tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29122902814377256112024-02-20T20:41:12.156-05:00Grilling Grate with GrillGrateChronicles of how GrillGrates have made my grills better and me a better griller. GrillGrate, Eat Well!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.comBlogger181125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-50624737644747905822016-04-14T12:17:00.000-04:002016-04-14T12:19:21.066-04:00Spring Cleaning My Weber Genesis Grill And GrillGratesIt's Spring and that means spring cleaning. For <i>me</i> that starts with my grills and particularly my gas grill. It has been a workhorse for me for a full year. I bought the Weber Genesis E310 last April and grilled literally 50 weeks a year 4-5 times a week. That equals 200 – 250 grillings in one year! <a href="http://grillgratelounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_1805.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-1573"><img alt="Spring Moon over My Weber Genesis" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1573" src="http://grillgratelounge.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/IMG_1805.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a><br />
I am really pleased with this Weber Genesis gas grill. It replaced an old 'built-in' that came with the house we bought a few years ago. I don't cover it or baby it either.<em> I think it likes being run nearly every day.</em> But now its time to go under the hood and see what a year of hard grilling looks like, and get ready for a summer of grate grilling.
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Since I've never really cleaned the GrillGrates off the grill, they have been long over due for a deep cleaning so they went off to soak in simple green while I went back to the grill to check on the burners and whatever cleaning is needed.
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<em>The first thing that struck me was the amount of debris and charred build-up that was in the bottom of the grill.</em> I expected GrillGrates to minimize that but with my amount of grilling it reinforced how much VOLUME of DRIPPINGS are produced in grilling. Think about it- most of the charred remains are drippings and nothing more.
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<strong>I am also taking my own advice and replacing my grill brushes.</strong> They too have seen an years worth of abuse and weather. A clean fresh start, just like Spring. This year I vow to do a better job of cleaning my GrillGrates. I admit to being my own crash dummy and erring to minimal cleaning
I'm want to see how the fastidious customers care for their GrillGrates!<br />
<strong>My Weber Genesis is ready for another grrrrrate year of grilling!</strong>
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explain the added flavor that GrillGrates delivers. The <i>sizzle
effect</i> was just not descriptive enough. We needed a better way
to describe how drippings sizzling in the valleys are <i>flavor bombs</i>. Then we came across a great quote from the <i>Art and Science
of Cooking</i> by Modernist Cuisine:
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b>DRIP</b></span><b>-ology:</b><b> The creation of
grilled flavor by the vaporization and sizzling of drippings from grilled
food. When dripping fats and juices combust on a hot surface or in
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sizzle and vaporize into flavor and added moisture. The valleys
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biggest grilling day of the year. </b>It seems that all Americans are
hosting or attending a cookout for this All-American holiday. Many
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cookout, hit the freezer section of your local supermarket!
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<b>Grab a box of<a href="http://bubbafoods.com/" target="_blank"> </a></b><i><b><a href="http://bubbafoods.com/" target="_blank">Bubba Burgers</a>.
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great grilled appetizers.</b> Cheese sticks, pot stickers, egg rolls,
ravioli, pierogies, etc. Also frozen to the grill, as soon as you
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<b>How about 2000 Cheeseburgers in Paradise? </b> Each year that what happens at the Cheeseburger in Paradise Event held in the Abacos (out islands of the Bahamas). Of course they are grilled on GrillGrates. Frozen to the grill is really terrific! So to with frozen appetizers! We made this video to show how easy grate frozen appetizers can be! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-33210189727934141182015-06-20T09:53:00.003-04:002015-06-20T09:53:27.543-04:00Share DAD'S Grateness At the Grill!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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#FathersDay #Grateful #Sharedadsgrateness Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-7543914323782060162015-05-21T17:24:00.000-04:002015-05-21T17:29:13.372-04:00Boy Did We Miss a Grate Weekend in Magnolia Arkansas! <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<b>This past Saturday, 87 teams competed
in the annual <i><a href="http://www.blossomfestival.org/steak-cook-off/" target="_blank">World Championship Steak Cook Off </a></i>and we weren't there! </b>We
were in Chicago exhibiting at the National Restaurant Show to Chefs
all over the world. That's the good news. The bad part is we missed
traveling to Magnolia this year to be part of the event. Last year
I vowed we would attend every year, never make promises you cant
keep.
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World Champion, became only the 2<sup>nd</sup> person in 26 years to
repeat as champion.</b> It gets better. His partner, Dustin Sanders
placed 2<sup>nd</sup>. Since last year's win, Joe and Dustin have
been on a roll, easily the top money winners in steak competitions.
Yes, you read that right, competition steak cooking has hit the big
time. <i><b><a href="https://sca13.wildapricot.org/" target="_blank">The Steak Cook off Association </a></b></i>is now in its 2nd <style type="text/css">P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; </style>season with cook-offs popping up all
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The organizers in Magnolia have the
formula down to an art form, including feeding over 3,000 people who
pay for a sit down steak dinner on the town's square. After the
teams submit their entries for the competition, they are given steaks
to grill for the public who choose which team to get their steak.
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The formula for a championship steak is
an art form too! With a lot of practice and observation, I've boiled
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GrillGrate used on Weber Kettles has
become synonymous with championship steaks, but this year a new grill
emerged from the past. <b><i><a href="http://www.pkgrills.com/" target="_blank">It's called the PK Grill.</a> </i></b> Born in 1952 (same
year as Weber) and recently re-introduced to resounding success. <b>In
fact, 3 of the top 5 finishers grilled on PK Grills outfitted with
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book, but<b> one thing is a given; buy the best piece of meat you can
find. </b>Shane Vaughn of Snake River Farms says m<i><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">arbling
is key. Marbling are the small rivulets of fat that run throughout a
steak and are what give it it's buttery texture and outstanding
flavor. M ore marbling equals a better steak! </span></span></i>
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Next year I am again vow not to miss
the World Championship Steak Cook-off in Magnolia Arkansas. <b>We'd
love to see what we missed! </b><a href="mailto:info@grillgrate.com" target="_blank"><b>Got any pictures or video to share? </b></a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-7380946367753268602015-05-20T11:33:00.000-04:002015-05-27T17:37:44.745-04:00 Feeling Full after The National Restaurant Show<b>I love Chicago even more after spending
5 days exhibiting at the <i><a href="http://www.restaurant.org/News-Research/News/New-and-cool-at-the-NRA-Show" target="_blank">National Restaurant Show (NRA)</a> </i>by day and
eating well at night. </b>The Amex card may singed but we got what we
paid for! The NRA Show was a culinary experience and a huge show
with over 70,000 people and 2000+ exhibitors. Four solid days of
talking GrillGrate with people from all over the world. The show
also provided us with valuable contacts for cleaning products, commercial
grill manufacturers, even ball caps.
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<b>The NRA show formally marks GrillGrates
extension beyond the back yard. </b> Chefs and caterers have been using
GrillGrates for some time now and we felt it was time to further test
and develop the commercial / professional waters. The response was
down right humbling! We thought we'd have to do some serious
convincing so we put out an aggressive show special to encourage
chefs to measure their chargrillers and flat-tops to test GrillGrates
in their environment. We even called in an order from our booth for
a caterer and shipped it that day so he could use them this weekend
for a 150 person event at a Chicago Whitesox baseball game! As
Werner Wolf says, “film at 11:00!”<br />
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The NRA show hopefully becomes an
annual fixture on our schedule even if it coincides with two of my
favorite events; Memphis in May and the annual <i><a href="http://www.blossomfestival.org/steak-cook-off/" target="_blank">World Championship SteakCookoff at the Magnolia Blossom Festival in Magnolia, AR</a>.</i> Talk about
a culinary trifecta!
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This past saturday Grillmaster Joe
Stump from Boyd, Texas repeated as world champion! Yes he grilled
on GrillGrates! Over in Memphis, The SHED Barbecue and Blues Joint
won Grand Champion of Memphis in May. All around a winning weekend!
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We're already talking about how next
year we need to split up over the weekend and converge on Chicago on
Sunday. Talk about a grate problem!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-45089273796769622302015-04-29T15:15:00.001-04:002015-04-30T11:32:41.951-04:00 Grilling The Perfect Steak is a Fast Growing Competitive Sport<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJcyRh-9dU4e0XlJ4w1CZ0eBL0d4oG-TbacuyyAAZeIUlhmIUS2R8NcwYvonA_63GFPA-AFemoBhdxp0YGqz64WyQXl42VAQghLKH0PPnNu9S7dR-byqDSKKzx5xaODS1kchdmxQIi9BU/s1600/brettwithtool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Brett Gallaway, Steak Cookoff Assoiation" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJcyRh-9dU4e0XlJ4w1CZ0eBL0d4oG-TbacuyyAAZeIUlhmIUS2R8NcwYvonA_63GFPA-AFemoBhdxp0YGqz64WyQXl42VAQghLKH0PPnNu9S7dR-byqDSKKzx5xaODS1kchdmxQIi9BU/s1600/brettwithtool.jpg" height="200" title="Brett Gallaway, Steak Cookoff Association" width="199" /></a><b>Cooking the perfect steak is the holy
grail for most grillers worth their salt. </b> Now it can pay big money too! Over the past 5 years steak cook-offs have exploded onto the
competitive barbecue scene.<i><b> <a href="https://www.steakcookoffs.com/" target="_blank">The Steak Cookoff Association </a></b></i>was formed
recently to help sanction and grow the competitive sport of grilling
steaks. Brett Gallaway and Ken Phillips, the two fellows who created
SCA were one of the winningest teams in steak cook-offs. Brett and
Ken won the World Championship in 2011 and over a dozen first place
finishes over the past few years. Brett was also featured in a
Walmart commercial grilling steaks at Southfork Ranch! Now they're
sanctioning events and helping create contests nationwide and in
Europe. The first international SCA event was recently held in the
Netherlands in early April with great success.
