Saturday, January 24, 2009

BBQ Thermostat- oh so important.


So maybe in the middle of January it's a little too early to talk about Bar-b-ques...or is it? As far as I'm concern, it's never too early to talk about bbqs. BBQs are great! There's family, friends, and ofcourse the food...Ohhh the food. But sometimes the food is the most complicated and troublesome part of the day. Because BBQing requires such high heat, your results are sometimes burnt crispy on the outside and disgustingly rare on the inside.

Watching food related and cooking shows are probably my most favorite past-time, and these shows have taught me a valuable lesson. With the right tools, most anyone can be a decent of not good cook. So among the many invaluable tools required to make a decent meal, a thermomter is one that I have seen cooks use and discussed over and over again. There's candy thermometers, meat thermometers, and ones for frying also.

So why so important? Well, thermometers can help maintain the consistency of foods cook. They also are indication of doness on meats which can help prevent food borne bacteria and illness. Ever heard of Salmonella? Yea, not so pleasant. It is better to just use a reliable thermometer than gamble with your health. Using a a good thermometer to get your bbq right will save you the trouble of moving your meats prematurely and will also save you time and energy. Do your research and find out what's out there. I'm telling you, invest in a good thermometer for your bbq, and enjoy your bbqs even more!

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