Enjoying Your Indoor Barbeque Grill
I need to start with a disclaimer: I used to be a barbeque grill purist. I thought that grilling over anything but a hardwood fire wasn’t real grilling. Grudgingly, if I didn’t have wood on hand or the time to get it, I would put charcoal in my barbeque grill. Gas? Forget it. As far as I was concerned, gas grilling was for sissies or people who didn’t know any better. But lately, I have come around (my wood-grilling friends would say I’ve gone over to The Dark Side). I have used and enjoyed a couple of different gas grills, and I have to admit, the convenience and increased temperature control of gas grilling has really made a believer out of me. Furthermore, I don’t think I’ve sacrificed much in the area of taste. At least, my family isn’t complaining.
What’s the Difference between Outdoor and Indoor Barbeque Grilling?
Having said all that, my opinion is that indoor barbeque grilling is really only for those times when weather or other circumstances make it impossible or impractical to grill outside. You just can’t get the same barbeque flavor in foods grilled inside, though with some grills and preparations, you can get close. However, we all know that there are times when it’s just not possible to fire up the outside grill. For those times, indoor barbeque grilling can work out as an acceptable substitute. The biggest difference with indoor barbeque grilling is that you need to use either an electric or a properly vented gas grill that is made specifically for grilling indoors. Almost all these units are electric, though it’s possible to get a gas unit mounted on a stove, with a rotisserie attachment and venting. As you can imagine, with all the setup needed, indoor gas grills are usually way more expensive. Why do you have to have a unit built for indoor grilling? Because outdoor grills produce carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas. Outside, it doesn’t matter; the gas disperses in the open air. But using an outdoor grill indoors can kill you. Don’t risk it, even in the garage.
Some Popular Indoor Barbeque Grills
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve seen advertisements for one of the George Foreman electric barbeque grills. These come in several models, from counter-top, folding size to large units on a stand that can be used indoors or outdoors. Most incorporate non-stick surfaces and relatively easy cleanup. Other popular electric brands include Sanyo, Chefmaster, and West Bend. Indoor gas grills are made by Jenn Air, Capital, and ProFire.
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Weber 7416 Rapidfire Chimney Starter
$13.00 Weber Rapidfire, Chimney Starter, Made Of Aluminized Steel & Large Enough To Hold The Appropriate Number Of Briquettes For An Indirect Or Direct Fire On A 22-1/2" Diameter Weber Kettle, Unique Cone Bottom Allows For Fast Start & A Double Thermoplastic Handle Allows For Easy Pouring Once Charcoal Is Ignited... |
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Weber 7553 Premium Cover for Weber Genesis Gas Grills
$37.42 Premium full length heavy duty nylon cover. Covers grills from top to bottom. Great for keeping your grill away from the elements.... |
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Weber 6415 Small Aluminum Drip Pans 8.5-by-6-inch, Pack of 10
$4.09 Small, heavy gauge aluminum pans line the Weber gas barbecue grease catch pan and are also ideal for cooking side dishes. Large pans are perfect for indirect cooking on a Weber kettle or cooking vegetables and other foods. 10 pans per pack. No. 6415: Smal... |
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Championship Cooking Series - Charcoal Smoking Vol 1
$4.99 Barbecue like the pros with Joe Davidson, outdoor cooking world champion.... |
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Championship Cooking Series - Gas Grill Smoking Vol 1
$9.95 Barbecue like the pros with Joe Davidson, Outdoor Cooking World Champion.... |
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Great Chefs Grill Out: Caribbean
$5.99 Flank steak, veal chops, chicken, duck and lamb, prepared at the Villa des Great Chefs in St. Croix. This video features chefs Allen Susser, David Kendrick, Bent Rasmussen, and Philip Fitzpatrick. 90 minutes... |
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RubberMaid #G100-12 BBQ Grill Brush
$2.90 10-1/2" BBQ Grill Brush With Molded In Scraper. Crimped Brass Bristles, 5/8" Trim, In Black Plastic Block.... |
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Mr. Heater Propane Steak Saver Adapter
$23.80 Rescue your Sunday afternoon cookout! When you run out of gas in your 20-lb. tank, simply screw this adapter into the propane operating line to operate your grill from a disposable 1-lb. propane cylinder. U.S.A.... |
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Charcoal Go-Anywhere Grill
$45.73 Charcoal Go-Anywhere portable square charcoal grill. Weber Go-Anywhere grills live up to both their name and their fame: Weber quality in a portable package. 160 square inches of cooking surface.... |
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15 INCH EXTRA LONG CUFF HEAT RESISTANT Fireplace & Barbecue Gloves with Primiem Suede Leather Gloves, 100 % Cotton Lining
$19.99 Best Barbecue Suede leather Gloves, Extra Long Cuff provide extra protection. 100% cotton lining for much comfort. 15" long. ONE SIZE FITS ALL.... |
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