These sturdy Maple Blocks from Hape will inspire hours of play and
generations of builders. Perfect first block set for babies and toddlers
promotes dexterity and hand/eye coordination. Durable child safe paint
finish and solid wood construction are hallmarks of Hape toys. Hape's
toys stimulate children through every stage of development and help
nurture and develop their natural abilities. All Hape products sold in
North America meet or exceed all applicable safety standards.
All Brick Hape Maple Blocks
Toys & Games - Top Holiday Deals
Save on a wide selection of gifts for boys and girls of all ages in our Top Holiday Deals in Toys & Games.
Explore daily Lightning Deals and savings on action figures, dolls,
crafts, hobbies, games and puzzles, models and trains, and much more.
Plus explore the Holiday Toy List for hundreds of this year’s top picks including Battroborg, Furby, Planes, and Despicable Me 2. Learn more All Brick Hape Maple Blocks
50 piece brightly colored block set
Canvas bag for easy storage
Perfect first block set for babies and toddlers
Hape finishes are all non-toxic, child safe, and of the highest quality
Baked Potato On A BBQ Grill - An Amazingly Delicious Meal
Potatoes are some of the most versatile foods in the world, and they can be prepared in numerous different ways. One of the most popular - and tasty - ways to prepare them is to bake them. Baked potatoes can be eaten as a light snack, or as an addition to a main meal. You can even have them in a barbecue to make your outdoor eating even more enjoyable.
Cooking on a BBQgrill is a great way to prepare a meal in the summer time, and you don't have to limit yourself to simple meals. A baked potato that was cooked on a BBQgrill can taste amazing, and this article will give you some tips and ideas to help you make the tastiest possible baked potatoes on a BBQgrill.
How To Cook a Baked Potato on a BBQGrill
It's actually quite simple to make a baked potato on a BBQgrill. The first step is to make sure that the potato is nice and clean - this is good practice no matter what vegetable you are cooking.
Next you should wrap it in tinfoil - some people wrap several potatoes together, but this can lead to them being rather dry once they are cooked. For best results, each potato should be wrapped individually before putting them on the BBQgrill.
Making a great tasting potato is not difficult, but it requires a bit more than just wrapping it up in foil and throwing it on the grill. It's important to make sure that the piece of foil will be large enough to cover the entire potato. The end product will need to be nice and moist, so to achieve this you should put about a tablespoon of oil on the foil. The oil will keep the potato moist until it's ready to be eaten.
Tips For Making An Extra-Special Baked Potato
If you want to make an extra-special baked potato, add a few seasonings in with the oil before you wrap the potato up. Which seasonings you add is up to you, why not experiment with some spices and seasonings that will compliment the other foods in the meal?
It takes about 45 minutes to cook a baked potato on a BBQgrill. You can place them anywhere on the grill, but try to avoid the area with the highest head. To test the potato to see if it is ready, just prick it with a fork - if the fork easily goes into the center of the potato then it is ready to eat.
Baked Potato On A BBQ Grill - An Amazingly Delicious Meal
BBQ Grills
Baked Potato On A BBQ Grill - An Amazingly Delicious Meal
Baked Potato On A BBQ Grill - An Amazingly Delicious Meal Baked Potato On A BBQ Grill - An Amazingly Delicious Meal
BBQ Grills
Baked Potato On A BBQ Grill - An Amazingly Delicious Meal
Baked Potato On A BBQ Grill - An Amazingly Delicious Meal
BestCustomerReview
Baked Potato On A BBQ Grill - An Amazingly Delicious Meal
ItemFeatures
Baked Potato On A BBQ Grill - An Amazingly Delicious Meal
Baked Potato On A BBQ Grill - An Amazingly Delicious Meal Baked Potato On A BBQ Grill - An Amazingly Delicious Meal
Summer is here and the steaks are ready to grill, the only problem is that you don't know exactly what type of barbequegrill to buy. There are many questions that need to be asked when buying a grill. Things such as cost, ease of use, other uses besides grilling, flavor and portability should be considered. The most important item in this list depends on what you want. This article looks in detail at the different categories and makes a judgment on which grills would be best in that category, charcoal, propane, natural gas or smokers.
Cost
If cost is the main factor, the grill to go for is charcoal. They start at .00 for a small, basic unit and only .00 for a standard 22" kettle grill. Propane grills are the next lowest in price, starting at around 0.00 for a basic unit. A small smoker starts at around 0.00. Since natural gas grills are supposed to be hooked to a home's gas line, they tend to be larger units, and more expensive starting around 0.00. They now have dual fuel grills as well that use natural gas most of the time but can also use propane; these are the most expensive with an asking price of 0.00 up.
