Posted in barbecue, barbecue tools, cooking gadgets, kitchen gadgets
I’m still window shopping for the perfect gift for my husband for Father’s Day. What guy doesn’t like a remote, especially where food and TV are concerned? This remote talking thermometer got added to my list.
Awarded five stars by Good Housekeeping Magazine, this thermometer will help you take the guesswork out of grilling steaks, hamburgers, chicken etc. Simply stick the stainless steel probes into the center of your meat. Then select the type and how well cooked you would like it to be. It’s “voice” will tell you when the meat is almost done, limiting your chances of under- or overcooking your meat.
Available at Brookstone for $75.00
Posted in Home Cooking, barbecue recipes, barbecue tools, cooking gadgets
I hadn’t given a single thought about Father’s Day until I saw Steven Raichlen’s Stainless Beer Can Chicken Rack. The kids and I bought by husband a new barbecue grill last year. So this will be a great, if not unusual, addition to what he already has.
From what I understand, you place a half-full can of beer inside a chicken’s cavity and prop it up on the device, using the legs as a tripod to keep the chicken steady. The internal steaming chamber eliminates the need for basting, producing a juicy chicken with crispy skin.
This gadget is made out of stainless steel, so it won’t react with the food. Its square base and supports will hold your chicken upright as it cooks. I like the fact that you can use other liquids besides beer to cook, such as wine, fruit juice, etc. Priced at $25, I think this is a good buy.
The gift wouldn’t be complete without the cookbook, “Beer-Can Chicken: And 74 Other Offbeat Recipes for the Grill.” This cookbook contains a good variety of recipes for rubs, marinades, and beer can fillers. There are a few recipes for meats, fish, and side dishes. Mostly what you’ll get from this cookbook are poultry recipes and tips on how to barbecue them.
Posted in Home Cooking, barbecue, barbecue tools, barbecuing
Summer is coming to a close, but it’s still hot enough for grilling. Held neatly contained in a durable plastic 23-by-12-by-3-inch carrying case, this is the perfect gift for the avid griller because it offers a good variety of tools and it can be stored without a fuss.
Contents:
* 18-piece stainless-steel barbecue tool set in plastic carrying case
* Textured rubber grips on wooden handles
* Includes 4-in-1 spatula, fork, knife, 4 steak-house quality knives
* Basting brush, grill brush, tongs, and 8 corn holders
* 5-year warranty
Available at Amazon
