Ready…Set…Go! With summer upon us, the time has come to put your grilling skills to the test. Here we offer you some suggestions – and helpful items – to make sure you always keep things hot. Whether it’s grilling tools, recipes or advice on finding the perfect steak read on for more.
Instant Wine Chiller
Chill your wine instantly by removing the chiller from the freezer, attaching it to
the top of the bottle, and pouring the liquid through the wine chiller’s frozen
steel chamber to instantly cool for a delicious glass every time.
MSRP
$39.95 www.HomeWetBar.com
Ultimate Lighted Grill Tongs
These BBQ grill
tongs feature a removable led flashlight that lights up food on the grill. They
lock closed for easy storage, are a generous 20″, and feature sturdy steel
arms that will not buckle, insulated high temperature handles with deluxe
contoured grips, and a handy grill hanging loop. And the flashlight removes
quickly for easy cleaning.
MSRP $19.99 www.HomeWetBar.com
Little Griddle
A line of heavy duty grill-top griddles that allows virtually anything to be cooked on any grill. The four styles and six sizes are made of 12 or 14 gauge 430 stainless steel, and fit easily and securely on an outdoor barbecue or campfire grill providing users with a whole new range of outdoor cooking possibilities.
The Little Griddle fits any shape or size grill, round or rectangular. The Sizzle-Q is a lighter weight rectangular version, the Griddle-Q, a heavier version coming in 3 sizes from half to extra-large, the Kettle-Q, a circular griddle for circular grills and the Party-Q, a giant version for extra-largegrills. No need to wrap anything in foil. Cleans up easily, keeps food from falling, prevents flare-ups and offers even heating.
MSRP
$69.99 – $449.99 ww.littlegriddle.com
ThermaCELL Mosquito Repelling Lantern
Here’s the only portable, butane-operated, area mosquito repellent. With two styles of full-size lanterns that provide protection from flying insects as well as ambient light. Up to 98 percent effective at repelling mosquitoes, black flies,
and other flying insects. Plus, lightweight and easy to transport whether you are dining, camping, hunting, fishing or watching outdoor sports events.
MSRP $34.95 www.thermacell.com
Walmart’s
Top Quality USDA Choice Steaks
Looking for a good steak? Walmart is making a big push with their top quality USDA Choice Premium Beef. The company recently organized the Walmart Choice Steak Challenge presented by Kingsford Charcoal and Coca-Cola with local chefs from across the U.S. competing to determine who grills the best steak in town. Finalists from Tampa, Miami, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, St. Louis, Nashville and Atlanta came to the finals in New
York where Richard Chamberlain from Dallas emerged as the big winner.
Steak is a great choice for guys who want meals that are easy to prepare, healthy and taste delicious.
When choosing your steak remember:
T-bone –
This cut brings together two excellent steaks, New York Strip and Tenderloin
(Filet Mignon).
NY Strip
– Great flavor and tenderness. This cut of
meat comes from the tenderest section of beef,
Filet – Cut from the tenderloin and tender.
Rib-eye – Lots of marbling loaded with exceptional flavor in every bite. Cut from the rib section
Top Sirloin – The
perfect choice for cookouts and big gatherings
Tips for Grilling the Perfect Steak
Steak should be at room temperature to ensure optimum grilling
Just before grilling, pat steak dry, brush on a light coating of
vegetable or olive oil, and season as desired
Add
salt no more than 2 minutes before grilling to avoid drying out the meat
For a perfectly seared steak, place meat on a medium-hot to hot
grill (450–500˚F)
For best grilling results, cook with a thermometer; grilling to
Medium Rare, approximately 4–6 minutes per side or to desired doneness:
o Rare 125–130˚F
o Medium Rare 130–135˚F
o Medium
135–145˚F
o Well
155–170˚F
Wrap
the steak in foil and rest for 3–5 minutes before serving; this will allow the
juices to distribute evenly inside
To
learn more www.walmart.com/steak and www.Grilling.com
Grilling Recipe
If you want to impress on your next cooking
extravaganza here’s your secret. 1,001 Best Grilling Recipes: Delicious,
Easy-to-Make Recipes From Around the World by Rick Browne is destined to make your cooking stand
out. From every imaginable type of burger to a wide range of game entrees to an
array of delicious side dishes and appetizers to a surprisingly eclectic
selection of desserts, 1,001 Best Grilling Recipes covers the entire spectrum
of grilled cuisine.
Honey-Baked Lamb Ribs
Yield:
8 servings
For sweetener, you can substitute orange or lime marmalade, pure maple syrup,
or molasses for the honey.
4 3/4 pounds (2.2 kg) lamb ribs
3 red onions, peeled and chopped
1 1/3 cups (315 mL) Zinfandel
1/3 cup (79 mL) fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup (79 mL) dark soy sauce
1/4 cup (59 mL) fresh cilantro leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons (22.5 mL) honey
1 tablespoon (15 mL) minced garlic
1 tablespoon (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons (6.25 mL) salt
1 teaspoon (5 mL) freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 mL) ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 mL) favorite hot sauce
1. Place the lamb in a 1- to 2-gallon (3.8- to 7.6-L) resealable plastic
bag.
In a small bowl, combine the onions, wine, lemon juice, soy sauce, cilantro,
honey, garlic, oil, salt, pepper, allspice, and hot sauce and mix well. Pour
this mixture all over the lamb. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. While the ribs are marinating, preheat the barbecue to medium high (375°F
[190°C] to 425°F [220°C]) for indirect grilling, putting a water pan under the
unheated side of the grill. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and grease a
roasting or baking pan.
3. Remove the ribs from the marinade. Pour the marinade into a saucepan and
boil for 10 minutes while the lamb ribs come to room temperature.
4. Grill the ribs directly on the heated grill for 2 minutes per side, then
place them in the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until the ribs are
cooked through, turning and basting often with the marinade.