Ease of Use
The easiest grill to use is probably the natural gas grill. It is hooked to your homes natural gas line and therefore doesn't require you to buy large propane tanks on a regular basis. Getting a grill that has a battery powered or electric starter makes things even easier. Propane is probably the next easiest to use since there are no charcoal briquettes or wood chips to worry about. While it seems that a larger grill is a better grill, remember that larger also means a larger area to clean.
Additional Features
Natural gas or propane grills can offer additional cook spaces that a charcoal or smoker unit cannot. If you plan to cook full meals on your grill, gas burners and a warming tray come in handy. A rotisserie option may also be important to you depending on what you want to grill.
Flavor
If flavor is the most important item on your list, a smoker or a charcoal grill should be your first priority. Smokers are meant to slow cook over time and impart a smoky flavor to meats. You can choose the type of wood to smoke that will give you the flavor you are looking for. The only problem with a smoker is when you want a quick pork chop or hamburger, it isn't so quick. Consider a gas grill for quicker cook meals and a smoker when you really want to impress the neighbors. Charcoal is the next best in the flavor department with no gas undertone. Gas grills can also impart a good grilled flavor, and now many gas grills have a smoker option on them.
Portability
When portability is the most imporant requirement, propane is the way to go. Charcoal grills run a close second. Small propane tanks make it easy to take your grill camping or to a tailgate party and you aren't left wondering where to put the smoldering coals. Charcoal can work and there are several small portable units available; just make sure you have a plan for what to do with the used briquettes.
Copyright 2006 Emma Snow
Different Types of Barbecue Grills
BBQ Grills
Different Types of Barbecue Grills
Different Types of Barbecue Grills Different Types of Barbecue Grills
BBQ Grills
Different Types of Barbecue Grills
Different Types of Barbecue Grills
BestCustomerReview
Deney Spraying Fluid Film on an aged BBQ Grill 7/24/08
Deney Spraying Fluid Film on an aged BBQ Grill 7/24/08
Tube. Duration : 2.10 Mins.
Deney Spraying Fluid Film on an aged BBQ Grill 7/24/08
Who needs the terminator when you've got Deney!!! Deney is at it spraying Fluid Film on an old vintage antique bbq grill. Truly amazing! Watch as he sprays, ...
Deney Spraying Fluid Film on an aged BBQ Grill 7/24/08
Deney Spraying Fluid Film on an aged BBQ Grill 7/24/08
Why do stainless steel grill parts rust? This is another question we get asked all the time and there are almost as many answers as there are gas BBQgrills. I meet customers who purchase a stainless steel barbecuegrill with a lifetime guarantee because they no longer want to buy a new grill every two years. Then two years later their big stainless steel grill is rusting and they feel betrayed. There are a lot of answers to this question but most of them are simple and sometimes obvious.
One reason is the quality of the grill parts. We know restaurants and resorts cannot waste time buying a new grill for their kitchen every few years so we assume if we purchase commercial quality items we can get the same level of quality as professionals. Now any cheap, low cost manufacturer can call their product a commercial series or a professional series item and the association is made. Add a few hundred dollars profit to the price and the customer gets tricked. I have seen this in many industries when the terms "commercial" and "professional" get used as the name of a product model rather than a true description of the quality of the product.
Many of these manufacturers will use a low grade stainless steel to further the association with commercial quality. Many of us do not realize there are many different types of stainless steel. We do not understand the differences and we go looking for stainless as symbolic of a well made product. I cannot tell you how often a buyer will walk into my retail store claiming they want a stainless grill. In their mind, they have asked for a particular level of quality using the term "stainless steel". With a few extra questions, they will share their belief that stainless steel will save them the inconvenience of replacing grill parts within the year or buying a whole new grill next year. The fact is there are several types of stainless steel, many no better than regular steel and indistinguishable visually.
Look at who makes the grill - not the importer but the actual manufacturer. Barbequegrills that are made in America will generally disclose the type of stainless steel that has been used. If the manufacturer is providing a warranty, call them and see if a human answers or if the warranty is a sham. When we purchase an American Made stainless steel BBQgrill, we spend a lot more money and have much higher expectations of the product. Contact local dealers and find out if local professionals who repair grills recommend the product.
Commercial products do not say "commercial" on them and restaurants or resorts do not buy their appliances at the gigantic retail exchanges that advertise the lowest price in town. I have clients who purchase a 0. grill and feel they have spent a lot of money. For that BBQ owner the information above regarding different types of stainless steel is applicable. Keep the grill covered and clean it as often as possible.
Today, well built products are manufactured from a stainless steel designated as 304. 304 stainless steel is often referred to as 18/8 stainless because of the main chemical additives that make it resilient outdoors. In order to be considered 304 stainless steel not only are iron oxides drained to such a degree that a magnet cannot hold it but nickel and chromium are added during the smelting process in amounts of 8% nickel and 18% chromium.