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<b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbwGDLYf5R9pqxNBycevppy2uDcQjdH7FeVzFYH-QzbZMUEftv7ZO2-1Vgske2pF5BZOdsX1NiPtywZ2iIng2f-0pNkxwihZX-a22QjpWQJGG1QqDBsJfqW0lwRqZz_e4bcoLlfIvI60/s1600/GrillBondAwardDN1-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="GrillGrate Steak Challenge" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbwGDLYf5R9pqxNBycevppy2uDcQjdH7FeVzFYH-QzbZMUEftv7ZO2-1Vgske2pF5BZOdsX1NiPtywZ2iIng2f-0pNkxwihZX-a22QjpWQJGG1QqDBsJfqW0lwRqZz_e4bcoLlfIvI60/s1600/GrillBondAwardDN1-2.png" height="320" title="GrillGrate Steak Challenge" width="285" /></a>GrillGrate is proud to be a sponsor of
the Steak Cookoff Association and recently introduced the GrillGrate
Steak Challenge.</b> GrillGrate is adding to the prize purse paying
$500 to the top placing GrillGrate finisher in designated SCA
contests in 2015.
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<b>Last weekend was leg #2 of the
GrillGrate Steak Challenge.</b> The winner was Cougar Pit of Magnolia,
Arkansas. Dave Nelson and Robert Baxley are no strangers to Steak
Cook-offs. For the past 5 years Dave Nelson has run the <i><b><a href="http://www.blossomfestival.org/steak-cook-off/" target="_blank">WorldChampionship Steak Cookoff® in Magnolia, Arkansas.</a> </b></i> Along the way he decided it was more fun to
particiapte. Now he and Robert compete most every weekend in the
spring and summer.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8h589o2EIIYtd91bFEuHSiWLdSQshu3RbAW4mERmCn1rPJHmDqD7fQkeh2f95pX-yranBL9IZnaXAs-Dx5JdVSLtL9isdoKrqbgFq-07yTSBLc-tLfWbsxUEN8nuh0wmO24gTBliyhJw/s1600/winner!.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="first place steak" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8h589o2EIIYtd91bFEuHSiWLdSQshu3RbAW4mERmCn1rPJHmDqD7fQkeh2f95pX-yranBL9IZnaXAs-Dx5JdVSLtL9isdoKrqbgFq-07yTSBLc-tLfWbsxUEN8nuh0wmO24gTBliyhJw/s1600/winner!.jpg" height="200" title="First place steak" width="166" /></a>Think you can grill a great steak? <i><b>
</b></i><a href="https://www.steakcookoffs.com/Join-Us" target="_blank"><i><b>Join the SCA</b></i> </a>and <br />
find out what all the fun and excitement is about!</div>
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Learn more about grilling the perfect
steak and steak cook-offs:
</div>
<ul>
<li><i><b><a href="http://www.grillgrate.com/index.php?/site/steak_tips" target="_blank">Steak Grilling Tips from the Pro's</a></b></i></li>
<i><b>
</b></i>
<li><i><b><a href="https://youtu.be/Mfz4nPpX1aI" target="_blank">A Near Perfect Day at the WorldChampionship Steak Cookoff® in Magnolia Arkansas</a></b></i>
</li>
</ul>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-66058314472652095022015-04-24T15:31:00.000-04:002015-05-08T11:44:52.995-04:00The Grate Debate... Go on Top or Replace with GrillGrates This is the question that gas grillers
have to decide and this blog post is designed to help that decision.
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
When we introduced GrillGrate eight
years ago, it was one size and one application, to sit on top of the
existing surface of any grill, like re-surfacing a road by going on
top of the old one. We began offering longer lengths and
different shapes to cover more and more grill surface and more types
of grills. Last year we began a custom cutting service due to strong
demand for precise lengths. WHY? To replace the old, rusty, nasty
grill surface, not sit on top of it. </div>
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<b>My grill is two years old and my
grates are shot. We hear this every day.</b></div>
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We've always believed that over time
GrillGrate would become a standard grill surface, not just an
accessory. Today many of our customers are covering most or all of
their surface either on top or replacing the existing grates. We are
now in the business of full grill replacements as well as an "on top"
solution.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZMkxP9eLOwvinb32NUKLpl2NBDxeyx0dd_1ydMsomA9LGoJmD6Ik9qDcLfFGVbt_w5YsqShQCRXyf98GgRKMkA80vY3uPssSmYtdepaInwa3CdeopwRjr1kZpwEoFrv5yAkBEMVsTufo/s1600/weber+e210.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Weber Spirit Grill with GrillGrates" border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZMkxP9eLOwvinb32NUKLpl2NBDxeyx0dd_1ydMsomA9LGoJmD6Ik9qDcLfFGVbt_w5YsqShQCRXyf98GgRKMkA80vY3uPssSmYtdepaInwa3CdeopwRjr1kZpwEoFrv5yAkBEMVsTufo/s1600/weber+e210.jpeg" title="Weber Spirit with GrillGrates" width="200" /></a><b>GrillGrates cook food identically
whether they sit on top of existing cooking grids or not.</b>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
The difference is how the grill
performs and it can be a big difference, especially if the old grates
are cast iron. Cast iron is a heat sink. It takes a long time to get
hot and a long time to cool down. The opposite is true with
aluminum. Stainless steel does not slow down GrillGrates heating up
as much as cast iron.
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<b>Replacing your grates with GrillGrates
will turbo-charge the </b></div>
<b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv3KTJOZDD1MWVtx3hxxjXhDqDCLE1C97ZCpgsj5pFj__Q3SKp2LbkfJw8V9OZBKeDnrIIdH6FjlPLmBEso9DVugwo4YyFg28X9ZTffuelGykk1-UlRQQCksi6aLEGDIoDskLtJPd8wiE/s1600/Charbroil+Commercial-+3k+18s+and+Griddle.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Charbroil grill with GrillGrates" border="0" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv3KTJOZDD1MWVtx3hxxjXhDqDCLE1C97ZCpgsj5pFj__Q3SKp2LbkfJw8V9OZBKeDnrIIdH6FjlPLmBEso9DVugwo4YyFg28X9ZTffuelGykk1-UlRQQCksi6aLEGDIoDskLtJPd8wiE/s1600/Charbroil+Commercial-+3k+18s+and+Griddle.jpeg" title="Charbroil grill with GrillGrates" width="200" /></a>effectiveness of your grill:
</b><br />
<ul>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>Very responsive-</b> faster to
heat up and cool down, and adjust grill temperatures.
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</li>
<li><div style="text-align: right;">
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>More efficient</b>- GrillGrates
trap and hold more of a grills' heat, so gas consumption will be less. That
saves you money each time you grill.
</div>
</li>
</ul>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzG2ISFsC9kTafwWigcJ13ZfFYv7ox7e5zAK2KXc_l0dQ-GpK2bEFoBDrA0GLIhb83gIDqHrXd2B1MekJSSh6FjCQRnw1_cYx2LnS3pWhGBZCHF6Ltm_TLVH81qI0JZxu_5vLpKcMrzTc/s1600/Genesis310.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Weber Genesis Grill with GrillGrates" border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzG2ISFsC9kTafwWigcJ13ZfFYv7ox7e5zAK2KXc_l0dQ-GpK2bEFoBDrA0GLIhb83gIDqHrXd2B1MekJSSh6FjCQRnw1_cYx2LnS3pWhGBZCHF6Ltm_TLVH81qI0JZxu_5vLpKcMrzTc/s1600/Genesis310.jpeg" title="Weber Genesis Grill with GrillGrates" width="200" /></a></div>
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<b>Precautions with GrillGrates in complete grill replacements:</b></div>
<ul>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Your grill will run significantly
hotter, you may never use high heat setting again.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Clean
out the grease tray and any grease in
older grills before installing replacement GrillGrates.
</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Ideally, leave a gap on the left
and right to allow heat to escape into the hood. The gap helps </div>
keep
heat from building up inside the The
GAP is your friend and can be used to separate your grill into zones
for searing and roasting as shown.
</li>
</ul>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b><a href="https://www.mygrillgrate.com/Articles.asp?ID=267" target="_blank">Need help deciding the best GrillGrate solution for your grill?</a></b></i></td></tr>
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<b>Now there are two
ways to re-surface your grill with GrillGrates. On top or a full
grill replacement.</b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-7282522834817640272015-04-23T11:23:00.000-04:002015-04-24T14:35:59.220-04:00Grate Spring Cleaning!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizkTTqKvlHpfxi695CXz8bTAWDd3B7yrIEvnhhL9DkAHIH3vE49KqbU_-mkF763LT6eP53-XdHaNuVFnNsSZpLFqjH_M1KPzDEknSryVjdv_D-dkB1dvuTDuGaAGO1sYyJP47UssRidmM/s1600/Five+Grates+(1%2Bof%2B2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizkTTqKvlHpfxi695CXz8bTAWDd3B7yrIEvnhhL9DkAHIH3vE49KqbU_-mkF763LT6eP53-XdHaNuVFnNsSZpLFqjH_M1KPzDEknSryVjdv_D-dkB1dvuTDuGaAGO1sYyJP47UssRidmM/s1600/Five+Grates+(1%2Bof%2B2).jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a><style type="text/css">P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; </style>After a long hard winter, it was time to
clean my GrillGrates and tune up my grills. The GrillGrates have not
been off my grills since last spring- so it was time for their once a
year deep cleaning.
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>Here are the steps to deep clean and
“re-set” your GrillGrates:</b></div>
<ol>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnbZet5yBrzfbee7AnbcVv8XBGw3bK99avgK08UFi70nNSLia72qUMYR6Aorvz01aWPST19Kg2oBOM8t2eUBnAaaiE9Lyd-PNS53tX9s80SrMEzTW4NBUQeHKvN5JEAkWH38yzkpjaeIQ/s1600/Shoveling+Grates-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnbZet5yBrzfbee7AnbcVv8XBGw3bK99avgK08UFi70nNSLia72qUMYR6Aorvz01aWPST19Kg2oBOM8t2eUBnAaaiE9Lyd-PNS53tX9s80SrMEzTW4NBUQeHKvN5JEAkWH38yzkpjaeIQ/s1600/Shoveling+Grates-1.jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a>Remove GrillGrates to a driveway
or area suitable for hose and water.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Use the GrateTool on each panel
starting at the hinge and scrape the build-up off as much as
possible.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Soak in a large (long) plastic
container. I used Simple Green this year based on positive feedback
from customers. 10:1 dilution. Soak for minimum of 3 hours, even
overnight.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht8Lm0iiF-akOwDyd-BGYlDQ4AbkH15U4vwb9U3bqOJOMXrS8HoAPS0yBOoOy0B6hIDA1DgM1QyH_vHdiq55nKQAuc6S2izH8twVzanaTBRd6bJq-PRG7byH_fqCmQ71DFnvYMWigJ5qk/s1600/Simple+Green+(1%2Bof%2B1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht8Lm0iiF-akOwDyd-BGYlDQ4AbkH15U4vwb9U3bqOJOMXrS8HoAPS0yBOoOy0B6hIDA1DgM1QyH_vHdiq55nKQAuc6S2izH8twVzanaTBRd6bJq-PRG7byH_fqCmQ71DFnvYMWigJ5qk/s1600/Simple+Green+(1%2Bof%2B1).jpg" height="180" width="320" /></a>Remove from soaking and use a
scrubby on the raised rails and in the valleys. The rails should be
smooth and slick after using the scrubby.
