Barbecue Accessory

Barbecue Accessory

The perfect barbecue accessory is a pair of tongs for turning that delicious barbecue rib. You can buy barbecue grillware in all different sizes to meet you cooking needs.

The large the ribs the larger the tongs you’re going to want to use. I recommend tongs that are at least 18 inches in length so that you can firmly grab those ribs.

The only good BBQ accessory is a stainless steel accessory. All high end barbeque utensils are made of stainless steel. Spend the little extra money that stainless utensils cost. These will last you for years to come.

Do not use chrome because the heat from the barbecue peels the plate right off. Teflon coated implements have the same problem but it may take a little longer. .

It’s important to make sure all your utensils have long handles. It is particularly important that your basting brush is long enough so you don’t burn yourself.

You should use only stainless grills because the chrome plated grills last only one season before they rust up and start to fleck metal off. These little metal pieces can get in the food and are not good for your health.

You should also make sure you clean your grill after each use. This includes a grease trap if you have one. Keeping your grill clean will remove food particles that can become contaminated and make you and your guests sick.

If you have a BBQ cover use it to protect your barbecue from rusting out. You also need to make sure the propane tank is protected because if you leave it out in the open over the season it will start to rust out.

Check the expiry date on the tank regularly as an expired tank can not be refilled. There is nothing worse than having a large group of friends over and running out of fuel and then finding out the station won’t fill it. Talk about your most embarrassing moment!

When preparing your barbecue feast try not to use plastic or tinfoil. Plastic bowls will stain and may transfer food tastes from previous meal to your current feast. Although tinfoil is very convenient for wrapping corn in, but try using the natural husk of the corn. It will cook as well and will keep in its own flavor.

Many people say they can taste the metal of the tinfoil in the food. Use large glass, pyrex, or stainless serving platters to store your meat on and cover with wax paper. This will keep out the flies and any object which may fall from above.

When you marinate your ribs use glass or stainless whenever possible to keep the flavor pure. If you don’t have a large enough bowl, you can buy an aluminum turkey pan and then line it with plastic. This will keep the ribs off the foil and preserve the taste of the sauce. Then you just toss the whole container when the feast is over.

Choose the right barbeque accessory for the job, and the right dishes and you’ll be ready to impress all your friends and family.

Make your barbeque a fun and enjoyable get together filled with good conversation and good food. The Cowboy way...

-Tom