What is the preferred cooking surface in grills?
Cast iron grates hold the heat longer and produce deep browning lines wich make the meat look very appetising. It may also be used for searing the meat. However, a certain amount of maintenance and care is required in order to prolong the live-span of the grates. Porcelain-coated grates requires less maintenance but tend to "bubble and flake" with age and usage, which may contaminate meat if cooked over such a damaged surface. A big tip in keeping your porcelain grates in good condition is to wait for it cool naturally before washing....Read more »
Termperature below 250 degrees celsius even when turned to the maxium?
Why is temperature of my BBQ unable to go beyond 250 degrees Celsius even when turned to the maximum? This is a common question that many grillers have asked us about. Clearly, it is a frustrating experience to endure, especially when you are all ready for a big turkey roast over the Christmas. There could be many reasons behind this problem, some of which require technical assistance from your grill tech-support. More often than not, though, it is down to 2 simple causes: 1. Opening the LPG gas valve too rapidly2. Burners or burner knobs are i...Read more »
The Grill Culture Christmas Community Event
How to JoinStep 1: "Like" BBQ Grill Culture on Facebook Page now!Step 2: Post your most interesting grilling photos our Facebook wallStep 3: You're done! The picture with the most "Likes" at the end of the event wins! PrizesWinner: Weber 22.5 Gold or $500 BBQ Grill Culture voucher + your awesome grill photo on the front page of our website2nd - 5th: Weber Smokey Joe And in the true spirit of giving, EVERYONE who joins gets a free pack of Wood Chips and 5% off your next BBQ Grill or Grill Accessories purchase at our store! Spread...Read more »
When to Use Woodchips for Cooking
Woodchips may be added in the process of cooking to enhance the flavor of meat and to get the smoky flavor commonly associated with charcoal grills. The great thing about woodchips is that it can be easily used for both charcoal and gas grills. When used for charcoal, it adds an extra flavor to your meat (depending on your choice of woodchips), which is nice of course. But when used for gas grills, it really shines because you can then get the coveted smoky feel and taste of meat that is usually only available with charcoal grills. How to Use W...Read more »
BBQ Styles: Aussie vs. American
Not many people know this, but there are actually 2 schools of BBQing over here in Singapore, the American style and the Australian style. The Australian style will generally prefer to have a grill set that comes with a hot plate or griddle. The hot plate is primarily used to sizzle meat before grilling in order to prevent excessive loss of juices from it. It is also used to do lamb, which produces a lot of oil during cooking, consequently resulting in flare-ups which will burn your meat and ruin the meal. In addition, the Australian style of B...Read more »
Should I Buy a Charcoal or Gas Grill?
Charcoal grill:It is generally accepted that meat cooked over a charcoal fire taste and smell better. The charred taste is something special for those who enjoy grilling, as it leaves a lasting and savory feeling in your mouth. If you're the kind to enjoy grilling meat (especially red meat), charcoal grills should fall within your range of preferred grills. However, for first time bbq fans, there are two main obstacles to getting a successful bbq; starting a charcoal fire and regulating heat in a charcoal bbq. Unless you are an experienced gril...Read more »
How To Choose Your First BBQ Grill
With all the options available on the market today, first time grill buyers often get confused and don't know what to buy. To help you get started, here are a few tips for getting a grill in Singapore. First and foremost, you have to decide whether you want a charcoal or gas BBQ. It is generally accepted by BBQ enthusiasts that meat cooked with charcoal BBQs taste better. However, it also takes a longer time to prepare the coal and to clean the grill as opposed to the convenience of a gas BBQ. Nonetheless, the flavor of met, both from cooking w...Read more »
Direct and Indirect Methods of Cooking
Direct heat cooking is generally used when cooking smaller pieces of meat that takes less than half an hour to cook.Direct heat can also be used to sear your meat to get those browning lines and texture before transferring to cook at a lower temperature. This is the most common and "standard" method of cooking, which is to simply place your meat over a direct source of fire (such as on your cooking grates). Indirect heat cooking is used when cooking bigger pieces of meat that take more than half an hour to cook. Common examples includ...Read more »