</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
You can also use brillo on the
raised rails if they are not smooth and slick after using the
scrubby.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Hose off to rinse any remaining
residue away.
</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Back to the grills for a long
summer ahead of grate grilling!</div>
</li>
</ol>
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<b>Other Deep Cleaning Methods:</b></div>
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<ol>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Power washing also works well.
</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Face-down burn-off, just don't go
to your neighbors for a beer! This will dry out the cooking rails
requiring re-seasoning.
</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Self cleaning oven works well but
only if you have good exhaust. Do not use your oven to burn off
without good exhaust- the smell is not something you want in the
house. This will also require re-seasoning.
</div>
</li>
</ol>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>Do NOT Use</b>:</div>
<ol>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Aluminum foil over hot GrillGrates
as it can cause temperatures to spike to over 1000F and cause
warping or even melting.
</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Oven cleaner or other caustic
degreasers as they will pit and tarnish GrillGrates over time.</div>
</li>
</ol>
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<i><b>
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<i><b>Got any tips to share how your care and
clean your GrillGrates?</b></i></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-36006491248607010422015-04-07T14:32:00.002-04:002015-04-07T14:32:54.570-04:00Back to The Griller's Diet<br /><style type="text/css">P { margin-bottom: 0.08i</style>Now its official, I brought out the
summer shorts over the weekend and they confirmed what my tight jeans
were telling me... I packed on a few pounds over the winter and it
looks like I gave up a belt notch too!
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipIM9R-q0NSgVgUmAYNqFg_LW4uPw-3M7JZzEMGnODm9EH9bARzOcwsGv6Vs2f0J1tbd0ftjmJPBKNH8jVM4yb6nDScUkLFhJWTVs-Epv8BgomsKQsmACO-KEvH3-tVsHejD46a_IqHRI/s1600/Beets+and+carrots1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipIM9R-q0NSgVgUmAYNqFg_LW4uPw-3M7JZzEMGnODm9EH9bARzOcwsGv6Vs2f0J1tbd0ftjmJPBKNH8jVM4yb6nDScUkLFhJWTVs-Epv8BgomsKQsmACO-KEvH3-tVsHejD46a_IqHRI/s1600/Beets+and+carrots1.jpg" height="149" width="200" /></a> </div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Time to get back to the griller's diet
that helped me drop those pounds and inches in the first place. <i><b>I've
dedicated April to be healthy grilling month with two simple rules to
grill by:</b></i></div>
<ol>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>Never let the meat grill alone.</b>
I'm taking this one a bit further by dedicating a grill just to
vegetables when we have friends and family over for dinner. Family
style vegetables off the grill really helped my broaden my eating
habits.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92mUzsnH0AD7NrMm4W3NeFtR-esIp8362hOgERUV5ynZodzvtsspADbLY-N86MJBlQu6s5oTsGshXeE76___3s7jV3GJcgLhLJE9G3D0RAqGQTraFqUCf7t9oVojRTDyFCUIdt_qA1K0/s1600/close+up+sweet+potato.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92mUzsnH0AD7NrMm4W3NeFtR-esIp8362hOgERUV5ynZodzvtsspADbLY-N86MJBlQu6s5oTsGshXeE76___3s7jV3GJcgLhLJE9G3D0RAqGQTraFqUCf7t9oVojRTDyFCUIdt_qA1K0/s1600/close+up+sweet+potato.jpg" height="130" width="200" /></a><b>Grill more fish, chicken and lean.
</b>You would think we're practicing for Steak Competitions with the
amount of red meat we grill. Time to sharpen the shears and get
spatchcocking chicken! Instead of rib-eye steaks, I'll be grilling
salmon and tuna like a steak- hot and fast!</div>
</li>
</ol>
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihhMqhQDDYlDqFZLiDAfAkZywwu73lQeJi97EaV0SsgSPvCrWUOlzOEL8ZNB3L6Y27Xsa9j6NhhbIyqfgc2UbXnRyQ0E2Nt5YGg4CSR3B2eq9GGqEpyz9K05tKOhQUXXRca3G2fMy1a9c/s1600/veggies+to+the+left+steak+right.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihhMqhQDDYlDqFZLiDAfAkZywwu73lQeJi97EaV0SsgSPvCrWUOlzOEL8ZNB3L6Y27Xsa9j6NhhbIyqfgc2UbXnRyQ0E2Nt5YGg4CSR3B2eq9GGqEpyz9K05tKOhQUXXRca3G2fMy1a9c/s1600/veggies+to+the+left+steak+right.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Two Zone Grilling Vegetables Roasting while Steaks are Searing</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
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</div>
These vegetables are the top 5
vegetables that are most often on my grills. They pack tremendous
health benefits beyond helping with weight! <i><b>GrillGrate, Eat Well on the Grillers Diet. </b></i><i><b>
</b></i><i><b>
</b></i><i><b>
</b></i><i><b>
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</b></i><i><b>
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<tr><td align="LEFT" height="17" width="129"><b> </b></td><td align="LEFT" width="182"><br /></td><td align="LEFT" width="392"><br /></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="LEFT" height="17"><br /></td>
<td align="LEFT"><br /></td>
<td align="LEFT"><br /></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="LEFT" height="17"><b>Food</b></td>
<td align="LEFT"><b>Antioxidants</b></td>
<td align="LEFT"><b>Benefits</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="LEFT" height="34" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;">Beets</td>
<td align="LEFT" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;">Betanin and vulgaxanthin, Lutein and zeaxanthin</td>
<td align="LEFT" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;">antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support. Protects the skin and promotes healthy eyes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="LEFT" height="66" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;">Red Bell Peppers</td>
<td align="LEFT" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;">Cartenoids-alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, cryptoxanthin and zeaxanthin. Vitamins C</td>
<td align="LEFT" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;">prevention of cardiovascular disease and prevention of type 2 diabetes. Promotes healthy eyes. Anti-cancer benefits, anti-inflammatory properties</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="LEFT" height="67" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;">Sweet Potatoes</td>
<td align="LEFT" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;">Beta-carotene, peonidins and cyanidins, sporamins</td>
<td align="LEFT" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;">antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory properties, helps prevent oxidative damage to our cells, may reduce the risk of breast and other types of cancer, promotes healthy eyes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="LEFT" height="50" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;">Yellow Squash</td>
<td align="LEFT" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;">alpha-carotene and beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-cryptoxanthin, Vitamin C</td>
<td align="LEFT" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;">prevention of cardiovascular disease and prevention of type 2 diabetes. Promotes healthy eyes. Anti-cancer benefits, anti-inflammatory properties</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="LEFT" height="82" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;">Asparagus</td>
<td align="LEFT" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;">asparanin A, sarsasapogenin, protodioscin, and diosgenin, quercetin, rutin, kaempferol and isorhamnetin, vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin E, and the minerals zinc, manganese, and selenium, glutathione</td>
<td align="LEFT" style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; border-left: 1px solid #000000; border-right: 1px solid #000000; border-top: 1px solid #000000;" valign="TOP">Anti-inflammatory, reduces risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, helps regulate blood sugar, supports healthy eyes</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-65551503965053788372015-02-12T12:42:00.000-05:002015-02-12T12:42:19.904-05:00 Honey You Can Start the Grill! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIwj-Ve5qGlHvv8zwTdUqgZtNvzb7iPeMToI2QVutx2faE_LaRtkTTkNyStY92Ga4atVMNIYO9nU5YVCPjoelxsPin04V7mzDRkxEiQEncObLA9yZiHlruucUqtpspU7lwGIradO5-MZk/s1600/ND8_9598.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="King Crab on GrillGrate" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIwj-Ve5qGlHvv8zwTdUqgZtNvzb7iPeMToI2QVutx2faE_LaRtkTTkNyStY92Ga4atVMNIYO9nU5YVCPjoelxsPin04V7mzDRkxEiQEncObLA9yZiHlruucUqtpspU7lwGIradO5-MZk/s1600/ND8_9598.jpg" height="133" title="King Crab on GrillGrate" width="200" /></a>Those are some of my favorite words! I
don't know about you but I am not taking my sweetheart out to dinner
on Valentine's day. We'll be grilling dinner for two at home.
Granted we grill a lot, GrillGrates has taken over the menu. Before GrillGrates I was more a bystander in the kitchen
and only occasionally at the grill doing the regular old routine-
hamburgers, steaks, chicken. We've or should I say I have come a
long way since.
<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<i><b>Happy Valentines Day! Honey You Can
Start the Grill!
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Here's a Dinner Menu for Your Valentine:
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;">
<a href="http://www.grillgrate.com/index.php?/recipe_seafood_lovers/killer_alaskan_king_crab/"><span style="color: #094ee5;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u>Killer
King Crab Legs<span id="goog_1463006030"></span><span id="goog_1463006031"></span></u></span></span></span></a></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;">
<a href="http://www.grillgrate.com/index.php?/recipe_vegetable_lovers/grilled_corn_cakes_with_roasted_red_pepper_ranch_sauce/"><span style="color: #094ee5;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u>Grilled
Corn Cakes</u></span></span></span></a></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;">
<a href="http://www.grillgrate.com/index.php?/recipe_vegetable_lovers/bacon_wrapped_green_beans/"><span style="color: #094ee5;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u>Bacon
Wrapped Green Beans</u></span></span></span></a></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;">
<a href="http://www.grillgrate.com/index.php?/recipe_desserts_and_fruits/grate_grilled_bananas_foster/"><span style="color: #094ee5;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u>Grilled
Bananas Fosters</u></span></span></span></a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-8654532423030068692015-01-27T16:45:00.002-05:002015-01-27T16:45:50.731-05:00GrillGrate is EIGHT!<b>It's hard to believe we are entering
our 8<sup>th</sup> season with GrillGrate.</b> Eight years and a lot of
customers later my enthusiasm and excitement for this business
continues to grow. What a blessing to be working in such a
terrific industry.
