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Winter is almost over, spring is coming, and it's almost time to grill! \u00a0Of course, if you grill all year round, like many of you do, this might not seem like a big deal. \u00a0But for everyone else, it's a great time of year. \u00a0Memorial Day is just around the corner, and that kicks off the traditional grilling season. \u00a0So what can you do now to get ready? \u00a0Here are six things for you to do now to be ready to grill.<\/p>\n
If you are like me, you probably let your grill go at the end of summer last year. \u00a0I always think that I'll be out grilling still when the snow is flying, so why clean it then? \u00a0Don't wait any longer, take an afternoon on a sunny day and get that grill cleaned up.
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<\/a><\/div><\/p>\nWhile you are cleaning your grill, take a few minutes to inspect it and correct any problems. \u00a0Check the propane hoses, \u00a0tighten the handles, replace the in-grill thermometers if they aren't working and see if there are parts that need replacing.<\/p>\n
Whether you have charcoal or a propane grill, now is the time to stock up. \u00a0Soon, many big box stores will have sales on charcoal. \u00a0I can often pick up a whole summer's worth of charcoal. \u00a0Look out for those sales, or join my email list<\/a>, and I'll let you know when I see them. If you use propane, would an extra tank be helpful? \u00a0I hate running out, so having another tank around is a great help. \u00a0While you are at it, get your current tank topped off if you have a propane supply center that will do that. \u00a0You'll be ready to go. \u00a0I always like to buy a few bags of different types of wood chips. \u00a0You can use them when cooking on your propane or chacroal grill, so grab some now and you'll have them when you are ready to cook.<\/p>\n Do you know where all your gear is? \u00a0If not, round up your tongs, charcoal chimney, Dutch ovens<\/a>, thermometer<\/a>, and anything else that you need and have it in one place. \u00a0You'll be glad you did when you have some great looking steaks on the grill and can't find your tongs to flip them. Or when you think your steaks are about done and want to check temperature with your thermometer.<\/p>\n Fresh seasonings are one of the keys to getting great flavor with your grilling. \u00a0Seasonings can lose their flavor over time, so if you have some that have stuck around for awhile, get rid of them and get some fresh. \u00a0Your cooking and your guests will thank you.<\/p>\n While you aren't hurrying around, trying to figre out what to cook, start looking through books<\/a>, magazines, on the web or our recipe lis<\/a>t for new things to try. \u00a0Make a plan to try some at the very first chance you get. \u00a0You might stumble on to something that will become a great favorite. \u00a0Now is the time to look.<\/p>\n You might also find a few new techniques to try. \u00a0If you haven't tried bbq, which is low and slow, make plans to try that. \u00a0You can do on your propane or charcoal grills. \u00a0If you haven't grilled vegetables<\/a>, how about trying that? \u00a0What about desserts? \u00a0Have you done Dutch oven cooking<\/a>? You can do some fabulous Dutch oven dishes that will go great with your grilled dishes.<\/p>\n What are you waiting for? \u00a0Time is short! Get everything done now so you can enjoy grilling later.<\/p>\n What do you do to get ready?<\/p>\n4. \u00a0Check your cooking gear<\/h2>\n
\u00a05. \u00a0Refresh your seasonings<\/h2>\n
6. \u00a0Plan a few new things to try<\/h2>\n
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