Chemicals added to stainless steel protect the material in its specific application. A different stainless steel is used for an indoor refrigerator that does not contend with humidity, rain, snow or heat. Outdoor gas barbequegrills use 18 gauge 304 stainless steel because of the nickel and chromium. Nickel is a hardening agent. Nickel is shiny and attractive but its main benefit is as a hardener. When stainless begins to rust it shows up as "pits". Pitting occurs as a small violation in the surface of the stainless like a dot. As a hardening agent, nickel will usually stop this from starting.
Chromium protects the surface of the stainless steel in the same way that oil protects a cast iron pot. Chromium reacts with oxygen in the atmosphere and creates a barrier at the surface of the stainless steel. If the stainless surface ever becomes damaged or scratched the surface can be lightly sanded and the chromium will recreate the barrier. Chromium is added during the smelting process so scratching-out rust does not remove the protective effects of chromium.
Mid-range barbequegrills like Weber and Broil King use combinations in manufacturing. While the majority of the stainless steel on these grills is of the 400 designation, the cooking grates, heat shields and gas burners will be made of 304 stainless steel. This is because the inside of the grill gets wiped down less and gets a whole lot messier than the hood.
For the very expensive grill that has a lifetime guarantee against rust, the reason your grill is rusting is grease. I have seen DCS grills over twenty years old without a single pit on the outside of the barbeque but the burners have been replaced six times. On the rare occasion a customer claims the hood is rusting, it is usually not rust but a light discoloration caused by heat. When the grill shows rust, it is the burners, heat shields, rod trays, cooking grates, etc. The grill parts inside the firebox get grease and drippings and carbon discoloration from heat. All of these things combine to coat the stainless and stop the chromium from reacting with oxygen in the atmosphere.
Once a year I take the cooking grates, heat plates and burners out of my grill. I clean - really clean - the inside of the firebox and I clean the parts I have removed. I have a wire brush that attaches to my drill and I scrub the grates, burners and even the firebox with that brush spinning at 60 miles per hour. It does a great job and the stainless looks great until I cook on it again.
For barbeques that use less-expensive stainless steel, know it is decorative. They know the decoration allows the assumption regarding quality to be made but no one who sells grills will point this out. Either accept that you will have to buy a new BBQgrill every two years or start buying replacement grill parts. Next time you buy a barbeque in the same price range, get an aluminum grill that is made in America. Pure aluminum will last forever.
Often, the best tool to fix a problem is education. Once we understand a problem, the solution will show up in our normal actions. Once you know the chromium needs oxygen to protect your stainless steel your regular post-grilling habits may change. The way you wipe down the grill may be directed at the problem instead of just brushing off charred food bits.
Another point to remember is your barbecuegrills placement in relation to your pool. Pool chemicals can cause the grill to corrode if in direct contact with high quality stainless steel. However, the stainless steel can also be damaged just by closeness to the pool or stored pool chemicals. When chlorine and other chemicals slowly dissipate into the atmosphere, they do so by chemically bonding to oxygen in the atmosphere. Near the pool, a shortage of oxygen atoms can cause the same effect as covering the stainless steel with grease. Chromium becomes unable to react with the oxygen in the air.
If you have a well-built stainless steel gas grill, cook on it often because of you're going to spend the money use it. Also the heat lessens mess. After cooking, burn the grill on high or ten to twelve minutes to dry it out and then scrape the stainless. Once or twice a year, take it apart or call a professional. A properly maintained gas grill should last forever.
Why Do Stainless Steel BBQ Grill Parts Rust?
BBQ Grills
Why Do Stainless Steel BBQ Grill Parts Rust?
Why Do Stainless Steel BBQ Grill Parts Rust? Why Do Stainless Steel BBQ Grill Parts Rust?
BBQ Grills
Why Do Stainless Steel BBQ Grill Parts Rust?
Why Do Stainless Steel BBQ Grill Parts Rust?
BestCustomerReview
Hog Ribs with BBQ Loin - Gordon Ramsay
Hog Ribs with BBQ Loin - Gordon Ramsay
Video Clips. Duration : 1.92 Mins.
Hog Ribs with BBQ Loin - Gordon Ramsay
Season 4 of 6 of The F Word with Gordon Ramsay and celebrity cooking brigades. Gordon Ramsay cooks Hog ribs with barbecue loin
Hog Ribs with BBQ Loin - Gordon Ramsay
Charcoal Companion: Meat Claws
These heavy duty stainless steel meat claws are designed for handling larger pieces of meat such as roasts, turkey, chicken and ham. Use the claws to shred a smoked pork butt into pulled pork in a matter of minutes.
Charcoal Companion: Meat Claws