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<b>Rewind to 10 years ago:</b></div>
<ul>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
I owned one grill, a Weber Kettle
( I did most of GrillGrate testing and development on the </div>
Kettle)
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</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
I did not use (or know about) a
charcoal chimney. I loved lighter fluid!</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
I never used an internal
thermometer. I even cut into steaks to check doneness!</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
I enjoyed grilling but it was
stressful and I put plenty of over cooked and undercooked food on
the table.
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</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
I never did ribs on a grill, only
the oven.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
I never grilled a pizza, veggies
went in foil, fish too. I pretty much grilled the same things over
and over. Steaks, hamburgers, chicken and chops.
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</li>
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<b>10 Years later:</b></div>
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I use 4 grills regularly all with GrillGrates including that old Weber Kettle.
Sometimes I use 2 or even 3 grills for one cook.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
I always use an internal
thermometer and own a good number of BBQ accessories.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
I've learned the difference
between BBQ and grilling, and love low and slow as much as hot and
fast!</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
I no longer get stressed grilling
and have greatly expanded what we grill. My wife thinks I'd grill
her if she stood still long enough!</div>
</li>
</ul>
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Many of our customers own several
grills and have followed a similar path to grilling prowess. <i><b>The
grill industry is hot and healthy, and I am proud to be a part of it
with GrillGrate.</b></i> Grateful is an understatement. GrillGrate, Eat
Well!
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-35396132822625889022014-12-05T11:05:00.003-05:002014-12-05T11:36:18.138-05:00The Recipe for Stress Free Holiday Grilling: Equal Parts Technology and Technique<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/FPTfGXg9Ybg?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>
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For years, I felt pressure during
the holidays when I was charged with grilling large (and expensive) cuts of meat. How long would it
take? How will I avoid under cooking or over cooking it? What if the
meat is finished early? Or worse if I keep everyone waiting for the
meat to be done? Now as the holidays approach I am confident and
look forward to grilling those fine roasts. The secret is the sum of
two parts: the right technology and the right technique.
</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>The first key to proper holiday
grilling is a good digital instant read thermometer.</b> Quality meat
thermometers instantly display the internal meat temperature. Using
them to measure temperature progress helps reach the target
temperature without under cooking or over cooking. The peace of mind is
worth the investment. <a href="http://www.mygrillgrate.com/Thermometers_s/35.htm" target="_blank">Digital instant read thermometers generally range from $20 to $85.</a></div>
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<b>The second step for holiday grilling
is in the technique of the reverse sear. </b> </div>
The reverse sear allows
you to control the timing of the cook, and includes a rest period
that can last a few minutes or a few hours, depending on your timing
needs. The reverse sear (also known as Sear in the Rear) consists of
three parts:<br />
<ul>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpC0RznNT1RshQIeNkyxV79JFKbmnsncWh6fRWeVdPNdXPP45nnvN-EmtOG4yJPNq2KNcqxcLx32LwlX2g7Vjr5vnnZ-ionwaxTgtji7A-J42xXtsNu4mOGknrzZMqLnmRiQojyH8GuEc/s1600/GG-HolidayGrill2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpC0RznNT1RshQIeNkyxV79JFKbmnsncWh6fRWeVdPNdXPP45nnvN-EmtOG4yJPNq2KNcqxcLx32LwlX2g7Vjr5vnnZ-ionwaxTgtji7A-J42xXtsNu4mOGknrzZMqLnmRiQojyH8GuEc/s1600/GG-HolidayGrill2014.jpg" height="261" width="400" /></a><b>Long, slow roast of the meat:
</b>The target internal temperature of the meat is 10-15 degrees
under the finished temperature.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>Off grill rest period:</b> Once
the meat reaches its target, it can sit off the grill for up to 2
hours. The meat will not rise in temperature more than 5 degrees,
and the you can relax and prepare other side dishes as the meat
rests.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>Hot sear to finish: </b> When
you are ready, sear the meat at a very high temperature before
serving. Searing the meat at the end of the cook browns and
caramelizes the exterior of the roast while finishing to a perfect
internal temperature.</div>
</li>
</ul>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>Tips for preparation of the meat:</b>
Olive oil and rubs are superior to elaborate marinades and pastes, as
the host will be handling the roast more and heavier crusts won’t
stand up. Some cuts, like lamb, are best tied with butcher’s twine.
The more rounded and uniform the cut, the more consistent the cook.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>Tips for grill setup: </b>Two-zone
grilling is another great technique for holiday grilling. If you have
two grills this is a good time to use them both – one for low
roasting and the other for the hot sear. The hot grill can grill
sides during the slow roast, and then get turned up for the hot sear.
Gas grills and charcoals grills can also indirectly cook meat at low
temperatures, and then the heat can be applied when it’s time to
finish.</div>
<ul>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Roasting grill temps: 225° - 250°
F</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Sear Grill temps: 550°-700° F</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Smaller cuts require approximately
30-45 minutes, while larger roasts can take 1 – 1.5 hours – but
the most important aspect is the internal temperature, not the time
of the cook.</div>
</li>
</ul>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>Three Holiday Grilling Recipes Using The
Reverse Sear Technique– prime rib, boneless leg of lamb, and rack
of lamb.</b></div>
<ul>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBCXV8ApuEhdj8anJZREPfLTB9X0iOIl9ABoE2nvvC_DDThgye0ENs9opjkWF2KFMLcU589SrEUaRvw0onGHvjC1kvIeZtEOvugyLdjiJekKmZtLKYWLrkmzrnVRGXWKB07bIpos4f-0w/s1600/Prime+Rib-+Low+Res.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBCXV8ApuEhdj8anJZREPfLTB9X0iOIl9ABoE2nvvC_DDThgye0ENs9opjkWF2KFMLcU589SrEUaRvw0onGHvjC1kvIeZtEOvugyLdjiJekKmZtLKYWLrkmzrnVRGXWKB07bIpos4f-0w/s1600/Prime+Rib-+Low+Res.jpg" height="132" width="200" /></a>
<li><i><b><a href="http://www.grillgrate.com/index.php?/recipe_meat_lovers/grilled_prime_rib_reverse_seared/" target="_blank"> Slow Roasted then Seared Prime Rib.</a> </b></i>Not many other large cuts of meat can rival the grandeur of a beautifully cooked Prime Rib in the center of your table.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.grillgrate.com/index.php?/recipe_meat_lovers/grilled_boneless_leg_of_lamb/" target="_blank"><i><b>Reverse Seared Rack of Lamb</b></i>.</a> Rack of lamb when cooked properly is one of the most succulent and flavorful things you will ever eat! </li>
</ul>
<ul><ul>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-xa6l9lN-y2qZX13iMSyEJveVCHlL1MvW456FIEZ6Rr552I7HEFXdFlBHtnxmadcfSLt-S6PSaQgI2uhbeQyXhdlePlwyfzPkjR_vDx_GkSm7ZYRzpwoefXSmFuKkLJ4JhRu_r_xlQS8/s1600/Rack+of+Lamb+w+PT-Low+Res.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-xa6l9lN-y2qZX13iMSyEJveVCHlL1MvW456FIEZ6Rr552I7HEFXdFlBHtnxmadcfSLt-S6PSaQgI2uhbeQyXhdlePlwyfzPkjR_vDx_GkSm7ZYRzpwoefXSmFuKkLJ4JhRu_r_xlQS8/s1600/Rack+of+Lamb+w+PT-Low+Res.jpg" height="132" width="200" /></a>
<li>Slow Roast</li>
<li>Rest</li>
<li>Sear</li>
<li>Slice</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxNfNT42oaP0WKF4sZQJziBrfob-l3rQVH8luTgSh-6CdX54oNpYHyJ1wAUer-cHBiDKTHD4QowmH2P3-H9D8AwC9bTZiSslkqHkN4rZBldg-4Z4iw2N0zy9hltRwG7GmCazXCfm8xfeY/s1600/Leg+of+Lamb-+Low+Res.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxNfNT42oaP0WKF4sZQJziBrfob-l3rQVH8luTgSh-6CdX54oNpYHyJ1wAUer-cHBiDKTHD4QowmH2P3-H9D8AwC9bTZiSslkqHkN4rZBldg-4Z4iw2N0zy9hltRwG7GmCazXCfm8xfeY/s1600/Leg+of+Lamb-+Low+Res.jpg" height="135" width="200" /></a></div>
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<li><a href="http://www.grillgrate.com/index.php?/recipe_meat_lovers/grilled_rack_of_lamb/" target="_blank"><i><b>Reverse Seared Boneless Leg of Lamb</b></i>.</a> In this recipe we remove the lamb from the netting, lay it out flat and divide it into two equally shaped and sized portions. The lamb is then seasoned and formed into two roasts.</li>
</ul>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-32091113227487457412014-11-26T10:03:00.003-05:002014-11-26T10:15:57.910-05:00Grateful is the Operative Word<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
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I am grateful to be able to write this blog post.
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I am grateful for my wife, my family
and friends.</div>
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I am grateful for the opportunities
I've had and being able to follow my dreams.
</div>
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I am grateful for all the people who
have helped me in life and business.</div>
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I am grateful to be an American and
live in this wonderful country.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbtvZRlIFcQkPvPzd6SMYTul8d-b5bftVqpU5sU0Ov9Gzn5uHCMScx_7LK68g7Q2LxJ2YuD45OHK1z3dmZudQUqCD-gSMS3j-ZxbvPkOnHQ5D3amtF5UmMtrMqIeMgVCdRU5bKHZl9xno/s1600/grateful+flag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbtvZRlIFcQkPvPzd6SMYTul8d-b5bftVqpU5sU0Ov9Gzn5uHCMScx_7LK68g7Q2LxJ2YuD45OHK1z3dmZudQUqCD-gSMS3j-ZxbvPkOnHQ5D3amtF5UmMtrMqIeMgVCdRU5bKHZl9xno/s1600/grateful+flag.jpg" height="305" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br />
This morning in our office meeting, I
expressed how grateful I am for our team and the work we are blessed
to create and be a part of. I asked them to take 30 minutes and
phone 3-4 people. No emails, no texting. Call them, thank them for
their friendship and support. Tell them you appreciate them.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Especially with the turmoil in the
world and in our own backyard, it's more important than ever to stop
and give thanks.
