Cooking for All Seasons with a Charcoal Grill

 For many, cooking with a charcoal grill is a highlight of warm weather months.  Using charcoal imbues food with a distinctive flavor that cannot be achieved through other methods, and the ability to cook outside frees hosts from the stove and allows them to interact with guests while cooking.  While hamburgers and hot dogs have long been staples of grill cooking, more and more amateur grillers are branching out, and finding new ways to prepare food using a charcoal grill.  The key to good grilling lies both in the equipment and the technique.  A few simple pointers can help anyone turn out gourmet quality food from a small charcoal barbecue grill.

 For those who are just starting out and need to invest in a grill, it is important to remember that one can find a great grill for little money.  The Meco charcoal grill is a low cost grill that is highly regarded by both serious and amateur grillers.  They are available through hardware stores as well as online, and some models are priced at less than $50.  One of the best features of this grill is its ability to be easily transported.  It is lightweight, and can be moved from the backyard to the campsite or park to ensure high quality grilled food anywhere you travel.  Meco charcoal grill models are also sold that are larger enough to fit both meat and vegetables.  As the size increases, so too does the cost, but they can still be purchased for under $100, a fraction of the cost of a gas grill. 

 Of course, one of the key ingredients to the proper use of a charcoal barbecue grill is the charcoal itself.  While some grill enthusiasts swear by a particular brand, most commercially available charcoal will turn out well cooked food.  Flavored charcoal, or flavored chips, may be added to give meat a smokey flavor.  Some popular variations are apple wood, maple and mesquite.  Follow the directions on the package to ensure that you are using enough to get the flavor benefits without overwhelming the natural taste of the food that you are grilling.
 Lighting the charcoal and regulating the temperature of your grill are among the most important skills that will be learned with time.  For beginners, it is important that you not start cooking as soon as the grill has been lit.  Instead, allow some time for the flame to die down.  When the grill is ready to be used, the charcoal will be glowing red and smoldering.  Use of lighter fluid is optional.  While it does make the charcoal exponentially easier to light, many competitive barbecue cooks avoid fluid as they feel it can be tasted in the meat.  If it is used, allow it plenty of time to burn off before you begin cooking.

 More and more cookbooks and online recipes are dedicated to new ways to use a charcoal barbecue grill.  These give guidance on how to make rubs and marinades that will turn your grilled food into dinner party worthy fare.  In addition to advice on how to get the best flavor out of meat, they can also be great sources for ideas on how to grill vegetables and fruits.  With these new ideas, grill owners will find that outdoor grills can be used in all seasons, even for special occasions.

 A charcoal grill can be a great way to give new life to staid recipes and making cooking at home fun again.

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