove most of the tenderizing juices in the process.

Simple burgers are better - easy BBQ recipes for burgers may be the best. A recipe as simple as salt, pepper, garlic, and onion, will provide all you need to make great burgers. When you make patties, do not overwork them. Too much salt dries out the meat so be sparing with the salt. Use low temperatures to cook and let the meat set once done, so juices can re-circulate.

Improve your fire - when using lighter fluid, make sure it has time to burn off before putting meat on the grill. If not, it could affect the taste of your food. To enhance flavor, consider adding a piece or two of mesquite, oak, or hickory wood. Try several wood types and experiment a bit. In addition, dads barbecuing with tinfoil should make sure the grill is good and hot before cooking.

Ribs need excellent rubs - here is a good rub recipe from Kansas City. Start with a 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup paprika. Blend in a tablespoon of cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Rub your mixture all over evenly. When stored properly, the rub will last for six months or so.

When you are out of ideas for the grill - try veggies. All kinds of vegetables can easily be grilled. Try squash, zucchini, and mushrooms. Prepare portabello mushrooms like steak and your guests are sure to enjoy this tasty treat. Experiment and come up with your own grilled vegetable recipes.

Take your time - patience is one of the most overlooked dads BBQ secrets that you can take advantage of. Low heat takes longer to cook, but gives you more tender meat. To be sure your meat is done, use a thermometer. For well-done meat, go with 170 degrees Fahrenheit. 140-150 should work for medium rare and around 165 for medium.

Get in there and do it - don't approach outdoor cooking too cautiously. You limit your creativity. It is perfectly fine to fail, as this is one of the best ways to learn. Experiment with marinades and come up with your own "special BBQ sauce". Plus, it's fine to remove food from your grill if your think it might be done. This keeps you from burning it, and you can return it to the grill for more cooking if necessary.




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