</div>
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Who are you going to call?</div>
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Happy Thanksgiving! </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-73975279349484409962014-11-12T16:24:00.002-05:002014-11-13T09:03:52.345-05:00It's Turkey Time! Grill Your Best Turkey Ever This Year!<b>Turkey is not an easy bird to cook
perfectly.</b> Naturally I wander over to <a href="http://amazingribs.com/recipes/chicken_turkey_duck/ultimate_smoked_turkey.html">amazingribs.com</a>
where the turkey section compounds in size every year. More science,
more techniques, checklists and even Meathead's concern about winning
the war on Thanksgiving. When Black Friday encroaches on the
traditional Thanksgiving meal and people are in stores or working in
stores we are losing an important part of our American heritage.
Meathead opines that Thanksgiving is the most important <i>American</i> holiday and he's right.<br />
<br />
<i><b>Gather the family, cook a turkey,
cook all day, be together, and most important of all be grateful.
</b></i><br />
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<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
I'm not exactly sure what recipe we'll
be doing with our Turkey, that is the boss's job... I just know it
will be grilled or maybe smoked. Here's a handy chart to help you
grill your best turkey whether you are smoking, roasting or grilling.
Remember, you can't grill a great turkey without a <a href="https://www.blogger.com/It%27s%20Turkey%20Time:%20%20Turkey%20is%20not%20an%20easy%20bird%20to%20cook%20perfectly.%20%20Naturally%20I%20wander%20over%20to%20amazingribs.com%20where%20the%20turkey%20section%20compounds%20in%20size%20every%20year.%20%20More%20science,%20more%20techniques,%20checklists%20and%20even%20Meathead%27s%20concern%20about%20winning%20the%20war%20on%20Thanksgiving.%20%20When%20Black%20Friday%20encroaches%20on%20the%20traditional%20Thanksgiving%20meal%20and%20people%20are%20in%20stores%20or%20working%20in%20stores%20we%20are%20losing%20an%20important%20part%20of%20our%20American%20heritage.%20%20Meathead%20opines%20that%20Thanksgiving%20is%20the%20most%20important%20holiday%20American%20holiday%20and%20he%27s%20right.%20%20Gather%20the%20family,%20cook%20a%20turkey,%20cook%20all%20day,%20be%20together,%20and%20most%20important%20of%20all%20be%20grateful.%20%20I%27m%20not%20exactly%20sure%20what%20recipe%20we%27ll%20be%20doing%20with%20our%20Turkey,%20that%20is%20the%20bosses%20job...%20I%20just%20know%20it%20will%20be%20grilled%20or%20maybe%20smoked.%20%20%20Here%27s%20a%20handy%20chart%20to%20help%20you%20grill%20your%20best%20turkey%20whether%20you%20are%20smoking,%20roasting%20or%20grilling.%20%20%20You%20can%27t%20grill%20a%20turkey%20without%20a%20quality%20meat%20thermometer.%20%20%20%20%203%20Recipe%20ideas%20for%20Roasted,%20Smoked%20and%20Grilled%20Turkey:%20%20Whole%20Roasted%20Turkey%20with%20Sun-Dried%20Tomato,%20Pesto%20and%20Bacon%20Deconstructed%20Maple%20Brined,%20Sugar-Maple%20Smoked%20Turkey%20Spatchcocked%20and%20Brined%20Grilled%20Turkey%20%20One%20more%20resource%20I%20found%20very%20informative%20was%20from%20Chris%20Mark%27s%20of%20The%20Good%20One%20Smoker.%20%20Chris%20recently%20posted%20The%20Science%20of%20Cooking%20Turkey%20with%20an%20emphasis%20on%20smoking.%20%20I%20am%20lobbying%20to%20smoke%20our%20turkey%20this%20year%20after%20reading%20Chris%27s%20article.%20%20Please%20share%20your%20comments%20and%20ideas%20and%20please%20enjoy%20being%20part%20of%20a%20400%20year%20old%20American%20tradition%20to%20give%20thanks!" target="_blank">quality meat thermometer.</a>
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<b>3 Recipe Ideas for Roasted, Smoked or
Grilled Turkey:</b></div>
<ul>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<a href="http://www.grillgrate.com/index.php?/recipe_chicken_and_turkey/whole_roast_turkey_with_sun_dried_tomato_pesto_and_bacon/">Whole
Roasted Turkey with Sun-Dried Tomato, Pesto and Bacon</a></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<a href="http://www.grillgrate.com/index.php?/recipe_chicken_and_turkey/deconstructed_maple_brined_and_sugar_maple_smoked_turkey/">Deconstructed
Maple Brined, Sugar-Maple Smoked Turkey</a></div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<a href="http://www.grillgrate.com/index.php?/recipe_chicken_and_turkey/spatchcocked_and_brined_grilled_turkey/">Spatchcocked
and Brined Grilled Turkey</a></div>
</li>
</ul>
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One more resource I found very
informative was Chris Mark's of The Good One Smoker. Chris
recently posted <i><a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-Science-of-Smoking-Turkey-.html?soid=1102276802440&aid=HjmsY482vi8">The
Science of Cooking Turkey</a> </i>with an emphasis on smoking. I am
lobbying to smoke our turkey this year after reading Chris's article.</div>
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Please share your comments and ideas
and enjoy being part of a 400 year old American tradition to
give thanks!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-91602859780765682122014-08-11T11:54:00.002-04:002014-08-11T11:54:17.813-04:00Want to throw a great afternoon food festival? <div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisx22M2zRp0QsJtlrcRpD3mF2c8cjz57cyrXTyXn44_J-CsynTMTpvSO7qvihrRtyUEpR319mvi0AY2kaIy5wztufrrCOji9GRaOpUT4uCrva54W9fg0NfMezRW6qSe5rO5nHBdgeEw_s/s1600/judge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisx22M2zRp0QsJtlrcRpD3mF2c8cjz57cyrXTyXn44_J-CsynTMTpvSO7qvihrRtyUEpR319mvi0AY2kaIy5wztufrrCOji9GRaOpUT4uCrva54W9fg0NfMezRW6qSe5rO5nHBdgeEw_s/s1600/judge.jpg" height="148" width="200" /></a>Here is a simple formula.
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Beer from great local breweries</div>
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Hamburgers from great local
restaurants and pubs</div>
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Bands, you guessed it from great
local talent</div>
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</ul>
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Presenting- The Battle of the Burger- Asheville, NC 8/10/14</div>
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<b>How is this for a great ticket? </b>$35
gets you a judges badge and a blue cup. You are now able to <br />
sample
all 10 restaurants burgers and enjoy free beer for 3 hours and don't
forget to vote! Not into all you can eat and drink? Then buy some burger bucks and just sample a few burgers and a beer or two.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Strategically located between the beer tent and potties!</td></tr>
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Congratulations to Kelly Denson of <a href="http://kellyddenson.wix.com/lushlifepro" target="_blank">Lush LifeProductions</a> for putting together the first annual Battle of the
Burger- Asheville, part of the Asheville Food Fight series. The winner even got a Golden Ticket to participate in the
<a href="http://worldfoodchampionships.com/" target="_blank">World Food Championships</a> in Las Vegas in November.</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
We enjoyed being a sponsor and a judge.
Congrats to Rankin Vault Lounge on their big win. I hope we see you
in LasVegas! We now has a list of great spots to hit on our next
visit to Asheville!</div>
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Oh and the people watching was exceptional!</div>
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We'll post burger pics soon- the creations were fabulous. I was too busy judging and eating to take pictures. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-38275120919049287852014-06-27T17:45:00.000-04:002014-06-27T17:45:46.546-04:00Take Fourth of July Entertaining to the Next Level with Two Sweet Grilled Dessert Recipes<div style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSQblTpKAJ_4q6m_VC5Jnj2P48Mv8KjizTyqbZrzB0VPdJfLnhnigZw1CbPhUW3Bx-TiOh1tOB10A_cCoo0i4GTkJwBI-BavcFaKxGPds2liJzsaDynRY2Gr63gHxp-O4A0NM7hvt_SJM/s1600/kids+with+smores+on+tool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSQblTpKAJ_4q6m_VC5Jnj2P48Mv8KjizTyqbZrzB0VPdJfLnhnigZw1CbPhUW3Bx-TiOh1tOB10A_cCoo0i4GTkJwBI-BavcFaKxGPds2liJzsaDynRY2Gr63gHxp-O4A0NM7hvt_SJM/s1600/kids+with+smores+on+tool.jpg" height="320" width="220" /></a><i><b>Keep the grill hot
after the cook-out and grill desserts to top off their 4<sup>th</sup>
of July holiday celebrations. </b></i>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
You will be the neighborhood hero when
you grill s'mores for the gang after dinner. Be prepared to make a
plate or start an assembly line with eager volunteers! Or try the
fruity Red, White and Blue Dessert Quesadilla. Both recipes are easy
to make and easy to grill.</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>Grate Grilled S'mores</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
<ul>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Graham Crackers</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Marshmallows</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Hershey's Chocolate Squares</div>
</li>
</ul>
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<b>Ingredients To make one S’more:</b></div>
<ul>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
1 Graham Cracker in 2 halves</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
½ Hershey's Chocolate Bar</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
1 Marshmallow</div>
</li>
</ul>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>Grilling Instructions:</b></div>
<ul>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Spear marshmallow (1-2 at a time)
on GrateTool or large grill fork</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Hold the marshmallow just over the
grillgrates and it will soon start to soften and melt</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Lower the marshmallows onto the
raised rails briefly- turn and repeat</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Place ½ graham cracker with
chocolate on top onto the grillgrates</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
As soon as the chocolate shows
signs of melting place marshmallow on top</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Place top ½ of graham cracker
over marshmallow and pull off the fork or gratetool to complete the
grilled s'more.</div>
</li>
</ul>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
It is a fast grill, less than 1 min for
each marshmallow and 30 seconds for the graham cracker and chocolate
to be ready for handing off (Tip: have lots of napkins on hand for
gooey chocolate) or plating. If possible, let the s'more sit for 2-3
minutes after grilling for the chocolate to firm up a bit.
