What is your favorite flavor/style of Barbeque Sauce?
1) Simple and Sweet
2) Spicy and Hot
3) Sweet and Spicy
4) Savory
5) Fruity
6) Smoky
7) Other - let us know
Check out our All American BBQ Addict Sauce Recipe:
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
The 2010 Rockin' Rib Fest is June 11-13th
Hey there fellow GrillJunkies!
The 2010 Rockin' Rib Fest in Nashua New Hampshire is approaching very soon! June 11th - 13th. Don't miss it!
The 2010 Rockin' Rib Fest in Nashua New Hampshire is approaching very soon! June 11th - 13th. Don't miss it!
- Professional Ribbers from Near & Far
- Music and Entertainment
- Children’s Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Rides & So Much More!
Grilled Salmon Recipe from our friends at Ground Up Gourmet
Check out this great Grilled Salmon recipe, using the GrillJunkie cedar planks, from our friends at GroundUpGourmet!
http://www.groundupgourmet.com/?p=37
http://www.groundupgourmet.com/?p=37
Friday, May 14, 2010
Celebrate Your Addiction to Grilling!
Visit us on line for a few grilling tips, techniques, and free recipes. Also check out our line-up of GrillJunkie t-shirts, steins and other accessories designed to help celebrate your addition to grilling and spending time with family and friends!
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
GrillJunkie's Traditional Beef Kabobs Recipe
Try our Traditional Beef Kabob Recipe
This traditional kebab recipe works well due to the fact that all of the ingredients will be cooked to perfection at the same time. The marinade adds flavor while keeping the small pieces of top sirloin from drying out on the grill.
INGREDIENTS:
Combine sherry, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger. Mix well. Place in a baking dish and add sirloin. Coat well. Let the sirloin and marinade sit for 1 hour. Preheat grill. Tread sirloin strips, peppers, and pineapple onto skewers.
Grill over high heat until the meat is done to desired taste. The GrillJunkie team recommends grilling for about 8 minutes turning occasionally. Enjoy!
This traditional kebab recipe works well due to the fact that all of the ingredients will be cooked to perfection at the same time. The marinade adds flavor while keeping the small pieces of top sirloin from drying out on the grill.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound beef top sirloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 large green pepper, cut into 1 inch squares
- 1 medium onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 can pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup sherry
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
Combine sherry, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger. Mix well. Place in a baking dish and add sirloin. Coat well. Let the sirloin and marinade sit for 1 hour. Preheat grill. Tread sirloin strips, peppers, and pineapple onto skewers.
Grill over high heat until the meat is done to desired taste. The GrillJunkie team recommends grilling for about 8 minutes turning occasionally. Enjoy!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
May Is National Barbecue Month!
May is National Barbecue Month
Thursday April 29, 2010
As you probably know by now, May is National Barbecue Month, and that means its time for the annual press release from the Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association (HPBA):
http://www.hpba.org/
MEN WANT IT HOT, SAY THEY LIKE TO DRESS UP their MEAT
National Poll Reveals: Whether Dressing up or Stripping Down, Most Americans Plan to Grill this Summer and Admit "I'm All About the Meat"
ARLINGTON, VA (April 29, 2010) - Six-out-of-ten Americans say they can't wait to fire up the grill and kick off the peak outdoor cooking season igniting this May (National Barbecue Month), according to a new poll conducted by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA). In fact, nearly 90 percent say they plan to enjoy grilled food in their own backyard during the warmer months, indicating that Americans are ready to shake off the winter blues and get a taste of summer.
"After an especially brutal winter nationwide, people are ready to cook outside and enjoy the outdoors," said Leslie Wheeler, HPBA's Director of Communications. "While we are seeing an increase in grilling year round, it still remains the quintessential summer pastime. The warmer months bring people together around the grill for outdoor entertainment and delicious food with the benefits of ease and affordability."
While grilling is a shared pastime, HPBA's 2010 National Barbecue Month poll reveals that flavor preferences and grilling styles vary as widely as the people who use them. The nationwide poll shows America's grilling profile and consumer taste preferences:
Dress up or Strip Down?
When it comes to enjoying a meal from the grill, 65 percent of Americans like to "dress it up" with a sauce, marinade or seasoning, and 21 percent prefer to "strip it down" and enjoy grilled food au natural.
Some like it hot! Men more than women say they like to turn up the heat with spicy sauce or steak sauce on their grilled meats (42 percent vs. 31 percent).
When it comes to grill-side manner, most adults report that they are "all about the meat" (29 percent) or "all natural" (24 percent), followed by "spicy or saucy" (19 percent), adventurous (16 percent) and timid (6 percent).
Top Toppings
For hamburgers and other grilled meat or vegetable sandwiches:
In the battle of the bottles, consumers report they use ketchup most often (66 percent of respondents), with mustard (62 percent of respondents) close behind.
Two-thirds of Americans say, "add cheese, please!"
Overall, 74 percent of Americans add lettuce, onion and/or tomato. Women lean towards the veggies more than men (80 percent of respondents vs. 68 percent).
