Grilling Season Is In Full Swing

As we all know, grilling season is in full swing. Personally, I grill all year round but even I start firing up the Weber more often when the weather turns nice. Some people use Memorial Day as their kick-off point but I coincide my calendar with the first offering of Iron Hill's Hefe-Weisse. I was lucky enough to get up to Iron Hill last Thursday and throw back a few of them. Is it me or have the glasses gotten smaller since last year? My waitress assured me that they had not.
After my beers at Iron Hill I turned it back to my place and hoisted a few more Franziskaner Weisse beers. I have an assortment of beer glasses...and I like to use them. For those of you who need some grilling encouragement, here are the steps neceesary to begin grilling.

How to start grilling:

1. A grill. Your biggest expense is going to be the grill. The problem with choosing a grill is that there are many options out there to choose from. There are not only many different vendors to choose from but you must also answer the age old question on whether not to get a gas or charcoal grill. Lucky for you, there is only one correct answer to each question: The Weber 22 1/2" Black - One Touch Silver Kettle Grill. And the best part is that it will only run you about $80-$90!


2. A chimney. This little device costs about $12 and is vital for the whole grilling process. A chimney is the best way to light your charcoal. Take two sheets of newspaper, crumple them up, and stick them under the device. Next fill your chimney with enough coal to cook whatever you plan on cooking. The more you grill the more you will be able to predict how much charcoal you will need. For instance, if I am grilling a 2-4 hamburgers or 2-3 steaks I will usually on use half of a chimney. However, if I am doing chicken or ribs, I will use an entire chimney. The other day I was actually able to grill/smoke a pork shoulder for 10 hours on one chimney full of coal...but then again I'm the BBQB


3. Some grill tools. Get some decent tools. You will need some tongs, a spatula, and a wire brush to clean off the grill. These are pretty vital as well. Don't skimp out on these or you will be dissappointed.


4. Some charcoal and some food and you are all set!