</div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>Red, White and Blue Dessert
Quesadilla on the Grill</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br /></div>
Blueberries, raspberries, and white chocolate chips are the ideal
ingredients for a great dessert <br />
quesadilla. Pre-make ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator. Keep entertaining family and
guests with this nutritious fruity dessert.
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJq119Mqr0sfNzV0btLezgiMYK7TttpPx27384abJ3FFTayz5RGQppDFrGegHf41WMogbWLlqMDr9WoGni577KfQrqhHPY7jnn-7T3ATLccbbYrxAorW-L8ic8-FhVam30OzFzA8Yz-rk/s1600/close+up+raspberry+blueberry+white+chololate+tortilla+before+griling.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="raspberries, blue berries and white chocolate chip quesadilla" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJq119Mqr0sfNzV0btLezgiMYK7TttpPx27384abJ3FFTayz5RGQppDFrGegHf41WMogbWLlqMDr9WoGni577KfQrqhHPY7jnn-7T3ATLccbbYrxAorW-L8ic8-FhVam30OzFzA8Yz-rk/s1600/close+up+raspberry+blueberry+white+chololate+tortilla+before+griling.jpg" height="189" title="Red white and blue dessert quesadilla" width="320" /></a><b> </b><br />
<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Four Flour Tortillas</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Cup of white chocolate morsels</div>
</li>
<li>Cup of fresh raspberries<br />
</li>
<li>Cup of fresh blueberries<br />
</li>
<li>Ricotta cheese<br />
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Confectioners’ sugar</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Vanilla</div>
</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1mJv9kMI-WuwcP-CNbEmTgSZW7FEJRFWktbcV_MAHK-plBlfsArNrvMgB57f5o6O5wE0Pqn75vc1k0ov3f9MbWuEN5fUHH2xMO-tvVf2JdwseaHdsoqQp4z3imhEaTadkRmLYRYWfzcQ/s1600/Red+white+and+blue+dessert+on+grill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="dessert quesadilla on grill" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1mJv9kMI-WuwcP-CNbEmTgSZW7FEJRFWktbcV_MAHK-plBlfsArNrvMgB57f5o6O5wE0Pqn75vc1k0ov3f9MbWuEN5fUHH2xMO-tvVf2JdwseaHdsoqQp4z3imhEaTadkRmLYRYWfzcQ/s1600/Red+white+and+blue+dessert+on+grill.jpg" height="212" title="Dessert quesadilla on GrillGrates" width="320" /></a><b>MAKES 2 Dessert Quesadillas:</b><br />
<b>Making the filling:</b><br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>8 ounce container whole ricotta cheese<br />
</li>
<li>½ cup confectioners’ sugar<br />
</li>
<li>2 tsp vanilla<br />
</li>
<li> Mix ingredients together in a food processor -- this makes
the filling for two quesadillas.<br />
</li>
</ul>
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<b>Making the Quesadilla:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Spread 1/3 of the filling on one tortilla (this is the
bottom)<br />
</li>
<li>Sprinkle semi-sweet morsels<br />
</li>
<li>Place 2nd tortilla on top<br />
</li>
<li>Spread light film of filling<br />
</li>
<li>Decorate top with raspberries and blueberries<br />
</li>
<li>Add a few more white chocolate morsels
<br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<b>Grilling the dessert quesadilla:
</b><br />
<ul>
<li>The grill should be at medium heat, about 400F. Use a
grilling spray or wipe the raised rails with oil<br />
</li>
<li>Slide the Quesadilla off the cutting board onto the
GrillGrates- close lid<br />
</li>
<li>Check in 3-4 minutes by slightly lifting an edge to see the
sear marks<br />
</li>
<li>Quarter turn the quesadilla if dark searing or wait and
quarter turn in 1-2 minutes. Close lid<br />
</li>
<li>Use The GrateTool to check for firmness of quesadilla,it
should be crispy and firm<br />
</li>
<li>Determine whether to give it a couple of more minutes or off
it comes onto the cutting board<br />
</li>
<li>Let stand for 2 minutes<br />
</li>
<li>Cut and Serve<br />
</li>
</ul>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-72191123388938917002014-06-11T08:13:00.001-04:002014-06-11T08:13:46.941-04:00Rembering Dad at the Grill on Father's Day<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Cheers Dad!</b></span></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<style type="text/css">P { margin-bottom: 0.08in;</style>Father's Day at the grill is especially
poignant for me as my Dad was a big griller and I have carried on the
flame, but not his syringe for putting out flare-ups! (Dad was in the
syringe business) Grilling with my Father are some of my fondest memories.<br />
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
His signature dish was marinated london
broil which became my signature dish as a young man. Every Father's
Day we break out Dad's recipe of marinading a large london broil over
night in <i>Catalina French Dressing</i> and pepper corns. That
sweet tangy dressing really permeates the meat and makes for a great
bark.
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>I'll hoist my scotch to you Dad when
I've got that London Broil searing!</b></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<br /></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ6ctuvElvrStGET3_EJ5e6m9b8-ju4pYyOv2wjQtCBB7DM1lDc7IeDLjJiAacIz-gwh3Q0xkzAaKjWraGNO7Qp2Hgd59Ny_djRILvHLH9cjyrtN1xjCjak1FxY8KEpyrxr2GjqRO0AFk/s1600/breakfast+pizza+ready+to+grill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Grilled Breakfast Pizza on GrillGates" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ6ctuvElvrStGET3_EJ5e6m9b8-ju4pYyOv2wjQtCBB7DM1lDc7IeDLjJiAacIz-gwh3Q0xkzAaKjWraGNO7Qp2Hgd59Ny_djRILvHLH9cjyrtN1xjCjak1FxY8KEpyrxr2GjqRO0AFk/s1600/breakfast+pizza+ready+to+grill.jpg" height="175" title="Grilled Breakfast Pizza" width="200" /></a>Links to 3 Grate Father's Day Recipes
that have become staples in our house:</div>
<ul>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<i><b><a href="http://www.grillgrate.com/index.php?/recipe_pizza_lovers/the_ultimate_grilled_breakfast_pizza/" target="_blank">Ultimate Breakfast Pizza</a>-</b></i>
Pre-cook the ingredients the night<br />
before so in the morning its just
assemble grill and eat.</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV8ePGQS0WGASIxYTH0BAHkmLTgXcAoyQ8CBf1yx0Obf1Of6JbEOCHYKdWBVkWHspxNnQLYRFXjvD7hqH9jzVjPQdO31tF6OzTe_TzJLDb-_M_9mrU0bRpgzCv2XB634EOIibbFn5vS5s/s1600/london_broil_on_grill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="London Broil on GrillGrates" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV8ePGQS0WGASIxYTH0BAHkmLTgXcAoyQ8CBf1yx0Obf1Of6JbEOCHYKdWBVkWHspxNnQLYRFXjvD7hqH9jzVjPQdO31tF6OzTe_TzJLDb-_M_9mrU0bRpgzCv2XB634EOIibbFn5vS5s/s1600/london_broil_on_grill.jpg" height="111" title="London Broil on the Grill" width="200" /></a><i><b><a href="http://www.grillgrate.com/index.php?/recipe_meat_lovers/burgers_brats_beer/" target="_blank">Burgers Brats & Beer-</a></b></i> Be ready
for the crowd by keeping extra packages of brats and burgers around
if Dad's buddies show up</div>
</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWbNdMtdPBBGMOEJE6fSnenOc7keOimOl10t8Ue27YGn4xOEQLAY8wbZeVUKviVkLGVj7r7OwsO1MTGoxSUFng7uILe2gGK3q1i1x4F8pkmQKojh0QWUPQZFguXT4DJeO6ZlfRDVpRIc/s1600/my+fathers+london+broil.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My Father's London Broil" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWbNdMtdPBBGMOEJE6fSnenOc7keOimOl10t8Ue27YGn4xOEQLAY8wbZeVUKviVkLGVj7r7OwsO1MTGoxSUFng7uILe2gGK3q1i1x4F8pkmQKojh0QWUPQZFguXT4DJeO6ZlfRDVpRIc/s1600/my+fathers+london+broil.jpg" height="320" title="Sliced London Broil" width="240" /></a><i><b><a href="http://www.grillgrate.com/index.php?/recipe_meat_lovers/my_fathers_london_broil_recipe/" target="_blank">My Father's London Broil</a></b></i>- A
family tradition in our house started by my Father more than 50
years ago.<br />
<br />
</div>
</li>
</ul>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-56565663550635179842014-05-30T15:59:00.002-04:002014-05-30T15:59:41.363-04:00 GrillGrates Dominate 25th Annual World Championship Steak Cook-Off®<div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">
<i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">GrillGrate is excited to announce that all five money winners at the 25<sup>th</sup> Annual World Championship Steak Cook-Off May 16-17<sup>th</sup> grilled on GrillGrates. The 25<sup>th</sup> annual competition saw 81 teams vying for the $4,000 grand prize, with prize money paid through 5<sup>th </sup>place.</span></i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><img align="right" height="184" src="https://us.vocusm.com/Publish/2798427/vcsPRAsset_2798427_64610_5c761b3c-333e-4299-8a8f-35bc3fa579ee_0.jpg" v:shapes="_x0000_s1026" width="275" /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Smokehouse Rats of Boyd, Texas won this year’s contest, a $4000 check, and the Governor's Trophy.</span></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in;">
<strong><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span></i></strong>
<strong><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">“This is the fourth year in a row the winner has grilled on GrillGrates and the first time all <a href="http://www.blossomfestival.org/steak-cook-off/" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">five money winners</a> used GrillGrates”.</span></i></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Even more exciting is the enthusiasm of the backyard griller
who consistently share pictures and comments about grilling their best
steak. GrillGrates have become synonymous with perfectly grilled
steaks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">GrillGrate was proud to be a sponsor at this year's event. We prepared breakfast pizzas for the teams on the Grand Prize <a href="http://www.yodersmokers.com/" target="_blank">Yoder Smoker</a> that was given away to the winner of the Champions of Champions contest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Steak
grilling competitions have become a significant competitive sport with
competitions paying sizable sums for that perfect steak. The SCA-<a href="http://steakcookoffs.com/" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">The Steak Cook-Off Association</a> was recently formed to help coordinate and standardize steak cook off events and judging. <strong><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">“Steak competitions are the next big thing in the world of grilling”.</span></i></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The end of May also marked the end of our promotion with <a href="http://www.meyernaturalangus.com/" target="_blank">Meyer Natural Angus</a>. We asked our fans and customers to submit their best pictures of grilled steaks into one of two categories- #GRATESTEAK for pics of gorgeous sear marks and #PERFECTCUT for pics of perfectly cooked steak interiors. Two winners were chosen along with two runners up. The grand prizes were $129 gift packs of steaks from Meyer and the runners up each received $75 in product from GrillGrate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>With the World Championship Steak Cookoff</i><i>®</i><i> right
around the corner, GrillGrate today released steak grilling tips
from several World Championship Steak winners and grilling experts. The
patented GrillGrate has become synonymous with the perfect steak as the
past three world champions all grilled on GrillGrates.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every
griller worth his salt and pepper is on a life-long quest to grill the
perfect steak. To some it has even become a competitive sport, with
steak competitions popping up all over the US and Canada offering big
prize money to winners. Imagine winning $4,000 for the best steak –
that’s the payout from the upcoming <a href="http://www.blossomfestival.org/steak-cook-off/"><i>World Championship Steak Cookoff</i><sup><i><b>®</b></i></sup></a><b> </b>held </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">every year in Magnolia, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Arkansas on the third Saturday in May.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the 25<sup>th</sup> Anniversary
World Championship Steak Cookoff right around the corner, GrillGrate
LLC is excited to release steak grilling tips in conjunction with
grilling experts and past championship grillers.</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. John Enright,</b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Corporate Ranch Chef for <a href="http://www.meyernaturalangus.com/">Meyer Natural Angus</a></b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.