Seventy percent of adults say they are all about the buns, and prefer a traditional bun to complete their grilled sandwiches.
No matter the preference for mustard or ketchup, bun or none, Americans agree that grilling provides an easy, cost-effective way to get out of the house and enjoy better tasting food during the warmer months. Specifically, Americans say the top pay-offs of grilling versus eating out or oven cooked meals include:
More flavorful food (81 percent of respondents)
Inexpensive compared to eating out (76 percent of respondents)
Easier clean up (67 percent of respondents)
Healthier (64 percent of respondents)
Less cooking time (53 percent of respondents)
"Now with more accessories and products for grilling on the go, people are taking the benefits of outdoor cooking beyond the backyard and making any event into a special meal," adds Wheeler.
The new poll reports that most adults plan to enjoy barbecuing outside of the home this summer: 74 percent plan to enjoy grilled food at a friend of relative's house, 42 percent while picnicking, 39 percent while camping, and 20 percent while tailgating.
For recipes, full poll results, tips to prep the grill and more, visit www.hpba.org .
About Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA)
The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association based in Arlington, VA, is the North American industry association for manufacturers, retailers, distributors, representatives, service firms and allied associates for all types of hearth, barbecue and patio appliances, fuels and accessories. The association provides professional member services and industry support in education, statistics, government relations, marketing, advertising and consumer education. There are more than 2,500 members in the HPBA.
Thursday April 29, 2010
As you probably know by now, May is National Barbecue Month, and that means its time for the annual press release from the Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association (HPBA):
http://www.hpba.org/
MEN WANT IT HOT, SAY THEY LIKE TO DRESS UP their MEAT
National Poll Reveals: Whether Dressing up or Stripping Down, Most Americans Plan to Grill this Summer and Admit "I'm All About the Meat"
ARLINGTON, VA (April 29, 2010) - Six-out-of-ten Americans say they can't wait to fire up the grill and kick off the peak outdoor cooking season igniting this May (National Barbecue Month), according to a new poll conducted by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA). In fact, nearly 90 percent say they plan to enjoy grilled food in their own backyard during the warmer months, indicating that Americans are ready to shake off the winter blues and get a taste of summer.
"After an especially brutal winter nationwide, people are ready to cook outside and enjoy the outdoors," said Leslie Wheeler, HPBA's Director of Communications. "While we are seeing an increase in grilling year round, it still remains the quintessential summer pastime. The warmer months bring people together around the grill for outdoor entertainment and delicious food with the benefits of ease and affordability."
While grilling is a shared pastime, HPBA's 2010 National Barbecue Month poll reveals that flavor preferences and grilling styles vary as widely as the people who use them. The nationwide poll shows America's grilling profile and consumer taste preferences:
Dress up or Strip Down?
When it comes to enjoying a meal from the grill, 65 percent of Americans like to "dress it up" with a sauce, marinade or seasoning, and 21 percent prefer to "strip it down" and enjoy grilled food au natural.
Some like it hot! Men more than women say they like to turn up the heat with spicy sauce or steak sauce on their grilled meats (42 percent vs. 31 percent).
When it comes to grill-side manner, most adults report that they are "all about the meat" (29 percent) or "all natural" (24 percent), followed by "spicy or saucy" (19 percent), adventurous (16 percent) and timid (6 percent).
Top Toppings
For hamburgers and other grilled meat or vegetable sandwiches:
In the battle of the bottles, consumers report they use ketchup most often (66 percent of respondents), with mustard (62 percent of respondents) close behind.
Two-thirds of Americans say, "add cheese, please!"
Overall, 74 percent of Americans add lettuce, onion and/or tomato. Women lean towards the veggies more than men (80 percent of respondents vs. 68 percent).
Seventy percent of adults say they are all about the buns, and prefer a traditional bun to complete their grilled sandwiches.
No matter the preference for mustard or ketchup, bun or none, Americans agree that grilling provides an easy, cost-effective way to get out of the house and enjoy better tasting food during the warmer months. Specifically, Americans say the top pay-offs of grilling versus eating out or oven cooked meals include:
More flavorful food (81 percent of respondents)
Inexpensive compared to eating out (76 percent of respondents)
Easier clean up (67 percent of respondents)
Healthier (64 percent of respondents)
Less cooking time (53 percent of respondents)
"Now with more accessories and products for grilling on the go, people are taking the benefits of outdoor cooking beyond the backyard and making any event into a special meal," adds Wheeler.
The new poll reports that most adults plan to enjoy barbecuing outside of the home this summer: 74 percent plan to enjoy grilled food at a friend of relative's house, 42 percent while picnicking, 39 percent while camping, and 20 percent while tailgating.
For recipes, full poll results, tips to prep the grill and more, visit www.hpba.org .
About Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA)
The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association based in Arlington, VA, is the North American industry association for manufacturers, retailers, distributors, representatives, service firms and allied associates for all types of hearth, barbecue and patio appliances, fuels and accessories. The association provides professional member services and industry support in education, statistics, government relations, marketing, advertising and consumer education. There are more than 2,500 members in the HPBA.
