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BBQ 101 - Easy Grilling Tips
By LeslieIt's finally that time of year again! Everyone is rolling out their grills and dusting off the patio furniture. Summertime is meant for backyard gatherings with great food and drink. Whether its steak, chicken, ribs or veggies, barbecuing is a fun and easy way to make a meal. We all can't be Bobby Flay on the grill, but if you follow these tips, you can create a delicious meal and keep your friends and family coming back for more! BBQ Grills Tips – Safety First Always read the owners manual before using your grill and follow specific usage, assembly, and safety procedures. Contact the grill manufacturer if you have specific questions. Be sure to locate your model number and the manufacturer’s consumer inquiry phone number and write ...
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Reasons to celebrate
- January 19, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- January 20, Inauguration Day
- January 26, Chinese New Year
- February 1, Superbowl Sunday
- February 2, Groundhog Day
- February 8, Boy Scout Day
- February 14, Valentine's Day
- February 16, Presidents Day
- February 24, Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras
- February 25, Ash Wednesday
BBQ Fun Facts
- The most popular holidays for barbecuing are July 4th, Memorial Day and Labor Day.
- The most popular BBQ foods are burgers (82%), steak (79%), chicken (72%) and hot dogs (71%).
- Barbecues are a White House tradition since the 36th president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. Lyndon B. Johnson hosted the first BBQ at the White House which featured Texas-style barbecued ribs.
- The most popular flavors of barbecue sauce are hickory, followed by mesquite, honey, and then tomato-based.
- The most common ingredient added to barbecue sauce is garlic, followed by brown sugar.
- The most popular barbecue utensils are long-handled tongs, grill cleaning brushes, and long-handled forks and spatulas.
- Charcoal is considered to be the best BBQ fuel and adds the most flavors to the food.
- In North America approx. 20,000 BBQ competitions take place every year.
- 42 % of consumers say barbecues or cookout parties are their most popular form of home entertainment.