<i>“If you would like to set yourself apart from the rest of the field
start with the best beef available. Better beef comes from animals that
are naturally and humanely raised, with no steroids or antibiotics, on a
wholesome diet. That adds up to tastier, higher quality beef. Consumers
are asking for natural beef. It’s not a trend anymore it is a way of
life. Ask for Meyer Natural Angus and start to set your meals apart from
the norm.”</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>“You
have to know your grill and meat temperatures. Grilling steaks happens
hot and fast and requires precise timing. An instant read thermometer is
a must. Grill steak to a target internal temperature and not by the
clock. I use a laser thermometer to measure the cooking grate
temperature too. I want the GrillGrate to be at least 600F.”</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Johnny Joseph, Milam Cook Team 2008 World Champion:</b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>“I
wet my steaks with a special marinade first, then I put my rub on so it
dissolves the rub and doesn't wash it off. The steaks go wet on the
grill for a hot and fast grilling.”</i></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Ernest Servantes, 2012 Food Network Chopped Grill Masters Champion: </b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>“You've
got to have those killer diamond sear marks. Diamonds are a grills best
friend. People eat with their eyes first and a perfectly seared steak
sets off the senses. I lift and twist the steak before turning to get
perfect diamond sear marks. Beautiful presentation sets the stage for
that first cut.”</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Monte Brown, Trash Can Cookers 2013 World Champion: </b><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>“I
grill using a process called the reverse sear. First I cook the steak
at 225F to slowly bring the internal temperature up, then I remove the
steak and get the grill very hot for the final sear. Just a couple of
minutes a side to sear and darken the outside. The steak will be medium
to medium rare.”</i></span><br />
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these professionals and champions all use their own methods, one thing
is certain: a perfectly grilled steak starts with GrillGrates.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The World Championship Steak Cook-off<sup>®</sup> is the centerpiece of the Magnolia Blossom Festival held the third weekend in May in Magnolia, Arkansas. 2014 marks the 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary
of the steak cook-off. All previous winners have been invited back to
compete in a Champion of Champions contest that will run concurrently
with the 2014 contest.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-55348890486963960902014-04-30T17:08:00.000-04:002014-05-01T11:00:41.209-04:00Cinco de Mayo Is The Perfect Time To Try Grilling Quesadillas<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
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man winter finally released his grasp and warmer weather has returned
across the country. Even our friends way up north are finally thawing
out and embracing the change of seasons. April found us doing our
spring cleaning and getting our grills ready for action and now that
May is upon us we are locked, loaded and ready to grill!</span></div>
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de Mayo is the first holiday of grilling season.</b></i> Many folks will be
celebrating the occasion with a cook out. Contrary to popular belief
Cinco de Mayo is not independence day for Mexico but rather a
celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. Good enough reason to fire
up the grill and crack open an icy cold Corona! Along with this day
comes a lot of tasty Mexican food and there is no reason you should
not join in on the fun at your grill.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01smcEXEEnwB4S9w4n53LG1qov0ArvV42mL6MxAYZw_dOXdDM87DMrzs7uvr3zNEJg28XBw17ZIryGOtA0S-tRmEe6nxD1TGP-XPIrOy1OTWHgq_Y5hHVpFs1SeWhcVCiamQJoHGe1qI/s1600/Quesadillas+on+grill.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img alt="Grilled flour tortillas" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01smcEXEEnwB4S9w4n53LG1qov0ArvV42mL6MxAYZw_dOXdDM87DMrzs7uvr3zNEJg28XBw17ZIryGOtA0S-tRmEe6nxD1TGP-XPIrOy1OTWHgq_Y5hHVpFs1SeWhcVCiamQJoHGe1qI/s1600/Quesadillas+on+grill.jpg" height="144" title="Quesadillas on the grill" width="200" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We
have found one of the easiest and most versatile things you can grill
is a little gift from our friends south of the border- the flour
tortilla! Traditionally tortillas are toasted on a super hot “camal”
or a cast iron skillet before serving. Toasting the tortilla brings
out an authentic nutty flavor and crispiness that will make your
taste buds sing. Put two of these tortillas together with some killer
fillings and you have a recipe for something truly Grate, the
quesadilla. Naturally the quesadillas translate perfectly to the
grill and we find ourselves cooking them all year round. <i>GrillGrates
allow you to toast the tortillas in a much more controlled fashion
than a traditional grill surface. The end result is a crispy golden
brown exterior with stunning grill marks.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tortillas
are the perfect platform for any number of ingredients and go well
with just about everything. Quesadillas can be made well in advance
and thrown on the grill as needed. But don't stop there, why not
gather a bunch of tasty toppings? Salsa, guacamole, sour cream and
fresh veggies all lend themselves nicely to quesadillas. We like to
set up a toppings bar of sorts and let our guests customize to suit
their individual tastes. A toppings bar is perfect for parties plus
it's fun, kind of like a quesadilla “social” if you will.</span><br />
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</span><a href="http://www.grillgrate.com/index.php?/recipe_appetizers/natalies_two_fisted_quesadillas/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><b>go-to recipe for grilled quesadillas</b></a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"> includes quite simply
mashed/seasoned black beans, salsa and cheddar cheese. The prep work is
minimal, just buy canned black beans, your favorite salsa and shredded cheddar cheese. You
can feed an army of folks for next to nothing using these humble
ingredients and of course your GrillGrates. This year try adding
quesadillas to your cook out menu and your guests will all be saying
“Viva Mexico!”</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-2157758407408062732014-04-18T16:21:00.001-04:002014-04-18T16:21:38.442-04:00GrillGrate Spring Cleaning Survey Results<b>Thank you to the 100 people who took
our survey last month.</b> It was great to hear the various things
people have done to clean their GrillGrates.
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Statistics:</div>
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<b>35% of People Owned their
GrillGrates 3+ Years!</b>
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<b>Deep Cleaning:</b></div>
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<li>Never 17%</li>
<li>1-2 times a year 36%</li>
<li>3-4 times a year 17%</li>
<li>4 times or more 32%</li>
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<b>75% Use GrateTool to Clear
Valleys and Sides </b>
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<b>72% Have Never Soaked GrillGrates</b></div>
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<b>22% Flip GrillGrates Over and Burn
Off</b></div>
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<b>Other interesting
methods and our comments:</b></div>
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<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>Power washing & steam
cleaners</b>- I took my buddy Tom's GrillGrates to the car wash
once! It works. One customer “bungy corded” GrillGrates to a
tree and power-washed them after rending a dozen pork butts on them.
Believe me I asked for a picture next time! Maybe he should leave
them out over night for the animals to feast on pig love?</div>
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<b>Oven Cleaning Cycle-</b>
Several reported using the self clean setting on their ovens with
great success. Just a little ash left. I need to try it and see no
reason not to. I suspect a re-oiling the first use might be needed.</div>
</li>
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<b>Pry Bars, Butter Knives and
Ash Tools</b> along with the GrateTool to clean the valleys of
debris.</div>
</li>
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<b>Turn to high and wait until
they catch fire! </b> Then turn off the gas and let them burn off.
We don't suggest this method but have experienced a few fires in the
valleys, especially from juicy rib-eyes.
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<b>Aluminum foil sheet over
GrillGrates at high temps for a few minutes.</b> Again a risky move
if left on for 30 min or more 1000F temps will be reached and
WARPING is eminent!</div>
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<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>Dry Grass Trimmings to remove
grease and clean them? </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">How
green!</span></div>
</li>
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<b>Our BRUSH TRIAL was a failure </b>and we
learned that a valley brush gunks up so fast and bends too easily.
However the survey did lead us to a simple ash tool. Stay Tuned!<br />
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Thanks again to people who responded.