Grilled Flaming Pineapple Recipe
http://www.grilljunkie.com/Grilled Flaming Pineapple
A true Grilling Addict's delight, and a new trend these days is to grill fruit on the trusted backyard grill. You trusted us with Grilled Pizza right? Trust us on this one too! One of our favorites is Grilled Pineapple. Pineapple has the ideal texture and substance to take the heat of the grill! To add more fun to the experience, be sure let everyone gather around when you are ready to throw these pineapple slices on the grill. As always, be careful
..when the rum hits the fire it will flare-up, so keep you're your cool and your eyebrows out of range and let everyone be awed by your grilling skills.
INGREDIENTS:
1 pineapple cored and cut into ½ inch slices
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup (or 1 stick) butter or margarine
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup dark rum
Scoop of Vanilla ice cream
PREPARATION:
Combine Worcestershire sauce, honey, butter, sugar and rum in a deep medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, making sure to stir constantly so as to avoid burning the mixture. Once it reaches a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until it begins to thicken. Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool.
Preheat and oil your grill (a light olive oil works best). Brush pineapple pieces with sauce and place on grill. Cook for about 5 minutes turning occasionally. Surface of the pineapple should brown. Remove from grill, top with ice cream and the remaining sauce.
Hoot, holler, and enjoy!
A true Grilling Addict's delight, and a new trend these days is to grill fruit on the trusted backyard grill. You trusted us with Grilled Pizza right? Trust us on this one too! One of our favorites is Grilled Pineapple. Pineapple has the ideal texture and substance to take the heat of the grill! To add more fun to the experience, be sure let everyone gather around when you are ready to throw these pineapple slices on the grill. As always, be careful
..when the rum hits the fire it will flare-up, so keep you're your cool and your eyebrows out of range and let everyone be awed by your grilling skills.
INGREDIENTS:
1 pineapple cored and cut into ½ inch slices
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup (or 1 stick) butter or margarine
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup dark rum
Scoop of Vanilla ice cream
PREPARATION:
Combine Worcestershire sauce, honey, butter, sugar and rum in a deep medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, making sure to stir constantly so as to avoid burning the mixture. Once it reaches a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until it begins to thicken. Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool.
Preheat and oil your grill (a light olive oil works best). Brush pineapple pieces with sauce and place on grill. Cook for about 5 minutes turning occasionally. Surface of the pineapple should brown. Remove from grill, top with ice cream and the remaining sauce.
Hoot, holler, and enjoy!
Top Ten Grilling Tips
Here are a few rules of good grilling from the GrillJunkie team.
Rule 1:
Always keep your grill clean. This is an essential for good tasting food and safety!
Rule 2:
Always keep a close eye on what you’re grilling. Be proactive, watchful, and in control.
Rule 3:
Always keep your grill in a safe location away from anything flammable like lighter fluid, fences, your house, etc.
Rule 4:
When grilling low fat meats and other foods that stick, use oil or cooking spray on the grill grate However, never apply cooking spray to a lit grill.
Rule 5:
Do not use spray bottles of water to control flare-ups. Flare-ups are caused by too much fat and too much heat. Trim excess fat and when you turn meat on the grill move it to a different part of the grill.
Rule 6:
Do not add oil-based or sauces, or marinades to meat on the grill. This inevitably causes burning.
Rule 7:
Always allow yourself plenty of time to prepare and cook. Don't leave your family and/or guests waiting.
Rule 8:
Spice up your food a good hour or two before you hi the grill. This time allows the flavor sink in.
Rule 9:
Use the proper grilling tools. Using anything else, such as a table fork, which is good for eating, are not so good or safe for grilling.
Rule 10:
Always be sure to plan for and make more than enough food for everyone including unexpected guests.
http://www.grilljunkie.com/
Rule 1:
Always keep your grill clean. This is an essential for good tasting food and safety!
Rule 2:
Always keep a close eye on what you’re grilling. Be proactive, watchful, and in control.
Rule 3:
Always keep your grill in a safe location away from anything flammable like lighter fluid, fences, your house, etc.
Rule 4:
When grilling low fat meats and other foods that stick, use oil or cooking spray on the grill grate However, never apply cooking spray to a lit grill.
Rule 5:
Do not use spray bottles of water to control flare-ups. Flare-ups are caused by too much fat and too much heat. Trim excess fat and when you turn meat on the grill move it to a different part of the grill.
Rule 6:
Do not add oil-based or sauces, or marinades to meat on the grill. This inevitably causes burning.
Rule 7:
Always allow yourself plenty of time to prepare and cook. Don't leave your family and/or guests waiting.
Rule 8:
Spice up your food a good hour or two before you hi the grill. This time allows the flavor sink in.
Rule 9:
Use the proper grilling tools. Using anything else, such as a table fork, which is good for eating, are not so good or safe for grilling.
Rule 10:
Always be sure to plan for and make more than enough food for everyone including unexpected guests.
http://www.grilljunkie.com/
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