A long time ago, we switched to a gas grill – which later was replaced with a George Foreman Grill. I went full circle and got a Weber charcoal grill. The Taste is so much better!!! Anyways, I need some help… first, how do I control the heat. I like getting the grill very hot for good steaks but the flames go out of control. When I use spray water, I end up cooling the coals to much. Secondly, what are the vent for on a weber. I have one on the bottom one on the top.
cooking on the beach- south florida?
08
Jun
are you allowed to bring portable grills on any of the beaches in south florida? i know some places have grills but on memorial day they will be taken so is there any place i can spread a towel and grill hot dogs?
How can I grill better steaks / Is a cast iron skillet better then a grill?
07
Jun
For the past 16 months I have lived in an apartment and was unable to own a grill. I love to cook and one of my favorite meals is a nice steak dinner. When I lost the ability to grill my steaks I had to find other means. After some research I chose to use a cast iron skillet. I went out and bought a top of the line pan after some practice I was cooking some amazing steak.
I went on cooking steaks in the pan for about 16 months and they always turned out tender, perfectly cooked, and flavorful. I just moved into a house about a month ago and one of my first purchases was a new grill. I wanted a gas grill that I could easily use several days a week and wouldn’t be a chore to use (vs a charcoal grill), I ended up with a fantastic lower/middle level Weber grill ($500).
I use the grill all the time and cook a wide variety of items on it. The trouble is that I can’t get steaks right. I know my preparation and seasoning of the steak is on par, and the steaks come out medium rare as I like. The steaks taste delicious but aren’t tender at all. I cook them on a screaming hot grill over direct heat and only flip them once.
What can I do different on the grill to make them tender? When I was reasearching the cast iron skill cooking method I read that people fell in love with it and stopped grilling steaks. Could this possibly be right or am I doing some wrong?
camping at hammonasset?
07
Jun
I’ve never camped before – I have a tent, portable grill and equipment and I’ve beed to this park a bunch of times , but is there anything really important I should know? I’m staying overt night with my two boys to see how they like it.
Thanks
Possible slang meaning in Swedish?
05
Jun
In English, the Swedish phrase “portabel Grill” literally means portable grill, to my limited knowledge. What I am wondering is, does it have any other, perhaps slang, significance in it’s mother tongue?
I heard it in a song, and from my understanding, with the overall topic of the song, it makes no sense for the phrase to be in there, so that’s why I thought it had some other meaning.
What is the difference in these Weber Grills?
05
Jun
I am looking to get my husband either the Weber 10020 Smokey Joe Silver or the Weber 40020 Smokey Joe Gold. Both are charcoal. Is there a difference in the two? Any help is appreciated!
I’m having a May promotion in a casino and I need a clever name for it. 3 hoppers 3 great prizes?
04
Jun
One prize is an outdoor package cherry blossom tree, grill, hammock and patio set $1000 total.
2nd prize is $1000 cash.
3rd prize is electronics package; digital camera, photo printer, portable dvd player and panasonic camcorder. $1500 total pack.
I have a small weber smokey joe grill…there are top air vents that I can open or close up.?
03
Jun
I have a small weber smokey joe grill…there are top air vents that I can open or close up.
Heres a picture of it>
http://www.amazon.com/Weber-10020-Smokey-Silver-Charcoal/dp/B00004RALL/ref=pd_sbs_ol_1
I know you’re suppose to close the vents on the lid when you’re done cooking so that the coals go out to be used for next time…my question is…okay so obviously you leave the lid vents open while cooking…do you leave the vents COMPLETELY open? Do you only have them cracked open? How do you know how much of the vents to keep open?
fisher & paykel cinnamon that doesnt have a bake just a grill?
02
Jun
i have a fisher & paykel cinnamon and for some reason it doesnt have a bake on it…. and didnt realise untill it was to late…. i love to bake and havent for a long time… i was wondering weather i can still bake using the grill….. the oven is only almost 2yrs old, i mean what oven doesn come with a bake and you would think fisher & paykel would….. might have to get a portable baker that sits on the counter bench…..
What foods to serve at a Labor Day Cookout?
01
Jun
Ok, I recently purchased a home and my block has a block party for Labor Day. I alo purchased a grill but I have NEVER grilled a day in my life!!! HELP!!! What should I girll besides the basic, hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken. Also, is grilling that difficult, I purchased a charcoal grill, a Weber very nice.
16.4 ounce propane tank?
01
Jun
Does anyone have an approximate guess on how long a 16.4 ounce tank of propane will last on a portable table-top grill?
We are planning on 90 minutes of cooking at a medium heat.
Any help at all is GREATLY appreciated.
How do I build a fire pit?
01
Jun
I asked this quesiton before and got one pretty good answer. I just wanted to post in another category to see if anyone else has other input.
I live out in the country and would like to build a fire pit (like an outdoor fireplace) in the back yard that I would end up being able to grill/bbq on. Do I need to dig a little bit down in the ground first or do I just clear an area where I’m going to put it and start building?
Any important things I should know before building it?
What is best to use to fuel it once it’s built? Charcoal, kindling? Does it matter?
Portable dehumidifier not reducing moisture?
30
May
A portable humidifier that has worked well for about 5 years is failing.
The fan engages and runs at both speeds. The filter is clean. The digital displays are working, and appear correct.
However, the air exhausted is only cool (not cold like I expected), and the drain line is dry after a couple hours of operation.
When I removed the back cover, the black canister (condenser?) is very warm to the touch, although there are no scorch or burn marks. All the wires appear to be intact, with no frays or kinks.
The copper line from the black canister to the ‘grill’ in the front are cool, but not cold.
Thoughts? Would a freon leak be visible? Are there retailers who can recharge the freon (or just A/C repairmen?)?
It is a Maytag, manufactured by Fedders. I can’t find a manual online to troubleshoot.
Natural Wood Charcoal….grillers please help!?
30
May
Hi All,
I’m just starting to cook on my little weber grill with charcoal, since the food tastes so good with it…The first few times I used your basic kingsford charcoal, but I hear its toxic…SO
How do you use those natural wood charcoal products? I have been trying all afternoon, and cannot seem to keep the natural wood/charcoal lit…(No the directions did not help…The directions are to light til they burn orange…)