<b><i><a href="https://grillgrate.wufoo.com/forms/spring-cleaning-questionaire/" target="_blank">We welcome you to take the GrillGrate Cleaning Survey </a></i></b>or send us your
tips and ideas via<a href="mailto:info@grillgrate.com" target="_blank"> <i><b>email.</b></i></a><b><i> </i>We really appreciate the feedback. </b>
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We sent out 25 packages of Groover and
based on positive feedback will be selling soon on our webstore.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-41195893700704335102014-04-16T16:26:00.000-04:002014-04-16T16:26:55.075-04:00Teach a Man to Grill a Fish and His Family Eats Well for a Lifetime!<b>Grilling fish is not easy.</b> Just
consider the myriad of grill gadgets designed to make it easier to
grill fish because grilling fish is truly hard. Before GrillGrates I
never grilled fish. We wrapped fish in aluminum foil so it was
essentially steamed on the grill. Many people avoid grilling fish
altogether or resort to baking it or only eating fish out at
restaurants just to avoid the grill. GrillGrates solve this fishy
dilemma. Most of us would eat fish more often if it were as easy to
prepare and cook as beef or chicken. <b>With GrillGrates grilling fish
is as easy as grilling a steak or a hamburger.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEaED6uQWOFOA2dxDSPn4JNVVNmClm66C2i6zsz71-SLRbS5jzVkafd1pgCJK_f8EcqYyLIxDqLzaDrN80wVnAyLP08bTGdx7Vo67Uz2TXTV_pi_iz64DHvAd5rUwsP7XjAO5zf6TOIM/s1600/Talipia+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEaED6uQWOFOA2dxDSPn4JNVVNmClm66C2i6zsz71-SLRbS5jzVkafd1pgCJK_f8EcqYyLIxDqLzaDrN80wVnAyLP08bTGdx7Vo67Uz2TXTV_pi_iz64DHvAd5rUwsP7XjAO5zf6TOIM/s1600/Talipia+.jpg" height="146" width="320" /></a><b>The raised rail design supports fish
filets, shellfish, crab cakes and more while the GrateTool<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">™</span> reaches below the fish to gently lift, rather than scrape it off the
grill. </b>The GrateTool is an integral part of the patented GrillGrate
grilling system. Part fork, part spatula, The GrateTool fits between
the rails to make it easy to lift and turn even the most delicate
fish. Together they overcome the fish sticking and breaking apart
problem. GrillGrates also provide protection from flare-ups and hot
drying air that quickly dries out a moist filet. Fish can be grilled
hot and fast like a steak and seared just as pretty too, while
whiter, delicate filets can be marinated and grilled at lower temps.
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<b>In addition to using GrillGrates-
Follow these tips to grill perfect fish fast and easy.
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<b>Oil the fish then season.</b>
Lightly coat with olive oil or avocado oil if grilling very hot for fish such as tuna or wahoo. The oil helps the seasoning stick to
and penetrate the flesh. The oil also helps when the fish is placed
on the grill to prevent sticking.
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<b>Grill on a HOT / clean grill.</b>
Most people don't grill fish hot enough. Oil the GrillGrates (use
a paper towel with Canola oil) just before putting fish
on the grill.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJKQeFWiF-h5RrHda8E06DBI5EFwRTLKqNSxCPlutjbhAlEsmzk95GwCUlnOSbcLyjzzlU20Penf2ON4qyU9V1s7dETlBIjk_AhO_BPhaPpUD280jFam3ZAFyZcPQhW09gq0ahd1NI1oY/s1600/Shrimp+on+Skewers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJKQeFWiF-h5RrHda8E06DBI5EFwRTLKqNSxCPlutjbhAlEsmzk95GwCUlnOSbcLyjzzlU20Penf2ON4qyU9V1s7dETlBIjk_AhO_BPhaPpUD280jFam3ZAFyZcPQhW09gq0ahd1NI1oY/s1600/Shrimp+on+Skewers.jpg" height="146" width="200" /></a><b>Don't touch it!</b> Leave the fish
sitting where it hits to allow searing and better release. Grill 60% of
time before turning and cook to finish. One flip is plenty.
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</li>
<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<b>Two skewers are better than
one.</b> Smaller shrimp and scallops are ideal to use a skewer but
only one skewer allows them to rotate and some will not turn. Using
two skewers solves this dilemma and makes turning all at once easy.</div>
</li>
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<b>Leave the shell on.</b> Think
of the shell as a flavor savor. The shell keeps marinades and
moisture in the shrimp or lobster. The shell itself is a flavor
booster.
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVuX1_sxUhfr4uV1KDcOhehGhCwIB113gd1be9BK0wiKmbCA_s9QV66X6l9CkkywxQ-nmSriR8B208rUNwBhrdRbdvWq0SNJhqniSnf4qoLrL9sYHB6CGGnKXKISLdtzi7XZrfj7vliXk/s1600/Plated+Talipia+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVuX1_sxUhfr4uV1KDcOhehGhCwIB113gd1be9BK0wiKmbCA_s9QV66X6l9CkkywxQ-nmSriR8B208rUNwBhrdRbdvWq0SNJhqniSnf4qoLrL9sYHB6CGGnKXKISLdtzi7XZrfj7vliXk/s1600/Plated+Talipia+.jpg" height="138" width="200" /></a><b>Marinade shell fish, salmon,
talapia, catfish. </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Simple oil
and spice mixtures are easy and flavorful. Give the fish a soak
prior to grilling. </span>
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<b>Top with relish, salsa or
olive tapenade.</b> Whitefish such as Talapia are mild and benefit
from a tasty topping such as mango peach salsa with bits of chopped
shrimp.
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</li>
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<b>Don't fret if you get some
sticking</b>. With GrillGrates, the meal will not be lost nor will
the fish break apart. The GrateTool will lift the fish off with just a few morsels left on the rails.
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<b>Grilling fish is a key element of the
griller's diet!</b></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-83535273665638189812014-04-15T12:24:00.001-04:002014-04-15T12:24:19.924-04:00Conductivity- The Science Behind the Sear<b>In our continuing quest to define the
science behind GrillGrate,</b> we challenged Ian the Intern to come up
with a conductivity chart comparing common grill surfaces. It was
impressive to watch him use Wiki-pedia, Google and other pillars of
knowledge to come up with this chart. Explaining <i>Watts Per Meter
– Kelvin</i> took him some doing!
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<i><b>Aluminum's conductivity is 3 times that
of cast iron and over 15 times that of stainless steel. </b></i></div>
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GrillGrates
conduct heat more efficiently and more
evenly. The hottest part of the GrillGrate is the cooking rail as
heat is conducted up and through the grate. </div>
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The conductivity of the GrillGrate panels and the radiant heat (infrared) they generate is the reason why they grill food so much better. </div>
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<i><b>Should we give Ian an A? </b></i></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17512220374276263409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912290281437725611.post-13007662977817601902014-04-04T17:34:00.000-04:002014-04-15T12:16:44.908-04:00Grill for Your Best Health & Beat the Cancer Hysteria<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="w580" style="width: 580px;"><tbody>
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steps we can take to minimize and neutralize the "potential"
carcinogens that are formed during high temperature cooking of proteins.</b></div>
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<b>Together with our daughter, Dr. Sara Jean Barrett ND, who
compiled research studies, we released to the press healthy grilling
tips and links to those studies to counter the grilling causes cancer
scare</b> AND ... a little 1 min rant video from me. You can<b> <a href="http://grillgrate.createsend1.com/t/r-l-xldttdy-l-s/" style="color: #f48229; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">view the press release and 1 min video here</a>.</b></div>
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Introducing The Griller's Diet...Don't Let Your Meat Grill Alone!<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Grill for Your Best Health! It's our motto! </b></span> <b> I ate my first beet at 50! </b>I now love sweet potatoes and a host of vegetables that I never ate before. <b>We ALWAYS grill at least one and often two vegetables every time we grill.</b></div>
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<i><b>I lost 30lbs and improved my cholesterol and blood sugar while grilling more not less.</b></i></div>
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<b>Meat is not the enemy- just don't burn it:</b> The
research is not in dispute here. Charred, burned meat does contain known
carcinogens (HCA's and PAH's) but there are plenty of ways to off-set
them. Grill food to goal temps, avoid too much open flame or grilling
too well done. Grilling faster can also reduce the amount of char.</li>
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<b>Eat more vegetables: </b>Grilled vegetables contain
counter-balancing antioxidants that research shows neutralize carcinogen
formation and works to counter-act it. Research points to this
neutralizing effect with the use of herbs and spices too.</li>
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<b>Grill more kinds of vegetables:</b> No butter or
calorie-rich sauces required. Sweet potatoes, beets, carrots and squash
caramelize at grill temps letting the natural sugars deliver the best
and tastiest flavor. Grill peppers, onions, zucchini, with just a touch
of olive oil and pepper. Enjoy all that antioxidant power working to
improve your health while offsetting the effects of cooking red meat.</li>
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<b>Grill more fish and chicken:</b> Grilled chicken does not
have to be slathered in barbecue sauce. A simple rub of herbs and
spices is healthier and contains more antioxidants. Salmon is ideal to
spice up and grill hot and fast like a steak. Is there a tastier way to
eat fish than grilled?</li>
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<b>Grill on a clean hot grill and ban flare-ups. </b>Eliminating flare-ups is the best way to control char and gain control of the grill.</li>
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Spices & Marinades Have Anti-Oxidant Power to Neutralize and Inhibit the formation of Carcinogen Compounds </div>
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<b>Spice up grilled meats</b>: The antioxidant power of
herbs, particularly rosemary, paprika, garlic, sage and black pepper,
retard the formation of HCA's. For example, adding dried cherries to
hamburger shows significant reductions in HCA formation.</li>
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<b>Marinade meat before grilling:</b> Research again points
to significant reductions of HCA's. Be careful not to use flammable
marinades as they may do more harm than good.</li>
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Introducing Dr. Sara Jean Barrett ND<br />
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Sara Jean is a Naturopathic Doctor and is tuned into how food is a key driver for overall health and wellness.</div>
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As her proud parents we are excited to watch her build a growing practice in the Minneapolis area and beyond. <b>She not only contributes to our health but our business as well!</b></div>
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<a href="http://grillgrate.createsend1.com/t/r-l-xldttdy-l-g/" style="color: #f48229; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">I encourage you to sign up for her newletter.</a> Here are a couple of links to recent blog posts:</div>
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<a href="http://grillgrate.createsend1.com/t/r-l-xldttdy-l-w/" style="color: #f48229; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Kick the Sugar Habit</a></li>
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<a href="http://grillgrate.createsend1.com/t/r-l-xldttdy-l-yd/" style="color: #f48229; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Know Your Fats</a></li>
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<a href="http://grillgrate.createsend1.com/t/r-l-xldttdy-l-yh/" style="color: #f48229; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Who's Living In Your Gut?</a></li>
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<a href="http://grillgrate.createsend1.com/t/r-l-xldttdy-l-yk/" style="color: #f48229; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Like Dr. Barrett on Facebook</a></li>
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GrillGrate, Eat Well and Prosper!</div>
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