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After the grill itself, a set of <a href="http://www.bbq-home.com/bbq-
accessories/bbq-tools/" target="_self">BBQ tools</a> is the next most important
item to tick off your shopping list. You need to be able to flip food safely to
avoid burns and your standard kitchen utensils might not be long enough to maintain
a safe distance from the heat. We’d opt for long-handled tongs and ones with metal
tips in case of flare-ups. Ensure the handles are heat-resistant (choose rubber or
wood) so your hands don’t get too hot.
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You’ll also want something to protect your hands while you’re cooking. Gloves
are a better bet than mittens, so you still have proper dexterity. It’s best to go
for long gloves when leaning over a searing barbecue and, as these tend to be
machine washable, they’ll remain in good condition.
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We all know there are different heating and fuel sources that can be used while
grilling. Each of these fuel sources have their own set of advantages and
disadvantages, with some may possibly alter the overall flavor of the food you
cooked. Today, let’s take a closer look at some of the different types of <a
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utilize each of these fuel sources.
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1. Charcoal Grills
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Charcoal grills have long been a favorite of outdoor cooks for many
reasons. A charcoal grill is easy to use, and foodies crave the smoky, rich flavor
which charcoal imparts.
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All <a href="http://www.bbq-home.com/bbq-grills/charcoal-grills/"
target="_self">charcoal grills</a> operate with a few basic similarities. Air
intake is located toward the bottom of the grill and is adjusted manually. When air
comes into the grill, it passes by the lit charcoal and exits through an additional
vent at the top of the grill, similar to a wood-burning stove. The more air that’s
allowed to enter and exit the grill, the hotter the grill will get.
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One of the benefits of being able to adjust the air intake and
exhaust is that once the temperature stabilizes within the temperature zone you
wish to cook, it typically remains constant and consistent throughout the cooking
process, provided there is enough charcoal to keep it running at that temperature.
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This is particularly beneficial when cooking tougher cuts of meat
for extended periods of time, which allows them to break down into tender meat with
extremely pronounced flavors.
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2. Charcoal Kettle Grills
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Kettle grills are one of the most commonly recognized types of
charcoal grills. They are simple, in the shape of a kettle and consist of not much
more than a rounded bottom, a tight, removable lid, stand, and grill grates.
Charcoal goes in the bottom of the grill, elevated on a small grate that allows ash
and other cooking debris to fall freely away from the heat source and maintain an
even airflow over the coals.
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One of the main benefits of this type of grill is is how portable
it can be. Kettle grills are typically made of metal and are relatively
lightweight. They come in different sizes but are mostly portable and typically
require less charcoal to use.
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3. Kamado Grills
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Kamado grills, sometimes called ceramic smokers or “egg grills,”
are a more sophisticated version of the charcoal grill and have surged in
popularity over the past 10 years. Kamado grills work on some of the same
principles of kettle grills but have a few distinct differences.
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